FASHION SAKALA savoured a 'special' Old Firm strike but rued the miss that cost Rangers derby victory over Celtic.
The Zambian cancelled out a first half opener from Jota as he beat keeper Joe Hart with a clinical finish that was drilled home on the angle at the near post.
Sakala later struck the woodwork as he was denied what would have been the winner on a day where Rangers were left frustrated at their share of the spoils.
Boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst had targeted a second successive Old Firm win to keep his side in the Premiership title race but the champions remain six points adrift with just three games remaining this term.
There were plenty of positives to take in terms of the performance at Parkhead but Sakala had mixed emotions as his efforts were only rewarded with a draw that was more than deserved.
Sakala said: “We knew how important the game was for us. It’s always difficult to come and play here but I think we gave it everything.
“We tried, especially in the second half, and gave more than 100 per cent to come back.
“It (our character) was very important and at half-time we talked about it.
“We had a very good conversation that we should come back in the second half.
“It’s just unlucky with some of the chances we had but I think we tried our best.
“It was special [to score]. It was a very special goal and very important for the team.
“But I think I could have done better for the other chances I had. But I can say I tired our best.
“The most important thing for us was the three points, that’s what we were looking for.
“We didn’t come for a draw, the only think we wanted was the win.
“It’s unfortunate but I think we gave everything for the draw. The best result for us though would have been a win.”
