Rangers secured a 3-1 victory over Celtic in the Scottish Premiership's Old Firm derby, overturning a first-half deficit at Celtic Park. Youssef Chermiti's brace and a goal from Mikey Moore propelled Rangers level on points with their rivals. The result intensifies pressure on Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy amid a poor run of form.
The match, played on Saturday in Glasgow, began with Celtic taking the lead through Yang Hyun-Jun's stunning strike. The South Korean winger collected the ball about 35 yards from goal, dribbled into the box, and rifled a shot into the top corner, rewarding Celtic's dominance in the first half. Despite chances to extend their advantage, Celtic failed to score again before the break.
The second half saw a dramatic shift as Rangers mounted a quick comeback. Trailing 1-0, Youssef Chermiti scored twice in rapid succession to flip the scoreline. Later, on-loan Tottenham forward Mikey Moore added a third goal, sealing the 3-1 win. This result moved Rangers level with Celtic in the standings, three points behind league leaders Hearts, breathing new life into their title challenge.
At Celtic Park, the atmosphere turned hostile as boos echoed at full-time. Manager Wilfried Nancy, who headed straight down the tunnel, now faces scrutiny after six defeats in his first eight games in charge. Supporters voiced frustration not only at Nancy but also towards the board. Sky Sports commentator Chris Sutton remarked, "I will be surprised if Wilfried Nancy survives this."
In the closing stages, Celtic pushed for a late response, with efforts from players like Araujo and Tierney testing Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland, who made key saves. Substitutions included Celtic bringing on Forrest and Scales, while Rangers introduced captain James Tavernier. Despite scoring eight goals after the 76th minute this season, Celtic could not find the net twice needed for a draw.
