A first-half defensive horror show cost Rangers a 2-1 defeat at Sturm Graz to remain without a point in the Europa League, which keeps the pressure on Gers boss Russell Martin.

Rangers conceded after just seven minutes from their own throw-in, while the second came from a simple through-ball at a free-kick that exposed their high line.

The goals left Sky Sports' Kris Boyd stunned as he labelled the defending for Tomi Horvat's opener "embarrassing" and Otar Kiteishvili's second "an absolute shambles".

Rangers did produce a much stronger second half as Djeidi Gassama powered home just four minutes after the break.

Youssef Chermiti, Derek Cornelius and John Souttar all forced good saves as Rangers pushed for an equaliser.

But Oliver Christensen's finest stop came in the 89th minute as

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