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Rangers advance past Aberdeen as Bouanani shines in cup semi-final

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 12:11 PM

Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Rangers advance past Aberdeen as Bouanani shines in cup semi-final

Summary

Rangers secured a spot in the Premier Sports Cup final, overcoming Aberdeen at Hampden Park. Badredine Bouanani, on loan from VfB Stuttgart, played a crucial role, showcasing his attacking ability throughout the match. Despite no goals being scored by him, his performance garnered praise, including a man of the match award. Rangers management may consider making his loan permanent amid a recent summer spending spree that exceeded £40 million. Coach Derek McInnes highlighted the team's need for better composure in front of goal after producing 25 shots with few finding the target.

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By the Numbers

•Rangers beat Aberdeen in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final.
•Badredine Bouanani performed well but did not score.
•Rangers took 25 shots, but only five were on target.
•The win secures Rangers a place in the cup final.
•Rangers spent over £40 million on new players this summer.

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What they're saying

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Rangers took their time to see off Aberdeen in a Premier Sports Cup semi-final tie at Hampden Park despite the best efforts of Badredine Bouanani. The 21-year-old winger might only have one goal and one assist from his three league starts; however, this doesn’t paint the full picture of his impact since signing on loan …
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