Rangers returned to the Scottish Premiership summit for at least 24 hours after they battled past top-six hopefuls Hibs 3-1 in front of a capacity crowd at Ibrox.
Philippe Clement's side edged a frenetic opening 45 minutes with captain James Tavernier and the lively Cyriel Dessers netting either side of a Myziane Maolida equaliser for the visitors.
VAR grabbed the headlines once more when the hosts were awarded a continuous first-half penalty when Nectarios Triantis caught John Souttar flush in the face with an elbow. The incident led VAR operator Andrew Dallas to persuade referee David Dickinson to take a second look on the pitchside monitor and a spot-kick was given. Tavernier's effort was saved initially by Hibs goalkeeper David Marshall before Scott Wright reacted quickest to smash home the rebound. However, the controversy didn't end there with Dickinson ruling out the goal for encroachment.
Hibs looked to cause more problems in attack after the break, but it was substitute Rabbi Matondo who settled the game in Rangers favour with a superb curling effort which flew beyond Marshall into the net.
With just two games remaining before the league splits and an Old Firm derby looming next weekend, Clement will hope his side can use this victory as momentum to carry them one step closer to the title. The Belgian was also boosted by the long-awaited return of Abdallah Sima in the closing stages as they moved two points clear of Celtic, who are in action against Livingston on Sunday.
Here's how GlasgowWorld rated the Rangers players at Ibrox:
9. Scott Wright - 5/10
Carved out the first shot on target with a long-range effort which flew narrowly wide of target. Thought he had opened the scoring and drilling home Tavernier's missed penalty on the follow up, but goal was disallowed for encroachment. No impact after the break. Subbed. | SNS Group
10. Fabio Silva - 6/10
Always looked to drive at the Hibs backline but didn't influence the game as much as he would've liked. Subbed. | SNS Group
11. Cyriel Dessers - 8/10
Work rate and pressing was excellent. Bulleted a header from point-blank range beyond the keeper into the net after connecting with Cantwell's pinpoint cross. Displayed good strength to hold off Bushiri and force the keeper into a diving save on 50 mins. Led the line really well. Subbed. | SNS Group
12. Tom Lawrence (SUB) - 6/10
Replaced Cantwell on 56 mins. Got into some dangerous areas and technically very good. | SNS Group