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Sturm Graz Defeat Rangers 2-1 To Leave Visitors Pointless In Europa League

Defensive lapses coupled with a record-equalling away clean-sheet drought deepen scrutiny on Russell Martin.

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.