Rangers thrive then survive as Vaclav Cerny pearler the difference against Motherwell at edgy Hampden - 3 talking points
dailyrecord.co.ukRangers made themselves right at home at Hampden as they kicked-off their temporary tenancy at the national stadium with a narrow win over Motherwell.Cyriel Dessers made it two in two as he followed up his Dynamo Kyiv equaliser in midweek with the opener against Well.
But Robin Propper’s first start for Gers got off to a nightmare start when he put through his own goal to hand Stuart Kettlewell’s side an instant leveller.The mistake didn’t prove costly, however, as Vaclav Cerny capped off an impressive display on his maiden start with a classy finish to claim the points.
If the first half was slick, the second period was subdued and the Rangers contingent among the 48529 inside Hampden ended the game just relieved to see their side walk away with the points after a couple of hairy moments at the death.
Cerny was in for his first Gers start as he was joined in Clement’s line-up by debutant defender Propper. It took just four minutes for the Dutchman to get his first taste of the challenges he’ll have to deal with in Scotland.Losing his opening aerial challenge meant he was out of position and scrambling as Well worked the ball into the space behind.
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