The Old Firm derby acquired off to a controversial begin when Cyriel Dessers' Twenty eighth-minute brace was dominated out by the referee Don Robertson after he deemed that Gustaf Lagerbielke had been tripped by the striker as he broke by on purpose. Robertson consulted VAR earlier than making his remaining choice and there was confusion within the residence finish as he made the decision.

A loud cheer rang across the Ibrox when Robertson appeared to level the centre circle just for the official to disclose that the purpose would not depend. Chris Sutton on commentary then quipped: "You never hear Rangers fans cheer like that."

The referee's choice would come underneath quick scrutiny with many former gamers and pundits labelling it a 'tender name'. "To me, Lagerbielke just doesn't look strong enough. I really don't see a foul here," stated former Scotland worldwide Pat Nevin on BBC 5 Live. "There's not a Rangers fan in here that will think that's a foul."

Former Rangers winger Neil McCann added: "Wow, wow, wow. That's not a free-kick for me. Lagerbielke has kicked Dessers!"

Meanwhile, BBC Scotland's Martin Dowden wrote: "That moment is going to be the talk of the town tonight. There's contact but is it a foul? It is an incredible let-off for Celtic and Lagerbiekle in particular."

Celtic would go on so as to add salt to their fierce rival's wounds when Kyogo Furuhashi blazed residence an audacious effort from outdoors the field to offer the Hoops the lead on the stroke of halftime.

MORE TO FOLLOW

We'll be bringing you the very newest updates, footage and video on this breaking news story.

For the newest news and breaking news go to:

. Stay up to date with all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.

Follow us on Twitter @‌dexpress_sport - the official Daily Express & Express.co.uk Twitter account - offering actual news in actual time.

We're additionally on Facebook @‌dailyexpresssport - providing your must-see news, options, movies and footage all through the day to love, remark and share from the Daily Express, Sunday Express and Express.co.uk.