Rangers striker Ryan Naderi scored a hat-trick as the team secured a 6-2 win over Partick Thistle in a bounce game. The match served as preparation for their upcoming Europa League third round qualifier against Jagellonia Bialystok. New signings Vanja Dragojevic and Olwethu Makhanya also made their first appearances for the club.
What happened in the match?
Rangers dominated the game from the start, with Naderi scoring three goals in the first half. Bojan Miovski added another goal to make it 4-1 at half-time. In the second half, Luca Rankin and Lyle Wark scored to extend the lead to 6-2. Naderi was substituted at half-time, while Makhanya made his debut after joining from Philadelphia Union.
Why it matters for Rangers
The match provided valuable minutes for fringe players ahead of the Europa League qualifier. Rangers finished the 2025 season in second place in the Premiership, just one point behind leaders Heart of Midlothian. Their recent form includes two wins in their last five matches, with a 5-2 victory over Falkirk in their last result.
What comes next for Rangers?
Rangers will travel to Poland on Tuesday to face Jagellonia Bialystok in the first leg of their Europa League third round qualifier. The team will be looking to build on their recent form and secure a positive result in the away leg.
