GLASGOW City goalkeeper Lee Alexander said a draw was a fair result after the game between the SWPL1 leaders and Celtic ended 0-0 at the K-Park. The result benefited Rangers, who moved past Celtic into second place following a 4-0 win over bottom club Hearts.

With all three sides having just six games to play, defending champions City are on 40 points. Rangers have 36 and Celtic 35.

Alexander, who conceded a penalty in controversial circumstances before saving the spot kick, said: “Celtic made it difficult for us. I don't think there was too much between the teams and we'll take the point.

“I'm 100 per cent sure I won the ball when the penalty was awarded, but these things happen and you have to move on.”

There were few clear-cut chances in an even first half at the K-Park, but Janine van Wyk squandered a great opportunity to put City ahead on the half hour. Celtic goalkeeper Chloe Logan dived to her left to save the South African captain's penalty after Priscila Chinchilla had been brought down in the box.

Celtic also came very close towards the end of the half, but Alexander made a fine save, tipping Rachel Donaldson's shot from just inside the box over the bar.

There was a second penalty save midway through the second period – this time from Alexander. She denied Sarah Ewens after giving away the spot kick herself – even although replays clearly showed she had won the ball cleanly from Donaldson near the edge of the box.

Jo Love almsot found a winner for City with a 25-yard shot which struck the bar. Her team-mate Jenna Clark was sent off three minutes from time after bringing Mariah Lee down when she would have had only Alexander to beat.