Rangers’ defensive frailties have been uncovered as soon as once more as they misplaced to Ferencvaros to all however finish their hopes of Europa League development.
Danny Röhl’s aspect knew they wanted a win in Budapest to have a practical probability of ending within the high 24, and Bojan Miovski gave them hope when his acrobatic opener was given after a VAR verify.
However they switched off deep into first-half stoppage time, permitting Bence Otvos to tug the hosts degree with a deflected shot.
Nasser Djiga gave Rangers hope with two sensible last-ditch challenges, but it surely was one other lapse on the again that noticed Barnabas Varga head Robbie Keane’s group in entrance together with his twentieth purpose of the season in all competitions.
Rangers stay on one level with simply two video games remaining. Ferencvaros transfer onto 14 and look sure to qualify for the knockout stage.
European woes proceed
Danny Röhl is but to win a European match as Rangers head coach
Röhl has received 5 in seven within the Scottish Premiership since taking up from Russell Martin however has taken only one level from 12 in Europe.
The house aspect handed up an excellent probability within the third minute when attacker Bamidele Yusuf simply ran by way of the Gers defence and screwed his shot extensive of the goal.
The guests settled however within the 18th minute goalkeeper Jack Butland failed to gather a excessive ball in a packed penalty space following a nook and Toon Raemaekers poked the ball extensive from 12 yards.
The Hungarian aspect, taking part in in inexperienced and white hoops so carefully related to the Gers’ Outdated Agency rivals Celtic, regained the higher hand however they have been undone with a second of magic.
Bojan Miovski gave Rangers the lead with an acrobatic end
Miovski’s spectacular hitch kick from six yards, after Danilo tried to get on to a cross from Max Aarons, seemed to be from an offside place however there have been big cheers from the Gers assist when VAR confirmed the purpose.
Moments later, Yusuf took a intelligent go from Otvos however hit the side-netting from eight yards. Simply when it regarded like Röhl’s aspect would escape down the tunnel on the interval with a lead, the 27-year-old Hungary attacker swept in a cut-back from captain Ibrahim Cisse, with the ball taking a slight deflection off Djiga earlier than dashing previous Butland.
Bence Otvos levelled for Ferencvaros simply earlier than half-time
Within the fiftieth minute, with a chasm within the Gers defence, solely a terrific restoration deal with from Djiga prevented Varga getting a shot in towards Butland with the Mild Blues coping with the nook.
The stretching Djiga then blocked an effort from Yusuf as Ferencvaros remained on high, however they then took the lead when Callum O’Dowda’s cross from the left was headed in by Varga who was given a free header by Gers defender Emmanuel Fernandez.
Within the 87th minute Findlay Curtis had an honest shot saved by Ferencvaros keeper David Grof however there was no late siege.
Röhl rebuild required
Can Danny Röhl flip Rangers’ fortunes round?
Sky Sports activities’ Alison Conroy:
European nights had been Rangers’ sanctuary throughout latest seasons as they struggled domestically, reaching the knockout levels of UEFA’s second-tier event 5 occasions within the final six years.
However now they’ve simply delight to play for of their remaining two video games on this yr’s competitors because the problem Röhl faces to strengthen his aspect in January was laid naked as soon as once more.
Accidents have been a problem with the top coach pressured to depend on a makeshift central defence of Nasser Djiga and Emmanuel Fernandez, which highlights the errors made by his predecessor in the summertime.
Defensively weak and infrequently devoid of confidence, it’s evident the German wants extra leaders to deal with the calls for of taking part in for the Ibrox aspect.
What’s developing for Rangers?
Rangers’ subsequent Europa League recreation is at residence to Bulgarian aspect Ludogorets on January 22. Their remaining fixture is away to Porto on January 29.
