Video: Tottenham youngster Mikey Moore scores in Celtic vs Rangers derby
Watch how Tottenham Hotspur’s Mikey Moore grabbed the decisive goal between Rangers and Celtic in the Old Firm derby.
In Scotland, the derby between Rangers and Celtic is usually intense and fierce, with both sides eager to get one over their bitter rivals.
On Saturday afternoon, the rivalry between the two sides was reignited as the two Scottish giants locked horns, with just three points separating the teams who came into the clash sitting third and second respectively.
It was Rangers, however, who got the better of their bitter rivals in the Old Firm derby, as they closed the gap on Celtic as well as Hearts, who sit top of the Scottish Premiership table.
Tottenham loanee Mikey Moore scores in Old Firm derby
Tottenham Hotspur’s Mikey Moore is out on loan with Rangers and got a taste of the local derby between the two sides, starting from the off.
The teenager, who had a difficult start to life in Glasgow, has been slowly finding his feet, and this afternoon he played a vital role in helping Rangers secure all three points against Celtic.
Moore grabbed the third and final goal in the clash in the 70th minute, after he beat Schmeichel with a low angled finish that the experienced goalkeeper really should have kept out.
Still, the young forward did well to take on Gassama’s pass and tee up the strike. Watch goal below:
Mikey Moore stats against Celtic
Tottenham Hotspur will be pleased with the way the youngster is developing as he continues to gather much-needed experience away on loan.
It was not just his goal that made him a standout in the clash, as Moore put in a solid performance overall.
The teenager managed three shots, created one big chance, had three touches in the opposition box, and, defensively, won two of his three aerial duels.
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