Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Will Unwin at Ibrox

Liam Kelly the penalty hero as 10-man Rangers hold on against Athletic Bilbao

Rangers goalkeeper Liam Kelly saves a penalty during the UEFA Europa League quarter-final, first leg match at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow.
Rangers goalkeeper Liam Kelly saves a penalty during the UEFA Europa League quarter-final, first leg match at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow. Photograph: Steve Welsh/PA

VAR might have its critics but it certainly creates drama. Within a quarter of an hour a review had led to the Rangers defender Robin Pröpper being dismissed, while in the second half Athletic Bilbao had a goal disallowed only to be awarded a penalty, in the same sequence of events, that was then saved. The end result was a goalless draw for Rangers to take to the Basque Country next week and the hope they can return for the Europa League final.

The red card sharpened the Rangers minds as they fought to stay in the tie. They twice thought that had been snatched away when first Álex Berenguer fired in from an offside position before failing to redeem the situation from the spot.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.