Ally McCoist said he was 'surprised' that Gio van Bronckhorst didn't turn to Alfredo Morelos in the Rangers' 2-2 draw against PSV. I confessed. However, he agreed with fellow critic Kenny Miller that Antonio Colac had the best game in the blue shirts. After breaking the first-leg stalemate against Nistelrooy's team, he set up a shootout for a place in the Champions League group stage in Eindhoven. And it was full of events and buzz, with both sides exchanging blows after Korac nailed a great passing move to finish with honors.
After Ibrahim Sangale equalized,Tom Lawrence thought he had won with a thunderous shot at away keeper Walter Benitez, but Armando Obispo headed in, We are well prepared for the second game next week.
McCoist, Miller, Derek McInnes and Neil McCann all had a say and had a lot to reveal in the post-fight analysis. And here is the expert verdict.
Allie McCoist
McCoist is still not entirely convinced that he feels Korac does not offer the same link-up his play as Morelos. I admit that I have not. But he did admit that the Croatian's display in Tuesday's game was his best yet, scoring his fourth goal in four games.
He said: "Yes (that was his best performance), but he doesn't look like he wants to tie that much yet. Morelos will give you more of that. A match, and probably should have counted In the match against Livingston, he scored a goal return.
With James Sands filling in for the injured John Suter and Ben Davies seemingly unimaginative, McCoist hopes Leon Balogun will return to the club. admitted that he wanted to see “Before the first goal, I said Rangers looked small. PSV looked big. I thought set-pieces were going to be important.
"He was sitting in the stands watching the Rangers on Saturday. I don't know if I'll let him go. Suter's injured, Helander, obviously.
"Perhaps there was (the incident that brought Balogun back), not hindsight. I was surprised to see him leave. It really was. I tell you, I can't be with him tonight. He was tall, he had a presence, he scored goals in Europe.”
Kenny Miller
Horst claimed he couldn't ask for more for his number 9. However, the Rangers' defense did not receive the same praise. You'll be disappointed, but having said that, the goalkeeper gave us the second goal...fair result, I don't think any player played well enough to win.
``Rangers showed last season that they can score goals away from home against Dortmund. But they must strengthen their defense and recognize threats in the air.
"(PSV's first goal) was very crap. It bounced between Tavernier's legs and was scooped up. Very A clumsy goal, but they didn't defend it properly and it took its toll."
"He gave his best, so Morelos sat on the bench and played for him. No. For me, it was Corac's best match for the team since he arrived.It's only just started, but he's definitely settled in quickly.4 goals, 4 games, can't ask for more.
Derek McInnes
``Rangers couldn't get on the pitch (in the second half). You would think so, but it's disappointing that they failed to defend a set-piece again.
"The natural height difference played a role, and it proved in both goals. Rangers showed their performance. But they have to get more from them.
Neil McCann
The Guards may have been awarded a first-half penalty, claiming right-back Jordan Teze handled it...in the area. And McCann thinks it was a lucky getaway for the Dutch.
"Looking at it now, it probably hit the sleeve near his shoulder, so it's probably the right decision. But I think the defender has real intentions. The Rangers Received a very soft penalty, made a crazy defensive mistake out of nowhere against Union SG and awarded a penalty to Tavernier.
"This is just as bad. I think the intention was probably not to handle the ball, but to block Goldson's header, and I think he's really lucky to get away where the ball was hit.
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