Ryan Naderi's Goal Secures Narrow Win for Rangers Over Jablonec in Conference League
Ryan Naderi propelled Rangers to a crucial 1-0 victory against Jablonec in their Conference League play-off, keeping their hopes alive in European competition. After a lackluster first half that drew boos from the crowd, Naderi struck in the 50th minute, scoring from close range to give the Gers a slender lead. This match marked Derek McInnes' first win as Rangers manager after a prior disappointing run. Despite a promising start to the second half, Djeidi Gassama missed a golden opportunity to double the lead, firing over the bar from just six yards out. The situation worsened for Rangers when Cammy Devlin received a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Jriri Slama, leaving the team with ten players for the remainder of the match. Though Jablonec struggled to create significant chances, they will seek to overturn the deficit in the return leg next week. Rangers, having been eliminated from the Europa League qualifiers by Jagiellonia Bialystok, now find themselves in the third-tier European competition for the first time. Key Match Moments: 5': SAVE! Polidar's effort is easily gathered by Pandur. 26': OFF THE POST! Dragojevic's shot hits the woodwork. 50': GOAL! Naderi scores after a well-worked move. 74': RED CARD! Devlin sent off for a high challenge. Looking ahead, Rangers will travel to the Czech Republic for the return leg next Thursday, followed by a Premiership clash against Aberdeen on August 30.
Source: Sky Sports - 2026-08-20