St Johnstone 0 Rangers 1 LIVE reaction as Borna Barisic secures Scottish Cup progress for the visitors

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It wasn't all that pretty, but Rangers are into the fifth round of the Scottish Cup.The first step to defending the trophy they won last year has been taken after a narrow win over St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park.The Perth ground was overwhelmingly full of away fans, with the Saintees boycotting over the call to hand over three stands to Light Blues supporters and the pricing structure.It was the majority celebrating shortly before half-time.

Borna Barisic scored his first goal for two years when he reacted first to steer home the rebound after Fashion Sakala had hit the post.Remi Matthews had to produce a fine save to deny Connor Goldson after the break, while Alfredo Morelos had one cleared off the line.Theo Bair forced james tavernier to do the same at the other end, and McGregor saw a Nicky Clark volley all the way.It was probably a deserved victory for Michael Beale's men, who are nine unbeaten under the new boss.Borna Barisic fired his first goal in two years to nudge nervy Rangers past St Johnstone and into the Scottish Cup’s last 16.The Croatian had not found the net since tucking away a penalty in a Europa League clash against Royal Antwerp during Steven Gerrard’s Ibrox reign.

But his superbly-taken hit was enough to secure safe passage as Michael Beale’s men laboured to another win.It’s now nine games unbeaten for the Londoner but yet again the Light Blues struggled to get going and had to survive a few anxious moments at the end before they could seal their place in Sunday’s draw for the next round.Here are our talking points.READ MOREIt wasn't the most convincing performance from the holders, but they're through and that's all that matters.Borna Barisic's first half strike is enough to see Rangers into the