Manbyman

Allan McGregor Had virtually nothing to do in the first half. Plucked a cross from Boli Bolingoli out of the air six minutes before halftime. Saved easily from Christoph Knasmullner twice in the second half. Could do little about the winner .......... 6 James Tavernier

Excellent. Set up Connor Goldson with a free-kick in the first half. The right-back was brilliant defensively and made a string of important blocks. Forced a save from the Rapid keeper in the 81st minute ................................... 8 Gareth McAuley The vastly-experienced Northern Ireland internationalist made his first European start for Rangers in the Westadion. Looked commanding in the defence and organised the backline well ........................ 7 Connor Goldson The centre-half was denied a goal by the woodwork in the 21st minute after getting on the end of a Tavernier delivery. Put in a decent shift and could do little about the counter attack that led to the Rapid goal ............................ 6 Borna Barisic The Croatian was preferred to both Andy Halliday and Jon Flanagan at left-back. Forced a save from Richard Strebinger with a free-kick in the 16th minute. Couldn’t be faulted for effort ................... 6

Scott Arfield Slotted straight back into the team on the right of midfield after missing the Dundee match. Gave Stephane Auer a difficult night and did well going forward too ................ 7

Ryan Jack One of only four players to survive the weekend. He more than justified his selection with a fine display. Was lucky to escape with a booking for a challenge on Manuel Martic in the first half ....................... 7 Ross McCrorie A surprise inclusion. The 20-year-old hadn’t started a game in over two months. But he performed well in the holding midfield role. Should get more game time going forward .................................. 7

Lassana Coulibaly Failed to make a major impact on proceedings. Chipped over the bar in the 64th minute before being replaced ........ 4

Glenn Middleton Made a great break in the 10th minute, but undid his good work by crossing too early. Stuck to his task well. Was constantly looking for the ball and made a few decent deliveries into the box ........ 6

Alfredo Morelos The Colombian striker returned to the side from suspension. Had soon got himself embroiled in an off-the-ball tussle with opposition centre half Mateo Barac. But he kept his composure in a high-stakes game well. Fought for every ball and caused the home team a lot of problems .......................... 7 SUBSTITUTES Eros Grezda Took over from Coulibaly, but failed to make a difference ............... 3

Kyle Lafferty Was unable to get the goal that his side required to progress ........... 3