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Scott Brown's Close Call: Heading Towards the Crossbar at Ibrox - Rangers vs Celtic, Scottish Premiership
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Scott Brown's Close Call: Heading Towards the Crossbar at Ibrox - Rangers vs Celtic, Scottish Premiership
Celtic captain Scott Brown heads the ball of his own cross bar during the Scottish Premiership match at Ibrox, Glasgow
Rangers Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in the Govan district of Glasgow
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© Kirk ORourke
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In this electrifying moment captured by Kirk O'Rourke during the Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow, Celtic captain Scott Brown narrowly avoids scoring an own goal. With the Old Firm derby in full swing, the intensity on the pitch was palpable as both teams fought for supremacy. Brown, a veteran midfielder and a key figure in Celtic's squad, leaps high into the air to challenge for a corner kick. His powerful header is destined for the Rangers goal, but at the last possible second, the ball strikes the crossbar with a resounding thud. The collective breath of the 50,000-strong crowd is held as they wait with bated breath to see if the ball will cross the goal line. Fortunately for Brown and Celtic, the ball bounces away to safety, sparing the captain the embarrassment of an own goal. The relief on Brown's face is evident as he lands on the ground, a mixture of disappointment and relief etched across his features. The crowd erupts into a cacophony of cheers and jeers, the tension of the derby momentarily lifted. This thrilling image is a testament to the passion and intensity of the Old Firm derby, a fixture in Scottish football that never fails to deliver drama and excitement. With trophies from the Scottish Cup winners of 2003 adorning the walls of Rangers Football Club, the stakes were high in this encounter between two of Scotland's most storied clubs. Kirk O'Rourke's photograph captures the raw emotion and energy of this iconic moment in Scottish football history.
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