The UEFA Champions League play-off between Rangers and PSV rally to reel in Rangers for draw ended in a thrilling 2-2 stalemate at Ibrox. Both times, the host team had the advantage.
But PSV rally to reel in Rangers for draw came back to draw the game going into the August 30 second leg. Meanwhile, FC Copenhagen defeated.
Rakow Czestochowa 1-0 in PSV rally to reel in Rangers for draw Poland, and Belgian champions Royal Antwerp defeated AEK Athens 1-0.
PSV rally to reel in Rangers for draw twice overcame behind to tie Rangers 2-2 in the opening leg of their UEFA Champions League play-off in Glasgow.
Similar to the play-off match from the previous season, Abdallah Sima’s superb goal just before halftime gave the home team the lead at Ibrox.
Just after the hour mark, Johan Bakayoko found Ibrahim Sangare, who calmly finished after being set up by an excellent dummy from Ismael Saibari.
PSV rally to reel in Rangers for draw
When substitute Rabbi Matondo finished a superb offensive move to give his team a 2-1 lead in the 76th minute, Rangers felt they could have won it.
But, the visitors made sure they would return to the Netherlands with a point by PSV rally to reel in Rangers for draw popping up with Luuk de Jong’s fifth goal of the year, heading in from Bakayoko’s corner.
Following the game, Rangers manager Michael Beale told TNT Sports, “We played against a pretty excellent opponent.”
We had the tie where we wanted it with only a few minutes remaining, and Danilo gave us a big chance to win it in overtime. We therefore cannot feel frustrated.
“This weekend’s league game must be complete, and the game the following week is a must-win shootout. We’ll go there and try again with the appropriate direction.
The front three did a great job, and Cyriel Dessers gave.
What I considered to be his best Rangers effort to yet. I was happy for Abdallah Sima when he scored.
There were times when I wished we had kept the ball longer, but you have to consider the gravity of the situation and the opponent we are up against.
I think we scored two excellent goals, and we were unfortunate not to score a third right there in the final seconds. Everyone can tell that they are a highly talented team going forward.
De Jong combines actual experience with excellent play from the other players. We have to be solid defensively as a result.
“Our displeasure is that after essentially keeping Jack [Butland] clean, we allowed the second goal from a set play. But on the other side of the field, we believe we can damage them, and tonight we demonstrated that. Next week, we’ll need to demonstrate it even more.”
Royal Antwerp, the reigning Belgian champions, defeated AEK Athens 1-0 in another match.
The difference-maker was a goal from former Tottenham striker Vincent Janssen in the 16th minute. Which allowed the hosts to on despite having Jelle Bataille sent off only five minutes after halftime.
Following FC Copenhagen’s victory over Rakow Czestochowa in Poland. They will travel to Denmark with a 1-0 lead the following week.
In the ninth minute, an ugly goal by Bogdan Racovitan ended the match.
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PSV rally to reel in Rangers for draw
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PSV Eindhoven pulled off a miraculous comeback to tie with Rangers FC in the first leg of their UEFA. Champions League playoff match in a thrilling game that had spectators on the edge of their seats.
The game, which took place at the famous Philips Stadion. Demonstrate the intensity and drama for which the elite league of European football is recognized.
Both teams showed a tremendous determination to grab control of the game right after the first whistle. Rangers sought to build on their strong domestic record and establish themselves.
On the European stage under the guidance of their seasoned manager. PSV, on the other side, was eager to uphold their reputation for success in European events and test their mettle.
