Match report as Rangers impress in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie against Red Star Belgrade; James Tavernier opened the scoring from the penalty spot; Alfredo Morelos and Leon Balogun were also on target: Red Star Belgrade had three goals disallowed and a penalty saved
Thursday 10 March 2022 22:09, UK
Rangers enjoyed another famous European night at Ibrox as they beat Red Star Belgrade 3-0 to take full control of their Europa League last-16 tie.
Red Star were unbeaten in this season’s Europa League before this game and their last defeat in any competition came back in November, but it was Rangers who raced into the lead.
James Tavernier converted from the penalty spot after Ryan Kent was fouled on the edge of the box.
Alfredo Morelos doubled the lead before half-time and Leon Balogun then added a third, heading in from Tavernier’s corner.
The Serb side had three goals disallowed for offside and Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor pulled off a fine save to deny Aleksandar Katai from the penalty spot after Ryan Jack was punished for a pull on Mirko Ivanic.
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Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side now take a comfortable lead to Serbia next Thursday as they look to reach the quarter-finals.
More to follow…
What’s next for Rangers?
Rangers face Dundee in the Scottish Cup quarter-final on Sunday; kick-off 4pm.