St Mirren Stun Rangers with Historic 2-0 Win at Ibrox
Rangers suffered a shocking 2-0 defeat at Ibrox as St Mirren delivered a historic performance, securing back-to-back league victories over the Glasgow giants for the first time since the 1979-80 season. It was a night to forget for Philippe Clement’s side, whose nine-game unbeaten league run came to a crashing halt, leaving fans frustrated and concerned about the team’s form.
The breakthrough came in the 51st minute when Mikael Mandron fired past Jack Butland. Initially, the goal was disallowed, but after a VAR review, referee Kevin Clancy reversed the decision, ruling that Clinton Nsiala had tripped himself rather than being fouled. Mandron’s celebration said it all—this was a massive moment for St Mirren.
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Rangers had their chances, with Vaclav Cerny hitting a powerful effort that tested St Mirren’s goalkeeper Zach Hemming, but their finishing lacked sharpness. Cyriel Dessers, despite his movement, struggled to convert opportunities, summing up Rangers' frustrating evening. Then, in the 70th minute, substitute Toyosi Olusanya sealed the win with a composed curling finish, leaving Rangers with no response.
Defensively, Rangers were all over the place. With four center-backs injured, young Nsiala was thrown into the deep end, and he couldn’t handle the pressure. St Mirren exploited that weakness perfectly, with Mandron and Jonah Ayunga combining well to trouble the hosts' backline throughout the match.
The loss is a major blow for Rangers, who remain 13 points behind league leaders Celtic after their own shock defeat to Hibernian earlier in the day. Pressure is mounting on Clement, with the Ibrox faithful making their frustration loud and clear as fans streamed out of the stadium before the final whistle.
Meanwhile, for St Mirren, this victory is massive. The Paisley club moves into the Premiership’s top six, and their performance will give fans real hope of climbing even higher. With confidence running high, they will be looking to build on this result and push further up the table.
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