Portuguese under-21 international, Youssef Chermiti, assisted Rangers' second goal in the difficult 2-1 victory against St. Mirren at Ibrox Stadium, a result that allows the Protestants get closer to the top of the table. The ex-Sporting striker started and assisted, with a perfect cross, Emmanuel Fernandez for the 2-0, to open the second half. Before, in the 39th minute, Thelo Aasgard had taken Rangers ahead on the scoreboard. The game seemed resolved, but St. Mirren, who played a very good second half, came close to a surprise. After Fraser missed a penalty in the 76th minute, Mandron reduced the score to 2-1 eight minutes into the 90th minute. The triumph was as painful as it was important for Rangers, who took full advantage of the defeats of leader Hearts (3-2 against Hibernian, on Saturday) and rival Celtic, who this Tuesday lost to Motherwell 2-0. Portuguese Paulo Bernardo was a starter in the Catholicswhich saw Said (14m) and Watt (58m) build the result. After 20 rounds of the Scottish League, even though the leading trio have only played 19 games, Hearts lead with 41 points, three more than Celtic and six more than Rangers.