Old Firm pitch invasion mars Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox

The Old Firm rivalry erupted into chaos after Celtic won the Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox on penalties. Celtic prevailed 4-2 in the shootout after a 0-0 draw in normal and extra time, and celebrating supporters spilled onto the pitch before scenes turned violent when Rangers fans breached barriers; police and stewards formed a human wall as flares were launched into the air.

The tie marked the first time Celtic fans received the full Broomloan Stand allocation since 2018, with approximately 7,500 visiting supporters in attendance. For several years prior, away allocations at both stadiums had fluctuated drastically, often being reduced to fewer than 1,000 seats or entirely removed.

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