In terms of goals, there’s nothing better than Yusuf Cermiti’s two for Rangers against Celtic on Sunday, especially his header that opened the scoring.
In the end, although the home team led 2-0 at halftime, scoring twice did not help the team win.
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Comparisons were quickly drawn to Scott McTominay’s opener in Scotland’s 4-2 win over Denmark in November’s World Cup qualifiers.
But where does it rank in the 21st century battle of established companies? Let’s take a look back at the highlights from previous games.
You can vote for your favorite at the bottom.
Henrik Larsson, 2000
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Sunday’s 2-2 draw was far from Martin O’Neill’s first derby as Celtic boss. Back in 2000, in his first game, Celtic won 6-2, Henrik Larsson Bold knockout of Stefan Klos.
The Swedish striker made a wild run into the Rangers half and lifted the ball over the stranded keeper.
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Bert Countryman, 2002
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Bert Countryman In the 2002 Scottish League Cup semi-finals at Hampden, he helped Celtic beat Celtic 2-1 in overtime with his rising long-range shots. Rangers ended up winning the trophy.
The Dutchman lingered just outside the box and fired a thunderous shot past goalkeeper Rab Douglas.
Sean Maloney, 2005
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Three years later, Sean Maloney, The current assistant coach of Celtic won the League Cup derby with a score of 2-0 at Celtic Park with a superb long-range shot.
Maloney jogged along Celtic’s left wing, found a space and launched an unstoppable attack.
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Ugo Ehiogu, 2007
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When Walter Smith returned to Rangers as manager in 2007, he brought with him the skills to achieve unexpected derby victories. Victory at Celtic Park in March 2007 Ugo Ehiogu Overhead kick.
The big defender deftly scored the only goal of the game from a corner kick.
Shunsuke Nakamura, 2008
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In April 2008, Celtic needed to beat Rangers; Shunsuke Nakamura’s An unstoppable long-range shot helped them win 2-1. They ended up winning the league title on the last day.
The Japan international controlled the ball on the inside right and used all the strength of his left foot to curl past goalkeeper Allan McGregor.
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Pedro Mendez, 2008
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Four months later, Pedro Mendez He produced his trademark piledriver in the 4-2 win over Rangers at Celtic Park.
The Portuguese midfielder lingered on the edge of the area and when the ball was passed back to him at the corner, he fired a shot past goalkeeper Artur Boruc.
Ruota, 2022
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The second goal in the 4-0 victory in September 2022, Jota’s Chip shows off all of Larson’s abilities from 22 years ago.
The Portuguese winger made a quick run, stood on the edge to receive Matt O’Reilly’s pass and nonchalantly lifted the ball over onrushing goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin.
Furuhashi Keigo, 2023
Furuhashi Keigo He has an excellent goalscoring record in the competition and his left-footed strike sealed victory for eventual champions Celtic in December 2023.
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The Japanese striker received the ball on the edge of the area, established his footing and chose his spot – the top right corner.
Hamza Iqamani, 2025
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And, last season, Hamza Igamane That power was matched by a late winner in Rangers’ 3-2 victory at Celtic Park.
Like Sunday, the Celtics came back from two sets down to put a tie on the line. Morocco international Igamane moved forward, got the ball near the edge of the penalty area and shot into the upper right corner.
Youssef Cermiti, 2026
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The third of Cermiti’s four goals against Celtic this season will forever live in the memory.
The Portuguese striker sent the home crowd into a frenzy as he rose up to meet Andreas Skov Olsen’s cross from the right.