Rangers welcomed St. Johnstone to the „Ibrox Stadium“ in the 7th round of the Scottish Premiership. After 90 minutes of play, Philippe Clement’s team emerged victorious with a 2-0 win.
One of the highlights of the match was Ianis Hagi’s 100th appearance in a Rangers jersey since joining the team. The Romanian midfielder was brought on in the second half and made a decisive pass to Cerny just 12 minutes after entering the field.
However, towards the end of the game, Ianis Hagi was shown a red card after a VAR intervention. Initially shown a yellow card by referee Dickinson, he was subsequently sent off after the referee reviewed the incident on the monitor.
Following the controversial decision, former FIFA referee Bobby Madden expressed his opinion on the matter. Taking to his official Instagram page, Madden wrote, „VAR saves the day once again,“ as reported by ibroxnews.com.
In the aftermath of his red card, it was reported by the Scottish press that Hagi would face an automatic two-match suspension. However, he is set to miss at least three games for Rangers.
Ianis Hagi will be absent for two league matches against Kilmarnock and St. Mirren in the Scottish Premiership. Additionally, as he is not included in Rangers‘ Europa League squad, he will also miss the clash against FCSB scheduled for October 24th.
Overall, the match between Rangers and St. Johnstone was eventful, with Ianis Hagi’s milestone appearance overshadowed by his controversial red card and subsequent suspension. The young midfielder will now have to watch from the sidelines as his team continues their campaign in both domestic and European competitions.