Rangers stun by late Marley Watkins winner as Kilmarnock claim shock victory
Rangers stun by late Marley Watkins winner as Kilmarnock claim shock victory
Marley Watkins late strike gave Kilmarnock a shock 1-0 William Hill Premiership win over rudderless Rangers at the BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park.
League leaders Celtic and Aberdeen drew 2-2 at Parkhead on Saturday to offer the chasing Light Blues some encouragement in the title race, but on their return from the international break Philippe Clement’s side failed miserably in their bid to take advantage.
Despite having plenty of possession, there was a disjointed look to Rangers, whose fans held up protest banners in the second half, one of which call for the “mismanagement” of the club to stop.
The Light Blues improved little after the break and Killie struck in the 87th minute when Watkins broke through to beat goalkeeper Jack Butland and earn his side a first home win of the season, with Rangers dropping six points behind Celtic and Aberdeen.
Rangers have to recover from another blow to start preparing for the Europa League game against Romanian side FCSB at Ibrox on Thursday night, but even this early their title hopes look forlorn and their supporters vented their frustration at the end.
There were fears that Storm Ashley could have effect on the noon kick-off in Ayrshire, but the sun was out.Albeit the artificial surface was soak.
Killie, whose 3-2 win over Dundee last time out was their first domestic victory of the season, had good early chances.
Gers left-back Jefte’s header back to Butland ทางเข้า ufabet https://ufabet999.app in the fourth minute was short and allowed captain Kyle Vassell to get in front of Robin Propper to toe poke the ball back to Watkins, whose shot took a touch off the recovering keeper before it was blocked by defender John Souttar.
Then Killie wide man Matty Kennedy somehow miss a cross from left-back Corrie Ndaba right in front of the Rangers goal.