Ryan Naderi strikes late to send Rangers into Premier Sports Cup final

Naderi redirected a strike from James Penrice into the net for his eight goal of the season…

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Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 7:39 PM

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Ryan Naderi scored in the 83rd minute to earn Rangers a 1-0 win over Aberdeen.
The victory secured Rangers a place in the Premier Sports Cup final at Hampden.
Naderi redirected a shot from James Penrice to record his eighth goal of the season.

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Ryan Naderi scored a dramatic late goal to earn Rangers a 1-0 victory over Aberdeen in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final at Hampden. The decisive moment came in the 83rd minute when the striker redirected a shot from James Penrice into the net, marking his eighth goal of the season.

Aberdeen restricted Rangers to a single shot on target during a quiet first half, but the Ibrox club increased pressure after the break. Rangers now advance to the final on December 13, where they will face the winner of Sunday's semi-final between Hearts and Hibernian.

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