Rangers 1 Davis 45′ Heart of Midlothian Hearts 2 Black 58′ Hamill 79′

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Hearts goalscorer Jamie Hamill

3 March 2012 Last updated at 16:54

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Hearts came from behind to beat Rangers at Ibrox as the home side's players awaited news of their futures from the club's administrators.

Rangers captain Steven Davis broke the deadlock with a low shot on the stroke of half-time.

Ian Black's impressive shot levelled the match 13 minutes into the second half.

Jamie Hamill grabbed Hearts' winner with a rebound shot after having his penalty attempt saved.

And the defeat may prove to be the final appearance for several Rangers players, with an announcement on job cuts expected on Monday.

Motherwell's win at Dunfermline puts them just three points behind second-place Rangers in the Scottish Premier League while Hearts' victory moves them up to fifth.
Rangers captain Steven Davis

Davis had given Rangers the lead

The Edinburgh side threatened early on with Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor forced to deal with a Danny Grainger cross under pressure from Andy Webster before Andy Driver fired wide.

At the other end, Black cleared off the line after Sone Aluko's corner swung towards goal and Rangers debutant Rhys McCabe tested MacDonald with a long-range strike.

McCabe was a threat to the Hearts goal again, meeting Salim Kerkar's cross and forcing MacDonald to turn wide.

But MacDonald was beaten in first-half injury time, although he may feel he should have done better at the opening goal.

Andy Little's cross found Davis near the penalty spot and his low shot squirmed under the keeper.
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Hearts introduced recent signing Craig Beattie for his debut at the start of the second half, the striker coming on for Darren Barr in a change of shape from the visitors.

Rangers came close to a second when Carlos Bocanegra's header from McCabe's free-kick slipped wide.

The visitors levelled when Robinson's header was cleared off the line by Bocanegra only for Black to retrieve on the edge of the box and curl a shot over McGregor into the net.

MacDonald touched Little's angled strike out for a corner, from which Dorin Goian headed over as Rangers tried to regain the lead.

Little ran on to McCabe's incisive through ball but MacDonald was brave as he saved at the forward's feet moments before Lee McCulloch's penalty appeal against Grainger's challenge was turned down.
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But referee Crawford Allan did point to the spot at the other end after Goian held on to Marius Zaliukas in the box and the Romanian and his defensive team-mate Bocanegra were both booked in the aftermath of the decision.

Hamill's spot-kick was saved by McGregor but the full-back coverted the rebound with 11 minutes remaining.

Rangers pressed for a leveller but Hearts were dogged in defence as they held on for the three points and their first win at Ibrox since May 2004.
Lineup, Bookings (5) & Substitutions (4)
Rangers

01 McGregor
02 Goian Booked
12 Wallace
18 Bocanegra Booked
32 Perry
06 McCulloch Booked
08 Davis Booked
19 Aluko (Celik - 65' )
41 McCabe
28 Kerkar
34 Little

Substitutes

25 Alexander
21 Bedoya
24 Celik
27 Wylde
40 Andrew Mitchell
15 Healy
38 Hemmings

Heart of Midlothian

30 MacDonald
03 Grainger
05 Barr Booked (Beattie - 46' )
06 Webster
26 Zaliukas
02 Hamill
08 Black (Taouil - 73' )
11 Driver
31 Mrowiec
23 Glen (McGowan - 84' )
27 Robinson

Substitutes

28 Ridgers
17 McGowan
19 Skacel
21 Taouil
42 Holt
04 Beattie
38 Morton

Ref: Crawford
Att: 47,276
Match Stats
Possession42%58%95minsRangersHeart of Midlothian
Shots
8 4
On target
5 2
Corners
3 3
Fouls
9 11

Live Text Commentary
77:52 Penalty

Penalty taken by Jamie Hamill saved by Allan McGregor. Rangers 1-1 Hearts.
76:08

Marius Zaliukas fouled by Dorin Goian, the ref awards a Penalty.
94:13

The referee signals the end of the game.
90:00 +2:24

Lee McCulloch gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Ryan McGowan. Andy Webster takes the direct free kick.
90:00 +1:50

Short corner taken by Scott Robinson from the right by-line.
89:47 Booking

Booking Booking for Steven Davis for dissent.
84:10

Lee Wallace fouled by Jamie Hamill, the ref awards a free kick. Steven Davis crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed from left wing, clearance made by Daniel Grainger.
83:39 Substitution

Substitution Ryan McGowan replaces Gary Glen.
82:21

The ball is swung over by Steven Davis, Marius Zaliukas manages to make a clearance.
80:25

Rhys McCabe shoots direct from the free kick.
80:25 Booking

Booking Lee McCulloch goes into the book.
80:02

Foul by Marius Zaliukas on Lee McCulloch, free kick awarded.
78:06 Goal scored

Goal - Jamie Hamill - Rangers 1 - 2 Hearts A goal is scored by Jamie Hamill from inside the area to the bottom left corner of the goal. Rangers 1-2 Hearts.
77:52 Penalty

