It was widely anticipated beforehand that Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s men would struggle to produce another performance in such a demanding setting but they were deserving winners over a Celtic side who were subdued by comparison on the day.
Rangers’ victory was all the more impressive given they lost the opening goal of the match with Greg Taylor firing Celtic in front after 64 minutes.
Hoops defender Cameron Carter-Vickers hit the bar shortly afterwards when it looked easier to score – a moment which undoubtedly let Rangers off the hook.
However, the Govan side showed great resilience to score an equaliser with 12 minutes of the 90 remaining through substitute Scott Arfield and they were the stronger side in extra-time resulting in Carl Starfelt turning a cross from Calvin Bassey into his own net to seal the win.
Here are marks out of ten for each Rangers player involved in the semi-final triumph at Hampden.
9. Aaron Ramsey - 5
Didn't weight his pass early on to Ryan Kent properly for a very good chance and that set the tone for his afternoon, making way before break due to injury. 5 Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
10. Joe Aribo - 5
Missed a very presentable header in the first half and ought to have hit the target. Faded in the second period. 5 Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
11. Kemar Roofe - 7
Often ploughed a lonely furrow in attack, but constantly battled and his neat lay-off set up Scott Arfield for the equaliser. 7 Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
12. Scott Wright - 5
Came on just before the interval and while his pace kept Celtic on their toes, he couldn't engineer many opportunities. 5 Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group