CAF
champions league campaigners Rangers international were in superlative form
Friday, as they forced their Algerian counterparts JS Saoura to a 1-1 draw in
Algiers.
The Flying
Antelopes who some say have been
struggling in the local league
after winning the title last season
approached the match with vigor contesting every ball and displaying all the
seriousness of a side determined to go far in the continental showpiece.
Algerians
shot into the lead in the 32nd minute of the match but the Imama Amakapabo tutored
side responded just seven minutes later thanks to Bobby Clement who to put score
line at 1-1.
To show that
they have not come to Algiers for a tea party serious minded Rangers almost got
the second goal in the 42nd minute when Bobby Clément’s goal bound shot was
blocked.
As the intensity
of the match increased Chiamaka Madu was thrown in place of Godwin Aguda while
Daniel Etor was also unleashed in place of Osas Okoro.
Enterprising
Bobby Clement was finally pulled out for in the 88th minute for Ocheme Edoh.
Ocheme
apparently properly schooled before coming in fired a shot that almost resulted
in a goal just few minutes to the end of the match.
JS Saoura players were left surprised after
the final whistle time.
The result
puts Rangers in a vintage position ahead of the return leg billed for the
Cathedral in a fortnight.
Fans of the
Flying Antelopes who monitored the match did not hesitate to appreciate the
away results achieved by the side, as many immediately took to the social media
to congratulate the team for rising to the occasion
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