Previous Newcastle striker Luuk de Jong ‘kicks a door off its hinges right after storming down the tunnel at Ibrox’ – but the PSV skipper gets the last chortle by scoring a late equaliser in a thrilling 2-2 Champions League perform-off in opposition to Rangers
De Jong was angered by the fashion in which PSV conceded in advance of the break The 32-year-previous went on to rescue a draw for his facet in advance of the second-leg WATCH: ‘It’s All Kicking Off’ – Episode 2 – Mail Sport’s model new football demonstrate
Luuk de Jong reportedly kicked a doorway off its hinges following PSV’s pointless concession against Rangers just ahead of fifty percent-time of their very first leg Champions League enjoy-off on Tuesday.
The Dutch facet enjoyed the much better of the motion in the 1st period of time at Ibrox, coming shut by means of endeavours from Johan Bakayoko and Noah Lang.
But Ibrahim Sangare’s lapse in concentration on the edge of his place offered Michael Beale’s crew with an opportunity to go in entrance, which they duly accepted thanks to Abdallah Sima’s curling hard work.
In accordance to TNT Athletics touchline reporter Emma Dodds, the former Barcelona striker and PSV skipper was so angered by the purpose which arrived from the operate of participate in that he ‘kicked a door off its hinges’ in the tunnel as he went in for the split.
Pundit and ex-Rangers striker Kenny Miller later joked that the Dutch ahead should really be produced to foot the invoice.
Luuk de Jong appeared to be angered by the fashion of PSV’s late initially-fifty percent concession
Abdallah Sima (proper) capitalised on some sloppy play by the visitors just just before the split
Luuk de Jong’s late header earned PSV Eindhoven a attract from Rangers in the initially leg
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Peter Bosz’s outfit managed to stage it up on the hour with a relaxed complete from Sangare, who designed amends for his fault in the opener.
But Rangers hit back again again. Rabbi Matonda concluded a quick brilliant passage of incisive enjoy. However, just four minutes afterwards PSV, and De Jong, had the final word.
The striker rose greatest from the corner and designed ample get in touch with to see the ball fly previous Jack Butland in intention.
The topsy-turvy affair sets up a mouth-watering return leg in Eindhoven subsequent Wednesday. Beale’s aspect journey to Ross County on Saturday, while PSV do not have a match this weekend.
