Postpublished at 21:51 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023
Rangers 2-1 Sparta Prague
The Ibrox crowd are at it.
Two balls come on to the pitch as they try to play their part in running down the clock.
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Home win over Aris would confirm Rangers' place in next round
Rangers two behind leaders Real Betis, but three clear of Sparta
Danilo rolls in early opener for Rangers & Cantwell adds second with low shot
Haraslin sweeps Sparta back into it after the break before Danilo effort ruled out
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Postpublished at 21:49 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023
Rangers 2-1 Sparta Prague
Cyriel Dessers holds the ball in the box and lays off Ross McCausland, who blazes over with his left foot.
A bit of composure required there, young man.
Postpublished at 21:48 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023
Rangers 2-1 Sparta Prague
We've reached the 90.
Up goes the board... SIX minutes added.
Postpublished at 21:47 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023
Aris Limassol have a goal back against Betis.
Morgan Brown with it. Surely a consolation.
Pressure cooker Ibroxpublished at 21:45 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023
Rangers 2-1 Sparta Prague
Jonathan Sutherland
BBC Sport Scotland at IbroxThere was probably nothing more likely than there being some kind of VAR intrigue given how football is at this moment in time.
The Rangers fans burst into song as they aimed to rally their players to produce the goal to put the lid on victory.
But then came the twist from Lukas Haraslin - the Sparta Prague top scorer. He was left on the bench at the start but was always likely to be a threat when he did take to the pitch.
It was the right decision to rule out the Danilo strike which followed immediately, albeit agonising for Rangers.
These events of the last few minutes have raised the pressure cooker atmosphere here and it all boils down to a pulsating final few minutes on the way at Ibrox.
Image source, SNSImage caption, Haraslin pulled one back for Sparta
GREAT SAVE!published at 21:44 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023
Rangers 2-1 Sparta Prague
Jack Butland, what a signing.
The Rangers keeper makes the difference again, stretching to his left to deny Haraslin a second.
Postpublished at 21:43 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023
Rangers 2-1 Sparta Prague
Double Rangers switch.
Danilo is off for Cyriel Dessers and Tom Lawrence is on for Abdallah Sima.
Postpublished at 21:43 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023
Betis are three up against Aris.
Marc Roca is the man who notches it.
Postpublished at 21:41 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023
Rangers 2-0 Sparta Prague
Lee McCulloch
Former Rangers captain on BBC SportsoundMcCausland looks a threat and full of confidence.
Postpublished at 21:41 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023
Rangers 2-1 Sparta Prague
Ally McCoist
Former Rangers striker & manager on TNT SportsSima has got to swing his right foot at it - why are you taking a touch?
Postpublished at 21:41 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023
Rangers 2-1 Sparta Prague
Steven Thompson
Former Rangers striker on BBC SportsoundMcCausland right at the heart of it again.
Sima has to go with the scissor kick but can't keep it down.
CLOSE!published at 21:41 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023
Rangers 2-1 Sparta Prague
Abdallah Sima tries an acrobatic one from close range but skies over.
That's a big chance.
'Right decision'published at 21:40 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023
Rangers 2-1 Sparta Prague
Lee McCulloch
Former Rangers captain on BBC SportsoundIt's unintentional but there is definite contact. It's the right decision.
'Nice to see quick call'published at 21:40 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023
Rangers 2-1 Sparta Prague
Ally McCoist
Former Rangers striker & manager on TNT SportsIt is nice to see the referee coming over and making the decision within 10 seconds rather than taking three or four minutes like we have seen in previous games.
GOAL DISALLOWEDpublished at 21:38 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023
Rangers 2-1 Sparta Prague
Oh, never mind.
The referee is straight over to the monitor, and quite right.
Danilo clips his man before latching on to the ball.
Image source, SNS
GOAL! Rangers 3-1 Sparta Praguepublished at 21:36 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023
Danilo
That was quick.
Danilo gets on to a hopeful lump forward after a Sparta defender hits the deck and he finishes as cool as you like.
The visitors are screaming for a foul though...
GOAL! Rangers 2-1 Sparta Praguepublished at 21:35 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023
Lukas Haraslin
Uh oh...
Sparta have a lifeline and it's worked well as Preciado pulls one back for substitute Haraslin to smash in.
Postpublished at 21:35 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023
Rangers 2-0 Sparta Prague
Ally McCoist
Former Rangers striker & manager on TNT SportsMcCausland has made a very good impact since coming on.
Postpublished at 21:35 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023
Rangers 2-0 Sparta Prague
Ross McCausland, that's superb again.
His pass sets Abdallah Sima into the left of the box, but he makes a bit of a mess of his finish.
GREAT SAVE!published at 21:34 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2023
Rangers 2-0 Sparta Prague
Ross McCausland has looked bright again, driving one low at the front post and forces Peter Vindahl into a fine stop.
Ryan Jack then tries to bend one from the edge of area, but that's claimed by the keeper.