Summary

  • Rangers led twice - through Morelos, then Patterson

  • Kent added third before Antwerp hauled it back to 3-2

  • Penalties by Barisic & Itten clinched last-16 place for second season in row

Live Reporting

Colin Moffat

  1. Patterson on for Rangers

    HT: Rangers 1-1 Royal Antwerp (5-4)

    Teenager Nathan Patterson is on for Leon Balogun, who had been getting a rather torrid time from Jordan Lukaku and was on a booking.

    The 19-year-old right-back is back in the squad after a period in isolation after breaching Covid-19 regulations by attending a party.

  2. 'European ties are never over until the whistle goes'

    HT: Rangers 1-1 Royal Antwerp (5-4)

    Peter Lovenkrands
    Former Rangers striker on BBC Sportsound

    Remember that Barcelona v PSG game a few years ago? Yes, Rangers are still in control but a European tie is never over until the whistle goes.

  3. HALF-TIME Rangers 1-1 Royal Antwerp (5-4)

    Rangers got off to the perfect start with an early goal from Alfredo Morelos and looked in command of the tie, but the visitors have clawed their way back and were the livelier team in the second half of the first half.

    Still, the hosts are in a very strong position, with Antwerp needing another two unanswered goals.

    Alfredo Morelos shot Rangers in front after just nine minutesSNS

    Alfredo Morelos shot Rangers in front after just nine minutes

  4. Sporting gesture from Morelos

    Rangers 1-1 Royal Antwerp (5-4)

    Alfredo Morelos is off down the right and the covering defender is in trouble, pulling up with what looks like a hamstring problem. The Rangers striker sportingly stops but would his manager have preferred him to go on with Antwerp exposed?

  5. 'Balogun needs to be more composed'

    Rangers 1-1 Royal Antwerp (5-4)

    Peter Lovenkrands
    Former Rangers striker on BBC Sportsound

    Nervous moments for Rangers here. Antwerp are growing in the game and becoming more confident. Balogun needs to be more composed in those sort of situations, if Antwerp scored there, Rangers would be worried.

  6. CLOSE!

    Rangers 1-1 Royal Antwerp (5-4)

    A scare for Rangers as Jordan Lukaku cuts in from the left and finds room for a shot that slams into the side-netting.

    It looks like Allan McGregor had it covered all the way.

  7. Morelos in the mood

    Rangers 1-1 Royal Antwerp

    Not be outdone, Alfredo Morelos had three assists over in Belgium to go with his opening goal this evening.

    Alfredo MorelosSNS

    Morelos has five goals and four assists in his last seven Rangers appearances in all competitions

  8. Refaelov the danger man for Antwerp

    Rangers 1-1 Royal Antwerp (5-4)

    Lior Refaelov has had a hand in all four of Antwerp's goals in this tie, scoring two and setting two up.

    Lior RefaelovSNS

    Lior Refaelov has levelled the game on the night but his side need two more goals to go through

  9. Rangers 1-1 Royal Antwerp (5-4)

    The offside flag has been up for a while but Didier Lamkel Ze keeps going, as does Rangers goalie Allan McGregor, who wins that round, with the Antwerp striker shooting wide.

  10. YELLOW CARD - Balogun (Rangers)

    Rangers 1-1 Royal Antwerp (5-4)

    Leon Balogun goes in through the back of an opponent near the halfway line and that means the Rangers defender is suspended for the next round should they progress.

  11. 'A hell of a finish'

    Rangers 1-1 Royal Antwerp

    Charlie Adam
    Former Rangers midfielder on BBC Sportsound

    Leon Balogun gets done with a nutmeg and doesn't recover. Then Connor Goldson could maybe shut the cross off, but it's a hell of a finish. I said the tie was over, but you never know!

  12. goal

    GOAL Rangers 1-1 Royal Antwerp (5-4)

    Lior Refaelov

    More good work from Jordan Lukaku down the left and this time his low cross is met with a deft flick from Lior Refaelov at the near post area.

    Antwerp goalBBC Sport

  13. Rangers 1-0 Royal Antwerp (5-3)

    Antwerp's best chance. Jordan Lukaku swings in a cross from the left and it reaches Aurelio Buta coming in from the right but the wing-back lashes a volley well wide.

  14. Good save

    Rangers 1-0 Royal Antwerp (5-3)

    Glen Kamara slots a nice pass through to Ianis Hagi, taking out two or three opponents. The Romanian strides into the penalty area and lets fly but the keeper is able to beat away a firm strike at his near post.

  15. Rangers 1-0 Royal Antwerp (5-3)

    Alfredo Morelos fancies a second goal but his shot on the turn from the edge of the box flies high over the top.

  16. Rangers 1-0 Royal Antwerp (5-3)

    You have to go all the way back to August for the last time Rangers failed to score - a 0-0 draw at Livingston.

  17. 'Rangers self-belief key to success'

    Rangers 1-0 Royal Antwerp (5-3)

    Peter Lovenkrands
    Former Rangers striker

    Over this season Rangers have shown they can score consistently. Their mentality is strong enough to always have the self-belief like they showed last week, the confidence through the team is so high right now.

  18. Rangers 1-0 Royal Antwerp (5-3)

    A moment of concern for Rangers as Alfredo Morelos gets some attention after landing awkwardly but the striker is soon back on his feet.

  19. Rangers 1-0 Royal Antwerp (5-3)

    Ianis Hagi cuts in from the left and decides to have a go from 20 yards, but the Rangers forward doesn't catch the strike properly and it's a comfortable save.

  20. Rangers in control

    Rangers 1-0 Royal Antwerp (5-3)

    Rangers are in control now after that early goal. Ryan Kent breaks free on the right but his low cross is intercepted, then Glen Kamara has a blast at goal, with his shot blocked.