Curtis and Gassama score first Rangers goals as Martin era gets off winning start

A new era at Rangers got off to a winning start as teenager Findlay Curtis and summer signing Djeidi Gassama scored crucial Champions League qualifying goals against Panathinaikos.

Excitement bubbled around a sell-out Ibrox as head coach Russell Martin took charge of his first competitive game, with Nico Raskin flashing a shot just past early on.

The hosts had goalkeeper Jack Butland to thank for a string of saves before 18-year-old Curtis unleashed a stunning strike to send Rangers ahead in the second half.

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Georgios Vagiannidis was sent off for a clumsy challenge on the goalscorer before he made way for Gassama to make a Rangers debut by doubling their lead.

The visitors struggled to find a way back into the game and Martin's side take a crucial lead into the second leg in Athens with Vikoria Plzen or Servette awaiting the winners in the third qualifying round.

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