BLACK SPOT DERBY

Mart's Hoops edge ugliest of cup ties as Tomas sinks Gers in shoot-out... but scenes at end will leave scar on game

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MARTIN O'NEILL said Rangers should have laid on breakfast for a bumper Broomloan away support.

They were close to having to order in evening tea too as this dog's dinner of a derby dragged into extra-time. In the end it took penalties to settle a grim affair.

But you can bet the bitter taste of the foul scenes that erupted after Tomas Cvancara's winning spot-kick will linger for some time.

As the Celtic striker slotted home the decisive kick to book a Scottish Cup semifinal berth, swathes of Celtic supporters burst from the away end to celebrate with their jubilant players.

What followed was a counter rush from the home supporters behind Jack Butland’s goal and only the quick actions of police prevented a full scale riot breaking out.

The Premiership derby eight days ago will go down as an Old Firm classic but this is one that should be consigned to the dustbin.

Awful on the pitch and even worse in the stands as a day of ugly chanting spilled on to the playing field.

Celtic did well to get their players off the pitch before anyone was hurt.

As for Rangers, their pride has taken yet another blow having again failed to get past a side in disarray.

The big team news pre-match was the confirmation that Celts stalwarts Callum McGregor and Kieran Tierney were missing.

It meant Liam Scales was pushed to left-back as Auston Trusty, Benjamin Nygren and Daizen Maeda returned.