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

Live Reporting

Colin Moffat

  1. Malmo 0-0 Rangers

    Ryan Kent's run is brought to a halt by a strong challenge right on the line of the penalty area. The Rangers winger wants a foul - and has a strong case - but the referee is not interested.

  2. 'Got to hit it first time'

    Malmo 0-0 Rangers

    Richard Foster
    Former Rangers defender on BBC Radio Scotland

    I think Arfield's got to hit it first time. He seems somewhat surprised when it lands at his feet

  3. Malmo 0-0 Rangers

    Scott Arfield gets a curling shot on target but there's no real power on it and the keeper gathers easily.

    Malmo are quickly up the other end and Jo Inge Berget cuts in from the right to have a shot. It takes a wee deflection and Allan McGregor is down well to save at his near post.

  4. YELLOW CARD Rieks - (Malmo)

    Malmo 0-0 Rangers

    Scott Wright is chopped down by Soren Rieks and we have the first booking of the night.

  5. Malmo 0-0 Rangers

    Following a Rangers corner, Ryan Kent is guilty of a slack pass and Malmo are off and running on a counter-attack. Christiansen spots Allan McGregor off his line but gets his ambitious, long-range effort horribly wrong.

  6. 'Morelos gets shot away there'

    Malmo 0-0 Rangers

    Richard Foster
    Former Rangers defender on BBC Radio Scotland

    That's where you miss Alfredo Morelos. He's stronger and quicker. That's why if Morelos goes Rangers are going to have to replace him. He gets a shot on goal there

  7. Malmo 0-0 Rangers

    For a moment it looks like Cedric Itten is going to get away from a couple of defenders as he chases down a ball over the top but the Malmo men stick to their task and eventually crowd out the Rangers striker near the edge of the box.

  8. Malmo 0-0 Rangers

    Early days but lots of misplaced passes, with Malmo hoofing it forward rather aimlessly.

  9. 'No team with any control'

    Malmo 0-0 Rangers

    Chris Burke
    Former Rangers winger on BBC Radio Scotland

    No team has had any composed possession yet. Both teams are trying to suss each other out. You can see Rangers are trying to stretch the play

  10. 'Hostile environment for Rangers'

    Malmo 0-0 Rangers

    Richard Foster
    Partick Thistle defender on BBC Radio Scotland

    It sounds quite hostile for Rangers. It'll be a while since they've played in an atmosphere like this

  11. Malmo 0-0 Rangers

    Signs of life from Malmo now as Connor Goldson is caught napping near halfway but Rangers quickly gets numbers back to snuff out the threat.

  12. Malmo 0-0 Rangers

    The home supporters are making plenty of noise but Malmo have barely had a touch in the Rangers half yet.

  13. Malmo 0-0 Rangers

    Corner to Rangers. However, James Tavernier's delivery is easily nodded away by a defender in light blue.

  14. KICK-OFF

    Malmo 0-0 Rangers

    Polish referee Szymon Marciniak peeps his whistle and away we go...

    It's a warm night in Malmo, with some of the locals going 'taps aff' as they quaff beer from plastic cups.

  15. Rangers making their mark in Europe

    Malmo v Rangers (18:00)

    Rangers have enjoyed some great European nights under Steven Gerrard.

    In the past two seasons they have gone as far as the last 16 in the Europa League, negotiating four rounds of qualifying in 2019 and three rounds last year.

    Since Gerrard arrived at Ibrox, Rangers have won 24 of their European ties, drawn 15 and lost just six.

    They have scored 84 goals in those 45 matches and kept 21 clean sheets.

  16. 'Great awareness in Rangers front three'

    Malmo v Rangers (18:00)

    Richard Foster
    Partick Thistle defender on BBC Radio Scotland

    Cedric Itten brings other players into the game. When you have Scott Wright and Ryan Kent around him, all three of them possess great awareness and ability. They can all score goals.

    IttenSNS

    Will Itten grab his chance tonight?

  17. Malmo enjoy home comforts

    Malmo v Rangers (18:00)

    The hosts have also played two qualifying rounds in this competition already.

    Malmo got past Riga, 2-1 on aggregate, before another tight encounter with HJK Helsinki, which they won 4-3 on aggregate.

    On each occasion they won at home before drawing on the road.

    Malmo are unbeaten on their own patch so far this season, winning five and drawing once in the league. They didn't lose at home at all last year as they won the title - something Rangers will know all about.

    Malmo were 2-1 winners at home to HJK in the last roundGetty Images

    Malmo were 2-1 winners at home to HJK in the last round

  18. 'Kent's got everything'

    Malmo v Rangers (18:00)

    Richard Foster
    Partick Thistle defender on BBC Radio Scotland

    I've played against Ryan Kent, he's an absolute nightmare. He's quick, his movement is really good, you can't give him half a yard. He's one of the most difficult players I've faced. He's got everything

  19. Familiar ground for Helander

    Malmo v Rangers (18:00)

    Rangers defender Filip Helander is back in his home town.

    The 28-year-old Sweden international began his career with Malmo before moving to Italy.

    He arrived in Glasgow two years ago after spells with Verona and Bologna.

    Filip Helander with Scott ArfieldSNS

    Is Filip Helander giving Scott Arfield a quick local guide?

  20. 'Can't argue with back four'

    Malmo v Rangers (18:00)

    Chris Burke
    Former Rangers winger on BBC Radio Scotland

    You can't argue with that back four and goalkeeper. That's the strongest Rangers have possessed in the last couple of seasons. I'm looking forward to seeing how Cedric Itten copes up front