Celtic have maintained their nine-point lead on the high of the Scottish Premiership after snatching a late draw away to their nearest challengers and bitterest rivals Rangers.
Kyogo Furuhashi hammered dwelling a late equalizer for Ange Postecoglou’s aspect who have been second finest for a lot of Monday’s Previous Agency derby at Ibrox.
The Australian coach noticed his group get off to a flying begin when Japanese ahead Daizen Maeda pounced on an errant move by Alfredo Morelos and slotted his shot previous Allan McGregor within the fifth minute.
Rangers created a couple of first rate possibilities within the first half, however their stress actually advised after the break, turning the sport round with two quickfire objectives.
Ryan Kent leveled within the 47th minute with a curling effort into the far nook of the online, previous the outstretched arms of Joe Hart.
Minutes later Style Sakala was introduced down within the Celtic penalty space. Rangers captain James Tavernier emphatically transformed the next spot-kick to place Rangers forward.
Postecoglou made a number of adjustments, together with the introduction of Aaron Mooy.
And the Socceroo was concerned when Furuhashi leveled within the 88th minute, his cross discovering its solution to the Japanese worldwide who stored his head in a manic penalty field to salvage a degree for the champions.
Postecoglou had a easy response after being questioned about why his gamers misplaced their approach after a dominant first quarter.
“They’re human beings, mate, not robots,” he stated. “It is a large recreation. Plenty of excellent groups come right here and do not get outcomes.
“It could have been very simple for us to be resigned to our destiny that it wasn’t our day, however the lads did not let that occur. The lads have proven large character right through and when the second was required they stepped up.”
– with PA
