Rangers
Bojan Miovski erupted in the 91st minute to break St Mirren’s brave resistance and hand Rangers a dramatic 1-0 Premiership victory at Ibrox — a goal that sparked bedlam as the hosts preserved their perfect start.
Rangers’ Relentless Pressure Meets St Mirren’s Stonewall
The hosts threw everything at Craig McLeish’s compact 5-4-1 from kickoff. By halftime, Rangers had racked up 12 corners to Saints’ zero, Kevin Kelsy seeing a close-range effort heroically blocked after Djeidi Gassama’s mazy run (34′). St Mirren’s Calvin Ramsay earned the game’s first yellow for scything down Gassama (55′) as frustration grew.
McInnes Rolls the Dice as Deadlock Lingers
A double substitution on the hour — Badredine Bouanani and Kelsy making way for Findlay Curtis and Min-su Kim — signalled Rangers’ urgency. Their 54% possession told only half the story; 14 shots inside the box to St Mirren’s 8 showcased their territorial dominance. Yet Jacob Chapman stood tall, making six saves including a stunning fingertip stop from Ryan Naderi’s curler (68′).
Miovski Writes the Headlines at the Death
Just as the Paisley side dared to dream, Naderi whipped in a cross that found Miovski peeling away at the back post. The North Macedonian’s first-time finish sparked wild scenes — Ibrox’s relief palpable after 90+1 minutes of agony. St Mirren’s Marcello De Barros came on immediately (90+2′) but couldn’t prevent Rangers climbing to third.
What This Means for the Premiership Race
For McInnes, this smash-and-grab keeps momentum after last week’s Old Firm win. But questions remain after struggling to break down a side they outshot 18-10. St Mirren, now winless in three, will rue defensive lapses after such resilience — their goalless streak stretching to 270 minutes. Rangers travel to Dundee next; Saints host Motherwell in a six-pointer neither can afford to lose.
Key Moments
90+1′ ⚽ Rangers — Bojan Miovski (assist: Ryan Naderi)
