Four games. Four wins. Eight goals scored. Zero conceded - Michael Beale is slowly beginning to ease the mountain of pressure on his shoulders as Rangers cruised into the Viaplay Cup semi-finals at the expense of Livingston.
The Light Blues set up a last-four tie against Hearts at Hampden Park in November after producing a much improved performance to ease past the West Lothian club 4-0 at Ibrox.
Beale indicated pre-match that he was seaching for a better display from his players and there seemed little chance of anything other than a Rangers win after Abdallah Sima’s controversial opener. The hosts’ enjoyed the lion’s share of possession, playing with a sense of urgency and creating several chances.
Having started the match at a higher tempo than in their previous two domestic games, left-back Ridvan Yilmaz staked his claim to keep the jersey moving forward after scoring a stunning second after the break to put the Gers in a commanding lead.
Luiyi du Lucas then turned Sima’s effort past his own keeper before midfielder Ryan Jack rounded off a comfortable night for the home side by rattling home James Tavernier’s clever cut back.
Here’s our post-match Rangers player ratings from Ibrox:
Unused subs: Robby McCrorie (GK), Leon Balogun, Cole McKinnon, Bailey Rice.

9. Jose Cifuentes - 6/10
Superb pass with the outside of his right foot sent Sima through on goal. Got around the pitch well without having a major influence on the game. | Getty Images

10. Sam Lammers - 7/10
Enjoyed a lively first half. Excellent lofted pass towards the back-post which went out for a corner with Sima waiting to pounce. Almost got on the scoresheet following a swift counter-attacker but fired over. | AFP via Getty Images

11. Abdallah Sima - 9/10
Has lacked consistency so far, but this was an excellent performance from the Brighton loanee. Bagged himself a well-taken brace and produced a sublime through ball for Tavernier in closing stages during a free-flowing move. A big performance. Subbed after 87 mins. | Getty Images

12. Kemar Roofe - 6/10
Worked extremely hard to create some opportunities and will be disappointed not to have scored. Subbed at the break. | Getty Images