Rangers Lacked Quality In Scottish Cup Upset Against Queen's Park, Admits Philippe Clement

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Rangers faced a surprising defeat against Queen's Park in the Scottish Cup at Ibrox, with Philippe Clement acknowledging his team's lack of quality. Seb Drozd's goal in the 69th minute secured Queen's Park a spot in the final eight for the first time since 1928. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Rangers failed to find the net.

Rangers had a chance to equalise late in the game when Cyriel Dessers earned a penalty after being fouled. However, James Tavernier's penalty was saved by Calum Ferrie, who was exceptional throughout the match. Ferrie's performance included several crucial saves, denying efforts from Mohamed Diomande and Vaclav Cerny.

Clement expressed his dissatisfaction with Rangers' performance, particularly their decision-making and composure. "The first half, not a high enough tempo. Because of that, we didn't create enough," he told BBC Scotland. He noted that while there were more opportunities in the second half, they were often rushed.

Rangers controlled 64% of the ball and attempted 28 shots during the match. However, only nine of these were on target, highlighting their inefficiency in front of goal. This inability to convert chances into goals proved costly for Clement's side.

The defeat further dampened Rangers' season as they trail Celtic by 13 points in the Scottish Premiership standings. With this loss, hopes for any silverware this season have diminished significantly.

Clement emphasised the need for better efficiency and composure under pressure. "We had more efforts on target today than we have had all season, but we didn't manage to score - not even with a penalty," he added.

As Rangers reflect on this setback, they must address their shortcomings to improve future performances. The focus now shifts to regaining form in domestic competitions and closing the gap with league leaders Celtic.