Rangers recorded their greatest victory over Celtic in 14 years when strikes from Kemar Roofe, Alfredo Morelos and Jermain Defoe secured a snug victory over their impoverished rivals.
Hoops entered the recreation in hopes of eradicating the shine from Ger’s dominant marketing campaign, however all the pieces appeared to go improper when Roofe opened the scoring and the referee confirmed Callum McGregor a crimson card for a cynical foul within the build-up.
John Kennedy’s workforce struck again by an Odsonne Edouard nod however they have been behind once more earlier than the break when Morelos fired a improbable effort previous Scott Bain on his close to publish.
Morelos have been all smiling at Ibrox | Ian MacNicol / Getty Photos
Issues bought worse when Roofe got here to energy at the top of a beautiful Borna Barisic cross in a nod, and Defoe scored a late fourth to deliver some pleasure to the goal group for Steven Gerrard’s aspect.
Save a thought for Scott Brown; it was the Celtic captain’s final Previous Agency derby as he prepares to move to Aberdeen, and it may hardly have been worse for the veteran.
Let’s get into some participant scores!
Tavernier celebrates with Roofe and Morelos | Ian MacNicol / Getty Photos
Allan McGregor (GK) – 7/10 – Denied Celtic with a few improbable stops in the primary half however not a lot you wouldn’t count on from the most effective goalkeeper in Scotland. Too dangerous he has retired from worldwide.
James Tavernier (RB) – 6/10 – Just a little tentative once more when he continues his restoration after harm however a gentle efficiency from the captain.
Connor Goldson (CB) – 8/10 – Fully motionless in the guts of Rangers again line. Doesn’t get as a lot reward as these round him however boy does he deserve it.
Jack Simpson (CB) – 6/10 – Picked up an pointless reserving in the primary half however in any other case regarded comfy in his second Rangers begin.
Borna Barisic (LB) – 7/10 – Energetic, energetic efficiency alongside the left flank. Defensive even when he misplaced to James Forrest a couple of times.
Rangers gamers rejoice their second aim | Ian MacNicol / Getty Photos
Joe Aribo (CM) – 6/10 – Tends to blow cold and hot in the massive matches and was not the most effective right here. Drove Rangers ahead typically.
Steven Davis (CM) – 8/10 – One other discreet however flawless efficiency from the veteran midfielder.
Glen Kamara (CM) – 7/10 – Shuttled between the containers and helped Rangers comprehensively win the midfield battle.
Morelos rolls away to rejoice his aim | Ian MacNicol / Getty Photos
Kemar Roofe (RW) – 7/10 – Completely happy together with his first aim however a beautiful drive and nod to double the benefit and put Rangers out of sight.
Alfredo Morelos (CF) – 7/10 – His derby downside is behind him now. Great end to place Rangers again in entrance.
Ryan Kent (LW) – 6/10 – Not the most effective however saved Jonjoe Kenny busy sufficient together with his probing motion. May have added a fourth late.
Scott Wright (Barisic, 76) – 5/10
Ianis Hagi (Morelos, 84) – N / A
Jermain Defoe (Roe, 86) – 6/10
The Celtic backline despairs when Morelos celebrates | Ian MacNicol / Getty Photos
Scott Bain (GK) – 6/10 – Perhaps has accomplished higher with Morelo’s strike however in any other case helpless to cease a snug Rangers victory.
Jonjoe Kenny (RB) – 6/10 – The Everton borrower thought of himself a spell however Ryan Kent beat more often than not.
Stephen Welsh (CB) – 6/10 – Didn’t make an excessive amount of energetic mistake, which was good. Promising younger defender who may have a very important position to play subsequent season.
Kristoffer Ajer (CB) – 5/10 – One or two massive errors. Caught below the ball for Rangers third and left Roofe with a free header.
Greg Taylor (LB) – 5/10 – Actually shaky on the again and didn’t do a lot for Celtic on the ball.
Scott Brown watches as Ajer receives remedy Ian MacNicol / Getty Photos
Callum McGregor (CM) – 3/10 – Meaningless foul within the build-up to Rangers’ first aim left his workforce an insurmountable drawback.
Scott Brown (CM) – 5/10 – Obtained off after an hour in his farewell Previous Agency derby. One to overlook for the captain.
David Turnbull (CAM) – 6/10 – Celtic’s most artistic menace but it surely didn’t say a lot after a dangerous day within the workplace.
Elyounoussi denied by McGregor | Ian MacNicol / Getty Photos
James Forrest (RW) – 6/10 – Whipped in some harmful balls however clearly doesn’t match the match but. Off for Christie on the hour.
Odsonne Edouard (CF) – 5/10 – Good nod to equalize, however in any other case regarded just like the man at work who has already submitted his two weeks discover. Uninterested efficiency.
Mohamed Elyounoussi (LW) – 5/10 – Trickery precipitated a downside or two for Tavernier however not a lot went for the norm.
Ismaila Soro (Brown, 60) – 6/10
Ryan Christie (Forrest, 60) – 5/10
