Rangers rally late to draw Hearts at Tynecastle Park

EDINBURGH (Interstat) — Rangers scored in the 89th minute to secure a 2-2 draw against Hearts at Tynecastle Park on Wednesday. Kevin Kelsy gave Rangers a 16th-minute lead before Hearts answered after halftime through Claudio Braga in the 48th and Calvin Miller in the 57th. Olwethu Makhanya equalized late for the visitors. Malachi Walcott recorded an assist for Hearts, while Ryan Don Naderi and Badredine Bouanani had assists for Rangers. Bouanani also received a yellow card. Rangers’ competition record now stands at eight wins, one loss and four draws. Hearts’ competition record is two wins, one loss and one draw. The match featured seven yellow cards and a series of substitutions as both sides pushed for a winner. Hearts had chances to close out the game in front of their supporters, but Rangers’ late pressure produced the equalizer. The result leaves Rangers and Hearts with a point apiece after a tightly contested encounter.