Rangers player ratings as Lundstram and Tillman gambles backfire amid Hampden heartbreak

Rangers fell to a 2-1 loss to bitter rivals Celtic in a frantic and fast-paced Old Firm derby as Michael Beale failed to win his first piece of silverware in the Govan dugout.

A Kyogo Furuhashi double either side of half-time had Rangers in the doldrums, with fans hearing their local rivals goad and taunt with another trophy seemingly in sight. Alfredo Morelos halved the deficit just after the hour mark and the Light Blues were actually the better side in the final half-hour, but superb defending and a lack of finishing touch from the Gers saw them fail to take the game to extra-time.

They shouldn't be dismayed at their performance; Celtic's top-class first-half on the Hampden turf was by no means Rangers' fault - the Hoops showed their class and experience under Ange Postecoglou. But Beale will feel annoyed that he couldn't taste silverware and will now look to do so in the Scottish Cup unless he can spirit a comeback in the top-flight. Record Sport ranks each Rangers player on their performance at Hampden.

ALLAN McGREGOR: The 41-year-old Ibrox keeper was as agile as ever as he pulled off a terrific save to deny a Jota effort but had no hope as his defence opened up to allow Kyogo two simple tap-ins. 7

JAMES TAVERNIER: Gers skipper looked wary of letting Maeda out of his sight. Did well to rob the ball from the Celtic wideman only to immediately turnover of possession as Celtic pounced for their second. 6

CONNOR GOLDSON: Posted missing from the middle as Celtic picked their moment to up the ante and exploit the spaces in the Rangers backline. Couple of big blocks but not enough to half the Parkhead juggernaut. 6

BEN DAVIES: Former Liverpool defender had to be bailed out by his keeper as he left Kyogo run in behind