Summary

  • Leon Balogun converts from James Tavernier corner; Kemar Roofe turns in from close range with VAR declaring goal stands

  • Rangers up to third in group with three points, one point behind Sparta Prague and six off Lyon

  • Steven Gerrard's side travel to Denmark on matchday four

  • Group A: Sparta Prague 3-4 Lyon

  1. Good nightpublished at 22:36 British Summer Time 21 October 2021

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    Rangers will be back in action on Sunday when they go to St Mirren on league duty.

    Before that there are five other Premiership games on Saturday.

    Thanks for your company tonight and join us over the weekend.

  2. 'Close to the 90-minute performance we've been looking for'published at 22:32 British Summer Time 21 October 2021

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    "The players delivered the game plan we set out," Rangers boss Steven Gerrard tells BT Sport. "You can pick the bones out little moments but, in the main, we controlled, we dominated. It's really close to the 90-minute performance we've been looking for.

    "The substitutes were excellent, they brought energy and helped us control the game in the final moments.

    "The first goal put us in a good place, but we haven't been scoring enough ugly goals. That's why Kemar Roofe is in the team. If you are a number nine they are the ones that get you big, big goals.

    "Joe Aribo's first 45-minute performance was outstanding. That's probably why he tired a little bit. If he can find that performance consistently over 90 minutes, we'll be lucky to keep hold of him.

    "We've kick-started our Europa League campaign. The first two results weren't good enough. We've got to replicate this performance and result in a couple weeks time. If we do it's going to be very interesting. We've given ourselves a good chance. If we get out this group it'll be a superb job."

  3. Another blank for Brondbypublished at 22:29 British Summer Time 21 October 2021

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    After three rounds of group fixtures, Brondby are the only team in the competition yet to score a goal.

  4. 'Do I look happy?'published at 22:25 British Summer Time 21 October 2021

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    Asked about speculation linking him with Newcastle, Steven Gerrard answers with a broad smile: "Do I look happy? Do I look settled?

    "Don't ask me silly questions then."

    Steven Gerrard with Borna Barisic at full-timeImage source, SNS
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    Steven Gerrard with Borna Barisic at full-time

  5. 'VAR has missed one'published at 22:21 British Summer Time 21 October 2021

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    Like most people at Ibrox and watching on the telly, Rangers boss Steven Gerrard is stunned that VAR did not award a penalty for a clear trip on Joe Aribo.

    He tells BT Sport: "I thought it was a penalty at the time and I've seen it back. VAR has missed one."

  6. How they standpublished at 22:18 British Summer Time 21 October 2021

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    Group A
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  8. Balogun worry for Rangerspublished at 22:11 British Summer Time 21 October 2021

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    Joe Aribo was a real thorn in the side of Brondby in the first half. He was at the heart of everything positive for Rangers.

    The only bum note on a good night for the hosts is an apparent hamstring problem for Leon Balogun.

    Fellow central defender Filip Helander is currently sidelined until December.

  9. 'We knew how important this was'published at 22:06 British Summer Time 21 October 2021

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    Rangers midfielder Joe Aribo tells BT Sport: “We knew how important this result was. Now we want to kick on.

    “We knew we needed to start the game fast, keep pushing, and we’re just happy we got that performance and three points.

    “The three points are massive. We just hope to go again and hopefully get that result over in Denmark.”

    Asked if he he should have had a penalty for a second-half trip, Aribo smiles and says: "I think so."

  10. Postpublished at 21:58 British Summer Time 21 October 2021

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    It's just finished over in Prague and Sparta did snatch a goal back in the 96th minute, making it 4-3 to 10-man Lyon.

  11. What next?published at 21:56 British Summer Time 21 October 2021

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    Rangers go to Denmark in a fortnight and, on this evidence, they will fancy their chances of doing the double over Brondby.

    That would set them up for a good crack at clinching second place in Group A since Lyon may be too far ahead to catch.

  12. FULL-TIME Rangers 2-0 Brondbypublished at 90+3 mins

    Job done for Rangers - and comfortably.

    Leon Balogun and Kemar Roofe scored in the first half, with the Ibrox team keeping the Danes at bay quite easily after the interval.

    Scott Arfield went close to adding to the tally and the home side really should have had a penalty for a trip on Joe Aribo, who was the star of the show.

    Rangers manager Steven GerrardImage source, SNS
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    Rangers manager Steven Gerrard is a happy man

  13. Postpublished at 90 mins

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    Into three minutes of stoppage time.

  14. Lyon make it fourpublished at 21:48 British Summer Time 21 October 2021

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    Lyon have been down to 10 men since the 74th minute but that hasn't stopped them increasing their lead in Prague. 4-2 to the French outfit now.

  15. Postpublished at 88 mins

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    Rangers skipper James Tavernier shows good energy to get forward in the closing minutes, although his shot from distance lack the punch to trouble Thomas Mikkelsen.

  16. GREAT SAVE!published at 82 mins

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    Fashion Sakala races on to a lovely through ball from Calvin Bassey and just has the keeper to beat but his shot slams against the chest of Thomas Mikkelsen, who did well to narrow the target.

  17. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 80 mins

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    Two of the subs link up immediately as Scott Arfield slams a rising shot against the crossbar after a cut-back from Scott Wright.

  18. Triple switch for Rangerspublished at 78 mins

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    With this game pretty much sewn up, Scott Arfield, Juninho Bacuna, and Scott Wright enter the fray

    John Lundstram, Kemar Roofe and Ianis Hagi get a head start on the showers.

  19. Morelos' place in doubt?published at 21:33 British Summer Time 21 October 2021

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    Richard Foster
    Former Rangers defender on Sportsound

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    I don't know how he does it, but Morelos needs to try regain his confidence and raise his performance level. He's not done enough all round to say he's a guaranteed starter

  20. Postpublished at 73 mins

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    Another change for the visitors as Tobias Borkeeiet replaces Morten Frendrup, who has been largely anonymous in midfield.