Breaking News:Rangers accused of aggressive approach as Dynamo Kyiv boss brands Jefte red ‘cruel joke’
Rangers were made to pay for an overly aggressive approach to their Champions League qualifier against Dynamo Kyiv, claims the opposing manager.
It was a hugely disappointing night on the European scene for the Ibrox side as they fell to a two-goal defeat to the Ukrainians in the second qualifying round. A hugely significant moment was the red card handed out to Jefte early in the second half, with ten-man Gers holding on to the last ten minutes before conceding two goals.
Light Blues manager Philippe Clement has bemoaned the decision that cost his side a £40million Champions League bounty and branded it the worst he has seen in 30 years in football. Skipper James Tavernier was on the same wavelength while pundits universally slammed the call too.
Dynamo boss Oleg Shovkovskyi has weighed in and feels the referee may have been influenced why what he thought was an aggressive approach throughout from the home side.
He told his club’s media: “I have seen worse red cards in my career. But today there are certain rules that all teams follow. It was not a direct red card for the Rangers player. It was a second yellow.
“And in this case, perhaps the mood of the players played a cruel joke on the hosts. The Rangers players were motivated. You saw it yourself. Sometimes, it seemed to me that they even acted aggressively. And I can understand that, too, because this is
He told his club’s media: “I have seen worse red cards in my career. But today there are certain rules that all teams follow. It was not a direct red card for the Rangers player. It was a second yellow.
“And in this case, perhaps the mood of the players played a cruel joke on the hosts. The Rangers players were motivated. You saw it yourself. Sometimes, it seemed to me that they even acted aggressively. And I can understand that, too, because this is football. There is a desire to win, and it is in the blood.
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