Rangers fell to a slender defeat in opposition to Braga of their Europa League quarter-final first-leg.
Abel Ruiz' first-half purpose gained a decent contest because the Portuguese aspect took the benefit on the half-way mark within the tie.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst 's aspect had been removed from their finest and failed to provide the usual of efficiency that is turn into synonymous with their journey via this match.
This is how Document Sport 's man in Portugal, Andy Newport, rated the Rangers gamers.
ALLAN McGREGOR: Rangers’ Euro century boy gained’t be completely satisfied being crushed by Ruiz’ at his close to publish however he was left completely uncovered by Balogun’s mistake. 6
JAMES TAVERNIER: Skipper’s carelessness nearly price the primary purpose as he switched off on the backlist moments earlier than Braga smashed the publish. Wasted string of from set-piece deliveries. 6
CONNOR GOLDSON: Acquired away with a few stray passes early on however regarded extra assured after the break with Lundstram dropping in to help. 6
LEON BALOGUN: Made a few vital blocks however a horrible howler gave Braga their opener. Hooked halfway via the second half. 5
CALVIN BASSEY: Allowed far an excessive amount of risk to come back down Braga’s proper hand aspect as he struggled to familiarize yourself with the vigorous Iuri Medeiros. 6
RYAN JACK: Dictated issues for a spell however health points after his lengthy lay-off confirmed once more as he flagged earlier than being changed. Booked for crunching into Couto. 6
JOHN LUNDSTRAM: Studying of the sport was spot on, figuring out moments when to step in and intercept. Dropped again to centre-back for the second half as he helped regular Gers. 7
SCOTT ARFIELD: Performed a beautiful cross into Kent early doorways however so far as telling contributions that was it. Sometimes, labored his socks off as normal. 6
GLEN KAMARA: Blended bag, shedding possession too simply one second earlier than executing a elegant twist and switch the following. Nonetheless doesn’t look suited to the No.10 slot he was requested to fill. 6
RYAN KENT: The hero right here final time regarded up for it from the off however couldn’t keep his affect as Rangers regarded completely satisfied to accept a one purpose defeat which retains them within the tie. 6
FASHION SAKALA: Given the unenviable process of filling Alfredo Morelos’ boots however missed two big probabilities to provide Rangers the lead. Maintain-up play was hopeless. 5
Subs
KEMAR ROOFE (for Sakala, 62): Had no extra pleasure with service than he did in opposition to Celtic. 3
BORNA BARISIC (for Balogun, 62): Uncommon run out for the Croatian. No signal of his latest confidence points. 4
JOE ARIBO (for Jack, 62): Couldn’t present the spark Gers wanted for an equaliser. 3