Rangers reach Premier Sports Cup final after defeating Aberdeen

Rangers secured a place in the Premier Sports Cup final following a 1-0 victory over Aberdeen at Hampden Park. Ryan Naderi scored the decisive goal in the 83rd minute, redirecting a low shot from James Penrice past goalkeeper Marius Müller to break the deadlock.

Despite Aberdeen’s defensive resistance, Rangers increased pressure in the second half through players like Badredine Bouanani. The win sets up a final on December 13 against either Hearts or Hibernian.

The match also drew scrutiny regarding a challenge by Rangers’ James Penrice. Former referee Keith Hackett suggested that Penrice’s high, studs-up challenge in the first half should have resulted in a red card, noting that it appeared to endanger his opponent, though referee Ryan Lee and VAR did not intervene.