- Second-half objective from former Celtic striker Oh Hyeon-Gyu condemns Rangers to defeat in Europa League opener.
- Strain continues to construct on supervisor Russell Martin as dismal begin to the season goes on.
Ten-man Rangers’ Europa League marketing campaign obtained off to a dropping begin after falling to defeat by the hands of Genk on one other disappointing night time at Ibrox.
The membership have gained simply 4 instances in all competitions this season, and the strain is mounting on supervisor Russell Martin, who faces an uphill process to persuade the followers that he can flip the membership’s fortunes round.
The previous Southampton boss would have been content material if not enthralled by the first-half show in opposition to the Belgians, however was compelled to tear up his group discuss following Mohamed Diomande’s reckless lunge on Zakaria El Ouahdi which noticed the midfielder proven a straight purple.
Jack Butland saved a penalty from Oh Hyeon-Gyu simply earlier than the interval, however was powerless to forestall the one-time Celtic ahead from deservedly placing his group in entrance early within the second interval.
The hosts huffed and puffed within the closing phases, however struggled to create any alternatives of observe in entrance of a pissed off house assist.
Kevin McKenna was readily available to run the rule over Martin and his males…
Rangers supervisor Russell Martin was left to choose up the items of yet one more abject defeat
Thelo Aasgaard (centre) was amongst a number of in blue to wrestle in opposition to the Belgian facet
Former Celtic striker Oh Hyeon-Gyu netted the winner after passing up a number of probabilities
RANGERS (4-3-3)
Jack Butland 7
Stepped up in Europe as soon as once more with large penalty save. Left badly uncovered by his defenders for the objective.
James Tavernier 6
Rollercoaster of feelings for the skipper. Thought he’d gained a penalty earlier than conceding one on the different finish.
John Souttar 6
Made a number of usually sturdy blocks in first half however posted lacking as Oh raced by on objective to present Genk the lead.
Derek Cornelius 5.5
One terrific problem on Oh simply because the striker was about to fit house. Didn’t cowl himself in glory on the objective.
Jack Butland saved the scores degree entering into to the break after producing an enormous penalty save
Jayden Meghoma 5
Given all kinds of issues by El Ouahdi and was lucky to not be punished. Much better when on the entrance foot.
Mohamed Diomande 3
Can haven’t any complaints after seeing purple for a wild problem simply earlier than half-time. Let his group down.
Thelo Aasgaard 5
Struggled to exert any affect on proceedings within the remaining third. Jury may be very a lot nonetheless out on the midfielder.fg
Nicolas Raskin 6
Tireless shift within the center and caught to his process effectively. The Belgian was compelled to defend greater than he’d have preferred.
Mikey Moore 5
Vigorous in early phases and went shut with a few efforts. Sacrificed on the break.
Mohamed Diomande (left) was proven a straight purple within the first half for a wild problem
Yousseff Chermiti 6
Seemed to relish the bodily battle on first begin for the membership, however was given treasured little service to work with.
Djeidi Gassama 7
Far and away Rangers’ largest attacking risk. Had the beating of his man all night time. Booked for dive inside the realm
SUBSTITUTES: Antman (Moore 46), Rothwell (Cornelius 80), Barron (Aasgaard 80), Miovski (Chermiti 80).
Russell Martin 4
Palms tied after sending off, however his group have been far too open on the again. Strain constructing.
GENK (5-3-2): Van Crombrugge; El Ouahdi , Smets, Sadick , Kayembe, Medina (Adedeji-Sternberg 64); Hrosovsky (Karetsas 92), Bangoura (Nkuba 81), Heynen; Steuckers (Sattlberger 81, Oh Hyeon-Gyu (Erabi 80).
REFEREE: Matej Jug (SLO) 4
ATTENDANCE: N/A
