Rangers vs. Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Stalemate Game Review
In their first meeting since 1962, Tottenham Hotspur came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw away at Rangers in the UEFA Europa League. Ange Postecoglou is familiar with tormenting Rangers from his time as a Celtic manager; however, with last night’s game, it was the opposite. Ange, who is under the watchful eye of all Tottenham fans after a 5-game winless streak, was hoping for a win against his old enemies. Rangers were 1-0 up thanks to Hamza Igamane’s goal in the bottom right corner, assisted by James Tavernier. However, at 75 minutes, Dejan Kulusevski, assisted by Dominic Solanke, equalised to make the result 1-1.
Held at the Ibrox, a place known for its noise, the stadium was silent in anticipation of a goal right at the end by Cyriel Dessers from Rangers but wasn’t quite good enough as Fraser Forster, Tottenham’s goalie, made the crucial save. Both teams stay placed where they were in the Europa League, 8th for Rangers and 9th for Tottenham, trailing behind Manchester United in 7th.
Rangers would have been happy to take away a crucial point from the game, and they haven’t lost in 5 games, 4 of those wins. Polar opposite to Rangers – Tottenham is still left without a win, and questions on Postecoglou’s high-energy and high-risk style are imminent.
Rangers vs Tottenham Game Stats
Rangers / Tottenham
Ball Possession: 41% / 59%
Expected Goals: 1.28 / 0.87
Total Shots: 15 / 12
Shots on Target: 6 / 3
Big Chances: 2 / 0
Big Chances Missed: 1 / 0
Accurate Passes: 304 / 487
Fouls Committed: 9 / 9
Offsides: 5 / 2
Corners: 7 / 7
Rangers’ Upcoming Matches
What’s next for Rangers? They head to their most important game of the season yet, the Scottish League Cup final. They’ll meet rivals Celtic at Hampden Park, Sunday 15th December at 3:30 PM. The Old Firm rivalry between Celtic and Rangers is more than just about football; it’s deeply rooted in history, religion, politics, and ultimately representing the identity of Glasgow.
They have met 442 times; out of that, Celtic have won 170 times and Rangers 169. Both teams are coming off incredible streaks, with Celtic not losing in 15 matches and Rangers not losing in 9. Celtic are the favourites for this match with their impressive 9-point lead at the top of the Premiership standings.
Rangers, coming off a great draw with Tottenham where they would have been frustrated not to get the win, will be gunning for the trophy to stay firmly in their own cabinet at Ibrox Stadium. Glasgow will divide in two this Sunday, and only one will come out victorious. Celtic vs. Rangers is not only going to be the standout fixture of the weekend but one of the games to watch all season.
Tottenham’s Upcoming Matches
Spurs are historically known for their inconsistency and bottling of games, and this season is no different. Ange’s side has been plagued with injuries this season, and the current team isn’t his first pick, but you would expect more from the North London side.
With just 1 win in the last 8 games, Spurs’ fans are left frustrated. They’re on the road to Southampton, who are bottom of the table, having only gained 5 points from 15 games. After this, they host Manchester United in the EFL Cup and then host Liverpool in the Premier League.
So, will Spurs change their fate for the rest of the season? Spurs and Ange are currently under fire with criticism; he is too stubborn, and the team is too inconsistent. Ange is known to be proud to say his team plays one way and one way only. The important question is, will this one way keep him his job and get the important wins Tottenham need?
You would hope to see a win against Southampton, who have only won 1 in the last 15 and lost 12 of them, the side who got promoted from the Championship. Watch the game at St Mary’s Stadium on 15th December at 7:00 PM.
Final Thoughts
Both teams have a long season ahead of them with work to do. Rangers need a win against Celtic this Sunday to keep the Scottish League Cup Final firmly at home. Tottenham needs to turn their form around and show Spurs fans that better times are ahead.
As Spurs are still in the Carabao Cup, it would be great to take away a piece of hardware, as the club hasn’t seen a trophy in 16 years. It’s safe to say their match against Manchester United is pivotal for their trophy campaign.
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