Rangers defeated Viktoria Plzen 3-0 in the first leg of the Champions League third-round qualification tie at Ibrox. Djeidi Gassama scored the opener, followed by Cyriel Dessers netting a penalty just before halftime. Gassama added a third goal after the break. Following a disappointing draw in their Scottish Premiership opener, Russell Martin praised his team's improved performance. Gassama has been in excellent form, scoring in all three Champions League qualifiers so far, contributing significantly to the team's success.
Russell Martin expressed dissatisfaction with Rangers' earlier performance this season, stating that squad members needed to 'drop their egos' following a 1-1 draw against Motherwell.
Djeidi Gassama's performance has been impressive since joining Rangers; he scored the opening goal and continued to find the net in Champions League qualifiers.
With this victory, Rangers move closer to the play-off round, needing only a positive result in the second leg against Viktoria Plzen to advance.
Gassama's scoring streak is notable, as he has tallied four goals in three matches in European competitions recently, highlighting his crucial role for the team.
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