Makhanya slams Rangers for ‘leggy’ second‑half in 2‑2 draw with Hearts

Match overview

• Competition: Scottish Premiership
• Teams: Rangers vs. Heart of Midlothian (Hearts)
• Venue: Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh
• Date & time: Wednesday (local time, GMT+0) – exact calendar date not disclosed in the source.
• Result: 2‑2 draw

Makhanya’s comments

Olwethu Makhanya, who scored the late equaliser for Hearts, said Rangers “showed a lack of character” and “came out leggy” after the break. The South African midfielder’s remarks were made in post‑match interviews and reflect his frustration with the way Rangers lost intensity in the second half.

“We fought hard in the first half, but in the second they looked leggy and lost the fight,” Makhanya said.

The comments are attributed to Makhanya and have not been independently verified beyond the interview quoted by the BBC.

Injury concerns ahead of the League Cup semi‑final

• Player: Chris Cadden (Aberdeen right‑back, 30)
• Incident: Limped off in Aberdeen’s 1‑0 loss to Falkirk on Wednesday.
• Implication: Aberdeen’s squad depth could be tested in the upcoming League Cup semi‑final against Rangers on Saturday.

The report notes that Cadden’s fitness is uncertain, but no official medical update has been released.

Practical implications & verification

• For Rangers: The criticism may prompt the coaching staff to review fitness and tactical discipline in the second half of future games.
• For Hearts: Securing a point keeps them in the mid‑table chase; the late goal highlights their resilience.
• How to verify: Check the Scottish Premiership’s official match report (scottishpremierleague.com) and the BBC Sport article linked in the source for the exact date and full interview transcript.

--- *All statements are sourced from the BBC article titled “Olwethu Makhanya frustrated by ‘leggy’ Rangers” and related match reports. No additional speculation has been added.*