Celtic and Rangers fans brawl, invade Ibrox pitch after Celtic knocks Rangers out on penalties

Celtic knocked Rangers out of the Scottish Cup at Ibrox after a 0-0 draw through 120 minutes, winning 4-2 on penalties with Tomas Cvancara scoring the decisive spot-kick.

“- Published In the aftermath of Celtic's Scottish Cup victory over Rangers on Sunday, the focus was not on the hosts' lack of cutting edge or the visitors' rearguard action but the ugly scenes that followed Tomas Cvancara's winning penalty”

BBC

BBC reported: 'Celtic beat Rangers on penalties to reach the semi-finals after a 0-0 draw through 120 minutes, with Celtic's Cvancara scoring the decisive spot-kick after Rangers missed two.'

BBC

Le Figaro noted the scoreline — '0-0 in normal time, 4-2 on penalties'.

Mundo Deportivo recorded the penalty win: 'Celtic ganó este domingo el derbi del Old Firm ante Rangers en la Copa de Escocia tras imponerse 4-2 en la tanda de penaltis (0-0 tras 90 minutos) en Ibrox, con el penalti decisivo de Tomas Cvancara.'

The match ended in a pitch invasion and disorder as supporters from both clubs went onto the field.

Le Figaro described how “dozens of Celtic fans ran onto the pitch to celebrate.”

Le Figaro

BBC said “supporters from the Broomloan Road stand rushed onto the pitch, prompting stewards to try to return them to their seats; home fans then also went onto the field.”

Mundo Deportivo likewise reported that “El partido terminó en disturbios: aficionados de ambos equipos invadieron el césped —unos para celebrar, otros en señal de protesta—.”

Clashes between rival supporters escalated on the playing surface, with projectiles and pyrotechnics thrown and players hurried away for safety.

“El Celtic aprovechó este domingo su acierto en la tanda de penaltis (2-4), tras un empate a cero, para ganar el derbi del 'Old Firm' ante su archirrival, el Rangers, en la Copa de Escocia y alcanzar las semifinales después de que el encuentro disputado en el Ibrox Stadium terminara con aficionados de ambos equipos enfrentándose y sembrando el caos sobre el césped”

Mundo Deportivo

Le Figaro said "clashes broke out on the field, with projectiles and pyrotechnic devices thrown."

The BBC reported "flares and objects were thrown, confrontations continued between sets of fans, and one Rangers fan was taken away by police after appearing to confront a member of Celtic’s backroom staff."

Mundo Deportivo added that "se lanzaron objetos y bengalas, y la policía y seguridad tuvieron que intervenir formando barreras."

Police and stewards intervened to contain the disorder and reported hostility, injuries and arrests.

BBC quoted Police Scotland saying officers and stewards faced 'extreme hostility and violence,' with 'several arrests already made and some officers and members of the public injured.'

BBC

Le Figaro described how 'Police and stewards eventually formed a security cordon to contain the disorder.'

Mundo Deportivo noted that 'varios seguidores con el rostro cubierto fueron detenidos.'

Club figures and fan organisations condemned the scenes and authorities opened an inquiry.

“Soccer: pitch invasion, projectiles”

Le Figaro

The BBC recorded that both managers were cautious: Celtic interim boss Martin O'Neill acknowledged a fracas and said fan euphoria can spill over, while Rangers head coach Danny Rohl said he had not seen the trouble.

Le Figaro

The BBC quoted Stuart Murphy of the Scottish Football Fans Association calling the scenes a 'debacle' that unfairly tarnishes ordinary supporters.

Mundo Deportivo said the managers 'calificaron los hechos de lamentables, y la Asociación Escocesa de Fútbol (SFA) abrió una investigación inmediata y condenó el comportamiento'.

Le Figaro reported the disturbances and security response at Ibrox that prompted the SFA investigation.