Kevin Kelsy scored twice as Rangers secured a commanding 4-0 victory over St Johnstone at a rain-swept Ibrox, while Dundee United edged Aberdeen 3-2 in a dramatic encounter at Tannadice.
Rangers Reassert Themselves
After dropping two points at Dundee last Saturday, Rangers responded with a dominant display. Kelsy opened the scoring in the 29th minute, giving the hosts a lead they carried into the interval.
St Johnstone goalkeeper Toby Steward made several saves to keep his side in the match, but Ryan Naderi doubled Rangers' advantage in the 61st minute, and Kelsy struck again five minutes later.
Red Card and Late Goals
In the 74th minute, St Johnstone substitute Kai Fotheringham was shown a straight red card by referee Chris Graham for a high challenge on Nico Raskin, after a VAR review at the pitchside monitor. Substitute Tochi Chukwuani added a fourth goal with three minutes remaining.
Dundee United Edge Thriller
At Tannadice, Dundee United won a rollercoaster match 3-2 against Aberdeen. Zidane Iqbal scored for the hosts before Nesta Guinness-Walker equalised for the visitors, with both players netting their first goals for their respective clubs.
Dylan Tait put United back in front, but Connor Ronan drew Aberdeen level after the break. Zac Sapsford secured all three points for United, moving them up to fourth in the table while Aberdeen dropped to ninth.
Other Results
Two own goals helped Falkirk climb to seventh with a 3-0 victory over Kilmarnock. Centre-backs Cathal McCarthy and George Stanger scored past their own goalkeeper either side of a Jacob Murrell header.
St Mirren ended their losing streak with a 2-1 win over Dundee, with goals from Calvin Ramsay and Eseosa Sule before Bradley Fink pulled one back for the visitors.
