Nico Raskin's glancing header opened the scoring

Raskin inspires Rangers to 2-0 win over Hibernian in Cup clash

Rangers secured a vital 2-0 victory over Hibernian in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals at Ibrox, with returning midfielder Nico Raskin and new signing Bojan Miovski scoring to book a place in the semi-finals.

The result provides temporary relief for head coach Russell Martin, who came into the match under intense scrutiny from fans amid protests aimed at him and chief executive Patrick Stewart.

Fan Protests & High-Stakes Atmosphere

With banners flying and chants echoing through a half-empty Ibrox, Rangers fans made their discontent known before and during the early stages of the match. Chairman Andrew Cavanagh was in attendance, having flown in from the United States, and witnessed firsthand the toxic mood surrounding the club.

The early warning signs came from Hibernian as Martin Boyle nearly punished a defensive lapse, and later thought he’d scored—only for VAR to rule out the goal for a handball.

Had that goal stood, the atmosphere may have turned hostile. But Rangers found the breakthrough at the perfect time.

The Raskin-Miovski Double Act

In the 38th minute, Nico Raskin, back in the lineup for the first time since before the international break, darted to the near post and headed home from a James Tavernier corner to give Rangers the lead.

Moments later, Raskin released Mikey Moore, whose cross was converted by Miovski—marking his first goal since joining the club.

The quickfire double transformed the energy in the stadium, turning boos into cheers and setting Rangers on course for their first win in six matches.

Second Half: Control & Missed Chances

Rangers stayed in control after the break. Djeidi Gassama struck the bar, Grant Hanley cleared off the line to deny Miovski a brace, and Moore and Chermiti both missed good chances.

Hibernian, meanwhile, lost composure after the double blow before half-time and never fully recovered. David Gray’s side, who had shown promise in the early stages, will see this as a missed opportunity to upset one of Scottish football’s giants and make a rare trip to a domestic semi-final.

Analysis: Raskin’s Impact Vital for Martin

Rangers fans had demanded something big, and they got it from Raskin, whose performance earned Player of the Match honours and a resounding reception from the home crowd.

Amid chants for change and growing calls for Martin and Stewart to depart, the result may temporarily cool the temperature inside Ibrox, but the long-term pressure remains.

For Hibs, the defeat stings—particularly with the opener conceded from a poorly defended set-piece. But their positive early play shows there’s a strong foundation to build on in the Premiership campaign.

What’s Next?

Rangers: Host Genk on Thursday, 25th September at 20:00 BST in their Europa League group stage opener.
Hibernian: Visit Falkirk on Tuesday (19:45 BST) to catch up on a Premiership match postponed due to European competition, with a chance to reinforce their third-place standing.