Summary

  • Rieks volleys in at back post, then Birmancevic rolls in within two minutes

  • Davis lashes in 95th-minute goal to revive hopes

  • Rangers must win two ties to reach group stages

  • Winner will play Olympiakos or Ludogorets; loser faces Kairat Almaty or Alashkert in Europa League

  • Malmo beat HJK Helsinki in last round

  1. See you on Thursdaypublished at 20:32 British Summer Time 3 August 2021

    That's all for the live coverage tonight but we're back on Thursday with a bumper night of European football.

    Celtic and St Johnstone go in the Europa League, while Aberdeen and Hibernian are in the Conference League.

    The Celtic game, away to Czech side Jablonec, is getting the full telly treatment and will be live on BBC Scotland.

    As ever, we'll have all of the action covered right here.

    Cheers for now.

  2. 'Big moment sets it up for next week'published at 20:28 British Summer Time 3 August 2021

    FT: Malmo 2-1 Rangers

    "I'm disappointed with the couple of goals we've conceded but there's been a big moment at the end of that game that's gone in our favour," Rangers manager Steven Gerrard tells RangersTV.

    "It's a big moment and it sets it up for next week. It's not the position we wanted to be in but it's a lot better than going in at 2-0. We were also on the verge of it being worse as well.

    "The injury time has been big for us but our performance over the 90 minutes hasn't been good enough."

    Can Rangers use home advantage to rescue the tie?Image source, SNS
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    Can Rangers use home advantage to rescue the tie?

  3. Roofe & Kamara still serving banspublished at 20:26 British Summer Time 3 August 2021

    FT: Malmo 2-1 Rangers

    Rangers only made one change tonight, replacing Cedric Itten with Fashion Sakala. Steven Gerrard will be hoping to have a larger squad at his disposal for the return leg.

    Kemar Roofe and Glen Kamara remain suspended though.

  4. 'Rangers need to wary of counter next week'published at 20:21 British Summer Time 3 August 2021

    FT: Malmo 2-1 Rangers

    Richard Foster
    Former Rangers defender on BBC Radio Scotland

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    I expect Rangers to be more expansive but if they do that they open themselves to the counter. Malmo have a real confidence in the way they play. There's no panic defending, it's all assured

  5. 'Gerrard will be happy with outcome'published at 20:15 British Summer Time 3 August 2021

    FT: Malmo 2-1 Rangers

    Richard Foster
    Former Rangers defender on BBC Radio Scotland

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    Steven Gerrard won't be happy with the performance but he will be happy with the outcome. It looked at points like the tie would be beyond them

    Rangers manager Steven GerrardImage source, SNS
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    Rangers manager Steven Gerrard at full-time

  6. Postpublished at 20:11 British Summer Time 3 August 2021

    FT: Malmo 2-1 Rangers

    The second leg is at Ibrox next Tuesday. The stadium won't be full but you can be sure those lucky enough to get tickets will be making a hell of a racket.

    Slavia Prague and Bayer Leverkusen are the only sides to have won at Ibrox since Steven Gerrard took over.

  7. 'Rangers enjoy a little bit of luck'published at 20:07 British Summer Time 3 August 2021

    FT: Malmo 2-1 Rangers

    Chris Burke
    Former Rangers winger on BBC Radio Scotland

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    Rangers will be back in that changing room thinking they've got away with one a bit. Malmo defended very, very well. They were excellent at defending their box and Rangers goal was a little bit lucky

  8. No stopping Davis strikepublished at 20:05 British Summer Time 3 August 2021

    FT: Malmo 2-1 Rangers

    Just having another look at that Steven Davis goal... The shot goes through the legs of the first defender then clips a second, who was sliding in. The trajectory changes to deceive the goalie and it flies just inside the post. The perfect spot. No chance for Johan Dahlin to readjust.

    Rangers are right back in the tie thanks to that late goalImage source, SNS
  9. 'Killer blow for Malmo'published at 20:00 British Summer Time 3 August 2021

    FT: Malmo 2-1 Rangers

    Chris Burke
    Former Rangers winger on BBC Radio Scotland

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    You see it in Malmo's body language. That's a killer blow. Rangers will be delighted with that. I fancy their chances now, especially with fans back at Ibrox

  10. Postpublished at 19:58 British Summer Time 3 August 2021

    FT: Malmo 2-1 Rangers

    Rangers were in real bother after a sloppy start to the second half when they conceded two soft goals but the complexion of the tie has changed significantly now that the deficit is down to one.

    They kept going right to the end and eventually found a way past goalkeeper Johan Dahlin, who had been largely untroubled in the previous 94 minutes.

  11. FULL-TIME Malmo 2-1 Rangerspublished at 90+5 mins

    And that's it... No time for the re-start.

    Rangers may have lost that game but they'll be feeling a lot better about themselves as they troop off after that late, late show from Steven Davis.

    Rangers lost two goals early in the second halfImage source, SNS
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    Rangers lost two goals early in the second half

  12. GOAL! Malmo 2-1 Rangerspublished at 90+4 mins

    Steven Davis

    A vital lifeline for Rangers as Steven Davis has a pop from the edge of the box and his shot takes a slight deflection to leave the keeper flat-footed.

    Goal! - RangersImage source, BBC Sport
  13. Postpublished at 90+3 mins

    Malmo 2-0 Rangers

    The away goals rule is a thing of the past now but a goal for Rangers would make a huge difference. Can they summon one last chance?

  14. 'Rangers can't let it get any worse'published at 19:48 British Summer Time 3 August 2021

    Malmo 2-0 Rangers

    Richard Foster
    Former Rangers defender on BBC Radio Scotland

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    Rangers will fancy their chances of scoring twice at Ibrox. We'll see them open up a bit more in the second leg. But they can't let this get any worse. 3-0 would be beyond them

  15. Postpublished at 90 mins

    Malmo 2-0 Rangers

    The ground is rocking with jubilant fans as we enter five minutes of stoppage time.

  16. Postpublished at 89 mins

    Malmo 2-0 Rangers

    A Filip Helander header from a free-kick almost drops for Scott Arfield but a great tackle from substitute Felix Beijmo denies the Rangers midfielder a shooting chance inside a busy penalty box.

  17. Postpublished at 87 mins

    Malmo 2-0 Rangers

    Malmo are pretty much just smashing the ball away any time it comes near them and keeping 10 men in their own half.

    Time is running out for Rangers to break them down.

  18. 'Itten would relish these crosses'published at 19:42 British Summer Time 3 August 2021

    Malmo 2-0 Rangers

    Richard Foster
    Former Rangers defender on BBC Radio Scotland

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    If I'm Cedric Itten sitting on the bench, I'd be wondering where these balls were when I was on the pitch. He would be relishing these deliveries into the box

  19. Postpublished at 84 mins

    Malmo 2-0 Rangers

    Malmo are pinned back now as a thumping shot from Scott Wright almost knocks a defender off his feet.

  20. Postpublished at 82 mins

    Malmo 2-0 Rangers

    James Tavernier leaps well at the back post to meet a deep cross from fellow full-back Borna Barisic. The ball is steered down into six yard box but no Rangers player can get a touch.