It couldn’t have started much worse for Rangers who looked off the pace for the majority of the first half. Romanian dangerman Nicolae Stanciu curled in the opener after just six minutes after drifting to the edge of the visitors' box unmarked and unchallenged.
Rangers had spent the weekend celebrating the club’s 55th title win and fans fears of a hangover from the exertions seemed real until the team finally got going towards the end of the first half and Filip Helander tapped in the equaliser six minutes from the break after Ianis Hagi’s cut-back.
Their resurgence continued in the second half with a performance much more like those which have seen Steven Gerrard’s side go unbeaten in Europe this season and they take a 1-1 draw back to Glasgow – and owe a debt of gratitude to Allan McGregor for a wonderful late save too.
Player ratings scale - 10: One of the best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: A terrible day at the office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of the worst performances you've seen.
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5. Connor Goldson - 7
Couple of crucial tackles in the first half but Slavia ensured his possession was pressed and unable to step forward or distribute with his usual frequncy in the first half. Another who improved in the second half with more space ahead of him. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
6. Steven Davis - 6
Difficult first half where the veteran really didn't get to grips with the game and midfield was swamped by Slavia's press. Second half was vastly improved and restored midfield structure to the team. Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
7. Ianis Hagi - 6
Frustrating performance from the little Romanian but he did show relentless energy to keep the ball alive and set-up the crucial away goal for Helander. Photo: MILAN KAMMERMAYER
8. Glen Kamara - 6
Poor first half but midfielder made up for it in the second half by taking Rangers up the field and easing pressure and also made a vital goal-line clearance inside last ten minutes. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group