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Rangers vs Celtic: Ryan Jack's goal hands Brendan Rodgers first Old Firm derby defeat

Re-live the action from the Ibrox

Jack Watson
Saturday 29 December 2018 10:03 EST
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Ryan Jack of Rangers celebrates scoring
Ryan Jack of Rangers celebrates scoring ((Getty))

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Brendan Rodgers’ Old Firm dominance as Celtic manager came to an end when Ryan Jack scored the only goal of the game to take Rangers level on points with their rivals at the top of the Scottish Premiership.

The former Liverpool manager has won 10 and drawn two of his 12 Old Firm derbies since joining Celtic, but Rangers’ long wait for a victory came to an end with a deserved victory at Ibrox.

After 30 minutes of dominance and missed opportunities, Jack converted Ryan Kent’s low cross to give Steven Gerrard’s side a deserved lead.

Celtic, backed by just 700 travelling supporters, failed to seriously test Allan McGregor in the Rangers goal and struggled to contain the home side’s surging attacks. Re-live the action below:

Rangers 1-0 Celtic

It was a much-deserved win for the home side, who may even feel they should have won by more, but that does not matter too much right now.

Ryan Jack's goal in the first-half after a string of great chances was the only of the match in which Celtic will be bitterly disappointed with.

The visitors failed to really test Allan McGregor in the Rangers goal, which tells you all you need to know about their performance. 

Jack Watson29 December 2018 14:28

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Jack Watson29 December 2018 14:29

Report: Rangers seal deserved win

Three points see Steven Gerrard's side move level with arch-rivals at the top of the Scottish Premiership

Jack Watson29 December 2018 14:51

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