Zambian striker Fashion Sakala played the last 29 minutes of the game as Glasgow Rangers where handed a 1-3 defeat by Hibernian in a semi-final encounter of the Scottish League Cup.
Glasgow Rangers came into the match having endured managerial changes.
Steven Gerrard’s recent departure for English Premiership side, Aston Villa has seen former Barcelona, Glasgow Rangers and Arsenal legend, Giovanni Van Bronckhorst take the helm at the Ibrox.
However, the Dutch-man set to officially take charge tomorrow watched from stands as Rangers were beaten by Hibernian.
Hibernian, who were losing Scottish League Cup semi-finalists last season took a surprise 3-1 half-time lead courtesy of Martin Boyle’s hat-trick, with Scott Airfield pulling one back for Rangers before the interval.
In the second half, red-hot Chipolopolo striker, Fashion Sakala, [who scored 4 goals over the international break] was introduced in the 61st minute as interim Rangers managers, Jermain Defoe and B-team boss David McCallum rang in the changes.
Overall, Sakala had a quiet game and limited scoring opportunities as Hibernian defended deep.
Not long after coming on, Sakala headed an effort wide at the back post.
In the 86th minute, a low ball played into the penalty area found the Zambian international on the left in space. But his left footed effort inside the box was well saved by the keeper.
Rangers had several other opportunities to even the scores with Ryan Jack and Goldson all coming close.
Hibernian held on for a 3-1 win to book a final date with Celtic in the Scottish League Cup’s 76th edition.
Rangers will now turn their attention to a crucial Europa League encounter with Sparta Prague at Ibrox on Thursday.
