Rangers Share the Spoils with Hibernian in Final Day Thriller
Fans at Easter Road were treated to one last rollercoaster in the 2024-25 Scottish Premiership season as Rangers and Hibernian delivered a breathless 2-2 draw on a sunlit Saturday in Leith. An impressive crowd of 18,793 watched as both teams traded blows, with neither side able to find a winner in a match that summed up the unpredictable nature of Rangers' campaign.
Right from the kick-off, the intent was visible. Rangers wasted no time putting Hibernian under pressure, capitalizing on a moment of panic in the Hibs penalty box. An error from the home goalkeeper gifted the ball to the visitors, and Cyriel Dessers pounced with characteristic sharpness. Nico Raskin—always influential in Rangers' midfield engine room—was on hand with the assist, registering his 11th of the season. Dessers kept his cool with a clinical finish, making the most of yet another defensive lapse from Hibs early on.
But Hibernian were never likely to roll over easily, especially with the home crowd roaring them on. Just 16 minutes in, Kieran Bowie latched onto a loose ball, slotting home past the stranded Rangers keeper. The atmosphere inside Easter Road shifted, energy crackled, and you could sense Hibs growing in confidence with every pass.
The rest of the first half saw chances at both ends. Rangers pressed high but struggled with their usual Achilles' heel—defensive organization. Hibs took note, constantly probing for openings down the flanks, but the half finished level as both teams missed out on golden opportunities to grab a second.
Second Half: More Goals, Missed Chances, and Late Twists
If anyone thought the tempo would drop after the break, they were mistaken. Rangers, desperate to end their stuttering season on a high, came out flying. Their aggression paid off as Nico Raskin got on the scoresheet himself, drilling in a shot that fizzed past the goalkeeper, putting the visitors back in the driving seat midway through the half. For a moment, it looked like the Glasgow side might finally see the game out and snatch all three points.
But Rangers have made a habit of letting leads slip this year, and Saturday was no different. With the clock ticking down and substitutions reshuffling both squads, Hibernian found their moment. Martin Boyle, always a nuisance for opposition defenders, darted into the box and met a cross with a tidy finish, tying things at two apiece and sending the home end into raptures.
Hibs manager made smart moves from the bench, bringing on T. Youan, D. Gayle, and D. Levitt at key moments to inject fresh legs and sharpen their counter-attacks. Rangers, for their part, continued to push but found the Hibs defense resolute, with the home side determined not to concede again in front of their fans.
This result means the Glasgow giants close the chapter on a frustrating season—one where they created plenty of chances but struggled to turn dominance into wins. Defensive uncertainty, lapses of concentration, and an inability to close out games have haunted them time and again. The game at Easter Road was a microcosm of these struggles: flashes of attacking brilliance overshadowed by costly mistakes at the back.
For Hibernian, this draw highlights their battling nature and capacity to bounce back when the odds are against them. Their substitutes played a real part in swinging the momentum, and their set-piece routines continue to cause teams problems. With both teams now turning their attention to the off-season, there's plenty to chew over for the managers and supporters alike.
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