Summary

  • FT: Rangers (Defoe) 1-0 Hibernian

  • Steven Davis plays in Jermain Defoe for his eighth of the season

  • Ross McCrorie finishes game in goals as Allan McGregor sent off for kick at Marc McNulty

Live Reporting

Colin Moffat

  1. Davis doing the business for Rangers

    HT: Rangers 1-0 Hibernian

    Steven Davis is looking better with every game for Rangers after a slow start to his second spell at the club. Signing the Northern Ireland midfielder on for next season is shrewd business from Steven Gerrard.

    Steven Davis set up the goal for Jermain DefoeSNS

    Steven Davis set up the goal for Jermain Defoe

  2. Story of the first half

    HT: Rangers 1-0 Hibernian

    Here are those very stats...

    half time stats graphic

  3. Can Hibs find a way back?

    HT: Rangers 1-0 Hibernian

    Hibs will know they have come from behind to draw with Rangers twice this season but it will need a major improvement to get anything from this game. Home goalkeeper Allan McGregor has had nothing to do at all.

    The stats say it's 10-1 to Rangers for shots. I can't remember the effort from the visitors.

  4. 'Hibs haven't really offered anything'

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    John Rankin
    Former Hibs midfielder on BBC Sportsound

    Hibs haven't really offered anything in this first half. They've not had many opportunities at all. They've played a lot of long balls to McNulty, who is isolated up there himself. It's easy for Rangers to pick up possession and go on the attack again.

  5. HALF-TIME Rangers 1-0 Hibernian

    The home side have dominated much of the game and take a deserved lead into the break after Jermain Defoe's goal, with the striker having missed a couple of decent chances earlier.

    Scott Arfield also went close very early on.

    Hibs have been a bit sluggish and haven't threatened at all.

    Jermain Defoe poked in the only goal of the first halfSNS

    Jermain Defoe poked in the only goal of the first half

  6. 'It's all about Steven Davis'

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    Cammy Bell
    Former Rangers goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

    The goal is all about Steven Davis. He wins the first one and the ball gets played up. He steals it at the head and continues his run. Then he's got the composure to lift his head and he picks out Defoe really well.

  7. goal

    GOAL Rangers 1-0 Hibernian

    Jermain Defoe

    It's an eighth goal of the season for Jermain Defoe as Hibs are caught short at the back. A lovely dink over the top from Ryan Jack sends Steven Davis scampering forward and his square pass is tucked away by the striker, with left-back Lewis Stevenson the only defender trying to cover on the slide.

    Where were the centre-halves?

    Rangers goal

  8. YELLOW CARD

    Rangers 0-0 Hibernian

    Stevie Mallan is booked for a lazy clip at the heels of Ryan Kent. Steven Davis is over the free kick 35 yards out. He clips it towards Nikola Katic who is stealing in round the back but the defender can't reach it on the stretch.

  9. GREAT SAVE!

    Rangers 0-0 Hibernian

    Ryan Jack rifles a shot through a cluster of players and Ofir Marciano gets down smartly to keep it out. The loose ball falls to Jermain Defoe but the Rangers striker can only scuff at it back to Marciano right in front of goal.

  10. Rangers 0-0 Hibernian

    It's all a bit scruffy right now, with the midfield very congested. Hibs stiker Marc McNulty is very isolated up front now, with Ryan Gauld dropping much deeper.

  11. When your mum phones to say it's a chippy tea for dinner...

    Rangers 0-0 Hibernian

    Or maybe some tasty Colombian tacos. Alfredo Morelos looks pretty pleased with himself on the Rangers bench.

    Will we see the striker after the break?

    Alfredo MorelosSNS

  12. Player Rater

    Rangers 0-0 Hibernian

    The player rater for today's game is now live! You can access it HERE.

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  13. Rangers 0-0 Hibernian

    That might be a first touch for Hibs striker Marc McNulty and it's not a very good one as he surrenders possession from a David Gray throw-in.

  14. Rangers 0-0 Hibernian

    Ryan Kent dips a shoulder and cuts inside on to his right foot 20 yards out but his shot is weak and Ofir Marciano has no trouble scooping it up.

  15. Hibs giving away 'cheap fouls'

    Rangers 0-0 Hibernian

    Cammy Bell
    Former Rangers goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

    That's three set plays that Rangers have had and they've all been very dangerous. If your Hibs now I'm thinking your wanting to stop the ball getting into the box or stop committing fouls in the first place. They're giving away cheap fouls in wide areas

  16. Rangers 0-0 Hibernian

    Rangers winger Ryan Kent pings a corner into the mixer and Hibs are able to nod clear, with Ryan Gauld completing the clearance with a calm touch inside his own box.

  17. 'Great chance for Rangers'

    Rangers 0-0 Hibernian

    John Rankin
    Former Hibs midfielder on BBC Sportsound

    Great chance for Rangers there. That all started with a brilliant ball from McGregor to Tavernier, who sets him up and Defoe ends up through in goal. He should have done better with the shot

  18. Rangers 0-0 Hibernian

    Jermain Defoe gets between the two Hibs central defenders but pulls an angled shot wide from a few steps inside the penalty area.

  19. Rangers 0-0 Hibernian

    Both sides are going a bit more direct now, with a series of long balls. I'm not sure that such a good idea with strapping centre-halves at either end of the park.

    Scott Arfield has a pop from distance but the shot is always rising.

  20. Rangers 0-0 Hibernian

    A nice spell of possession from Hibs in their day-glo yellow kit. However, Rangers hold firm without too much fuss.