Rangers Players Rated In Their Win Against Hearts

Yahoo

16-02-2025

Rangers travelled to Tynecastle under immense pressure as they suffered severe fan backlash following last weekend's shocking Scottish Cup defeat against Championship minnows Queen's Park. A defeat against Hearts could have ended Philippe Clement's unsuccessful tenure as the Ibrox chief. But they managed to secure a 3-1 win, thanks to two own goals from Jamie McCart and another crucial strike from Vaclav Cerny.
Jack Butland: 8
Made some crucial saves to deny Elton Kabangu and Lawrence Shankland. Could have done little to stop Michael Steinwender's header minutes after the break.
James Tavernier: 7
Made overlapping runs down the right to create chances with his crosses, cut insides and long balls. Should have contributed more at the back against the Jambos' striking duo. Was replaced by Rafael Fernandes in the stoppage time.
John Souttar: 6.5
The zonal marking went wrong as the former Hearts centre-back must accept the blame for leaving Steinwender during his equalizer. The Gers deserve more from the Scotsman during set-pieces given his experience of the highest order. Made way for Robin Propper late in the match.
Clinton Nsiala: 7.5
Much composed and disciplined considering his breakthrough season in senior football. Was initially promoted to deal with the injury crisis, but the young Frenchman has now cemented a starting status in the heart of the backline.
Jefte: 7
Tried to balance his game between defence and attack. Linked up well with Ianis Hagi down the left-hand flank. Played his part in many attacking build-ups from the deep.
Nicolas Raskin: 7.5
Combated well in the centre of the pitch in terms of winning duels and regaining possession. Tested Craig Gordon in Hearts' goal on a couple of occasions.
Mohamed Diomande: 7
Went strength to strength with Beni Baningime in the middle of the park. Worked as the chief ball carrier to operate in the advanced areas. Played a few passes into the final third, but the Light Blues lacked enough firepower high up the pitch.
Vaclav Cerny: 8
Another stellar performance from the Wolfsburg loanee who stepped up his game after Steinwender's goal. Came close to finding the net time and again before firing into the bottom left corner following a fast break.
Tom Lawrence: 6
Was handed his first start since returning from another injury layoff. The experienced Welshman lacked the creative spark while featuring as the 'number 10' and was eventually taken off for Cyriel Dessers moments before McCart's second own goal of the afternoon.
Ianis Hagi: 7.5
Tried to make a difference from the left-hand flank with his runs, dribbles and one-twos. McCart misjudged the Romanian's cross during his first own goal around the 20th-minute mark. Made way for Findlay Curtis minutes before the final whistle.
Hamza Igamane: 6.5
Has lost the momentum after a stellar streak of games. Won the duels, and showed great footwork but was mostly unsuccessful with his dribbling attempts. Failed to cause enough menace in the Jamtarts' defence.
Cyriel Dessers: 7
Made a positive impact since replacing Lawrence in the attacking third.
Robin Propper: 7
Calmed things down for the final few minutes en route to protecting the two-goal lead.