Rangers secured a 1-1 draw against Dundee United in the opening weekend of the William Hill Premiership, with Thelo Aasgaard scoring the equalizer to earn manager Derek McInnes his first point in charge. The match took place at Tannadice Stadium on Saturday.

Dundee United took the lead before halftime through Lachlan Rose, who netted the first goal of the new Premiership season. Rangers struggled to maintain possession during the first half and appeared subdued in attack. However, the Light Blues showed increased urgency after the interval.

In the 56th minute, Aasgaard delivered a well-taken finish to level the score, giving Rangers a foothold in the match. Despite pressing for a winner, Rangers were unable to capitalize on their momentum as Dundee United reorganized and quelled their opponents’ advances.

The match could have been decided in the closing stages when substitute Daniel Bennie set up Jesse Randall with a threading pass. Randall, representing New Zealand internationally, was presented a clear opportunity to secure victory for Dundee United but failed to convert, sending a tame shot directly into Rangers goalkeeper Ivor Pandur’s hands.

Both teams shared a point in a competitive fixture that highlighted Rangers’ need for sharper attacking execution under McInnes, while Dundee United demonstrated resilience in managing periods of intense pressure.