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Fenerbahce Edges Out Rangers in Thrilling Europa League Encounter
Glasgow, March 13, 2025 – Fenerbahce emerged victorious over Rangers in a dramatic first leg of their UEFA Europa League Round of 16 clash at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow. The match, officiated by Norway’s Espen Eskas, was characterized by a flurry of yellow cards and a nail-biting penalty shootout.
Fenerbahce controlled possession (60%) and created more scoring opportunities (21 shots, 3 on target), though Rangers also posed a significant threat (23 shots, 9 on target). Szymanski put Fenerbahce ahead just before halftime (45′), and added a second in the second half (73′). However, Rangers refused to yield, and the game exploded into chaos in the dying moments. Tension soared into extra time, leading to a cascade of yellow cards for both sides, culminating in a penalty shootout. After a series of saves and misses, Fenerbahce ultimately triumphed after several missed penalties by the Scottish side, securing a victory in a match full of excitement and tension.
Substitutions rangers: at minute 55 R. Yilmaz came in and D. Sterling went out., at minute 68 H. Igamane came in and C. Dessers went out., at minute 68 N. Bajrami came in and M. Diomande went out., at minute 85 I. Hagi came in and Jefte went out., at minute 95 T. Lawrence came in and C. Barron went out.
Substitutions fenerbahce: at minute 74 D. Tadic came in and B. Osayi-Samuel went out., at minute 75 E. Dzeko came in and Talisca went out., at minute 88 A. Djiku came in and M. Muldur went out., at minute 106 I. C. Kahveci came in and Y. En Nesyri went out., at minute 106 M. Yandas came in and S. Szymanski went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Rangers
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Fenerbahce
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