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Hard luck for Elena Sadiku’s Celtic side. It seems that theRangers also benefit from extraordinary refereeing decisions in the women’s game…

Elena Sadiku gets sent off. Celtic v theRangers, 17 November 2024. Photo AJ (The Celtic Star)

It was a frustrating day for Elena Sadiku’s Celtic side yesterday as they fell to a home defeat to theRangers in a dramatic and controversial game at New Douglas Park in the SWPL1.

Celtic were hoping for a victory to keep up the pace with Glasgow City and the leapfrog theRangers but it didn’t go that way as we crashed to a 2-3 defeat.

In no way were we outclassed and the game in the end was decided on a very ‘dubious spot kick decision, which of course fell in favour of the Rangers.

Caitlin Hayes scores, Celtic v theRangers, 17 November 2024. Photo AJ (The Celtic Star)

If anything it was a foul to Celtic as the Sky cameras cleared demonstrated. TheRangers player clearly kicked Celtic midfielder Sharron McGregor’s foot, the referee had a decent view yet unbelievably could hide his excitement as he rush over pointing to the spot.

Elena herself was sent to the stands after receiving a red card for sarcastically applauding the referee after seeing one too many ‘dubious’ decisions go in favour of the side in blue.

Saoirse Noonan celebrates, Celtic v theRangers, 17 November 2024. Photo AJ (The Celtic Star)

A reminder that when the sides met at Broadwood Stadium last month and fought out a 2-2 draw, the Rangers goals came from an early goal where a player from theRangers was standing yards offside right in front of Kelsey Daugherty in the Celtic goals. The second goal for theRangers that day came from another penalty after Emma Leon blocked a cross with her arm – she was at least a yard outside the box.

Elena got booked that day for telling the referee that he had gifted two goals to theRangers.

It seems it doesn’t matter if it’s the men or women’s side, the Ibrox outfit always get the decisions going their way. Must be a coincidence eh?

Yesterday’s result means Elena’s side are now five points behind leaders Glasgow City, and four points behind second place theRangers.

Hopefully these decisions will ‘even themselves out’ as the season progresses (no laughing at the back)and along with our undoubted ability we will soon be back in a better position in terms of our title defence.

Kelsey Daugherty, Celtic v theRangers, 17 November 2024. Photo AJ (The Celtic Star)

Celtic got the game back level and had so many great chances to win it before an error from Daugherty gifted theRangers their undeserved winner. Kelsey was understandably gutted after her mistake but she is a top class keeper and has been a huge part in the success that the team has achieved.

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