US EditionFans Clash After Celtic Beat Rangers in Scotland's 'Old Firm' Soccer Derby
Celtic won after a 4-2 penalty shootout in a goalless match; Police Scotland reported several arrests and condemned pitch invasions and violence.
- On March 8, Celtic FC won the Scottish Cup quarter-final 4-2 on penalties after 120 goalless minutes at Ibrox in front of 50,000 spectators.
- With the away end packed, the Old Firm rivalry dating to 1888 saw tensions rise after the first full away allocation in eight years at Ibrox.
- At Ibrox, fans invaded the pitch and hurled flares and objects, and reports said a Celtic coaching staff member was attacked, with Tomas Cvancara having blood on his shirt.
- Authorities reported arrests and injuries after Chief Superintendent Kate Stephen, Police Scotland, said `Officers and members of the public have been injured in this despicable display and I want to express my thanks to all officers and staff deployed.`
- Police Scotland will work with both clubs and the Scottish Football Association to carry out a robust investigation following the scenes that saw both sets of players escorted off the pitch in the semi-final on March 8.
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Bad scenes at the Glasgow Derby! Riots overshadowed the Cup game between the Rangers and Celtic. After Tomas Cvancara decided to win the quarter-finals in penalty shooting with the 4-2 goal for Celtic, supporters of both clubs stormed onto the playing field in Ibrox Park. First they were guest fans of Celtic, then they did Rangers supporters, as reported by the British BBC station. Objects were thrown that the police had stepped in. Investigatio…
The Celtic took advantage of their success in a series of prisons (2-4), after a draw to zero, to win the derby of the ‘Old Firm’ against Rangers in the Scottish Cup and reach the semifinals after the match at the Ibrox Stadium ended with fans of both teams on the lawn. The triumph of Martin O’Neill’s team led to situations encountered in the Rangers’ grounds. The fans of the two teams jumped onto the pitch when the players had not yet reached t…
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The Straits TimesFans clash after Celtic beat Rangers in Scotland's 'Old Firm' derby
GLASGOW, Scotland, March 8 : Celtic and Rangers fans swarmed onto the pitch and hurled flares in ugly clashes at Ibrox stadium on Sunday after the latest "Old Firm" derby between Scotland's biggest rivals.Celtic won the Scottish Cup quarter-final 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the game ended in a goalless st
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