Derek McInnes, the manager of Kilmarnock, was left to lament the crucial roles played by Jack Butland, James Tavernier, and Tom Lawrence as Rangers overcame a 2-1 deficit at Rugby Park on Wednesday.
Two triumphs. Two wildly distinct victories.
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, either of his two most seasoned campaigners made two tremendous contributions at either end, leaving those in blue indebted. Kilmarnock was leading 1-0 when Jack Butland denied Matty Kennedy, demonstrating just why he has been linked to an England call-up. making sure James Tavernier’s most recent accurate free-kick was an equaliser rather than a way to cut the deficit.
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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