Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
Sport
David Irvine

Unseen Rangers vs Celtic water fight footage emerges as Hatate mugs off Cantwell

This is the bizarre moment a 'water fight' broke out during Celtic's Scottish Cup semi-final triumph over Rangers.

In the first half - during a stoppage in play for Malik Tillman to receive treatment - Rangers players were spotted taking on water after a frantic opening period at Hampden.

A short clip from the Viaplay broadcast coverage of the match then shows Reo Hatate enter frame in search of some water.

Todd Cantwell - who had sipped some water and poured some over his head - was intent to stop Hatate from pinching a drink from the Ibrox supply.

The short clip shows Cantwell prevent Hatate from taking water from a Rangers physio's bag before throwing the kit aside.

Hatate, however, wouldn't be deterred as he drifted away before returning to stroll past Cantwell and snag a bottle of water.

The midfielder can be seen walking through Rangers bodies to pick up a bottle from the turf after his initial refusal.

And while Hatate was first denied by Cantwell, he was sure to inform James Tavernier and Alfredo Morelos that he was going to take the bottle which appeared to have been brought on by medical staff.

The pair seem uninterested as Hatate sauntered off to take a drink while Cantwell watched the incident unfold from a few feet away.

Our Celtic Digest newsletter brings exclusive content directly to you rather than solely through the website. You can already find us on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and Instagram but we will also send bespoke opinion pieces and special features directly to your email inbox every evening. Not only will you receive this article from Sean Martin, Tony Haggerty or Aidan Macdonald (or, sometimes, from all three) but you will also get easy access to our best content from the last 24 hours too. It’s a great way to keep up to date with what’s happening at Ange Postecoglou’s Scottish champions. To sign up, simply take five seconds to type in your email here. Simple!​

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.