Rangers slumped to a disappointing Glasgow derby defeat as Kyogo Furuhashi’s first-half volley ensured they drew first blood in the Scottish Premiership title race at Ibrox.
A frantic contest, played in front of a capacity home crowd in the absence of away supporters, was settled by the Japanese talisman on a hugely frsutrating afternoon for Michael Beale’s side.
The Light Blues had two goals disallowed by referee Don Robertson before half-time when Rabbi Matondo’s first minute opener was ruled out by the offside flag before Kemar Roofe found the net with a neat finish but a controversial VAR call saw Cyriel Dessers penalised for fouling Gustaf Lagerbielke in the build-up.
The result capped off a horrendous week for Rangers after missing out on a place in the Champions League group stages in midweek. It leaves Beale’s side trailing the Scottish champions by four points in the league heading into the international break.
Here’s our post-match Rangers player ratings following the defeat:
Unused subs: Robby McCrorie (GK), John Lundstram, Jose Cifuentes, Ben Davies.
5. John Souttar - 5/10
Exposed on several occasions. Didn’t get on the ball much and was caught out as he attempted to play Kyogo offside for the match-winner. | Getty Images
6. Dujon Sterling - 6/10
The powerful youngster was thrown in for his first league start at left-back after Barisic failed a late fitness test. Coped pretty well with Abada’s movement without looking overly comfortable. | SNS Group
7. Ryan Jack - 5/10
Anonymous during the first-half and couldn’t dictate the play in the middle of the park. Improved after the break but not his finest performance. Subbed. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
8. Nicolas Raskin - 5/10
Disappointing. Allowed the first-half to pas shim by but played a brilliant reverse pass to Lammers in the closing stages which should’ve resulted in a goal. | ANP/AFP via Getty Images