A save by Allan McGregor from penalty by Jamie Hamill. Rangers 1-1 Hearts.
76:28 Booking

Booking Carlos Bocanegra is cautioned by the ref for dissent.
76:08

Dorin Goian concedes a Penalty for a foul on Daniel Grainger.
75:54 Booking

Booking Dorin Goian booked for unsporting behaviour.
75:08

Inswinging corner taken by Daniel Grainger.
73:52

Centre by Andrew Little, clearance made by Jamie Hamill.
72:49 Substitution

Substitution (Hearts) makes a substitution, with Mehdi Taouil coming on for Ian Black.
71:33

Dorin Goian concedes a free kick for a foul on Andy Webster. Free kick taken by Daniel Grainger.
70:33

A cross is delivered by Salim Kerkar.
67:31

Andy Webster fouled by Mervan Celik, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Andy Webster.
65:48

Salim Kerkar crosses the ball, Jamie MacDonald makes a save.
64:07 Substitution

Substitution (Rangers) makes a substitution, with Mervan Celik coming on for Sone Aluko.
62:21

Rhys McCabe takes a inswinging corner from the left by-line played to the near post, Close range header by Dorin Goian goes over the crossbar.
62:08

Andrew Little takes a shot. Save by Jamie MacDonald.
61:02

Sone Aluko takes a shot. Save by Jamie MacDonald.
58:37

Carlos Bocanegra challenges Craig Beattie unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Andy Webster.
57:09

The assist for the goal came from Craig Beattie.
57:09 Goal scored

Goal - Ian Black - Rangers 1 - 1 Hearts Ian Black finds the net with a goal from outside the penalty area to the top left corner of the goal. Rangers 1-1 Hearts.
55:04

Ross Perry challenges Daniel Grainger unfairly and gives away a free kick. The free kick is swung in right-footed by Ian Black, Salim Kerkar makes a clearance.
50:16

Andy Webster challenges Andrew Little unfairly and gives away a free kick. The ball is swung over by Rhys McCabe, Headed effort from inside the box by Carlos Bocanegra misses to the right of the target.
45:01

The referee gets the second half started.
45:01 Substitution

Substitution Craig Beattie on for Darren Barr.
45:00 +1:25

The ref blows to signal half-time.
45:00 +0:27

Assist on the goal came from Andrew Little.
45:00 +0:27 Goal scored

Goal - Steven Davis - Rangers 1 - 0 Hearts Steven Davis scores a goal from deep inside the penalty box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Rangers 1-0 Hearts.
41:49

Steven Davis takes the inswinging corner, save by Jamie MacDonald.
41:35

Andrew Little takes a shot. Save by Jamie MacDonald.
37:29

Direct free kick taken by Carlos Bocanegra.
37:29 Booking

Booking Darren Barr receives a caution.
37:24

Foul by Darren Barr on Steven Davis, free kick awarded.
35:16

Foul by Andrew Little on Daniel Grainger, free kick awarded. Jamie MacDonald takes the free kick.
34:08

Unfair challenge on Scott Robinson by Lee Wallace results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Andy Webster.
33:00

A cross is delivered by Andrew Driver.
27:13

The ball is crossed by Andrew Little.
24:20

Shot from a long way out by Daniel Grainger goes wide of the left-hand post.
23:56

Rhys McCabe challenges Ian Black unfairly and gives away a free kick. Ian Black takes the direct free kick.
21:56

Sone Aluko delivers the ball, Andy Webster makes a clearance.
21:45

Salim Kerkar delivers the ball, Daniel Grainger manages to make a clearance.
19:17

The ball is delivered by Andrew Little, save by Jamie MacDonald.
18:38

Lee Wallace fouled by Darren Barr, the ref awards a free kick. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Steven Davis from left wing, save by Jamie MacDonald.
15:46

Unfair challenge on Salim Kerkar by Scott Robinson results in a free kick. Steven Davis delivers the ball from the free kick right-footed from left wing.
15:16

Rhys McCabe has an effort at goal. Save made by Jamie MacDonald.
14:49

Foul by Marius Zaliukas on Lee McCulloch, free kick awarded. Free kick crossed right-footed by Steven Davis.
14:24

Free kick awarded for a foul by Darren Barr on Salim Kerkar. Direct free kick taken by Allan McGregor.
10:47

Corner taken left-footed by Sone Aluko from the right by-line to the near post, clearance by Ian Black.
9:54

Foul by Ian Black on Sone Aluko, free kick awarded. The free kick is swung in right-footed by Steven Davis.
8:40

Daniel Grainger challenges Sone Aluko unfairly and gives away a free kick. The free kick is swung in right-footed by Steven Davis.
7:25

Unfair challenge on Salim Kerkar by Darren Barr results in a free kick. Steven Davis restarts play with the free kick.
5:20

Andrew Driver produces a left-footed shot from just outside the box that goes wide right of the target.
4:58

Daniel Grainger takes a inswinging corner.
3:51

The assistant referee signals for offside against Gary Glen. Free kick taken by Dorin Goian.
0:00

The game gets underway.

Taken from the BBC