Last update on. From the section Scottish PremiershipScott Wright's stunning finish was enough to end the stubborn Livingston, and Rangers won their first Scottish Premiership title defense in 10 years.Steven Gerrard's team, which was unbeaten in league play last season and had a 100% home record, took an early lead when Ianis Hagi scored high.Their threat was thwarted when Wright shot into the far corner using the outside of his boot. Kemar Roofe, a substitute, added a third.Livingston was unable to score a goal, and Ayo Obileye made a terrible mistake in the first period by attempting to kick a free header.Rangers' Premiership streak unbeaten now stands at 40 matches. The late flurry gave Rangers a more realistic look on a result that was never in doubt.The return of fans in large numbers to Scottish football stadia is a hallmark of the new season. 23,000 home supporters had just taken their seats before they rose to applaud the Rangers opener.Hagi, standing alone at the backpost, killed James Tavernier’s free-kick by one touch. The Romanian then faked shooting, selling two Livingston players an adummy and then stepped in to fire a shot into top corner.As Livingston was under siege, Max Stryjek, goalkeeper, quickly reclaimed a bouncing strike by Joe Aribo.Liverpool loanee Adam Lewis was experiencing a difficult introduction to Scottish football. The 21-year old was given the free kick for the goal and received his first booking for cutting down Hagi.Lewis continued after the break, feeling stiff from the effects.Rangers were dominant in possession but could not trouble Livingston during the first half. Fashion Sakala, Striker Fashion, struggled to make an impact in a quiet debut. Roofe replaced her on 70 minutes.Livingston was able to weather the storm, but they were too inefficient in possession to bother Jon McLaughlin in the Rangers goal.Hagi's replacement, Wright, staked his claim to regular action by reviving Rangers in an attacking force.The forward sent a dipping shot volley just wide of the goal and managed to save a header before pouncing on a ball in the box to double the advantage for the hosts.This prompted a late barrage of shots against the tired visitors. Roofe took advantage of poor defense to blast in from six feet. Glen Kamara should have made it four yards when he glided in at the backpost to fire wide.Scott Wright is the man of the matchFormer Aberdeen player was Rangers' most dangerous threat. He scored a fantastic goal.What have we learned?Rangers have continued to improve on their home form from last season.They weren't at their best, and the team lacked cohesion as they moved forward from the front.Gerrard has more to offer, and Livingston's new signings received a rough introduction to life in the top flight.While the visitors are to be commended for stemming the flow following a terrible start, they were simply overwhelmed by Rangers superior quality at the end.What's next?Rangers' attention turns to the Champions League. Rangers host Malmo on Tuesday (18:00), while Livingston hosts Aberdeen in the Premiership next Saturday (15:00).Stryjek Max Stryjek was the player of the match with an average 9.06 Rangers Rangers Rangers RangersLivingston Livingston Rangers Avg squad number 10 Player: Davis Average Rating 7.33 Squad Number 10 Player: Roofe Average Rating 7.05 Squad Number 6 Player player name Goldson Player rating Average 5.69 Squad numbers 26 Player names Balogun and McLaughlin Player rating Average rating of 6.58 Squad numbers 37 Player player name Sakala Average ranking 5.69 Squad numbers 8 Player named Pittman Average ratings 5.49 Squad total 18 Player number Holt Player rating Average 5.49 Squad amount 8 Player number Pittman Average rating rating 5.41 Squadnum 16 Player number 16 Player number 16 Player Ranking rating 5.99 Squad 9 Player rated 4.95 Squad 17 Player forrest.
