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Celtic Advance on Penalties as Ibrox Pitch Invasions Spur Police, SFA Probes

Parallel investigations follow injuries and arrests after the Ibrox pitch invasions.

Overview

  • Celtic beat Rangers 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw, with Tomáš Čvančara converting the decisive kick despite Celtic recording no shots on target in 120 minutes.
  • Dozens of Celtic supporters entered the field after the shootout and were met by hundreds of Rangers fans, with flares and other objects thrown before order was restored.
  • Police and stewards formed a human cordon to separate fans, with Police Scotland calling the scenes shameful, confirming injuries to officers and members of the public, and announcing ongoing inquiries.
  • Multiple arrests were made, with reports citing nine detentions, and officials signaled further arrests after reviewing footage and incidents including alleged ticketless entries to the Broomloan Stand.
  • The SFA condemned the disorder and opened an immediate investigation under the Judicial Panel Protocol, placing renewed scrutiny on stewarding and the expanded away allocation of about 7,500 Celtic fans.