Stunning footage has emerged from Celtic’s win over Rangers back in February. As the new season begins on Sunday, it is worth looking back to this excellent footage from the main stand before kick-off.
I wonder if we’ll have a midweek derby this season? The darkness added to the atmosphere that night & the game had an almost European tie feel about it. pic.twitter.com/lz9BH9qzlM
— Lisbon Lion (@tirnaog_09) July 25, 2022
Before a ball was even kicked, Celtic had won. Spurred on by a capacity crowd who hadn’t witnessed this fixture in person in over two years, the You’ll Never Walk Alone before kick-off coupled with the lights and the support, was truly special.
Brilliantly, Paradise was plunged into darkness as the anthem was belted out and the players entered the huddle and the Rangers players were forced to watch. The visitors were clearly spooked and that was evident as a Celtic team (missing key first team players) looked excellent.
It was Reo Hatate who shone brightest that night, scoring twice and assiting Liel Abada. His first goal came after a cleared corner fell to his feet at the edge of the area, a drive that was moving away from Allan McGregor evaded bodies in the box before nestling in the corner. His second came from a lovely move down Celtic’s right-hand side, neat interplay allowed Liel Abada to play his teammate in at the edge of the area, allowing Hatate to bend the ball around Goldson and into McGregor’s near post.
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Raw & unedited, just like the 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙨 Paradise atmosphere – thanks for your world class support Celts.#CELRAN | #cinchPrem | #COYBIG | #RollWithIt pic.twitter.com/YTBBFSsXKB
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) February 3, 2022
Hatate assisted thereafter when he found the touchline on the left and delivered a delightful ball into the mix, which Abada ran onto – leaving Barisic on his knees. Celtic did their business early, Giakoumakis was denied on a few occasions by McGregor but the goals allowed Celtic to sit off and soak up the pressure.
The victory was season-defining as it was the first time Celtic had gone ahead of their rivals in the league, a position that would be retained until the end of the season with the trophy returning to Celtic Park.
