GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Dan Neil scored a double and Rangers beat Celtic 3-0 in the first Old Firm derby of the season Sunday — in the Scottish league cup quarterfinals.
Celtic fans were barred from the game following a Scottish league review of the disorder that marred the Scottish Cup quarterfinal match between the teams in March.
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Rangers manager Derek McInnes celebrates their side's first goal during the Scottish League Cup soccer match between Rangers and Celtic, in Glasgow, Sunday Sept. 13, 2026. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)
Rangers' Daniel Neil celebrates scoring their side's third goal during the Scottish League Cup soccer match between Rangers and Celtic, in Glasgow, Sunday Sept. 13, 2026. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)
Rangers' Kevin Kelsy (left) and Celtic's Colby Donovan battle for the ball during the Scottish League Cup soccer match between Rangers and Celtic, in Glasgow, Sunday Sept. 13, 2026. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)
Rangers' Daniel Neil celebrates scoring their side's first goal during the Scottish League Cup soccer match between Rangers and Celtic, in Glasgow, Sunday Sept. 13, 2026. (Steve Welsh/PA via AP)
Rangers' Kevin Kelsy celebrates scoring their side's second goal during the Scottish League Cup soccer match between Rangers and Celtic, in Glasgow, Sunday Sept. 13, 2026. (Steve Welsh/PA via AP)
There were no immediate reports of disorder from the latest encounter.
The match also marked Rangers’ first victory over Celtic under new coach Derek McInnes.
Neil, who wore the captain’s armband, put Rangers ahead from the edge of the area midway through the first half.
Newly signed Kevin Kelsy scored Rangers’ second and Neil added a third with another fine finish in the 75th.
It was the first domestic defeat this season for Celtic, which was also eliminated from the Champions League qualifying playoffs by Austrian club LASK.
In the Oct. 31-Nov. 1 semifinals, Rangers will face Aberdeen, while Hearts will play Hibernian.
The final is scheduled for Dec. 13.
Rangers will visit Celtic next Sunday as the teams meet again in the Scottish Premier League.
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Rangers manager Derek McInnes celebrates their side's first goal during the Scottish League Cup soccer match between Rangers and Celtic, in Glasgow, Sunday Sept. 13, 2026. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)
Rangers' Daniel Neil celebrates scoring their side's third goal during the Scottish League Cup soccer match between Rangers and Celtic, in Glasgow, Sunday Sept. 13, 2026. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)
Rangers' Kevin Kelsy (left) and Celtic's Colby Donovan battle for the ball during the Scottish League Cup soccer match between Rangers and Celtic, in Glasgow, Sunday Sept. 13, 2026. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)
Rangers' Daniel Neil celebrates scoring their side's first goal during the Scottish League Cup soccer match between Rangers and Celtic, in Glasgow, Sunday Sept. 13, 2026. (Steve Welsh/PA via AP)
Rangers' Kevin Kelsy celebrates scoring their side's second goal during the Scottish League Cup soccer match between Rangers and Celtic, in Glasgow, Sunday Sept. 13, 2026. (Steve Welsh/PA via AP)
DEN BOSCH, Netherlands (AP) — The Solheim Cup is back in the hands of the Europeans.
The blue wave came early in the Sunday singles at Bernardus Golf and never really went away, with Lottie Woad holing a putt from 2 feet on No. 17 to guarantee Team Europe will reach the 14 1/2 points needed to beat the United States.
Woad's 2-and-1 victory over Auston Kim left the official score at 14-10 but Carlota Ciganda was assured of at least a half-point against Jennifer Kupcho from the next-to-last match.
That was one of four matches still out on the course — and the winning point was clinched by Ciganda about 10 minutes later.
Ciganda also won the point that retained the Solheim Cup for Europe in 2023.
The Europeans have now won three of the last five editions, the only loss in that stretch coming in Virginia two years ago. The U.S. team didn't have possession of the crystal trophy for long.
The teams were tied at 8-8 after two days and set out Sunday in heavy rain for the singles, with Europe going out fast and putting blue all over the scoreboard.
Early wins for Charley Hull and Linn Grant laid the platform for victory, the only wobble coming when U.S. player Alison Lee came from 4 down after 11 holes to beat Esther Henseleit, 1 up, for the greatest comeback in Solheim Cup history.
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Carlota Ciganda of Europe reacts as she walks onto the 16th green during the final day of the Solheim Cup in Den Bosch, Netherlands, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Nelly Korda of the United States misses a putt on the 15th green during the final day of the Solheim Cup in Den Bosch, Netherlands, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Linn Grant of Europe embraces Angel Yin of the United States after winning their singles match during the final day of the Solheim Cup in Den Bosch, Netherlands, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Nelly Korda of the United States plays from the 8th tee during the final day of the Solheim Cup in Den Bosch, Netherlands, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Linn Grant of Europe celebrates as she leaves the 6th green during the final day of the Solheim Cup in Den Bosch, Netherlands, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Esther Henseleit of Europe plays from the 1st tee during the final day of the Solheim Cup in Den Bosch, Netherlands, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Alison Lee of the United States plays from the 1st tee during the final day of the Solheim Cup in Den Bosch, Netherlands, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Europe fans gather in the rain on the 1st tee on the final day of the Solheim Cup in Den Bosch, Netherlands, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Spectators gather in the rain on the 1st tee on the final day of the Solheim Cup in Den Bosch, Netherlands, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Charley Hull of Europe plays from the 1st tee during the final day of the Solheim Cup in Den Bosch, Netherlands, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Maja Stark, right, and Linn Grant of Europe celebrate after putting on the 15th green during the Solheim Cup in Den Bosch, Netherlands, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Andrea Lee, right, bumps fists with Yealimi Noh of the United States after holing a putt on the 9th green during the Solheim Cup in Den Bosch, Netherlands, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Charley Hull of Europe plays from a bunker near the 8th green during the Solheim Cup in Den Bosch, Netherlands, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Europe supporters stand along the course on day two of the Solheim Cup in Den Bosch, Netherlands, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Jennifer Kupcho of the United States celebrates after holing a putt on the 18th green during the Solheim Cup in Den Bosch, Netherlands, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
