Rangers player ratings as John Lundstram inspires win over Celtic with workhorse showing

Rangers capped off an enormous week of motion with a Scottish Cup semi ultimate victory over Celtic at Hampden.

Greg Taylor gave Celtic the lead from a set piece earlier than Scott Arfield equalised to arrange a tense climax which result in the Ibrox membership enduring further time for the second time in a matter of days.

But it surely was an personal aim from Hoops defender Carl Starfelt who deflected Trend Sakala's effort previous Joe hart to gave Gio van Bronckhorst 's males the victory.

Rangers have not gained the event since 2009 and can now face Hearts within the ultimate on Could 21.

File Sport charge the lads who triumphed in Mount Florida:

JON McLAUGHLIN : Large name from van Bronckhorst as keeper saved his place as Scottish Cup primary and some sloppy moments together with his toes early on. No probability with aim however couple of essential punches from crosses as he dominated his space. 6

JAMES TAVERNIER : Obtained ahead at each alternative and located the correct steadiness between attacking and defending the place he had his palms full with the specter of Jota. Good early low cross teed up Arfield for equaliser. No indicators of legginess from skipper after European exertions . 8

CONNOR GOLDSON : Couple of early warnings as he took too lengthy on ball however recovered to maintain Daizen Maeda after which Kyogo Furuhashi quiet with a stable efficiency. Sensational diagonal began transfer for Rangers equaliser. Booked for lunge on Furuhashi. 7

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CALVIN BASSEY : Most well-liked to Leon Balogun at left centre half and unlucky that Taylor’s aim deflected off his heel to beat McLaughlin. However very important restoration run to disclaim Furuhashi in further time earlier than good surging run and cross teed up winner. 8

BORNA BARISIC : Handed health take a look at to start out and caught out positionally early on as Liel Abada regarded to get in behind however recovered to maintain Israeli quiet. Crosses a bit wayward at different finish and crucially misplaced Greg Taylor for Celtic opener. Hobbled off deep into further time. 6

JOHN LUNDSTRAM : Absolute workhorse set tempo as Rangers gained midfield battle. Nice sort out arrange Ryan Kent for early probability. Very good 25-yard effort smacked again off publish. Key interception on the hour mark denied Maeda a sure aim. Changed by Kamara in further time. 9

RYAN JACK : Labored socks off to thwart risk of Hatate and along with Lundstram ensured Rangers managed the midfield for the opening hour. Appropriately booked simply earlier than break for foul on Hatate and changed by Steven Davis with 16 minutes to go. 7

AARON RAMSEY : Busy at each ends of park early on, clever runs into field gave Celtic headache however finish product lacking, wasted free kick alternative and limped off after 42 minutes with a hamstring drawback. 4

JOE ARIBO : Some good link-up as he performed in behind Roofe. Two headed probabilities in first half however each too weak, the primary straight at Hart and the second drifted huge. Booked for pulling again McGregor and subbed with 16 minutes to go. 6

RYAN KENT : Enormous probability to open scoring after two minutes however wasn’t sharp sufficient. Use of the ball disappointing and didn't make the impression however saved plugging away. Second half effort dragged huge however little else of notice. 6

KEMAR ROOFE : Occupied the Celtic central pairing and loved bodily battle with out a lot reward when it comes to alternatives. Labored tirelessly and lay-off set-up Arfield for leveller. Harshly penalised free of charge kick which led to Celtic opener however clear minimize yellow card for skilled foul on Maeda earlier. Changed by Sakala after 108 minutes. 6

Subs

SCOTT WRIGHT : On for Aaron Ramsey after 42 minutes however struggled to make impression. Turned again on fast free kick as Celtic went brief to open up Rangers for Taylor’s winner. 4

SCOTT ARFIELD : Enormous impression after changing Aribo for final 16 minutes as Van Bronkhorst regarded so as to add contemporary legs and got here up trumps moments later with a superb flip and shot to equalise together with his sixth aim of season. 7

Scott Arfield (Picture: REUTERS)


STEVEN DAVIS : Made 700th membership look of his profession after changing Jack as Rangers chased equaliser. Introduced composure again to midfield after leveller. 5

GLEN KAMARA : On to offer Lundstram a deserved breather in first half of additional time and his vitality helped Rangers get again on prime in further time. 3

FASHION SAKALA : Changed Roofe with 12 minutes left of additional time as Rangers regarded to use his tempo, hit prime of bar in determined scramble earlier than timing run into field completely to bundle dwelling winner. 6

LEON BALOGUN : Recent legs on the again for closing phases of additional time as he changed Barisic. 2

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