AFCON 2025
Glasgow Rangers’ saw off a spirited Jose Mourinho’s Fernabache side to book a spot in the quarter-finals of the Europa League.
The Gers despite losing in regular time 2-0 kept their composure and progressed into the next round on penalties.
Rangers came into the game with a two-goal advantage from the first leg but showed no sign of complacency as they created chances to score in the first half.
Super Eagles forward Cyriel Dessers played for over a hour before coming off for Moroccan forward Hamza Iganane. h
The home side lost their two goal cushion to Sebastian Szymanski’s brace which brought the visitors level on aggregate.
The match went into penalties after a barren 30 minutes of extra time which saw Jose Mourinho received a yellow.
Dusan Tardic put Fenerbahce in a difficult spot as he failed to convert his spot kick while Rangers’ captain James Tarvenier gave Rangers the lead on penalties.
Esin Dzeko and Ghanaian defender Alexander Djiku converted their spot kicks but former Manchester United midfielder, Fred Rodriguez missed to give the home side a big lifeline.
Ianis Hagi, and Fred missed but Tom Lawrence scored while Mert Yandas blasted the ball over the bar to give Rangers an impressive shootout win.
