The second half of the Previous Agency match between Rangers and Celtic in Ibrox was delayed 5 minutes after a glass bottle was thrown onto the sphere.
Motion was about to return when Joe Hart alerted referee Willie Cullum in regards to the object being thrown onto the sphere close to Copeland’s podium, as shards of glass have been seen sprayed throughout his penalty space.
After seeing the damaged bottle on the bottom and alerting the referee, Hart rushed to tell Celtic coach Ange Postecoglou, earlier than discussing the incident with Rangers midfielder Aaron Ramsey.
Stewards helped clear the penalty space after Joe Hart alerted referee Willie Collum
A gaggle of referees joined referee Colum within the Celtic penalty space to assist clear the realm of turf, whereas Rangers ahead Kemar Rove additionally helped by checking the bottom alongside Celtic’s Hart.
A Police Scotland spokesperson informed Sky Sports activities Information: “We’re conscious of a glass bottle being thrown onto the sphere at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow throughout the Rangers sport in opposition to Celtic on Sunday 3 April 2023.
“Investigations are at the moment underway to search out out the total circumstances,” he added.
Responding to the incident, former Celtic striker Andy Walker stated: Sky Sports activities: “That is very outrageous, seeing damaged bottles on the sphere of play that may have an effect on the referee, the gamers and anybody you goal. It’s outrageous.
“It is one factor to fake, as we noticed two weeks in the past, to protest with tennis balls and bathroom paper — and we would have issues with that. However damaged bottles? He is a beggar of religion.
“You are attempting to promote this sport in all places, nice event we now have? [These are] Shameful scenes, shameful that anybody would select to throw something onto the sphere, not to mention a damaged bottle.”
Rangers striker Kemar Ruff helped the race hosts when the referees eliminated Hart’s penalty space
Rangers icon Ally McCoist added: “This [embarrassing] It’s precisely what it’s. You continue to assume that nothing will shock you anymore however my expensive. Fairly frankly? Absolute gross stupidity.”
About 10 minutes later, issues have been thrown at Celtic striker Jota as he was about to take a nook.
Celtic took a six-point lead within the Scottish Premier League title race after Tom Rojic and Cameron Carter Vickers noticed them fall behind with a 2-1 victory over Rangers.
Three arrested after Ibrox vandalism
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Three folks have been arrested after a rotating barrier in Ibrox, which was meant for use by Rangers followers on Sunday, was vandalized utilizing increasing foam earlier than an Previous Agency sport.
Three folks have been arrested after a rotating barrier in Ibrox, which was meant for use by Rangers followers on Sunday, was vandalized utilizing increasing foam earlier than an Previous Agency sport.
Foam was sprayed across the entrances to the turnstiles on the finish of Broomloan, which was once the far finish for Celtic followers on this match.
Solely 650 tickets have been reserved for Celtic followers for the match, a stark distinction to the 7,000 tickets that have been awarded to each visiting workforce at Previous Agency matches previous to 2018. Sunday’s sport was the primary Glasgow derby to have outside followers on the grounds since earlier than the pandemic.
A police assertion learn: “Police responded at roughly 2.45am on Sunday, April 3, 2023, following acts of vandalism at Ibrox Stadium in Govan.
“Officers attended and arrested three males aged 18, 22 and 25 and charged in reference to the incident. Investigations are nonetheless ongoing.”
