Rangers player ratings as Aaron Ramsey’s early goal wiped out in damaging Old Firm defeat
On loan Juventus broke the deadlock in a high-tempo start to the match but the Welshman ended up on the losing side as Celtic recovered from that early setback to turn the game on its head.
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Hide AdThe home side dominated possession in the second half but struggled to test goalkeeper Joe Hart, with the absence of star striker Alfredo Morelos a telling factor.
GlasgowWorld rates how Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side performed:
ALLAN McGREGOR - 7
Pushed away Reo Hatate’s effort into the path of Tom Rogic for Celtic’s leveller but made a couple of important saves, notably from Liel Abada in the closing stages.
JAMES TAVERNIER - 5
Failed to make much of an impact. Didn’t pose a real threat with his deliveries and se-piece expertise but wasn’t overly tested defensively.
CONNOR GOLDSON - 7
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Hide AdGained the upper hand in his battle against Giorgos Giakoumakis but sloppy in possession occasionally and late foray up front didn’t work out late on.
LEON BALOGUN - 6
Outbattled by Carl Starfelt in build up to Celtic’s match-winner after failing to clear his lines. Barring that error, the Nigerian was solid enough.
CALVIN BASSEY - 8
Saw plenty off the ball, breaking forward at every opportunity and producing some dangerous passes. Defended really well.
RYAN JACK - 6
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Hide AdThe frantic pace of play tested his fitness levels. Sacrificed in the second half as influence faded and Van Bronckhorst introduced fresh attacking options.
JOHN LUNDSTRAM - 5
Making his first Old Firm start. Offered little in an attacking sense and failed to clear the danger as Celtic snatched their second. Booked for a challenge on Giakoumakis.
AARON RAMSEY - 7
Looked to have finally announced his arrival as a big Rangers signing with early goal but was bizarrely substituted on the hour mark.
JOE ARIBO - 5
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Hide AdHasn’t looked the same player since returning from AFCON. Struggled to affect the game in the second half.
RYAN KENT - 6
Took up some good position but his end product was poor ...
KEMAR ROOFE - 6
Will feel he should have scored. Led the line in Morelos’ absence but blew a few decent opportunities.
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SCOTT ARFIELD - 3
Brought fresh legs and desire but didn’t have much affect.
FASHION SAKALA - 5
Forced Joe Hart in an important save and added more spark to the Gers attack.
Unused: Jon McLaughlin (GK), Filip Helander, Borna Barisic, Steven Davis, Glen Kamara, James Sands, Amad Diallo
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