Rangers striker Kemar Roofe hobbled off moments ago but no sign of the forward coming back on, or the visitors making a substitution.

Ianis Hagi looks to double Rangers' lead after collecting a long diagonal ball inside the penalty area, but he's thwarted by an offside flag.

Hang on a minute. Suddenly, the hosts have come alive. Like a hamster coming off his wheel, Gómez Bernal scampers deep into Rangers territory before teeing up Yahaya, whose rasping drive is blocked.

Save for that early Casciaro header, the hosts have huffed and puffed without forcing Allan McGregor into action.

A goal to the good, courtesy of skipper James Tavernier, Rangers look in control as we approach the half-hour mark.

Another stoppage in play as Sergeant requires treatment and a quick drink after going over on his ankle in the white-hot atmosphere of midfield.

It offers both sides the chance to receive some tactical chatter from their respective coaching staffs before referee gets us back under way with an assured peep of his whistle.

James Tavernier's superb free kick has given Rangers the lead and also enabled them to ping the ball around in more relaxed fashion.

Will they be hoping to pick Lincoln Red Imps off on the counter if the hosts become more adventurous in search of an equaliser?

Rangers draw first blood - and in considerable style. Captain James Tavernier leads by example, arrowing a superb free-kick into the top corner from 25 yards.

Image source, BBC Sport

Rangers come within a whisker of breaking the deadlock. They carve Lincoln open and a cross into the box gives Kemar Roofe the chance to score but he stabs his effort wide.

Rangers see their latest foray into Lincoln territory fail to yield a shot on target, allowing the hosts to scamper away on the counter.

Britto, number 66 for Lincoln, fluffs his lines wide on the left with an attempted flick back to a team-mate.

First chance for Rangers? Hagi is fouled just outside the box... Barisic whips the free kick in on goal but Lincoln keeper Goldwin is equal to the task, punching the ball away with an elaborate movement that the Karate Kid would be proud of.

It remains goalless in Gibraltar.

Gómez Bernal shoes some fancy footwork in the wing that wouldn't be out of place on Strictly, but his pass fails to find a red jersey and a Lincoln Red Imps attack fizzles out.

After a brief stoppage for Wiseman to get some treatment after pulling up during a dart forward, we're back under way.

Apart from the persistent yelps of players and coaching staff, there's been little in the way of goalmouth action to quicken the collective pulse.

Open Europa League tie so far, but neither goalkeeper has been called into action... yet.

Rangers skipper James Tavernier scampers down the left but the attack is brought to an abrupt halt for a foul on Casciaro.

The early indications suggest Allan McGregor wants to get on the ball as often as possible. The Rangers keeper is out of his box to start an attack from the back.

Wiseman emerges from midfield with the ball for the hosts but Rangers clear the danger. However, moments later Casciaro heads a cross over the bar.

An early opportunity for the Rangers' defence to get a touch of the ball and assess their opponents. An early goal for Rangers would be the perfect start for Steven Gerrard's men...

We're under way in Gibraltar.

Both sides stroll out onto the pitch at the Victoria Stadium, as Rangers captain James Tavernier goes through his final paces ahead of kick-off.