Rangers Secure First Victory
Lawrence Shankland Penalty Secures First Scottish Premiership Win for Rangers at Aberdeen
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Rangers headed into Pittodrie without any European football to follow August since 2017 after their midweek exit to Jablonec, highlighting the season's pressure on new boss Derek McInnes.
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Kevin Nisbet's late equaliser was ruled out by a VAR check, with officials confirming either a push on Dujon Sterling or offside before the ball entered the net.
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Afeez Aremu produced a crucial goal-line clearance in the 38th minute to deny a Gassama–Kim counter, a moment described as a key defensive stop for Rangers.
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Aberdeen named an unchanged XI from their Dundee win, while Rangers handed starts to four players—Lawrence Shankland, Kim Min-su, Findlay Curtis and Cammy Devlin—to refresh the side.
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Gassama's late counter prompted the decisive moment when Happe brought him down, earning Rangers a penalty that Shankland converted to seal the win.
Lawrence Shankland scored from the penalty spot in the 69th minute to give Rangers a 1-0 victory at Aberdeen, securing their first Scottish Premiership win of the season Aberdeen Live. The goal came after Djeidi Gassama won the decisive penalty, offering Rangers crucial relief following a midweek European exit to Jablonec and early-season pressure on manager Derek McInnes Daily Record.
Aberdeen's late push for an equaliser was thwarted when Kevin Nisbet's goal was ruled out by VAR, with officials confirming either a foul on Dujon Sterling or an offside in the build-up Aberdeen Live. The decision left the Dons frustrated after a tense, competitive match at Pittodrie that hinged on key defensive moments and officiating calls.
A Crucial Moment Ends Rangers' Winless Start
Rangers arrived at Pittodrie without European football for the first time since 2017, having exited midweek against Jablonec Daily Record. Manager Derek McInnes faced mounting pressure after a weekend defeat. The penalty conversion by Shankland, his first league goal in Rangers colours, proved to be the breakthrough the team desperately needed to stabilise their campaign.
Nisbet's Equaliser Chalked Off by VAR Review
Late in the match, Aberdeen believed they had earned an equaliser when Kevin Nisbet found the back of the net Aberdeen Live. However, a VAR check determined that either Nisbet or another Aberdeen player had fouled Rangers' Dujon Sterling in the build-up, or Nisbet was in an offside position when the ball was played. The decision preserved Rangers' lead and kept Aberdeen winless at home.
Defensive Drama and Lineup Changes Shape the Contest
Afeez Aremu made a crucial goal-line clearance in the 38th minute to deny a dangerous Aberdeen counter-attack Sports Yahoo. Rangers made four starting changes to refresh the side, handing debuts or early starts to Lawrence Shankland, Kim Min-su, Findlay Curtis, and Cammy Devlin. Aberdeen fielded an unchanged XI from their Dundee victory, hoping consistency would pay off.
Gassama's Counter Sets Up the Winning Penalty
In the closing stages, Djeidi Gassama launched a quick counter-attack that forced Aberdeen defender Happe into a desperate challenge Daily Record. The contact earned Rangers a penalty in the 69th minute. Shankland stepped up and converted with conviction, delivering the first-league-win milestone that eased pressure on McInnes and gave Rangers momentum heading into their next fixture.
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