We created chance after chance and Lee Wallace was excellent on the left-hand side. We controlled the game and our movement was good. I thought we were very, very good in the first half. Rangers manager Mark Warburton said: "There was resilience, but we shouldn't have to show resilience. Rangers should have been further ahead if Miller had been more decisive with two clear opportunities. With the defender's rangy runs from midfield providing impetus, Dundee sought an equaliser and Michael Duffy steered one effort wide and substitute Yordi Teijsse hit a shot straight at Foderingham. O'Hara's goal from a set piece provided an opportunity to alter the flow of the game.
Mark O'Hara (far left) was commanding in the air for Dundee's goalĭundee, who have lost forwards Kane Hemmings and Greg Stewart following moves south, had been unable to disrupt Rangers' control of the first half and Rory Loy was isolated up front for the home side. When Danny Williams slung a corner into the area, O'Hara rose to nod past Rangers goalkeeper Wes Foderingham. Some familiar failings remain, though, and Dundee took full advantage. Jordan Rossiter's understated authority in the holding role was the basis of much of Rangers' play, which brought an additional element to their game. McKay and Lee Wallace linked up well to set up Miller who powered home. Rangers began to perform with composure and momentum and some of the passes were almost instinctive. Kenny Miller (far right) opened his account for the seasonĪs well as creative play, he was also capable of aggressive determination, and that quality was evident with the opening goal of the game.īarrie McKay lifted the ball to Forrester inside the penalty area and he used his strength to lash a half-volley past Dundee goalkeeper Scott Bain.
He was quickly replaced by striker Michael O'Halloran. Rangers drew at home with Hamilton Academical on the opening day of the season, and despite picking up three points at Dundee on Saturday, manager Mark Warburton was faced again with the best and worst of his side - swift and clever attacking play, but defending that lacked authority.įorrester, booked in the second half and not punished for two further late challenges, was an elusive figure, carrying his attacking threat into menacing areas with casual, drifting runs that Dundee struggled to contain.īut the midfielder was fortunate not to receive a second yellow card after a couple of hefty and untidy challenges. Having been in command, Rangers then spent the second half defending shakily at Dens Park. The hosts attempted a comeback when Mark O'Hara punished poor marking from a corner to head home on 44 minutes.
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