Celtic vs Glascow Rangers
The stage was set for a high-octane Championship encounter on May 10, 2026, with both sides looking to make a statement in a season defined by its intense competition.
Simms Takes Center Stage
The contest burst into life early on, and it was Ellis Simms who seized the spotlight. In the 19th minute, a pinpoint delivery from Jake Bidwell found Simms in a dangerous position, and the forward made no mistake to open the scoring. As the match progressed, the physicality ramped up, leading to yellow cards for both Joel Latibeaudiere and Imran Louza in the 25th minute as both teams fought for control of the midfield.
Just before the half-time whistle, the lead was doubled. In the 43rd minute, Romain Esse turned provider, setting up Ellis Simms for his second goal of the afternoon. The clinical nature of the finishing left the opposition searching for answers as the teams headed into the break with the momentum firmly on one side.
The Hat-trick and Final Flourish
The second half resumed with the same relentless energy. In the 57th minute, Victor Torp played a brilliant ball into the path of Ellis Simms, who clinicaly completed his hat-trick to effectively put the result beyond doubt. Following the third goal, a series of tactical substitutions followed, with Milan van Ewijk and Jamie Allen introduced to maintain the high tempo of the game.
Late in the match, despite a yellow card for Nestory Irankunda in the 78th minute, the offensive pressure remained constant. The scoring was rounded off in the 85th minute when Jamie Allen provided the assist for Victor Torp to find the back of the net. When the referee blew the final whistle at 90+2, it concluded a dominant performance characterized by individual brilliance and collective discipline.
