Rangers went down to ten men against Alashkert. John Lundstram’s first half red card left the hosts with a job on their hands at Ibrox and him cast as public enemy number one if things went badly.
But Alfredo Morelos’ second half strike ensured Gerrard ’s men will head to Yerevan next week with a lead to first of all protect and hopefully build on.
Do it successfully, and they’ll qualify for the Europa League group stages. It could have been a difficult night given the numerical disadvantage, but Gerrard’s changes at the break got them on the front foot, according to Neil McCann.
Scott Wright was introduced in place of the ineffective Ryan Kent, and it paid dividends as the former Aberdeen man joined Morelos in attack to good effect.“You.
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