FT: Rangers 5-0 Annan - Miovski deceives keeper with opener before nodding in Curtis cross for brace; Dowell's lofted header makes it three just after break
Miovski completes hat-trick from spot; Aasgaard bends in free-kick from distance
Danny Rohl's side first side into fifth round
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FT: Rangers 5-0 Annan Athletic
Rangers are the first team in the hat for the fifth round after all that. Not always pretty, but Rangers got the job done nicely in the end.
Join us tomorrow for more thrills and spills, as we sniff around for a Cup upset.
It's Dunfermline Athletic v Hibs in the 12.30pm kick-off, before eleven 3pm kick-offs, with Hearts v Falkirk rounding things out at 8pm.
See you then.
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A little more from Danny Rohl on Andreas Skov Olsen and his winter transfer plans: "He has experience, gives us a different profile. When I see our three signings, they are good characters, good size, physical and strong.
"We work really hard. Three months ago, we weren't sure everyone had the quality to play here, but players stepped up. We are a strong team and we have confidence going onto the pitch."
[Does he know what positions he wants to sign players in?] "Yes, but it's my secret.
"We have players who need minutes and the opportunity to play, but our focus is on what we can bring in to strengthen the squad. The board is on the front foot.
"We have a young group with some experience. In a title race, you need that and you need the right balance. We are very attractive again, especially with the opportunity to win a title."
Image source, SNSRangers' three new signings (L-R): Toki Chukwuani, Andreas Skov Olsen and Tuur Rommens
FT: Rangers 5-0 Annan Athletic
Annan Athletic player-manager Wullie Gibson tells BBC Scotland: "A lot of positives, although we come away on a 5-0 defeat. We know it's sore but we knew the quality we were up against.
"I was really proud of the way we played. We did create chances.
"They're good players, they know how to move the ball that quickly and get into the areas that hurt you. The fifth goal just tops it off, it shows you the quality that's in the side."
Image source, SNSWullie Gibson, 41, played the full 90 minutes at Ibrox
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And some more transfer news to bring you, Rangers fans...
Lyall Cameron has joined Aberdeen on loan for the remainder of the season. Signed in the summer from Dundee, he played regularly under Russell Martin but minutes have been harder to come by under Danny Rohl.
“I wanted to stay in Scotland and to join Aberdeen. This is a good opportunity for me to remind people what I can do in this league, and I believe I can help the team.
“My aim is to play as many games as I can, help the team and just play football again."
Happy with that, Rangers fans?
Image source, SNSSeven of Cameron's 10 Rangers appearances came in August
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Rangers head coach Danny Rohl also spoke to BBC Sport Scotland and added: "5-0 is a good result for us. We needed a little bit time. We rotated the players and they weren't too connected but they got better and better. We controlled. Respect to the opponent, they gave everything.
"This is what we had to do today, not more. It's about recovering. We have big games ahead of us. All in all, I'm happy.
"We spoke about the opposition in the first half. We missed some opportunities, we were not disciplined enough. Second half was better and we should be hungry for more goals in the game."
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Rangers debutant Tochi Chukwuani tells BBC Scotland: "It was nice to feel the stadium, the atmosphere and being with all the boys. Getting my first minutes was amazing.
"Huge achievement for me, personally, because Rangers is a historic club and the shirt is heavy to wear and you feel it once you step on the pitch. I'm just honoured to wear the badge.
"I don't think I have a so-called best position, I just call myself a midfielder. I can do everything in the midfield."
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Rangers head coach Danny Rohl tells Premier Sports: "A clean sheet and five goals is always nice. In general, it was a good week for us. Some good results, good signings. All in, it went in the right direction.
"I'm happy to see some players on the pitch again, and academy players. I'm proud of our development. The fans are back, six wins in a row. It's fantastic. But we cannot rest, we must be on the front foot.
"For a centre-forward, it's a good opportunity to score. With Youssef and [Miovski], we have players scoring more and more. We need more goals, this is what I like to see.
"It was important for me to see where they are, to give them some minutes. We can't come through the season with only 11 players. They showed they are ready and we need competition in the squad."
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Ryan Stevenson
Former Hearts forward on BBC Sportsound
You've got to applaud the fact you could see what Annan's gameplan was. On another night, one of the crosses falls to an Annan player and they score.
Danny Rohl will be happy. A lot of questions will be answered. Some players didn't take their opportunities.
When you go into games with lesser teams, you have to approach it like it's a big game. Show the manager you were at it, going to give everything. A lot of Rangers players in the first 30 minutes didn't do that.
It could have been a different story if Miovski weren't so ruthless.
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Derek Ferguson
Former Rangers midfielder on BBC Sportsound
Annan were always going to enjoy the occasion. They'll be sad they didn't get a goal because they deserved it and made enough opportunities.
That would have been a nice moment and they gave a real good account of themselves.
They can be proud of themselves. Some of them would've done a hard day's work.
It's job done for Rangers and they'll be happy with their night's work.
Rangers motored away in that second-half, didn't they? The subs made the difference, turning a disappointing night into a pleasing one.
That final goal from Thelo Aasgaard, a fabulous free-kick from 30 yards out, put some gloss on the scoreline and is well worth watching when the highlights come out.
Danny Rohl is probably pretty chuffed with that. Not too many headaches for him after that, and his side are comfortably through.
Reaction to come.
Image source, SNSBojan Miovski nets his penalty for a hat-trick
Rangers 5-0 Annan Athletic
Fair play to Annan, stuck to the task, fans should be proud, and hopefully earned the club a few quid. Good little team.
