Chermiti hat-trick fires Rangers past Hearts at Ibrox | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Rangers beat Hearts 4-2 at Ibrox. In the 16th minute Marc Leonard put Hearts ahead with a right-footed finish. Michael Steinwender's own goal levelled it (19.), Cláudio Braga headed the Jambos back in front (30.), then Youssef Chermiti equalised before the break (39.). After the restart Chermiti's header flipped the game (57.), and he sealed it with a late clincher (90.). Rangers posted 19 attempts to Hearts' 8 and had 56.7% of the ball, a platform for their second half control. Rangers visit Livingston next in the league, while the Jambos host Falkirk.

Player of the Match: Youssef Chermiti decided the contest with a clinical hat-trick, producing seven attempts, four on target, and dominating the air with seven aerials won.

Stat of the Match: Rangers registered 19 attempts, underlining the pressure that eventually told after the restart.

Three Things We Learned: Chermiti offered a direct focal point, combining 11 touches in the box with seven aerials won to pin Hearts back. Andreas Skov Olsen supplied one assist and created three key passes, giving Rangers quality delivery from the right. Mikey Moore carried a persistent threat with five attempts and struck the bar during a lively first half.