After going 3-0 up before half-time last night, it looked like Rangers’ Scottish Cup tie with Cowdenbeath might turn into a rout.
Yet, shortly after the break, Cowdenbeath were awarded a controversial penalty.
That moment changed the momentum of the game and there were to be no further goals from the visitors.
Kyle Lafferty was the last of Rangers’ goalscorers. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Apart from the goal scorers, there was little to write home about in terms of individual displays.
However, amongst it all, there was a huge moment for one Gers Academy star.
Jordan Houston.
In the 86th minute, he replaced Daniel Candeias.
In doing so, he made his competitive debut for Rangers
A first taste of competitive first team action for the youngster. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Display of trust from Gerrard
Last night, though, was the real deal.
Of course, the opponents were a fourth tier side.
Yet, this was genuine Scottish Cup action and Gerrard showed faith in the youngster.
Despite the cold, it was a reasonably comfortable evening for the manager. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Despite that, it must have been an incredible feeling to get out there last night.
The youngster took to Twitter shortly afterwards, expressing his delight and there were no shortage of Bears congratulating him on his achievement.
An in-form Rangers loanee passed on his congratulations too.
Congrats mate! Well deserved 👏🇬🇧
— Greg Docherty (@Gregdocherty96) January 30, 2019
https://twitter.com/BlueBlood1872/status/1090758563042115584
Well done. Hard work does pay off. Hope to see more of you in the future.
— Alex Robertson (@Cruixranger) January 31, 2019
Well done wee man only good things to follow follow
— iain beattie (@iain_beattie) January 30, 2019
Well done fella – Certainly looks a quick young player 👍🏾🇬🇧
— Thomas (@0408thomas) January 30, 2019
https://twitter.com/TheGlenLoyal/status/1090757154661912576
https://twitter.com/boag22/status/1090748910862327809