Rangers edge Aberdeen 1-0 as Gassama earns top player rating

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Rangers edge Aberdeen 1-0 as Gassama earns top player rating

Summary

Rangers secured their first league win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Aberdeen on August 30, 2026. The match took place at Pittodrie, where Lawrence Shankland scored the winning penalty after a disallowed equaliser from Kevin Nisbet. This win followed a disappointing exit from the UEFA Europa Conference League earlier in the week. Djeidi Gassama received high praise for his performance, earning an 8 rating after contributing significantly to the team's efforts, including winning the decisive penalty. Following the victory, Rangers will look to build momentum in their upcoming fixtures.

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By the Numbers

•Rangers win 1-0 against Aberdeen at Pittodrie Stadium.
•Lawrence Shankland scored the only goal from a penalty.
•Kevin Nisbet's late equaliser was disallowed by VAR.
•Djeidi Gassama received an 8 rating for his performance.
•Rangers aim to build on this win in their next matches.

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4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Gassama With 8, Neil Gets 6.5 | Rangers Players Rated In Their Win Against Aberdeen

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After a catastrophic UEFA Europa Conference League elimination on Thursday night, Rangers returned to action this afternoon in search of their first league win of the season. They travelled to Pittodr...
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