Ryan Naderi treat does the trick for Rangers as he sticks Halloween dagger in Aberdeen hearts – big match verdict

They made heavy weather of it but Halloween was a night to celebrate for Rangers as they move on to the Premier Sports Cup final…

By Scott McDermott · Daily Record

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 7:41 PM

Key Things to Know

Ryan Naderi scored in the 83rd minute to send Rangers into the Premier Sports Cup final.
Rangers defeated Aberdeen 1-0 in their semi-final clash at Hampden Park.
Aberdeen goalkeeper Marius Muller pulled off several key saves before conceding late.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Rangers secured a place in the Premier Sports Cup final with a 1-0 victory over Aberdeen at Hampden Park on Halloween night. Striker Ryan Naderi scored the decisive goal in the 83rd minute, breaking the deadlock after a closely fought semi-final. The late strike relieved pressure on manager Derek McInnes as his side overcame a resilient defensive display.

Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson set up a disciplined defense despite missing four central defenders due to injuries. Dons goalkeeper Marius Muller produced multiple key saves against Badredine Bouanani and Nico Raskin before James Penrice set up Naderi for the close-range winner.

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