Matondo Late Heroics Salvage Dramatic Draw for Rangers in Old Firm Derby

Rabbi Matondo late equalizer secured a thrilling draw for Rangers against Celtic in a high-stakes Old Firm derby. Despite Celtic early dominance with goals from Maeda and O’Riley, Rangers fought back with Tavernier penalty and Sima deflected strike. Idah goal seemed to seal it for Celtic but Matondo strike leveled the score in stoppage time.

Both managers praised their teams’ resilience with Rangers feeling they deserved more from the game. The result leaves the title race wide open with Rangers having a chance to reclaim the top spot in their next match. Philippe Clement highlighted the transformation in his team’s mentality while Brendan Rodgers remained optimistic about Celtic position in the race.

The unpredictability of the title race was emphasized with both teams having crucial fixtures ahead.