Viktoria Plzen vs Rangers LIVE SCORE: Plzen pull one back through Rafiu Durosinmi and it's game on
PLZEN THRILLS Viktoria Plzen vs Rangers LIVE SCORE: Plzen pull one back through Rafiu Durosinmi and it's game on – updates
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RANGERS have conceded just a few minutes before half-time to give Plzen hope of pulling off a stunning second-leg comeback.
It had been a quiet first half with neither team threatening much with the break approaching.
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But as the clock ticked down to the interval the Czechs broke clear and Rafiu Durosinmi slotted home in the 41st minute.
Kick-off: 6pm UK time
6pm UK time TV/Stream: Solidsport
Solidsport Viktoria Plzen XI: Jedlicka, Paluska, Dweh, Jemelka, Memic, Valenta, Cerv, Spacil, Adu, Durosinmi, Vydra
Jedlicka, Paluska, Dweh, Jemelka, Memic, Valenta, Cerv, Spacil, Adu, Durosinmi, Vydra Rangers XI: Butland, Tavernier, Souttar, Dessers, Diomande, Cameron, Antman, Jefte, Gassama, Djiga, Raskin
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