However, Ricky Foster made a vital sliding block and the teenager's shot was deflected wide.

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Aberdeen substitute Steve Lovell was then only inches away from connecting with Ricky Foster's cross.

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The home crowd were fired up by Rangers' positive start to the second period and it was evident in the Ibrox side's play as Ricky Foster crossed for Lafferty to send a deflected shot wide.

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