Rangers’ title hopes were all but extinguished on Wednesday night as the team suffered a 3-1 defeat to Celtic at Ibrox Stadium, leaving them 12 points behind the league leaders with just 10 games remaining. According to the Associated Press, Rangers boss Danny Rohl has accepted responsibility for the collapse of the team’s title challenge.
The defeat marked Rangers’ fourth consecutive loss in the league and their sixth defeat in their last seven games. The team’s struggles have left them in sixth place in the Premiership table, 12 points behind Celtic with just 10 games remaining.
Key Moments
The match got off to a disastrous start for Rangers as Celtic took the lead in the 10th minute through a stunning strike from midfielder Callum McGregor. Rangers struggled to create any clear-cut chances in the first half and went into the break trailing 1-0.
The second half was a different story for Rangers as they pushed hard for an equalizer. However, their efforts were rewarded when striker Alfredo Morelos pulled one back for the home side in the 65th minute. But the lead was short-lived as Celtic restored their advantage just four minutes later through a header from defender Christopher Jullien.
Rangers’ hopes of getting back into the game were dealt a further blow when Morelos was sent off in the 80th minute for a second yellow card. Celtic sealed the win with a third goal in the 90th minute through a strike from midfielder Ryan Christie.
Reaction
Rangers boss Danny Rohl was left to accept the blame for the team’s collapse in the title challenge. “The buck stops with me,” Rohl said in a post-match interview. “We’ve made too many mistakes and we’ve not been good enough. We’ve got to pick ourselves up and go again.”
Rangers’ collapse in the title challenge has significant implications for the team’s future. They now face an uphill battle to secure a top-four finish and a place in the Champions League qualifying rounds. The team’s struggles have also put pressure on Rohl’s job security, with many fans calling for his sacking.
Up Next
Rangers travel to Hearts next Sunday, kick-off 12:30pm BST.
References
- AP
