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Rangers Cruise to Victory Despite Early Kilmarnock Red Card
Glasgow, Scotland – Rangers secured a dominant victory over Kilmarnock in a match at Ibrox Stadium that was heavily influenced by an early red card to Kilmarnock’s D. Thompson in just the fourth minute. Despite playing with ten men, Kilmarnock attempted to resist, but Rangers’ superiority in possession (69%) and shots on target (11) proved decisive.
J. Tavernier opened the scoring for Rangers in the fifth minute from the penalty spot. The dominance continued, and B. Miovski extended the lead in the 58th minute with a goal. Despite Kilmarnock´s effort, receiving a yellow card for T. John-Jules at minute 23 and Rangers to J. Tavernier at 43′, A. Skov Olsen scored the third goal for Rangers in the 74th minute. G. Kiltie pulled one back for Kilmarnock in the 84th minute, but Rangers didn’t rest on their laurels, with O. Antman (90′) and M. Moore (90′) sealing the victory with two goals in added time.
Kilmarnock, who only managed 8 shots throughout the match (2 on target), fought bravely despite the disadvantage, but Rangers’ attacking power was too much for them. The match, refereed by D. Dickinson, leaves Rangers in a strong position in the Premiership.
Substitutions rangers: at minute 59 D. Gassama came in and A. Skov Olsen went out., at minute 59 T. Aasgaard came in and R. Naderi went out., at minute 60 J. Tavernier came in and M. Aarons went out., at minute 65 J. Meghoma came in and T. Rommens went out., at minute 76 B. Miovski came in and O. Antman went out.
Substitutions kilmarnock: at minute 60 L. Polworth came in and A. Tshibola went out., at minute 63 B. Anderson came in and J. Hugill went out., at minute 67 M. Schjonning-Larsen came in and Z. Williams went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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