Rangers have secured their spot in the hat for the Premier Sports Cup quarter final draw.
The Light Blues have went on to win the league cup competition every time they have met and overcome Queen of the South on their journey, and Gio van Bronckhorst will be hoping that is the case again this term.
It was far from an easy night, with Queen of the South putting up a fight for much of the 90 minutes.
Debutante Robbie Ure marked his first outing with a goal, and it didn't take him long. There were less than ten minutes played when he netted the opener.
But the visitors reacted in the best way they possibly could when Lee Connelly latched onto a messy Sakala back-pass before curling it into McGregor's goal.
But it was Scott Arfield who stepped up to but Rangers back in front pretty sharpish. And with three goals in the first 25 minutes, it looked like the game could be heading in only one direction.
However, the visitors kept the deficit at one as the half time whistle blew. And the scoreline remained the same for the majority of the second 45.
Another from Arfield in the 86th-minute brightened up what had been a scruffy second half as the hosts lost their way after the interval.
It was a forgettable second half, but Gio van Bronckhorst won't be too worried about that with his side getting the job done at Ibrox.
Willie Gibson has much to be chuffed about, despite the result, but is is the home side who secure a spot in the hat for tomorrow's draw which takes place upon completion of the Ross County vs Celtic tie.
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3 talking points
It might not have been the most pleasing game of football, but Rangers have got the job done to secure their spot in the Premier Sports Cup quarter final draw.
Ure marked his debut with the opener against Queen of the South before Scott Arfield's brace.
READ MORE: 3 talking points as Rangers ease into Premier Sports Cup quarter finals as Robbie Ure impresses
FT! Rangers 3 Queen of the South
Rangers secure their spot in tomorrow's quarter final draw.
It was impressive from Queen of the South who battled it out at Ibrox, but the Govan side are 3-1 victors.
Threading it
Stevens looks to thread it through to Lovelace but Currie is out just in time to collect it.
More debuts
Sakala and Kamara make way for Nsio and Stevens who both come on to make their debuts.
A Devine chance
Adam Devine finds himself with a chance before Sakala also manages to have a go.
But the whistle goes for offside.
Queens have a go
Ruth gets a shot away after finding himself with half a yard of space.
But McGregor holds it well.
Lovelace has a go
Lovelace has a shot on goal after linking up with McCann.
The subs link up well but it is safely with Currie in the Queen of the South goal.
GOAL! Rangers 3 Queen of the South 1
Arfield doubles his goal tally and makes it three for Rangers.
A great backheel from McCann before a side-foot finish from the midfielder.
Another Arfield chance
Arfield's effort from the edge of the box is well-held by Max Currie.
Still just the onw goal separating the sides.
McCann makes a mark
Nice ball in with McCann who looks for Davis.
It is collected by Currie.
Queens' promising signs
Cochrane tries to link up with Ruth who finds space ahead of him but the Queens frontman couldn't get it under his control.
Just wide!
A beautiful volley from Arfield as it falls to him outside the box.
He catches it well but it goes just wide.
Plenty forward
Lots of Rangers jersey remaining high up the pitch but McKenna manages to steal the ball away to break the pressure.
Ruth on
Ruth tries to make his presence known early as he gets involved in a pressing attempt from Queens.
Double change for Queens
Ruth comes on for Reiily, with Hendrie making way from Quitongo.
An attacking move for the visitors.
Dangerous
McKay gives away a free kick after a challenge on Ure.
It is in a dangerous position 25 yards from the corner of the box.
More pressure
Sakala battles with McKenna and comes out on top.
He goes past another and manages to play the ball out to Davis before Devine joins the attacking move.
Devine eventually gets the ball across into the box, McKay does well to defend and send it out for a throw in.
Speedy!
The goal kick is quickly taken and Matondo sprints off to meet it.
He collects it well nad makes it way into the bos before eventually finding Ure.
The teen has a go but might have wanted it earlier from Matondo to stand a better chance.
It ends with a Rangers corner.
Promising
Connelly puts the ball into the box after a great ball from McGrory.
Good link up play from Queens but Devine just manages to play the ball out for a Queen of the South corner.
Squeezing in
It is out for a Rangers throw on the left hand side near the corner as Queens looks to squeeze the play in.
The visitors continue to push the play up to the Rangers end when they get the chance.
After an hour
No goals in the second half as of yet.
Queens will be pleased with their performance so far after a lot might have assumed the goal would be all but over after 60 minutes of play.
Half chance
Queens with another half chance to level things.
McGrory has a go but doesn't test McGregor.
Clever run
A clever run from Matondo who looks to meet Sakala's pass but he could have taken it a bit better.
More pressure from the hosts.
Ure wants more
Davis to Ridvan who sends it all the way up to Robbie Ure who looks keen for a second.
Pushing
Arfield and Jack link up, pushing down the right hand side.
But Queens continue to stand strong.
