Julian Araujo goads Mikey Moore in Rangers vs Celtic clash

Mikey Moore is held back as he confronts Julian Araujo <i>(Image: Shutterstock)</i>
Mikey Moore is held back as he confronts Julian Araujo (Image: Shutterstock)
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This was the moment that Julian Araujo clashed with Mikey Moore following Celtic's 2-2 draw at Ibrox this afternoon.

Martin O'Neill's men recovered from a two goal deficit to produce a stunning comeback against Rangers, who raced into a comfortable first-half lead thanks to Youssef Chermiti.

Kieran Tierney pulled the first goal back for the Hoops with a fine header after decent build-up play by Celtic.

At the death, Reo Hatate eventually converted after a double-save from Jack Butland from an initial penalty, which was awarded after a VAR check, with Dujon Sterling penalised for handball.

As John Beaton's final whistle sounded, it wasn't long before tensions between both sets of players boiled over, in some rather minor scenes probably best described handbags.

Luke McCowan, Mohamed Diomande and Nicolas Raskin could be seen embroiled in an angry exchange of words, before Mikey Moore eventually shoved Julian Araujo.

The Mexican - who had been up against the Tottenham loanee all game - then bounced back towards the melee and appeared to grab his crotch area while looking directly at Moore.

This further angered the young Englishman, who was held back by Callum McGregor, Dane Murray and Djeidi Gassama.

It won't be long until the players are reunited on the field again. Just under seven days now, with the next meeting occurring at Ibrox in the Scottish Cup next Sunday.

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