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The Ibrox side were furious an earlier effort from the Spaniard was not allowed to stand after Derek Riordan had given the home side the lead.

The 1-1 draw saw Rangers squander the opportunity to move clear of Celtic at the summit, with goal difference all that separates the Old Firm rivals heading into the final two games of the SPL season.

Rangers pressed in the first-half but Hibs who took a surprise lead four minutes before the break when Steven Fletcher played in Riordan for the shot and he lofted over Neil Alexander from just outside the box.

Rangers were clearly lacking pace up front and Kyle Lafferty and Novo were both introduced for the second half at the expense of Steven Smith and Velicka.

The pair had an immediate impact on the game, with Novo squaring into the path of Boyd for a header Yves Ma-Kalambay managed to claim at full stretch in the Hibs goal.

Rangers thought they had pulled a goal back with just over 20 minutes remaining. Boyd's initial shot was blocked by the keeper before Novo claimed he bundled over the line.

But despite protests to the referee and his assistant - which earned yellow cards for Mendes and Lafferty - the goal was not given.

Riordan then squandered the opportunity to claim his second of the night. He pounced when Bougherra lost possession but mis-kicked horribly and Alexander was able to gather.

Rangers did manage to haul themselves back into the game with 11 minutes to go when a Bougherra cross was fumbled by Ma-Kalambay. Davis tried to prod home but it was Novo who eventually managed to force the ball over the line.