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Steven Gerrard denied win on debut as Rangers' boss

French midfielder Olivier Ntcham added a third with a penalty five minutes after the break, rendering Scott Robinson's added-time goal a mere consolation

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Steven Gerrard

Steven Gerrard

Teenager Bruce Anderson's goal in time added on denied Rangers manager Steven Gerrard a winning debut in the Scottish Premiership as Aberdeen secured a 1-1 draw with 10-man Rangers. Gerrard, who took on his first senior manager's role after coaching the Liverpool Under-18 side last season, could feel hard done by. Despite his side being reduced to 10 men in the 12th minute with the straight red card for Alfredo Morelos they had dealt easily with an ineffective Aberdeen until 19-year-old Anderson fired home from 15 yards out on his debut for the Dons. "We were magnificent," Gerrard told Sky Sports.

"We were very good with 11 men, and even better with 10. Aberdeen had no idea against us. For 93 minutes it was perfect. "It's frustrating to lose the late goal. Every single player to a man was fantastic. Aberdeen only had one idea and it was to lump it into the box. "I'm very pleased walking away from here (Aberdeen)," added the 38-year-old former Liverpool and England midfield great. For Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes it was only the third time -- two draws and one win -- in nine clashes with Rangers he has managed to take something from the game. He admitted his side's lack of effectiveness was down to a hard Europa League qualifier second leg against English side Burnley last Thursday which they lost after extra time.

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