William
Watched 5 mins then switched to Emerdale. Gassama is a left winger, defence is a disaster.
Sandy
Findlay Curtis has only been the impressive player whose come out of the wilderness. Puzzled why he hasn't been used more.
Chris
Rangers 5-0 Annan Athletic
Oh, Scott Hooper!
The Annan defender is up from the back and it's laid off to him on the edge of the box. He curls with the left foot and picks out the side netting. That was only just wide!
Rangers 5-0 Annan Athletic
Ryan Stevenson
Former Hearts forward on BBC Sportsound
That is an unbelievable free-kick. There is a really good player in there, and I was looking forward to seeing him.
What a skill to be able to do that.
Thelo Aasgaard
Mikey Moore takes a sore one, hauled to the floor by Annan sub Timam Scott before an Annan defender accidentally lands on his head.
Free-kick from 30 yards out, and Aasgaard stands over it.
Ohhhhhhhhh wow! He sticks it in the top corner. That's unbelievable.
Rangers 4-0 Annan Athletic
Thelo Aasgaard is played through on goal but his back is to goal when he collects it. He shields the ball from the keeper as the defenders fly back desperately, and one Annan man is able to block the shot.
Big chance for a fifth.
Rangers 4-0 Annan Athletic
Rangers turning the screw looking for a fifth, as Annan really start to tire quite noticeably.
The other most noticeable thing is how much of an impact these Rangers substitutes have made. They're all desperate to get on the ball and get involved.
Bojan Miovski
No surprise who wants to take this.
It's Miovski from 12 yards... and he puts the keeper the wrong way for his hat-trick. Good penalty.
A morale-boosting night for the North Macedonia international.
Rangers 3-0 Annan Athletic
Scott Hooper with the tackle on Rabbi Matondo, who falls a little theatrically.
We see it on the replay and you know what? He got clattered. Fair enough, good decision from Duncan Nicolson.
Rangers 3-0 Annan Athletic
Here comes a man who I'm sure will be popular in these parts - it's Paul McGowan.
The 38-year-old broke through at Celtic before long spells at St Mirren and Dundee.
A Rangers change, too. Mikey Moore, just 18 year-old, is on for Danilo.
Rangers 3-0 Annan Athletic
Ryan Stevenson
Former Hearts forward on BBC Sportsound
You'd expect Rangers to be more assured than they are, especially in the first half.
They should have dominated the ball, been stronger than Annan, don't let players go by them. There was too much of that in the first half.
Highlights: Rangers v Annan Athletic
At a glance
Miovski hat-trick helps Rangers to five-goal cup win over Annan
Dowell & Aasgard also on target
Chukwuani & Lawson make Rangers debuts as substitutes
Bojan Miovski scored a hat-trick as a fringe Rangers side breezed past Annan Athletic in the Scottish Cup at Ibrox.
Rangers led when Miovski swept past debutant Charlie Albinson following Danilo's pass and Kieran Dowell and Findlay Curtis, who were two of nine changes for the hosts, combined to set up Miovski's headed second.
Joe Rothwell, who like Curtis and Dowell has been linked with a January move, chipped for Dowell to nod his first goal of the season.
Miovski converted a penalty and Thelo Aasgaard's stunning free-kick made it five on a night when home supporters were introduced to January captures Tochi Chukwuani, Tuur Rommens and Andreas Skov Olsen prior to kick-off.
The midfielder's dead ball strike sailed past Charlie Albinson from around 30 yards in what was a sumptuous effort from the substitute.
It had actually been the League 2 visitors that asked the early questions with Tommy Muir attempting to catch Rangers' stand-in captain Liam Kelly off guard with a dipping volley over the bar.
However, after the Miovski first-half double, Curtis lobbed on to the crossbar and Miovski was denied by Albinson's save at close range.
Jayden Meghoma, set to compete with Rommens for the left-back role, did superbly to set up Danilo for a curling shot off target and Curtis came close again before 17-year-old attacker Zebedee Lawson debuted off Rangers' bench, soon followed by midfielder Chukwuani.
Aasgaard and Rabbi Matondo also appeared from the side and Aasgaard's fiercely struck free-kick was headed just wide by Matondo, who was later fouled by Scott Hooper for the Miovski spot-kick.
Hooper almost got one back with what would have been a memorable strike, the ball flashing into the side netting.
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Next to Miovski, right winger Curtis was the most impressive attacker in Rangers' makeshift side. An assist and two near misses showed just what the 19-year-old can offer.
Kilmarnock have been linked with Curtis, with new Rugby Park manager Neil McCann having worked with him at Ibrox last season.
The arrival of Olsen and return of Matondo stiffens the competition Curtis is already up against should he remain in Glasgow, with Djeidi Gassama starting on the left against Annan.
And head coach Danny Rohl has hinted Olsen has been earmarked for the right-hand berth.
Rohl 'excited' to parade three new Rangers signings
Rangers head coach Danny Rohl: "Yeah, 5-0 is a good result. The first couple of minutes, we needed a little bit of time. We rotated the players, they were not so connected but through the game we would be better and better.
"It was an opportunity to get some players minutes. It was good to see today a debut from the academy player. Tochi got some first minutes. This is good to see. Bojan scored three times. This is fantastic. At the end, Thelo makes the fantastic fee-kick. It was a good finish in this game."
Annan Athletic player-manager Wullie Gibson: "A lot of positives, although we come away on a 5-0 defeat. We know it's sore but we knew the quality we were up against. I was really proud of the way we played. We did create chances.
"They're good players, they know how to move the ball that quickly and get into the areas that hurt you. The fifth goal just tops it off, it shows you the quality that's in the side."
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