
Rangers Eliminated from Europe After Penalty Shootout Loss to Jablonec
Rangers have been eliminated from European competition following a 4-3 penalty shootout loss to Czech team Jablonec in the Conference League playoffs.
After leading 1-0 from the first leg, Rangers were unable to secure their advancement as Jablonec's Vakhtang Chanturishvili scored to equalize, forcing extra time. Missed penalties by James Penrice and Findlay Curtis ultimately sealed Rangers' fate.
In the match, Jablonec's Lamin Jawo missed an early opportunity, while Rangers' Tochi Chukwuani was denied by a strong save. Despite several chances, including a missed header by Lawrence Shankland, the game remained tense until the shootout, where Rangers' failure to convert key penalties led to their exit.
