Lawrence Shankland scores twice as Rangers beat Falkirk in Premiership

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Lawrence Shankland scores twice as Rangers beat Falkirk in Premiership
Summary

Rangers secured back-to-back Scottish Premiership victories with a 2-1 win over Falkirk on Tuesday. Lawrence Shankland opened the scoring in the eighth minute before an own goal from Kosta Nedeljkovic leveled the match for the hosts before half-time. Shankland restored the lead for the visitors in the second half, converting a pass from Ross McCrorie. Falkirk struggled to capitalize on several second-half opportunities, with striker Jacob Murrell twice failing to convert chances against goalkeeper Ivor Pandur. Derek McInnes observed the match from the stands while serving a touchline ban. The result leaves Rangers in fifth place with seven points from four matches, while Falkirk remains without a league win this season.

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  • Rangers defeated Falkirk 2-1 at the end of the match.
  • Lawrence Shankland scored both goals for Rangers.
  • Kosta Nedeljkovic committed an own goal for Falkirk.
  • Rangers hold five points and remain in fifth place.
  • Falkirk remains winless in the league this season.
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Rangers make it back-to-back wins in the Scottish Premiership as Lawrence Shankland's superb double downs wasteful Falkirk.

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