Sports News of Friday, 7 March 2025
Source: www.ghanawebbers.com
Rangers shocked Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce with a 3-1 Europa League win in Istanbul.
Mourinho criticized his team’s "incredible mistakes" but insisted the tie is "not over," urging Rangers to "calm down."
Cyriel Dessers opened the scoring, but two of his goals were disallowed for offside. Vaclav Cerny’s double sealed the victory.
Interim manager Barry Ferguson’s switch to a back three strengthened Rangers defensively and created counterattacking opportunities. While Ferguson remains cautious, pundits praised the team’s European resilience.
Despite their domestic struggles, Rangers now hold the advantage ahead of the second leg at Ibrox.
Mourinho acknowledged Fenerbahce deserved their defeat but warned Rangers not to celebrate early. The Scottish side aims to secure a quarter-final spot against either Roma or Athletic Bilbao.