Makhanya’s late header earns Rangers 2-2 draw at Hearts

Rangers and Hearts drew 2-2 at Tynecastle after Olwethu Makhanya headed an 89th-minute equaliser, preserving the four-point gap between the clubs in the Scottish Premiership table. Kevin Kelsy put Rangers ahead in the 16th minute, finishing after Laurent Mendy lost possession. Hearts responded early in the second half: Cláudio Braga levelled in the 48th minute, then Calvin Miller scored in the 57th to give the hosts the lead. Makhanya’s late header secured a point for Rangers. The result came during Derek McInnes’s first return to Tynecastle since leaving Hearts for Rangers in June. Home supporters booed the Rangers manager as he emerged from the tunnel and continued to jeer during the match. The game featured periods of pressure from both sides, with Hearts unable to hold their second-half advantage. Rangers also had a late opportunity to win. In the closing moments, Dujon Sterling failed to convert a chance after Tuur Rommens sent the ball across, leaving the match level. Hearts had earlier threatened to extend their lead, but Rangers goalkeeper Ivor Pandur saved Braga’s effort in the 76th minute. Celtic also drew, finishing 2-2 at home against Dundee United. That result...