Rangers battled to some extent at Parkhead as Trend Sakala 's strike leaves Celtic ready to wrap up the league title.
Gio van Bronckhorst 's crew knew they wanted a win to face any actual probability of flipping a commanding lead however they have been left combating an uphill battle when Jota volleyed dwelling early on.
It was a shaky first half efficiency from Rangers that might have gotten out of hand however they held on and battled again after the break.
Sakala equalised with an exquisite end at Joe Hart 's close to publish and will have put them in entrance late on when he struck the publish.
But it surely was a degree apiece and right here is how Document Sport rated the Rangers gamers.
Rangers participant scores
ALLAN McGREGOR: Comparatively quiet afternoon regardless of Celtic being on prime for spells. Had no probability with Jota’s opener as his defence switched off in entrance of him however did nicely to place Maeda off his large headed probability simply earlier than half-time because the keeper leapt off his line. 6
JAMES TAVERNIER: The skipper began his 201st Premiership look throwing over an ideal cross which Kent ought to have transformed. Handed duty for preserving tabs on Maeda to Goldson in build-up to Celtic’s aim when he ought to have tracked the Japanese ace himself. 7
CONNOR GOLDSON: Did no favours by his captain as Maeda drifted inside however may have reacted faster to the hazard himself. Fired an enormous opening over at begin of second half however did nicely to hush the specter of Kyogo then Giakoumakis. Collected a stoppage-time warning. 7
CALVIN BASSEY: Loved getting shut up and private with Tom Rogic final day trip however Celtic made positive to not have interaction the massive Nigeria worldwide in a take a look at of energy. So fortunate to not reward second aim to Celtic as Maeda headed extensive after his wayward go out from defence. A lot steadier in second half. 7
BORNA BARISIC: Final go to to Parkhead noticed the Croatian hooked after a nightmare 45 minutes and it was a repeat of his back-post howler from February that noticed Jota put Celtic forward. Bought his physique form all mistaken and failed to identify the hazard over his shoulder. Supplied higher high quality getting ahead after the break. Booked for rugby tackling Jota. 5
JOHN LUNDSTRAM: Has established himself as a key man since being omitted right here again in February and was once more Rangers’ best performer throughout the opening half when the remainder of his crew struggled to shake off the frustration of falling behind. Maintained these spectacular ranges after the break. 8
STEVEN DAVIS: It was introduction of the Northern Eire skipper’s huge expertise that helped swing Scottish Cup semi-final in Gers’ favour however couldn't exert the identical affect over this one. Cool and composed at occasions however GVB actually wanted somebody with a bit extra ahead oomph to drive his crew ahead. Blazed over with first time volley. 6
SCOTT ARFIELD: Hampden hero together with his Scottish Cup equaliser however one of many males in blue responsible of going into his shell within the wake of Jota’s aim. Gave himself a shake because the Hoops did not construct on their lead and got here up with a few good touches in construct as much as his aspect drawing stage. 6
FASHION SAKALA: A sport of two halves for the Zambian. Rangers assist have been surprised to see him return after a gap 45 minutes by which he may barely entice a bag of cement however justified Van Bronckhorst’s religion as he rifled dwelling gorgeous equaliser. So unfortunate to not win it on the loss of life as he rattled the publish after sprinting clear. 7
RYAN KENT: May have given his crew the early lead as his intelligent motion left Ralston bamboozled on the again publish - however did not take benefit as he volleyed extensive. Performed his half in getting Gers stage although as he slid in Sakala. Had his identify taken for a barge on Carter-Vickers. 6
JOE ARIBO: The midfield playmaker was again within the makeshift striker position which helped give Rangers a foothold at first of the second half in Leipzig however seemed a fish out of water this time. Changed with half an hour remaining in case he has to present it one other go ought to Kemar Roofe fail to recuperate for Thursday’s second leg. 6
Substitutes
RYAN JACK (Davis, 63): Offered with a golden probability to win it late on however may solely hearth straight at Hart. 4
SCOTT WRIGHT (Aribo, 63): Led the cost which introduced the equaliser and created one other large probability which Jack couldn't end off. 5
AMAD DIALLO (Arfield, 87): Solely on the pitch 20 seconds when he needed to take one for the crew, halting an Abada breakaway that copped him a yellow. 2