Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes was left to rue key contributions from Jack Butland, James Tavernier and Tom Lawrence as Rangers came from behind to secure a massive 2-1 win at Rugby Park on Wednesday night.
Two wins. Two very different wins.
On a night when Celtic reached seventh heaven at home against Dundee, these three incredibly hard-earned points could yet prove to be a crucial moment in an exciting title race as far as Rangers are concerned. Philippe Clement’s team narrowly prevailed 2-1 away to a team that had defeated them on the opening day.
Not for the first time, his two most seasoned campaigners left those in blue indebted to two fantastic performances at each end.Kilmarnock was leading 1-0 when Jack Butland denied Matty Kennedy, demonstrating just why he has been linked to an England call-up. ensuring that James Tavernier’s most recent accurate free kick was an equaliser as opposed to a way to cut the gap.
with the meantime, Tom Lawrence’s quick-thinking, goal around the hour mark made sure that, with the few seconds remaining in the second half, 1-0 turned 1-2.
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“Butland’s save at 1-0 merely serves to highlight his superiority. In the context of the game, that is a pivotal time for the Rangers,” groans McInnes.
The former manager of Aberdeen lauded his team’s performance in Ayrshire and also praised the tenacity and fighting spirit of Clement’s visitors.
“I’ve seen Tavernier’s free kick again, and I like how high he can get it.” Superb,” continues McInnes. “He has consistently performed that for the Rangers. Thus, there are two instances.
In certain situations, Rangers’ counterpress can be effective (for the third goal). Lawrence receives the ball when it breaks, and it’s a tremendous strike. Three Rangers players are there, and it is obvious that they have contributed significantly to the match.
“Laurent, Butland, and Tavernier.”
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Even though Brendan Rodgers’ brilliant Hoops team did narrow the margin in goal differential, Lawrence’s goal in the 59th minute keeps Rangers two points ahead of Old Firm rivals Celtic at the top of the Premiership table.
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