Rangers saw two men sent off and a 93rd minute leveller conceded as they drew 2-2 with Hibs in a dramatic league encounter.
It was a fiery match in Edinburgh with big tackles and plenty of energy out in from both sides at Easter Road. Rangers were the team that should have been ahead though after Tom Lawrence passed up a golden chance at goal to try and set up Ryan Kent, with his choice not proving the right one. Lee Johnson then made a double switch to aid Hibs' bright start in proceedings
His team then had a penalty call waved away after a Chris Cadden cross and there was controversy at the other end as Rocky Bushiri was deemed to have fouled Antonio Colak in the box by referee Willie Collum. Up stepped James Tavernier to convert and change the game dynamics dramatically two minutes before half-time. Martin Boyle restored parity after half-time before Tom Lawrence quickly made sure Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side retained their lead.
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John Lundstram was then sent off for a cynical challenge on Boyle alongside Morelos being sent packing for a petulant slap on Ryan Porteous, before Josh Campbell sparked late scenes with a 93rd minute goal. Here are three things we learned from the match.
Decision controversy
VAR won't be in Scottish football until later this season and decisions like this one will be put under a major spotlight until then. Bushiri gave the referee a decision to make and debate rages now over whether it was or not.
There was contact but whether it was enough for a penalty or not will be scrutinised, with Lundstram's sending off seeing the SFA slated by the away end.
Red dynamics
One sending off changes a game and two certainly does. Lundstram going off followed by a childish moment from Morelos put Rangers up against it and gave Hibs a huge chance to capitalise, which they did.
First setback
It's the first time either Celtic or Rangers have dropped points this season. It might not be the worst thing for the Light Blues given how things panned out but last season showed any dropped points could be costly in May.
If the Hoops keep winning between now and the derby at Celtic Park, and achieve victory in that, they could be five points clear in September.
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