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In a thrilling match on Sunday, Celtic secured their second consecutive victory in the Scottish Premiership with a 1-0 win over Rangers at Ibrox Stadium. The game was marked by intense pressure from both sides and several chances for both teams to score. The first half was dominated by Celtic, who created numerous opportunities to take the lead. However, Rangers held firm and were able to withstand Celtic's attacks. In the 44th minute, however, Celtic finally broke through as Callum McGregor found space on the left-hand side and fired a shot past goalkeeper David Raya. The goal was well-deserved and sent Celtic into the break trailing only one goal behind. The second half saw Celtic continue to dominate possession and create more chances. Despite Rangers' best efforts to defend, Celtic managed to secure the three points with a late strike from Scott McTominay. The goal came in the 88th minute as he volleyed home a cross from Kieran Tierney. It was a well-deserved win for Celtic, who moved up to third place in the table. With this win, Celtic have now topped the Scottish Premiership standings for the first time since November 2020. The win also puts them just two points behind leaders Hibernian, who they will face next weekend. Celtic's victory was a much-needed boost for the team, who had been struggling in recent weeks. Overall, it was a fantastic display of football from Celtic, who showed why they are considered one of the best teams in Scotland. With their strong performances in recent matches, Celtic look set to challenge for the title once again this season. |
