Rangers rise to second with composed Pittodrie performance | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Rangers beat Aberdeen 2-0 at Pittodrie. In the 23rd minute, Thelo Aasgaard guided in Jayden Meghoma's cross after a corner. Rangers had a goal by Emmanuel Fernandez ruled out by VAR (28.), then James Tavernier converted a penalty after Djeidi Gassama was fouled (74.). Rangers registered 18 attempts with nine on target, controlling the flow across both halves. They rise from third to second and host Annan Athletic in the Scottish Cup next, while The Dons welcome Raith Rovers in the same competition.

Player of the Match: James Tavernier controlled the right flank, scoring from the spot and adding six tackles plus 12 successful final third passes for Rangers.

Stat of the Match: Dimitar Mitov made seven saves, keeping The Dons in range as Rangers racked up nine shots on target.

Three Things We Learned: VAR intervention chalked off Emmanuel Fernandez's strike, yet Rangers kept threatening from corners and wide deliveries. Gassama's direct running swung key moments, drawing the decisive spot kick and attempting nine dribbles. The Dons produced seven attempts with 71.4% shot accuracy but could not beat Jack Butland, who made five saves.