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Naderi strikes late to send Rangers into League Cup final

Ryan Naderi's dramatic late strike broke down Aberdeen for a 1-0 win to book Rangers a place in the Premier Sports Cup final.

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 7:20 PM
Naderi strikes late to send Rangers into League Cup final
Key Things to Know
  • Rangers defeated Aberdeen 1-0 to advance to the Premier Sports Cup final.
  • Ryan Naderi scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute from James Penrice's redirected strike.
  • Rangers will play either Hearts or Hibernian in the final on December 13.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ryan Naderi scored an 83rd-minute goal to lead Rangers to a 1-0 victory over Aberdeen in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final at Hampden. The striker redirected a shot from James Penrice past goalkeeper Marius Muller to secure Rangers' place in the final on December 13 against either Hearts or Hibernian.

Aberdeen fielded a makeshift defense due to multiple injuries and suspensions, resisting heavy Rangers pressure throughout the second half. Despite chances from Badredine Bouanani and Kevin Nisbet for their respective sides, Naderi's eighth goal of the season proved to be the decisive winner.

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