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Euan Robertson

Giovanni van Bronckhorst admits Rangers fans protests were 'disruptive' in Dundee win

Giovanni van Bronckhorst noted the emotions of Rangers fans but made a plea for balance after the disrupted 2-1 win over Dundee at the Kilmac stadium.

Christie Elliott stunned the visitors when he headed the cinch Premiership's bottom side into the lead in the sixth minute and, just before the break, Gers captain James Tavernier hammered a penalty over the bar.

Aaron Ramsey levelled in the 65th minute with his first Rangers goal since signing on loan from Juventus in January and, with only four minutes of normal time remaining, defender Connor Goldson forced in the dramatic winner to take the Light Blues within three points of leaders Celtic with seven fixtures remaining.

Earlier, referee Bobby Madden had to stop the game after Gers fans bombarded the pitch with toilet rolls and then tennis balls and again at the start of the second half another wave of toilet rolls required a stoppage.

Chants from the travelling supporters suggested the disruptions were a protest against the proposed Rangers versus Celtic friendly in Australia in November.

Van Bronckhorst told Sky Sports: "Of course it's disruptive because you want to play the game.

"We had three or four breaks because of the cleaning up. So it's a disruption but I know there are emotions.

"To show their emotions is good to see, but you need to have the balance.

"It was disruptive for us today. I understand the emotions of the fans but we will go back with three points in our bag."

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