Rangers showcased a strong performance against Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League, primarily due to the impactful displays of wingers Djeidi Gassama and Oliver Antman. Gassama has quickly made a name for himself after joining from Sheffield Wednesday, scoring crucial goals. Antman, on his debut for Rangers, displayed impressive skills and contributed significantly by winning a penalty and assisting a goal. Rangers head coach Russell Martin praised Antman for his competitiveness and quality. The revitalized wing play has addressed long-standing issues for the team, indicating a positive shift for Rangers.
Gassama has exploded onto the scene since signing from Sheffield Wednesday. His two fabulous goals, one in each leg, helped drag Rangers through a treacherous assignment against Panathinaikos and over the first hurdle on the road to the Champions League.
Antman left his prints all over the game on his Rangers debut. He was unlucky not to score when he saw a goal-bound effort blocked on the line. He was brought down in the box after a surging run that resulted in the penalty that was tucked away by Cyriel Dessers.
Former Ibrox midfielder Andy Halliday noted, 'I can't remember the last time Rangers had two electric wingers on the pitch at the same time. For such a long period of time, it's been such a problem for Rangers.'
Russell Martin, Rangers head coach, stated, 'I think you can see why we wanted to sign him. He's game, he's willing, he's really competitive and he has moments of real quality.'
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