Thursday, October 17, 2024

Rangers 1-4 Lyon: Have your say

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Rangers failed to back up their impressive Europa League opening win against Malmo as they were undone by a lethal Lyon at Ibrox.

Spearheaded by the fantastic Malick Fofana, the French side were a level above their Scottish hosts and the teenager quickly had them ahead as he placed a peach of a strike right in the corner.

The home support, enthused by the fine win in Sweden last week, had set off a sea of flares and fireworks before kick-off and did have something to celebrate as Tom Lawrence levelled.

Corentin Tolisso had tried to tamely head back to Lucas Perri in goal, but Cyriel Dessers was alert to nip in, nick and nudge it in the way of Lawrence, who finished.

Connor Barron’s slack backpass was pounced on by Fofana and the 19-year-old unselfishly served up Alexandre Lacazette to calmly slot in.

The former Arsenal striker’s second was a rocket and left Jack Butland grasping at air.

Lyon’s threat on the flanks was constant, with young wingers Rayan Cherki and Fofana running Rangers ragged.

The former bamboozled Barron in the box before putting the ball on a plate for Forfana to tap in his second.

Whether you were at Ibrox or watching the game elsewhere, give us your thoughts on the match here.

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