It's always a tie that promises drama, delivered by Rangers and PSV on a rainy night at Ibrox.
The Champions League playoff tie followed a 2-2 draw that could have easily gone either way. Ibrahim Sangare gave the Eredivisie leaders an advantage in the first half, but it was quickly negated as in-form Antonio Korak scored his four goals in four games.
PSV keeper Walter Benitez took Tom Lawrence's 30-yard free kick out of his hands and Giovanni his fans his Bronckhorst team. We were able to take the lead. They delivered a decisive win to last season's Europa League finalists, but a poorly defended set-piece allowed Armando Obispo to level matters just 12 minutes into full-time. The team is Eindhoven and he will try again in less than a week. A tie essentially makes him a 90-minute (or longer) shootout and earns the continent's top prize for a place at his table.
The glamorous first leg, Tuesday night's playoff deciding match, drew media attention around the world. Dutch verdict admits PSV survived 'Scottish storm' but prevailing opinion seems to have clear favorites to advance to group stage. was chosen.
L'Equipe (France)
"PSV Eindhoven scored a good draw (2-2) against Glasgow Rangers in Tuesday's first leg under the raucous rain of Ibrox Park. Former Toulousain Sangale opened the scoring for the Netherlands on the second ball after a corner (37 minutes). After tying the ball. Pushed by the masses, Scotland were in favor of the 70 thanks to a misstep from Benitez (ex-Nice) with a far free-kick from Lawrence. Full of energy, Especially thanks to Gakpo, PSV equalized in the 77th minute with Obispo's header
"A great reward for Ruud van Nistelrooy's players. He was selected by his former teammate Rangers. The second leg will take place at the hot Phillips Stadion on August 24. Scotland will be in the Champions League group for the first time since 2010. If we want to return to the stage, we have to be very strong."
Marca (Spain)
Rangers had the best chances and dominated the ball so they deserve it. It wasn't, but a badly denied corner ended at Sangare's feet to make it 0-1. The joy hardly lasted for PSV. Virtually on the next play, after a play started from the right by Tavernier, Çorak scored a superb goal, combined with Lawrence and the visiting goalkeeper as the ball reached the Croatian striker in the penalty spot.
"However, PSV quickly recovered from their setback, with Armando Obispo forcing a corner kick from Gakpo to send the ball on goal. PSV had one last but Max missed a great pass from Guti and left him in front of the goalkeeper but he slammed it into McLaughlin and Eindhoe Fenn's return left everything open.”
NOS (Netherlands)
“PSV narrowly avoided a painful defeat on their visit to Rangers FC. A big mistake by goalkeeper Walter Benitez ensured a header goal in the final stage that did limited damage: 2-2. A win small enough to reach the Champions League for the first time since the /2019 season.In any case, given the photos from the match, Glasgow, there is no reason to despair.”
BN De Stem (Netherlands)
"PSV's arrival at Ibrox was part of a genuine passion for Scottish football. It certainly wasn't easy for Ruud van Nistelrooy's team." .Halftime warned about the quintessentially British atmosphere.Well, the Rangers fans went one step further and proved once again that they could lift a team.
"Then Scottish Storm began and PSV picked up the pace by pulling out all sorts of tricks, initially to the desired effect. rice field. Rangers didn't get many chances and PSV even took the lead.
Ball dropped into mix from corner , Jordan Teze played cleverly and Ibrahim Sangaré was able to score so he went 0-1 against proportions.
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"The crowd enjoyed themselves and Rangers went for another 3-2 but PSV escaped the misery. Next week, the crowd at Phillips Stadium will Scottish supporters should wear Van Nistelrooy's squad as they did in Glasgow. PSV's big difference against AS Monaco last week. However,
"PSV's key must be their game on the ball, which has definitely improved after the break. This will take the pressure off the Rangers and they will be ready for next week's Champions League main event. They could well be the second Dutch club in the tournament."
The Guardian (London)
Long-awaited return to Champions League, Or a return to the familiar Europa League environment is not yet balanced.
Against PSV,Rangers got lucky and Walter Benitez scored his second goal from a Tom Lawrence free-kick. Last season's Europa League final. Next Wednesday's Eindhoven will be a familiar test of tension. "
Il Sussidiario (Italy)
" As the curtain fell on Ibrox Stadium, the team played his first 20 minutes of his 2-2 match with very sleepy fireworks. has nothing to do with What creates the illusion of taking the result home is Rangers scoring a half-wing goal. Lawrence throws a less poisonous free-kick, which surprises goalkeeper Benitez.
"But the players can rest in peace, because after 10 minutes it will be a draw for Obispo who don't waste the chocolate that Gakpo put out in the corner kick deployment. The two teams are postponed. PSV will lead at home in Wednesday's comeback game in Eindhoven, but never give up on the Scots who will play with the knife."
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