Overview
- Tomi Horvat struck after seven minutes from a Rangers throw-in before Otar Kiteishvili added a second before half-time with a simple through-ball exposing a high line.
- Djeidi Gassama pulled one back four minutes into the second half, but Rangers were denied an equaliser by Oliver Christensen, who saved late from John Souttar in the 89th minute.
- Rangers remain without a point from their opening two group games after losing to Genk and now Sturm Graz.
- Opta reported Rangers are 22 away matches without a clean sheet in all competitions, equalling a club record last set in January 1897.
- Pressure on head coach Russell Martin intensified during a campaign already marked by fan unrest, with Rangers back in domestic action at Falkirk on Sunday.