Scottish Football Frenzy: Rangers Dominant, Hibernian's Thriller, and Aberdeen's Hard-Fought Win
Rangers thrash Livingston; Hibernian triumph in thrilling St Mirren clash; Aberdeen narrowly defeat Ross County Semi-final draw sets up Rangers vs Hearts and Hibernian vs Aberdeen matches on November 4 and 5
Rangers booked their place in the semi-finals of the Viaplay Cup with a commanding 4-0 victory over Livingston at Ibrox. They will now face Hearts in the last four. The team got off to a strong start, taking the lead after just 10 minutes thanks to a goal from Abdallah Sima. In the second half, Ridvan Yilmaz added to the scoreline with a stunning solo effort to double Rangers' lead.
Rangers secured their victory with two goals in the last 10 minutes. Sima managed to find the net with a deflection, followed by a late strike from Ryan Jack in stoppage time. This triumph propels Rangers into the final four of the competition, setting up a match against Hearts at Hampden Park in November.
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Martin Boyle's late double settled a thriller against St Mirren and sent Hibs into the semi-finals following a 4-2 victory.
The visitors had gone in at half-time ahead thanks to Scott Tanser's fine effort.
Goals from Elie Youan and Dylan Vente then gave Hibs the advantage, only for Keanu Baccus to level things at 2-2.
With 10 minutes left to play, Boyle smashed home what proved to be the winner before adding a late fourth to extend Nick Montgomery's undefeated start as Hibs manager.
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Aberdeen players celebrate Graeme Shinnie's opener
Aberdeen secured a trip to Hampden by defeating Ross County 2-1 in Dingwall. Graeme Shinnie's powerful strike in the eighth minute set the tone for the match, which was further complicated by Jack Baldwin's red card just six minutes later.
Viaplay Cup semi-final draw
The win seemed sealed by Ester Sokler's first competitive goal, but a late penalty from Kyle Turner ensured a tense finale that the Dons ultimately triumphed in. Hearts will face Rangers, while Hibernian will go up against Aberdeen.Ties will be played on the weekend of November 4 and 5.
