Maddison stunner sinks Rangers

A stunning free-kick from James Maddison gave Aberdeen their first win over Rangers since 2009 as they beat them 2-1 at Pittodrie.

The Ibrox side dominated much of Sunday’s Scottish Premiership game but had no conviction in attack and paid for a number of missed chances when Jonny Hayes put the hosts in front early in the second half.

Andy Halliday looked to have secured a point when he drew the sides level with a penalty 11 minutes from the end but Maddison curled a set-piece home 20 seconds from stoppage time to swing the match back in the Dons’ favour.

The result moves Aberdeen up to second in the table, with Rangers remaining in the bottom half as they stay seventh.

The manner of their defeat will be difficult for manager Mark Warburton to accept, given his men dictated for large spells.

Home boss Derek McInnes, however, will be happy with the perseverance his players showed. For the second time this week, their winner came moments before the final whistle.

Rangers were especially dominant before the break, enjoying the bulk of possession and making more chances without having any edge.

Aberdeen, by contrast, sat deep as their opponents’ pressing play hemmed them in and Harry Forrester’s early shot was deflected wide for …

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