Falkirk vs Rangers
Match Report
Lawrence Shankland scored twice as Rangers beat Falkirk 2-1 at Falkirk Stadium, though the standout moment was a first-half VAR review that denied the hosts a penalty. Shankland fired Rangers ahead early on, before Kosta Nedeljkovic turned the ball into his own net in the 44th minute to level things at the break. Falkirk had appealed for a spot-kick after the ball struck defender Olwethu Makhanya's arm twice, but officials waved away the claims following review. Shankland then restored Rangers' lead in the 79th minute to settle it. Rangers move up to fifth with five points from five games, giving manager Derek McInnes reason for confidence despite conceding again. Falkirk stay second-bottom on just one point, but boss John McGlynn will take encouragement from another spirited display in a narrow defeat.
Match Events
8'
44'
53'
E. Ross(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
54'
59'
67'
B. Spencer(Foul)
70'
76'
O. Makhanya(Foul)
78'
78'
79'
80'
90+3'
8'
44'
(Unsportsmanlike conduct)E. Ross
53'
54'
59'
(Foul)B. Spencer
67'
70'
76'
O. Makhanya(Foul)
78'
78'
79'
80'
90+3'
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Rangers | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk | 0 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 1 |
Head to Head
3
Falkirk wins
8
Draws
30
Rangers wins
Goals: 37 - 101
