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Rangers Go Second as Set-Piece Double Sinks Aberdeen

Two corner headers underscored a Röhl-led resurgence built on renewed set-piece focus.

Overview

  • Emmanuel Fernandez and Nico Raskin scored first-half headers from Connor Barron corners in a 2-0 win at Ibrox.
  • The victory lifted Rangers to second in the Premiership, three points behind leaders Hearts after moving above Celtic.
  • Rangers’ dead-ball threat has grown since the November arrival of set-piece coach Scott Fry, with Barron’s delivery pivotal again.
  • Danny Röhl has overseen 10 wins in 13 league games since October, elevating a team that was sixth into the title race.
  • Aberdeen were led by interim coach Peter Leven after Jimmy Thelin’s departure and extended a multi-game winless run, with a rematch at Pittodrie on Sunday.