Sakala Gets 8.5, Cantwell With 8 | Rangers Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Celtic | OneFootball

Rangers entertained Celtic at the Ibrox Stadium earlier this afternoon as they looked to earn a good result at home in the Scottish Premiership. The Gers made a quick start to the game and got themselves ahead in the fifth minute thanks to Todd Cantwell’s effort. John Souttar doubled his team’s advantage in the 34th minute when he scored with a firm header. The home team went into the half-time break 2-0 up on the scoreline.

Fashion Sakala put daylight between the two sides in the 70th minute when he found the back of the net as well. The contest ended with Rangers securing an impressive 3-0 win in front of their home fans.

Let’s take a look at how each Rangers player performed during the match against Celtic.

GK: Robbie McCrorie – 7/10

He had to make just one save in the game and kept a comfortable clean sheet today.

RB: James Tavernier – 8/10

Tavernier gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field and managed to create some decent chances from the right flank. He has got an assist to show for his efforts.

CB: Connor Goldson – 7.5/10

He defended his penalty box with conviction and was a good presence on the ball as well.

CB: John Souttar – 8/10

Souttar cleared the danger when needed and was responsible for doubling Rangers’ lead with a good header.

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – MAY 13: Todd Cantwell of Rangers FC celebrates after scoring the team’s first goal during the Cinch Premiership match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox Stadium on May 13, 2023 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

LB: Ridvan Yilmaz – 7/10

Yilmaz earned possession back twice and made one decent run with the ball.

CM: Nicolas Raskin – 8/10

He got stuck in with plenty of crunching tackles and was a positive influence in both halves.

CM: John Lundstram – 8/10

Lundstram anchored the midfield really well for the home side and was a threat in the final third.

CM: Ryan Jack – 6.5/10

He made a couple of important defensive contributions during his time on the pitch.

CAM: Todd Cantwell – 8/10

Cantwell did his fair share of defending and gave his team the lead early in the game.

ST: Fashion Sakala – 8.5/10

Sakala was a constant menace in the final third and got his deserved goal in the 70th minute.

ST: Rabbi Matondo – 7/10

He was a constant menace inside the Celtic penalty box but there was no goal for him today.

Substitutes:

ST: Ianis Hagi – 6.5/10

Hagi had a couple of lively moments in the final third.

CM: Scott Arfield – N/A

He came on for the final few minutes of the contest.

CM: Glen Kamara – N/A

Kamara hardly had any time to make an impact.

ST: Zak Lovelace – N/A

He came off the bench in the 87th minute.

CM: Alex Lowry – N/A

Lowry didn’t get enough time to influence the game.