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Tennent's Sixes revival: Celtic claim victory in Glasgow

After a 33-year hiatus, the Tennent's Sixes tournament returned to Glasgow. Celtic beat Rangers in the final to take the crown.

Tennent's Sixes revival: Celtic claim victory in Glasgow

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After a 33-year hiatus, the Tennent's Sixes tournament has returned to Glasgow, bringing a new spin to the classic competition. The event was held at the Braehead Arena, where the pitch was laid over the existing ice rink, creating chilly conditions for the players.

In the final, Celtic secured a thrilling 5-4 victory over their Old Firm rivals Rangers. This win ended the long reign of Partick Thistle, who had held the title since 1993.

The tournament featured unique rules, including 1990s MLS-style penalties where players had 10 seconds to score from the halfway line. While the atmosphere was competitive, the play remained largely tame, with the exception of a red card issued to Frazer Wright during the match between St Johnstone and Dundee United.

Rangers had dominated earlier in the tournament, notably defeating Celtic 7-1 on Saturday night with five goals from Martyn Waghorn. However, Celtic found their revenge in the final as Gary Hooper scored the decisive goal, marking the first time Rangers had trailed during the entire event.

Prepared by TheGoalStorm based on reporting by bbc.sport