Barisic nets late penalty to earn Rangers win after Seck shown second yellow for handball
Kent wriggles into box and lashes in second equaliser
Hongla had restored Antwerp lead after Barisic penalty leveller
Avenatti header & Refaelov penalty cancelled out Aribo opener
Tavernier & Roofe both forced off with injuries
Sides meet again at Ibrox next Thursday
Antwerp 3-2 Rangers
Neil McCann
Former Hearts & Rangers winger on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageWhat a chance. What a ball from Barisic. The goalkeeper's finished he can't move. To be fair to Hagi he does really well to get in front of his man but he should be scoring with his ability.
Antwerp 3-2 Rangers
Ianis Hagi HAS to score here.
Well worked from Morelos to Barisic, and the Croatian's cross finds Hagi at the front post, and he prods it wide from six yards out. Big miss.
Antwerp 3-2 Rangers
Neil McCann
Former Hearts & Rangers winger on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageHagi coming on was a must, Rangers need a spark here, a little bit of fire. He's capable from distance and with a new Antwerp keeper they should put balls on top of him any chance they get
Antwerp 3-2 Rangers
Ryan Jack and Ianis Hagi enter the fray for Rangers, with Glen Kamara and Scott Arfield departing.
The Antwerp goalkeeper may need to be replaced here. He's not exactly been convincing, mind. Orwin De Wolf replaces him.
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Rangers have been mostly in control of this game in terms of possession and chances, with Antwerp so open.
But, unlike the rest of the season, they've been porous at the back. Two away goals though. They'd back themselves to win 1-0 at Ibrox next week if it stays like this.
Antwerp 3-2 Rangers
Peter Lovenkrands
Former Rangers striker
Quote MessageHelander drops really deep to cover Avenatti's run, if he doesn’t do that he’ll shut that down. He’s far too deep, if he stays in the line it wouldn’t have been a goal there.
Antwerp 3-2 Rangers
Neil McCann
Former Hearts & Rangers winger on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageAt first I thought it had taken a delfection but I'll give Hongla more credit, it's a good finish. He shapes it really well with the instep of his foot. This is some open game of football and I still think Rangers have got goals in them.
Martin Hongla
Some hit.
I was just typing an entry about whether Rangers should go for broke here, given how dominant they've been after the break, but Hongla rattles one in off the post from the edge of the box.
A baffling game.
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Ooft, Scott Arfield puts his hands on his face in disgust after his shot from the right of the box is saved by Safar Beiranvand.
A really good chance. Needed to put his foot through it. All Rangers, though!
Antwerp 2-2 Rangers
Neil McCann
Former Hearts & Rangers winger on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageWhen the ball came in I thought Morelos had to score but the defender releasing him makes him fall over. Definite penalty. The keeper should save it though.
Antwerp 2-2 Rangers
Peter Lovenkrands
Former Rangers striker
Quote MessageIt’s actually not the best penalty but it’s the sheer power of the shot that beats the goalkeeper. It’s the perfect height for the goalie to save it. A good goal for Rangers though, and good time to get it.
Borna Barisic
Nicely done.
The referee marched to the monitor and judged that Alfredo Morelos was fouled by Ritchie De Laet.
No doubt that he had a bit of his shirt, but Morelos makes the most of it. But, if you're giving the one in the first half then you have to give that one too.
The goalkeeper guesses the right way, but can't keep out Barisic's low strike. Game on!
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Alfredo Morelos thinks he's been fouled here. VAR checking...
Antwerp 2-1 Rangers
Joe Aribo has his effort cleared by Maxime Le Marchand as it was rolling goalward!
Nice run and pass by Glen Kamara to tee him up in the box. So much space for Rangers to operate in.
Antwerp 2-1 Rangers
Safar Beiranvand has another moment here in the Antwerp goal.
He punches a cross into his own defender and fortunately for him it goes to safety.
Having the kind of game that, if this were Sunday league, someone in a Rangers jersey would be screaming to shoot on sight.
Antwerp 2-1 Rangers
A decent start from Rangers again, with a few balls lofted into the box.
No joy so far, though.
Antwerp 2-1 Rangers
Dearie me, a foul shy from Borna Barisic. Slipped out his hands.
I'll let him away with that one.
Antwerp 2-1 Rangers
Right, the players are back out. What kind of response do Rangers have in their locker?
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