Rangers, Panathinaikos
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There there things to work on for Russell Martin's new-look side but the former Scotland international is delighted with the result.
Report as Rangers beat Panathinaikos 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier; 19-year-old Findlay Curtis opened the scoring in the second half; Djeidi Gassama doubled the lead after the visitors had Georgios Vagiannidis sent off;
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Martin s reign begins with first-leg win over 10-man PanathinaikosRussell Martin’s tenure as Rangers manager got off to a bright start with a 2-0 victory over a Panathinaikos side that finished the match with ten men.After a tight and tense opening 45 minutes, it
Rangers drew the toughest possible opponent in Champions League qualifying and the stakes could scarcely be higher, writes Liam McLeod.
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Filip Duricic is a believer Panathinaikos will turn their tie around and send Russell Martin out of the competition in Athens
A packed Ibrox watched the home side start with the pace and purpose but it was the visitors who almost stole into the lead in the ninth minute with Gers goalkeeper Jack Butland making a fine save from Fecundo Pellistri following a cut-back, before Filip Duricic struck the outside of the post from the rebound.
RANGERS’ new era got off to a flyer with the Champions League qualifying win over Panathinaikos. But one Light Blues hero had another reason to celebrate – thanks to his HORSE. Russell
Panathinaikos boss Rui Vitoria insists his side are ready for Ibrox on Tuesday night, despite a scant knowledge of Rangers. The Portuguese side arrived in Glasgow for the first leg of the Champions League second round qualifier with the return leg taking place in Athens next week.
How we rated performances of each Rangers players in the 2-0 Champions League qualifying first leg win over Panathinaikos at Ibrox.