Late Forrest strike seals Celtic win over Rangers


Soccer Football - Scottish Premiership - Celtic v Rangers - Celtic Park, Glasgow, Britain - March 31, 2019 Celtic's James Forrest scores their second goal Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

(Reuters) - James Forrest scored a late winner as Celtic won 2-1 at home against Rangers, who had Alfredo Morelos sent off for the fifth time this season, in a pulsating Old Firm derby in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday.

With the match heading for a draw, the hosts were alert to pounce on a loose pass from Rangers captain James Tavernier, before Forrest slotted home the winner.

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