Gritty defensive performance sees Rangers through

AN OUTSTANDING defensive display from Rangers in Belgrade carried Walter Smith’s side into the group stages of the Champions League.

Gritty defensive performance sees Rangers through
Wed, 29 Aug, 2007 - 01:00

Nacho Novo’s late goal in the first leg at Ibrox two weeks ago proved decisive as Rangers withstood all the pressure Red Star could muster to secure a 1-0 aggregate victory.

A delighted Rangers boss Smith said: “It means an awful lot to the club. Every one of us wants to be involved in the Champions League.

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