Rangers 2-2 PSV Eindhoven: De Jong scores late leveller for visitors

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Rangers 2-2 PSV Eindhoven: Late Luuk De Jong leveller leaves Champions League play-off tie in the balance after thrilling first leg at Ibrox

  • Rangers twice took the lead at Ibrox through Abdallah Sima and Rabbi Matondo 
  • Ibrahim Sangare and Luuk De Jong ensured the Dutch side left with the tie level
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Rangers hopes of reaching the Champions League group stage are in the balance after Luuk De Jong’s late leveller earned PSV Eindhoven a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their play-off.

Abdallah Sima gave Michael Beale’s side the advantage on the stroke of half-time, with the on-loan Brighton forward curling an effort into the top right corner following a lay-off from Cyriel Dessers.

The Dutch side, who dominated possession at Ibrox, earned their reward in the second half when Sangare finished off a fine team move.

Sangare struck from close range after Ismael Saibari cleverly dummied Johan Bakayoko’s low cross.

Rabbi Matondo restored Rangers lead with the substitute firing after a stunning counter-attack.

Rangers were prevented from taking a lead into next week’s second leg when De Jong headed in Bakayoko’s corner 10 minutes from time.

Luuk de Jong’s late header earned PSV Eindhoven a draw against Rangers in the first leg

Rabbi Matondo had restored Rangers lead on the night from a stunning counter attack

MATCH FACTS

RANGERS (4-3-1-2): Butland, Tavernier, Goldson, Souttar, Barisic, Jack (Lundstram 67), Raskin, Cifuentes (Dowell 81), Cantwell (Lammers 86), Dessers (Danilo 81), Sima (Matondo 67).

Subs: McCrorie, Sterling, Wright, Davies, Balogun, King, Devine.

Goals: Sima 45′, Matondo 76′

Booked: Tavernier, Barisic, Cantwell, Souttar

Manager: Michael Beale

PSV EINDHOVEN (4-3-3): Benitez, Teze, Ramalho (Schouten 90), Boscagli (Babadi 90), Dest (Sambo 80), Veerman, Sangare, Lang (Vertessen 81), Saibari (Til 69), Bakayoko, De Jong.

Subs: Drommel, Waterman, Tillman, Pepi, El Ghazi, Land.

Goals: Sangare 61′, De Jong 80′

Booked: Vertessen

Manager: Peter Bosz

Referee: Clement Turpin

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