Ianis Hagi double helps Rangers to comfortable win over Ross County
Ianis Hagi grab a double as Rangers rounded off a successful week with a 4-0 rout of Ross County at Ibrox.
Philippe Clement’s side qualified straight into the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday night with a 2-1 win over Union Saint-Gilloise in Govan and confidence overflowed into the William Hill Premiership.
Two strikes from midfielder Hagi – not in the European squad – and a poacher’s goal from centre-back John Souttar before the interval had the points safe early.
Skipper James Tavernier converted Rangers’ first league penalty of the season in the 76th minute but despite the convincing win, there were no inroads made in the title race.
The Light Blues are still 10 points behind leaders Celtic, who beat Motherwell 3-1 at Fir Park and whose game in hand against Dundee will take place next Wednesday.
Don Cowie’s men, who remain ทางเข้า UFABET สำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ สมัครวันนี้ รับโบนัสฟรี five points ahead of bottom side St Johnstone and in the relegation play-off spot, have conceded 13 goals to the Light Blues in three meetings this season and again were no match for an energised Gers side, with the Highland club still looking for their first win at Ibrox.
As usual after European games, Clement had more options. Defender Clinton Nsiala, another player not in the European squad, returned as did Souttar. Who came off the bench against USG after a spell out injured.
Rangers’ only winter signing so far, on-loan Lille defender Rafael Fernandes, was on the bench.
As expected the home side took control of the ball from the start and the visitors held out only until the 18th minute.