Dundee Utd 3-0 Rangers

By Andy CampbellBBC Sport Scotland

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Highlights - Dundee Utd 3-0 Rangers

Dundee United gave boss Jackie McNamara victory in his debut match as Rangers' defensive frailties were punished in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup.

Johnny Russell's first-minute goal gave the Tangerines the perfect start and the striker also fired against the bar in the opening period.

Jon Daly's header doubled the hosts' advantage before the break.

Russell ended the tie as a contest with his second and Rangers had Kal Naismith and Ian Black sent off late on.

The build-up to the tie had been eventful, with Rangers deciding not to take up their ticket allocation when the teams were drawn together in December.

That step was a response to Dundee United opposing the Ibrox club's application to the Scottish Premier League months earlier.

Rangers had lost their SPL place due to financial problems and new owners tried unsuccessfully to enter the top flight before the Glasgow side were eventually placed in Division Three.

Johnny Russell scores for Dundee United against Rangers
Russell struck moments after kick-off

United chairman Stephen Thompson and Rangers manager Ally McCoist insisted on Friday it was time for the clubs to "move on", with the Taysiders eager to see how McNamara would fare a matter of days after replacing Peter Houston.

And the home fans were celebrating within 13 seconds as Emilson Cribari and Ross Perry allowed Daly's header to find Russell and he blasted the ball under the body of Neil Alexander.

The visitors, backed by 350 fans who had bought tickets directly from Dundee United, almost responded when Andy Little dragged a shot across the face of goal.

The hosts were doing their best to impress their new manager and a deep cross from Willo Flood was nodded just wide by the lively Russell.

Rangers looked vulnerable at the back every time a lofted ball was sent in the direction of Daly and another header from the captain set up Russell to flick the ball against the crossbar.

McCoist's side carved out a rare chance when Lee Wallace picked out Francisco Sandaza in the box, the former United striker glancing a header wide.

McNamara's new charges were soon two ahead, however, with Daly left unmarked to guide a deep Flood free-kick past the exposed Alexander.

Perry was replaced by Chris Hegarty after the loss of the second goal and McCoist's injury problems mounted with Naismith taking over from Sandaza at half-time.

Rangers improved after the break and Black's powerful drive swerved just past the post before David Templeton tested home keeper Radoslaw Cierzniak.

However, any prospect of a comeback was snuffed out when Russell got in behind Wallace to latch on to Daly's pass and flick the ball past Alexander 11 minutes from the end.

There was further misery for the visitors when Naismith was red-carded for a reckless lunge from behind on Flood, and Black soon followed his team-mate down the tunnel after his foul on John Rankin resulted in a second booking.

Dundee United will discover their quarter-final opponents when the draw is made on Sunday.

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  • Comment posted by U14097593, at 15:26 2 Feb 2013

    Ian Black, everybody's favourite red card recipient. Well done the Arabs and well done to the 350 non-attending fans who bothered to turn up and watch their team get right "royally" pumped !

  • Comment posted by RedHeadedQueen, at 15:25 2 Feb 2013

    Hopefully United will get some proper match practice in the next round, these games against the lower league teams are nice for the latter-it was Rangers big day out today after all, and you can't begrudge them that-but if you're going to progress as a team, you need proper opposition that give you a game.

  • Comment posted by Gordon, at 15:27 2 Feb 2013

    A shameful lack of discipline from Rangers players, bringing Division 3 into disrepute. Very unpfofessional.

  • Comment posted by Zico10128, at 17:46 2 Feb 2013

    Sad to see Rangers reduced to a pathetic shambles. They're like the playground bully who crumbles when he gets punched back for the first time. And like a bully, they have no real friends outside themselves. No neutrals are shedding tears. No neutrals are lamenting the passing of RFC. Years of arrogance (and bigotry) coming home to roost.

  • Comment posted by Eileen, at 16:31 2 Feb 2013

    Lighten up, everyone. It is only a game. There are more important things in life. Having said that, I am a lifelong United fan, now over 60, and well done, United. I am afraid Rangers have brought it all on themselves, and should stop being so arrogant.

  • Comment posted by U14097593, at 19:14 2 Feb 2013

    Oh the bluebells are DEAD ( wee musical note smiley they used to have )

    How's it hangin' 54 and counting ?

  • Comment posted by U12525194, at 01:28 3 Feb 2013

    Ian Black & Lee Wallace are recent Scotland caps. Gary Mackay-Steven and Johnny Russell aren't.

    Shame that pandering to certain clubs is more important than sticking the best players on the park for the Scottish manager.

  • Comment posted by U14097593, at 23:23 2 Feb 2013

    @204

    At what point in the "working" day, do YOU sleep ?

    It's like trying to keep a 5 year old occupied ?

    Yer patters pi5h

    Who in their wildest dreams would pretend to be from aberdong ?

    Sunshine, I will say this perpetually, YOU need psych evaluation.

  • Comment posted by U14097593, at 22:40 2 Feb 2013

    Parstupid

    I can still see YOU

  • Comment posted by U14277873, at 20:58 2 Feb 2013

    Look me up on YouTube , I am the merry ploughbhoy.

    "I'm here all week"

  • Comment posted by U14277094, at 20:19 2 Feb 2013

    @161

    http://www.tnooz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/laughing-bag.jpg

    That did make me laugh ...... NOT

  • Comment posted by U14097593, at 19:24 2 Feb 2013

    @101

    I'll think you'll find it was actually 350 Dundonians who, for once in their life's, could afford to go and see their team.

    Glad to have helped.

  • Comment posted by U12829110, at 17:58 2 Feb 2013

    I heard there were some zombies in Dundee earlier but luckily the Arabs destroyed them pretty quickly...

  • Comment posted by arabchris, at 10:28 3 Feb 2013

    @200. Why will Hampden be half empty this year? I don't recall too many empty seats in 2010...unless, of course, you expect Dunfermline to make the final this year

  • Comment posted by jammydodger, at 10:28 3 Feb 2013

    I don't know why the BBC gives so much coverage to a team in SFL3. They just aren't newsworthy. Leave them to get on with their "making friends" campaign in the lower leagues for a few years, then give them coverage again if and when they get back to the top flight.

  • Comment posted by david, at 09:04 3 Feb 2013

    up the the terr,s great game well done utd

  • Comment posted by Taxi for Tortolano, at 08:27 3 Feb 2013

    Finding it hard to comment on this.....too busy pi5thing myself laughing. Well done united!!

  • Comment posted by Cminor, at 21:06 2 Feb 2013

    Is "The Rangers" likely to face any sanctions due to their poor disciplinary record?

  • Comment posted by Younger Z, at 19:42 2 Feb 2013

    Great show United, not enjoyed a match as much in years.
    The boycott was pathetic and childish. Why we have been singled out when others like Hib's, Hearts, Aberdeen and Celtic were just as quick to say no (Hearts and Hibs did it before us).
    A team of 3rd division hammer throwers were taught a footballing lesson today, that's what I will remember from today.

  • Comment posted by U14966791, at 19:34 2 Feb 2013

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    there is no club called rangers they went out of business ,every team in the SPL DID NOT vote rangers out, they vote against allowing a new club entry into the SPL because of your stupidity you are now playing the end game ,Titles will be stripped for cheating ....the rangers will take the SFA to court and then the SFA will suspend your licence ...no more the rangers

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