Rangers beat Celtic 3-0 in the first Old Firm derby of the season

In a decisive Scottish League Cup quarterfinal match, Rangers triumphed over Celtic with a 3-0 victory, thanks to Dan Neil’s two goals. This match, held in Glasgow, marked the first Old Firm derby of the season and was notable for being played without Celtic fans due to a ban following previous disorder. Under the guidance of new coach Derek McInnes, Rangers secured their first win against Celtic, with Neil opening the scoring and Kevin Kelsy adding a second goal before Neil sealed the victory with a third. This defeat was Celtic’s first in domestic competition this season, following their earlier elimination from the Champions League qualifiers. Rangers will now face Aberdeen in the semifinals, while Hearts will play Hibernian, with the final set for December 13. The teams are set to meet again in the Scottish Premier League next Sunday. QUESTION: How might the absence of Celtic fans have influenced the atmosphere and outcome of the match?