Dundee Utd 1 – 1 Rangers
Rangers got the Derek McInnes era off to a stuttering start as they were forced to come from behind to earn a draw at Dundee United in the opening game of the Scottish Premiership season.
“Just win” was the new manager’s message ahead of the game, but he instead became the fourth Rangers boss to drop points in his first league match.
Lawrence Shankland came close to a dream start, only for the new Ibrox captain to see his clever flick tipped over by Jack Walton.
The United goalkeeper then palmed Ryan Naderi’s header away before the hosts took the lead when Lachlan Rose tapped Josh Randall’s low cross into the net.
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Lachlan Rose opens the scoring for Dundee United in their season opener against Rangers.
Rangers came out firing after the break and Thelo Aasgaard hammered in a brilliant equaliser minutes after Youssef Chermiti was denied twice.
Both teams had chances as the game became increasingly stretched, but it was United who passed up the most glaring opportunity to snatch a victory.
Randall was clean through on goal but sent the ball straight to Ivor Pandur instead of lobbing it over the Gers keeper.
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Rangers’ Thelo Aasgaard thumps the away side level against Dundee Utd in their Scottish Premiership clash.
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The key moments from Tannadice Park
4: SHANKLAND DENIED! The Rangers captain’s clever flick is parried behind by Walton.
29: NADERI HEADER SAVED! He is at full stretch as he steers the ball goalward, but Walton tips it wide.
31: SHOT DEFLECTED WIDE! Agyei goes close from inside the area as his shot is deflected past the post.
35: STERLING GOES CLOSE! The Rangers right-back cuts inside and sends a low, left-footed shot not far wide.
38: GOAL UTD! Randall’s low cross is left by Sapsford, allowing Rose to apply the finishing touch from close range.
49: BLOCK! Chermiti has two efforts for Rangers blocked.
51: SAVE! Aasgaard has blast from outside the area and Walton flies high to his left to tip it over.
56: GOAL RANGERS! Aasgaard cleverly shifts the ball onto his left foot inside the area and hammers a shot into the left corner.
84: HUGE MISS FOR RANDALL! He is clean through on goal but sends the ball straight into Pandur’s arms.
