Highlights: Rangers 5-0 Fraserburgh

Martin Dowden
BBC Sport Scotland at Ibrox

Rangers progressed to the Scottish Cup last 16, with Cyriel Dessers' hat trick and strikes from Clinton Nsiala and Ross McCausland undoing Highland League Fraserburgh and continuing the lack of shocks in the fourth round.

That was always unlikely at Ibrox given the disparity between the teams, but the north east side can proudly reflect on a spirited first-half display, in particular, in front of near 1,500 visiting fans.

Dessers showed the two sides of his game in the first half, somehow missing a sitter with the goal gaping before finally breaking the deadlock after 27 minutes.

A corner was floated in by James Tavernier and Dessers found space to nod home.

That all Fraserburgh's hard work was undone so easily will have frustrated manager Mark Cowie, but his side stuck at it and almost found a dream equaliser.

Debutant Rangers goalkeeper Mason Munn sprayed the ball straight to Scott Barbour under pressure from Connor Wood. However, the striker's shot from a narrow angle went through Munn's legs and flashed just past the far post.

Had Barbour looked to his right, Wood was standing alone awaiting a tap-in. A moment both players will replay in their minds for many a year.

Fraserburgh did reach half time just one down, though, after goalkeeper Joe Barbour did well to touch Jefte's drive on to a post.

It was always likely the part-time side would tire. And they did, as Rangers upped their level and secured a comfortable win.

Clinton Nsiala struck his first professional goal, aided by a deflection off Jamie Beagrie.

Dessers added a third from close range after James Tavernier touched into his path and then he teed up McCausland at the back post before completing his treble with a fine late finish.

A sore ending, but the achievement for Fraserburgh was getting to this stage and the reward was the significant financial boost and memories that will last a lifetime.

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What they said

Rangers manager Philippe Clement: "We had the domination, not giving away anything. But the first half we should have scored more. It was better second half.

"There are ones who did better than expected. It's a good result with a lot of young players getting a chance.

"We got through with no injuries, the young players get experience also and that's a massive thing for me for this day."

Fraserburgh manager Mark Cowie: "The longer the game went, the more tired we became. But I think our shape was really good and our defending was excellent.

"We've had an unbelievable day. You see the support over in the corner, it's quite emotional when you go over there because they've followed us and they were great for us all game, despite how hard it was.

"You watch Rangers on TV and you don't appreciate how good some of these players are. The set plays Tavernier was putting in were scary. We don't have to defend that every week, but they stepped up to the occasion."

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