Naderi breaks Aberdeen’s resistance as Rangers reach Premier Sports Cup final

Ryan Naderi’s dramatic late strike broke down Aberdeen’s stubborn resistance to earn Rangers a place in the Premier Sports Cup final.

Aberdeen restricted Rangers to one shot on target in a low quality first half, but Derek McInnes’s side picked up the pace after the break.

Aberdeen survived relentless pressure at times but in the 83rd minute, Naderi redirected a strike from James Penrice into the net for his eight goal of the season to seal a 1-0 win at Hampden Park.

Rangers – who will face the winners of Sunday’s other semi-final between Hearts and Hibernian in the final – went into the game unbeaten in 10 and firm favourites.