Caitlin Hayes scores stoppage-time equalizer to rescue draw for visitors in SWPL. Report and free highlights from the Scottish Women’s Premier League match between Rangers and Celtic, which ended in a 1-1 draw; For Celtic, Caitlin Hayes scored an equalizer in the 99th minute; ugly moments during the final period of play as Rangers assistant coach Craig McPherson appeared to punch the Celtic head coach.
Caitlin Hayes scores the stoppage-time equalizer.
Tensions boiled over after the final whistle in the Scottish Women’s Premier League, and Caitlin Hayes scored an equalizer for Celtic in the 99th minute to deny Rangers, the defending champions and title rivals, a crucial victory. Brogan Hayes’ goal in the ninth minute of extra time saved Fran Alonso’s team a point in the first live SWPL game on Sky Sports. Hayes’ goal in the first half looked like it would be the difference. However, Rangers assistant coach Craig McPherson appeared to hit the Celtic head coach as Alonso celebrated at halftime.
“Somebody just pushed me from behind,” Alonso said. “So, I didn’t speak to him for the whole game, but he was disappointed to concede in the last minute. I get it.
“I got called a little rat,’ and don’t know why.”
“Without seeing it, I won’t comment,” he said. “If that’s the case, there will be an investigation.”
Following the SWPL split, leaders Glasgow City, who defeated Hibernian 2-0 on Saturday, finish the first round of games eight points ahead of second-place Celtic and nine ahead of third-place Rangers. How Celtic Cost Rangers a crucial victory Glasgow City moved nine points clear at the top of the table with their 2-0 victory over Hibernian on Saturday. Both Celtic and Rangers knew that failing to win their third Old Firm match of the season would significantly hurt their chances of winning the title. At the same time, the main gathering between the two opponents finished 0-0 in November.
