Aaron Ramsey was the only player not to score in the penalty shootout as Eintracht Frankfurt did enough to beat Rangers in the Europa League final.
Rangers were in dreamland when Joe Aribo found the net following a slip in Frankfurt’s defence in the 57th minute.
The Bundesliga side equalised just twelve minutes later when Rafael Borre tapped the ball home from close range. Kevin Trapp made a great save to keep out Ryan Kent in extra-time.
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Then came penalties and despair for the Light Blues and substitute Aaron Ramsey in particular who had his spot-kick saved.
Gers skipper James Tavernier scored as did substitutes Steven Davis, Scott Arfield and Kemar Roofe, while Christopher Lenz, Ajdin Hrustic, Daichi Kamada, Filip Kostic and Borre scored their penalties as Rangers’ Europa League journey ended in disappointment.
FULL-TIME: Frankfurt 1-1 Rangers (Pens: Frankfurt 5-4 Rangers)
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— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) May 18, 2022
It was Rangers’ 19th game in Europe this season and Giovanni Van Bronckhorst’s side now have to get themselves ready for the Scottish Cup final against Hearts at Hampden Park on Saturday.
Ibrox optimism was high beforehand.
It was the same Rangers team from the semi-final win over RB Leipzig at Ibrox – fit again Roofe was on the bench – with Aribo playing furthest forward again.
Tens of thousands of Gers fans travelled to Spain, most without tickets but in the event they ended up with about two thirds of the 42,000-capacity stadium as both sets of supporters contributed to a terrific atmosphere.
It was a frantic start to the match.
The game had a lengthy break when Frankfurt skipper Sebastian Rode required a bandage for a cut following a high challenge by Gers midfielder John Lundstram.
In the 20th minute, Rangers…
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