Makhanya rescues late point for Rangers at Hearts

Hearts and Rangers drew 2-2 at Tynecastle Park, a result that keeps Rangers second in the Scottish Premiership and Hearts third.

Kevin Kelsy put Rangers ahead in the 16th minute, turning in Ryan Naderi's pass from close range.

The Jambos lost Rogers Mato to injury before the interval, while Ivor Pandur blocked efforts from Cláudio Braga and Calvin Miller to preserve the lead.

After the restart, Braga levelled from inside the six-yard box (48.), meeting Malachi Walcott's headed pass from a set piece. Miller then swept a low finish into the bottom right to complete the turnaround (57.).

Olwethu Makhanya glanced in a late header (89.) from Badredine Bouanani's cross to salvage a point for the visitors.

Hearts produced 17 attempts and hit the target six times. Rangers registered 14 attempts with six on target.

Next, Hearts face Hibernian in the Scottish League Cup semi-finals. Rangers meet Aberdeen in the same competition's last four.

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