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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Mark Donlon

Rangers get life under Michael Beale off to good start with win over Hibs in five goal thriller

Rangers got the Michael Beale era underway in the best possible fashion as they came from behind to see of Hibernian on the return of the Scottish Premiership.

After the World Cup, the domestic action came back with a bang with this big fixture.

Nine points behind Celtic at the start of the night, their attempts to eat into that gap got off to the worst possible start with Ryan Porteous putting Hibs in front after eight minutes.

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Fashion Sakala equalised soon after before Kevin Nisbet put Lee Johnson's men back in front straight from kick-off. The Hibees went into the break with a goal advantage but struggled to keep the momentum going during the second half as Rangers turned proceedings around in the second half through close range strikes from Ryan Jack and contract rebel Alfredo Morelos.

The victory ensures a positive start under Beale as he hopes he can be the man to bring silverware to Ibrox this season. Up next lies a trip to Pittodrie as they go head to head with Aberdeen on Tuesday night.

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