RANGERS signed off pre-season with an impressive win over Wigan. Steven Gerrard named a much-changed side for the Ibrox friendly following Thursday’s win over Osijek. Alfredo Morelos looked sharp as he got on the scoresheetGetty Images - Getty After a goalless first-half, Alfredo Morelos finally broke the deadlock on 52 minutes when he powered home a header from close range. Nikola Katic added a second five minutes later, meeting a corner at the back post with a powerful header. LAFF RESTED Hearts boss Craig Levein comments on Rangers target Kyle Lafferty’s future Umar Sadiq climbed off the bench to make his debut and he played a part in the third goal. The giant striker put pressure on Alex Bruce as he tried to meet a high ball into the box. GOAL: @morelos2106 opens the scoring for #RangersFC against @LaticsOfficial at Ibrox. #ElBufalo LIVE: Watch the second half live on https://t.co/ksd0w4SRY7 now. pic.twitter.com/BnkyFA4Gsl — Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) July 29, 2018 GOAL: Nikola Katic grabs the second goal fof the game for the Gers against @LaticsOfficial at Ibrox. LIVE: Watch the second half live on https://t.co/ksd0w4SRY7 now. pic.twitter.com/O1lk2NNlqO — Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) July 29, 2018 GOAL: Third goal of the game for the Gers scored against @LaticsOfficial at Ibrox with Umar Sadiq putting the defender under pressure. LIVE: Watch the second half live on https://t.co/ksd0w4SRY7 now. pic.twitter.com/txONn5wv9B — Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) July 29, 2018 SAVE: @Wes_Foderingham saving a penalty from Will Grigg in the second half of today’s game. LIVE: Watch the second half live on https://t.co/ksd0w4SRY7 now. pic.twitter.com/ujoIKp2auD — Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) July 29, 2018 And the Wigan defender ended up putting the ball past his own keeper to compound the misery on Paul Cook’s men. Wes Foderingham made his first appearance since being told he is third choice keeper under Steven Gerrard. RELATED STORIES LAFF RESTED Levein says it will do Gers target Lafferty ‘some good’ to sit out Caley game TIME TO SHINE Andy Halliday reveals 'talks’ with Gerrard as he fights for Rangers future BLUES TILT Rangers target Curtis Tilt closes in on £1m move to Ipswich Town NEW CHALLENGE Ex-Rangers star David Bates had no hesitation in leaving Ibrox 'comfort zone’ CUT SOME SLACK If McCoist could miss chances then so can Morelos, insists Jamie Murphy COUGH IT UP Hearts tell Rangers to pay 'close to £1m’ for Kyle Lafferty And the sub proved his worth by saving a Will Griggs penalty. It was the perfect afternoon for Gers ahead of Thursday’s return tie against Croatians Osijek. More to follow. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news, transfers and goals from Scottish football plus fixtures, results and live match commentary
Source: Scottish Sun, News
Source: Scottish Sun, News
