Rangers One Foot In The Europa League Group Stage
Rangers have one foot in the Europa League group stage after a solitary goal gave them victory over Ufa at Ibrox in their play-off first leg.
Connor Goldson's close-range strike on 41 minutes put Steven Gerrard's men in front after a dominant first half.
Dmitri Zhivoglyadov almost levelled immediately but the Russians' best chance was blocked by Allan McGregor.
Rangers could have extended their lead but had to settle for a single-goal advantage to take to Ufa next Thursday.
Kyle Lafferty was brought on just a day after signing from Hearts for an undisclosed fee but the Northern Ireland international could not find the second goal the Ibrox side's pressure merited.
If Rangers hold their nerve in the Neftyanik Stadium, it will be the first time the Scottish Premiership side have reached the group stage of a European competition since the 2010-11 Champions League.
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