Fans invade Ibrox pitch after Rangers cup win

Football

Rangers and Celtic supporters entered the field of play following a Scottish Cup quarter-final tie at Ibrox Stadium on Sunday.

Police and stewards intervened at Ibrox on Sunday after supporters from both clubs invaded the pitch following a Scottish Cup quarter-final. The incident occurred after 120 minutes of play in which Rangers secured a victory over Celtic to progress to the semi-finals. According to Sky Sports, a small number of fans entered the playing area, leading to physical confrontations before security personnel restored order.

Witnesses reported that objects were thrown from the stands during the closing stages of the match. The Scottish Football Association is expected to investigate the security breach and the conduct of both sets of supporters, per reports from The Guardian. Rangers won the tie following a late goal in extra time, but the result was overshadowed by the scenes at the final whistle.

Police Scotland confirmed that officers made several arrests in and around the stadium in connection with the disorder. The governing body will review match delegate reports before determining any disciplinary action against the clubs involved.

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