Rangers started the day in search of their first Scottish League Cup in over a decade but Michael Beale’s side slipped to a 2-1 defeat to arch rivals Celtic in a frantic Old Firm final to ensure their wait to lift the trophy continued.
A Kyogo Furuhashi double either side of half-time had Rangers staring at a derby defeat before Alfredo Morelos pulled a goal back just after the hour mark to set up a tense end to the match. However, they lacked a finishing touch in the closing stages to ensure Beale will have to wait a bit longer to capture his first piece of silverware.
Celtic displayed their class and experience under Ange Postecoglou. However, they rode their luck at times in the second half and Beale will be frustrated his side couldn’t complete a comeback and force extra-time, given the significant momentum shift following Morelos’ goal.
Here, GlasgowWorld rates how the Rangers players performed....
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5. Ben Davies - 5/10
Was bailed out by McGregor after dropping off Kyogo early on and failed to anticipate Maeda’s dummie with fresh-air swipe at Taylor’s cross which led to Celtic’s opener. | Getty Images
6. Borna Barisic - 4/10
Another Old Firm nightmare for the Croatian. Struggled to cope with Jota’s pace and trickery in first-half. Touch let him down in dying moment as he looked to bare down on goal. | Getty Images
7. John Lundstram - 4/10
Returning after a few weeks on the sidelines but struggled to get to grips with the pace of play. Booked for rash challenge on Mooy in front of the Celtic dugout. | Getty Images
8. Glen Kamara - 5/10
Totally over-ran in midfield and took a needless caution after lunging in on Hatate. Contested some decent individual battles but too exposed on a few occasions. | Getty Images