# Naderi’s late goal sends Rangers into Premier Sports Cup final

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/naderi-breaks-aberdeens-resistance-as-rangers-reach-premier-sports-cup-final/
- Published: 2026-10-31T20:36:08+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-31T21:12:19+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/31/rangers-aberdeen-scottish-league-cup-semi-final-match-report
- Topics: Business, Markets, Sport

## Key points

- Naderi’s 83rd-minute goal sent Rangers into the cup final.
- Rangers beat Aberdeen 1-0 at Hampden Park.
- Rangers will face Hearts or Hibernian.

## Summary

Rangers beat Aberdeen 1-0 at Hampden Park to reach the Premier Sports Cup final, with Ryan Naderi scoring in the 83rd minute. The result ended Aberdeen’s stubborn resistance after Rangers increased the pressure following a subdued first half.

Aberdeen limited Rangers to one shot on target before the break, but goalkeeper Marius Müller and the defence faced repeated chances later on. Naderi redirected James Penrice’s effort for his eighth goal of the season; Rangers, unbeaten in 10 matches before the tie, will meet either Hearts or Hibernian in the final. Aberdeen were also missing five defenders through suspension or injury.

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