Derek McInnes looked out of Rangers ideas and boss has to accept more than Hearts guilt - big match verdict

Rangers drew 3-3 at Hearts with Olwethu Makhanya's 87th-minute equaliser rescuing a point after McInnes' side trailed 3-1.

Rangers salvaged a 3-3 draw at Tynecastle in a heated encounter marked by Derek McInnes' return to his former club. Kevin Kelsy gave Rangers an early lead, but Hearts dominated the first half and struck back through Claudio Braga and Calvin Miller to lead 3-1. McInnes' side looked out of ideas until Olwethu Makhanya equalised with three minutes remaining, denying Hearts a victory that would have boosted their title hopes. The result leaves Rangers four points behind Celtic, while Hearts remain four points further back. McInnes faced sustained abuse from the home crowd following his summer departure to Rangers after Hearts' title challenge last season.

Hosts Hearts, managed by Wouter Vrancken, were missing eight key players but still controlled much of the match. Rangers' substitution of Badredine Bouanani for Djeidi Gassama failed to spark improvement, and defensive lapses from Nico Raskin and others allowed Hearts to take control. Despite the draw, McInnes will view the performance as a missed opportunity given the circumstances.