It was a derby day that promised a lot and delivered lots as Celtic drew 2-2 with Rangers at Ibrox.
Issues began in storming style for the Hoops as Alfredo Morelos performed a stray move straight into the trail of Daizen Maeda, who completed with aplomb handy Ange Postecoglou's champions an early lead. Michael Beale rallied his house troops on the break and had been degree inside minutes by way of a pinpoint Ryan Kent strike.
Then Carl Starfelt crashed right into a sort out on Trend Sakala and handed James Tavernier the possibility to attain from the spot. The captain put Rangers forward and it appeared prefer it was going to be an enormous three factors that minimize Celtic's lead on the prime of the league to 6 factors. However Kyogo Furuhashi struck late to revive parity and make it a degree every. though one that will go well with the leaders who stay 9 factors clear. This is how we rated the Rangers gamers.
Allan McGregor - 6
Left utterly uncovered on the opening objective however nonetheless obtained a hand to it. Didn’t have an excessive amount of to do in any other case however a commanding presence at any time when hazard got here his manner. 6
James Tavernier - 6
Confirmed guts to show round a horror begin when he had a hand in Celtic’s opener. Ought to have put his foot by way of the Morelos hospital move the way in which he did along with his spot kick.
Connor Goldson - 7
Would have been gutted to concede the late leveller as he’d been a rock for a lot of the second half having utterly snuffed out Kyogo till that time. Survived a few VAR scares.
Ben Davies - 6
An necessary determine on the again as he restricted Celts for lengthy durations and used the ball effectively constructing from the again, particularly within the second interval.
Borna Barisic - 6
Closely concerned down the left flank however appeared to wrestle with the burden of his crosses at first. Deliveries improved because the match wore on and did effectively to snuff out hassle.
John Lundstram - 6
Additionally culpable within the Maeda opener as he misplaced out in his midfield battle within the construct up however steadily grew to become a extra influential determine as Gers seized management earlier than being pressured off injured.
Glen Kamara - 6
One other one who was improved after the interval having chased shadows at first. Way more composed as Gers dictated and helped feed attackers however by no means actually imposed himself.
Malik Tillman - 7
A disciplined show from the attacker. Took some time to heat up however ultimately obtained a foot on the ball after the break and helped press excessive and put strain on Hoops defence.
Ryan Kent - 8
In a extra central function and at all times appeared to create. Gers couldn’t get the ball to him usually sufficient in first half however produced a second of magic when he lastly discovered area after the restart.
Trend Sakala - 9
Essential man for Gers and turned the sport on its head. Didn’t get a lot pleasure within the first half however was completely electrical within the second as his tempo prompted Celtic tons of issues and received the penalty for the second objective. 9
Alfredo Morelos - 6
Irritating day and nonetheless doesn’t look match. Gifted Celtic an opener and missed a few large possibilities earlier than the break. Improved as sport wore on however nonetheless not 100%.
Ryan Jack - 5
Introduced on to bolster midfield and produced a few high quality passes as Gers looked for a clincher.
Scott Wright - 3
Full of life on the counter as the sport swung finish to finish in last phases.
James Sands - 3
Chucked on late on for Malik Tillman in a bid to see out the match however didn’t get a foothold.