Rangers cash in on set pieces to climb into second | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Rangers beat Aberdeen 2-0 at Ibrox to continue their Premiership surge. Emmanuel Fernandez headed in from close range in the 11th minute after Connor Barron's corner was recycled back to the taker for a second cross. Nicolas Raskin doubled the lead with another header from a Barron delivery (41.), which settled the game before the interval. Rangers controlled the contest with 22 attempts to nine and 64.3% possession, while Jack Butland made key stops when needed. The result lifts Rangers from third to second and they visit The Dons next in the league, while The Dons remain eighth and face Rangers again.

Player of the Match: Connor Barron dictated dead-ball delivery and midfield tempo, supplying two assists from corners and creating seven chances to keep Rangers on the front foot.

Stat of the Match: Rangers recorded 22 attempts, underlining their territorial control and set-piece threat.

Three Things We Learned: Set pieces were decisive, with both Rangers goals coming from Barron crosses after corners. Nicolas Raskin combined graft and threat with 11 possessions won and five shots, including three on target. Jack Butland preserved the clean sheet with three saves, notably tipping away Kevin Nisbet's header (63.).