Celtic’s win over Aberdeen was a fairly routine one.
Two goals from Benjamin Nygren and Reo Hatate was enough for Celtic to beat Aberdeen and remain on top of the Scottish Premiership Table.
The game passed with virtually no real controversy as Celtic controlled the game fairly easily at Pittodrie.
But the win could have been more comfortable for Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers’ side if a blatant penalty was awarded for an Aberdeen handball.
VAR and match officials miss blatant Aberdeen handball in Celtic’s win
Popular Celtic X account Lint, has shared footage of an Aberdeen player clearly handling the ball to give his side an advantage during a Celtic attack.
Lint said in X, “There were no replays of this handball by the Aberdeen player in their own penalty area.
“It also seemed to escape the attention of VAR.”
Why VAR never picked up on it was bad enough but the fact Sky Sports never even replayed it, never mind discussed it, is bad enough.
Thankfully, the decision never cost Celtic in the end but the Parkhead fans know that not applying the VAR rules properly does cost the team as proved previously during Brendan Rodgers’ tenure.
QUIZ: Celtic’s Biggest Wins Over Rangers
Test your knowledge on some of Celtic’s most famous victories over Rangers. Find out if you know your history!
1. What is Celtic’s biggest ever victory over Rangers?
- a) 5-0
- b) 6-2
- c) 7-1
- d) 4-0
Correct Answer: c) 7-1
The 7-1 win is a historic result and is Celtic’s largest margin of victory against their rivals. It is also a record for a British domestic cup final.
2. In which competition did Celtic secure their historic 7-1 win over Rangers?
- a) Scottish Cup Final
- b) Scottish League Cup Final
- c) Scottish Premier League
- d) Friendly match
Correct Answer: b) Scottish League Cup Final
This famous match took place in the final of the Scottish League Cup.
3. In what year did Celtic achieve their 7-1 victory over Rangers?
- a) 1967
- b) 1957
- c) 1971
- d) 1988
Correct Answer: b) 1957
The match, famously known as “Hampden in the Sun,” was played on October 19, 1957.
4. Which player scored a hat-trick for Celtic in the 7-1 demolition of Rangers?
- a) Billy McPhail
- b) Sammy Wilson
- c) Bobby Collins
- d) Willie Fernie
Correct Answer: a) Billy McPhail
Billy McPhail scored three goals for Celtic, all with his head.
5. What was the nickname given to the 7-1 match by Celtic supporters?
- b) Hampden in the Sun
- a) The Demolition Derby
- c) The Thrashing at Ibrox
- d) The Glorious Final
Correct Answer: b) Hampden in the Sun
The phrase “Hampden in the Sun” was coined by Celtic fans and is the title of a popular terrace song about the game.
6. In a famous 2000 league match, Celtic defeated Rangers 6-2. Who was the Celtic manager at the time?
- a) Neil Lennon
- b) Brendan Rodgers
- c) Martin O’Neill
- d) Gordon Strachan
Correct Answer: c) Martin O’Neill
Martin O’Neill led Celtic to this dominant victory in his first Old Firm match as manager.
7. Which Celtic legend scored a memorable chipped goal in the 6-2 victory in 2000?
- a) Henrik Larsson
- b) Chris Sutton
- c) Paul Lambert
- d) Lubomir Moravcik
Correct Answer: a) Henrik Larsson
Henrik Larsson scored two goals in the match, but his beautifully chipped goal over the goalkeeper, Stefan Klos, is particularly remembered by fans.
8. What was the score when Celtic clinched the league title with a convincing home victory over Rangers in 2018?
- a) 4-0
- b) 5-0
- c) 3-0
- d) 6-1
Correct Answer: b) 5-0
Celtic won the game 5-0 at Celtic Park to secure their seventh consecutive league title under manager Brendan Rodgers.
9. Who scored twice in Celtic’s 5-0 win over Rangers in 2018?
- a) Moussa Dembele
- b) Olivier Ntcham
- c) Odsonne Edouard
- d) James Forrest
Correct Answer: c) Odsonne Edouard
French striker Odsonne Edouard scored two goals, while James Forrest, Tom Rogic, and Callum McGregor also scored.
10. In the 2017 Scottish Cup Semi-Final, what was the score when Celtic thrashed Rangers to reach the final?
- a) 5-0
- b) 4-0
- c) 3-0
- d) 2-0
Correct Answer: b) 4-0
Celtic won this match 4-0 at Hampden Park, with goals from Callum McGregor, Stuart Armstrong, Scott Sinclair, and a late strike from Moussa Dembele.
You have finished the quiz!
