Rangers Fabio Cardoso in Action during the 2003 Scottish Cup Fifth Round at Somerset Park against Ayr United

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Rangers Fabio Cardoso in Action during the 2003 Scottish Cup Fifth Round at Somerset Park against Ayr United

Rangers Fabio Cardoso during the Scottish Cup match at Somerset Park, Ayr

Rangers Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in the Govan district of Glasgow

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© Kirk ORourke

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In this electrifying moment captured at Somerset Park during the 2003 Scottish Cup Fifth Round, Rangers' defender Fabio Cardoso is seen in full focus as he leaps high to challenge Ayr United's attacking player for the ball. The tension in the air is palpable as both players reach for the crucial ball, with the fate of the match hanging in the balance. The Scottish Cup, one of the oldest and most prestigious domestic football competitions in the world, is on the line, and both teams are giving it their all. Cardoso, a Brazilian international, had joined Rangers just a year earlier and had quickly established himself as a key player in the team's defense. His athleticism, strength, and skill on the ball made him a formidable presence on the pitch, and he was a crucial part of Rangers' successful run in the Scottish Cup that season. The atmosphere at Somerset Park was electric as the two teams faced off in this crucial match. The stands were filled with passionate fans, each cheering their team on with all their might. The rain was coming down in sheets, but neither team seemed to notice as they fought for every inch of ground. In the end, it was Rangers who emerged victorious, with Cardoso playing a crucial role in keeping a clean sheet and helping his team advance to the next round. The Scottish Cup winners' trophy would eventually be lifted by Rangers that season, and this moment at Somerset Park would go down in history as a defining one in the team's storied history. This photograph, taken by renowned sports photographer Kirk O'Rourke, captures the intensity and excitement of the moment perfectly, making it a must-have for any Rangers fan or football history enthusiast.

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