Michael Beale instantly reacts as Rangers beat Aberdeen in Viaplay Cup final
Michael Beale has reacted instantly after Rangers defeated Aberdeen 1-0 in the Viaplay Cup final at Hampden Park.
Right-back James Tavernier scored the only goal of the match on Sunday (17 December) to secure the victory for the Gers.
The win represents the first trophy that Philippe Clement has won at the club, with Tavernier netting the winner in the 76th minute.
Among those reacting to the success on social media was former Rangers manager Beale, who lost his job at the club earlier this season.
Huge win
It is simply a massive moment for Clement and the Gers, who were made to work hard for the trophy by Barry Robson’s outfit.
The Dons were not exactly thrilling in the final third, with Rangers number one Jack Butland not having much work to do at Hampden.
But they did make it hard for Rangers going forward, with the match won by a moment of brilliance from Rangers captain Tavernier.
He got on the receiving end of Borna Barisic cross with just under 15 minutes left, before slotting the ball acrobatically past Aberdeen’s Kelle Roos and into the back of the net.
The Rangers supporters inside the stadium were overjoyed, as was Clement on the touchline, who was aware that this was more than likely going to be the winning goal.
It has been a superb few days for the club, with the players now able to enjoy their celebrations having also overcome Real Betis in Europe on Thursday (14 December).
In other Rangers news, a BBC Sport journalist has shared a Gers Scottish Premiership title verdict amid a “crisis” at fierce rivals Celtic.