Rangers entertained PSV Eindhoven at the Ibrox Stadium earlier tonight as they looked to secure a win in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League qualifying playoff tie. The Gers made a solid start to the game and managed to take the lead in the 45th minute courtesy of Abdallah Sima’s curled finish. Michael Beale’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.
PSV began the second half well and managed to net the equaliser in the 61st minute when Ibrahima Sangara found the back of the net. Rabbi Matondo restored Rangers lead in the 76th minute with an excellent effort but the visitors equalised once again just four minutes later via Luuk de Jong’s goal. The contest finished with the Glaswegian outfit earning an entertaining 2-2 draw at the Ibrox.
Let’s take a look at how each Rangers player fared during the clash against PSV Eindhoven.
GK: Jack Butland – 6.5/10
The English keeper made a few decent saves at the back but won’t be happy after conceding two goals in the second half.
RB: James Tavernier – 6/10
He tried his best to keep things solid at the back but offered very little going forward.
CB: Conor Goldson – 7/10
Goldson made some important defensive contributions but won’t be pleased about allowing two goals in the second 45 minutes.
CB: John Souttar – 6/10
Souttar was a solid presence on the defensive end of the field in the first half. However, he had a tough time in the second.
LB: Borna Barisic – 6/10
He made some driving runs on the left flank but was far from convincing defensively.
CM: Jose Cifuentes – 6/10
The Ecuadorian talent worked his socks off at the centre of the park.
CM: Ryan Jack – 7/10
Jack offered decent protection for his teammates at the back but didn’t do much going forward.
CM: Nicolas Raskin – 8/10
Raskin was a good presence on the ball. He also worked hard for his team off the ball.
CAM: Todd Cantwell – 7/10
Cantwell was a constant menace in the final third but didn’t do enough to register a goal.
ST: Abdallah Sima – 6.5/10
Sima gave Rangers the lead with a brilliant strike just before the half-time break.
ST: Cyriel Dessers – 7.5/10
Dessers created some inviting chances for others around him but failed to register a goal himself.
Substitutes:
ST: Rabbi Matondo – 7/10
He came off the bench and scored a good goal.
CM: John Lundstram – 6/10
Lundstram added some experience to Beale’s midfield.
ST: Danilo – N/A
CAM: Kieran Dowell – N/A
ST: Sam Lammers – N/A
