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Todd Cantwell in ten word Rangers vs Partick Thistle verdict as holders edge past Jags at Ibrox

Todd Cantwell has delivered a ten word message following Rangers' win over Partick Thistle at Ibrox.

Michael Beale's first January recruit from Norwich City was handed a start in the Scottish Cup last 16 clash but was withdrawn at half-time alongside Ianis Hagi as part of a double change that sparked life into the Premiership side. The Jags lead at half-time through a Kevin Holt penalty after VAR penalised Antonio Colak which left the TV studio pundits branding the decision 'mind boggling'.

The Croatian levelled five minutes into the second half before Malik Tillman's controversial goal sparked incredible scenes at Ibrox. The USA international was down injured and seemed unaware at what had gone on in the build-up as he raced through and scored. Beale explained his position at full-time as he ordered his team to allow the visitors a walk-through goal to level up the tie. But an own goal five minutes from the end edged the holders into today's last eight draw.

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Ian McCall was sensationally sacked in the wake of the Ibrox defeat in a day of drama in Govan. It was a game that had it all, but one Cantwell wasn't pleased with on a personal level. He posted online: "Frustrating day at the office. Through to the next round."

Describing the incident involving Tillman, Beale told BBC Sportsound: It was a big misunderstanding the whole thing. Malik gets injured and we play the ball out while he is on the floor. He was unaware we've played the ball out so when he gets up he thinks its a Partick throw so he goes and presses innocently.

"I don't want us to win a football game on that - a misunderstanding. That's all it was and it would have been the wrong thing to do. I've got high standards and so does the football club. We're in a better place tonight but it's not an easy thing to do.

"We won the game in the right way."

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