Rangers are through to the last eight of the Premier Sports Cup after a comfortable 2-0 win over St Johnstone.
Played at Hampden Park due to renovation works at Ibrox, the stands were not at capacity for this one, coming off the back of Champions League third round qualification defeat against Dynamo Kyiv. A job was still needing to be completed though with cup progression in a tournament they won last season required.
Danilo and Mohamed Diomande were amongst those denied in the first half and then Adama Sidibeh's strike hit the post in a warning for Rangers. First 45 proceedings then ended on a sour note with new centre-back Robin Propper taken off injured.
Cyriel Dessers came off the bench to score the opener, following a VAR intervention with the goal initially ruled out. The home side took control from that point and Ross McCausland finished scoring late on, after Dessers sliced a clearance into Sidibeh's path which almost gifted St Johnstone a leveller.
Philippe Clement’s side join Aberdeen, Dundee, Falkirk and Spartans in the next round ahead of Sunday’s ties, including Celtic vs Hibs, Motherwell vs Kilmarnock and Dundee United vs St Mirren. Here’s how we rated the Rangers players.
13. Cyriel Dessers - 7/10
The duality of Dessers. Scores the opener, almost gifts one to Saints at the other end. You can't fault work-rate though and another goal boosts condfidence. | Getty Images
14. Connor Barron - 6/10
Instantly upped the ante in midfield and Rangers took total control pretty much from the moment he was introduced. | Getty Images
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15. Robbie Fraser - 3/10
Was only on for a cameo but even in that, showed some attacking sparks. | SNS Group
16. Ross McCausland - 6/10
The winger came on late and found the winner. Job done. | SNS Group