In the heart of Glasgow's Ibrox stadium, a remarkable spectacle unfolded. BBC Scotland's chief sports writer, Tom English, witnessed a scene that would be etched in the memories of all those present. It's truly astonishing how the deafening roar of nearly 50,000 people can suddenly give way to an eerie silence. Just five minutes from the end, Cyriel Dessers turned inside Archie Gray, looking every bit like he might secure victory for Rangers. In that split second, the stadium held its breath, as if transformed into a place of hushed anticipation.

Goalkeeping Excellence and the Battle for Points

Fraser Forster's goalkeeping excellence is well-known, having made countless stellar saves during his years at Celtic. The Rangers striker, while not of that calibre, still managed to create a moment of drama. A point instead of the expected three may not have brought wide smiles to Tottenham's faces, but it was a far better outcome than the alternative, which would have been a crushing defeat for the visitors.

The Intensity of Rangers

Rangers came out with an unwavering aggression that was palpable from the start. They imposed their intensity on Tottenham, constantly snapping and living in the face of their counterparts. James Tavernier, emerging from a tough patch, showed outstanding form by running away from Johnson and setting up a goal-scoring opportunity. The team was solid at the back, even after the loss of their best defender, John Souttar. This Rangers was a force to be reckoned with, belligerent yet also good on the ball.

The Struggles of Tottenham

Tottenham arrived at Ibrox like lost tourists in a hostile city. Languid, lethargic, and lazy in possession, they were constantly ransacked by the Rangers' pressure. Nicolas Raskin made an early impact, mugging Rodrigo Bentancur and getting the crowd going. But they couldn't maintain that work rate and physicality. Pedro Porro was done in by Jefte and Raskin again, and Yves Bissouma was brushed off. Spurs were nowhere near the pitch of it, looking weak and unprepared.

The Turning Point

Kulusevski's introduction at half-time was a game-changer. Two minutes into the new half, he delivered with a brilliant assist to Igamane, who finished with aplomb. Rangers had the better of it on all fronts and took the lead. But Tottenham didn't give up easily. Solanke came close, and Tavernier made a big defensive moment to deny him. The Dessers chance was the defining moment, a chance that could have changed the course of the game.

The Final Moments

Forster's save kept Tottenham in the game, but Postecoglou's trial continued. One win in eight is an uncomfortable situation for the Spurs manager. Rangers now have a League Cup final to look forward to against Postecoglou's old team. If they can build on this performance, they'll have a strong case to make. Ibrox, with its loud, delirious noise, remained a force to be reckoned with as the final moments played out.