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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
Sport
Stewart Wilson

Watch as Rangers vs Lyon temporarily delayed after kick off due to fan behaviour

Rangers welcome Lyon to Ibrox in the Europa League this evening.

The Copland Road Stand is now fully open, after construction work left Rangers having to play their early season home matches at Hampden Park. 

Gers fans unveiled a tifo across the revamped two-tier stand prior to kick-off.

Then just minutes into this Matchday Two clash, the game had to be halted after flares were believed to have lit by members of the Union Bears - some even heading towards Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland. 

A banner which accompanied the fireworks read: “No surrender - Rangers riot crew.

(Image: Newsquest) Fellow supporters to either side inside the stadium vented their frustrations at the behaviour before the match was finally able to continue.

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