Key occasions
Full-time: Brann 3-0 Rangers
A depressing defeat for the Scottish facet in Danny Röhl's first sport in cost. Gers are all-time low of the standings, owing to their depressing objective distinction. One shot heading in the right direction tonight. Ouch.
Full-time: Go Forward Eagles 2-1 Aston Villa
A well-known win for the Dutch facet! The runaway favourites for this 12 months's competitors, Villa, have been crushed within the rain!
We're into stoppage time at Go Forward Eagles. Simply two minutes for Villa to seek out an equaliser … Money crosses to the again submit in the direction of Mings … the large defender rises highest however fully fails to make contact on the greasy ball. Go Forward Eagles survive!
“Can I be the primary of many to suggest ‘Brann Flakes' for tomorrow's breakfast headlines?” emails Keith Buchanan.
That's glorious, Keith.
GOAL! Brann 3-0 Rangers (Noah Holm 79)
A easy objective, as Noah Holm has on a regular basis on the earth to manage a cross on the penalty spot and leather-based his shot previous Jack Butland. It's true that Röhl may not be totally chastised for this defeat, given he's solely three days into the job, however this isn't an excellent look. All McCoist, Rangers legend and TNT co-commentator tonight, began the evening in optimistic temper, however is struggling to make sense of this efficiency now. That might be three defeats from three video games within the Europa League for Rangers, who're additionally struggling domestically, sixth within the desk and internet hosting Kilmarnock on Sunday.
Buendia misses the penalty for Villa! Go Forward Eagles nonetheless lead 2-1!
In a swirling wind, Buendia opts to try to discover the highest nook and will get all of it flawed, blazing the ball over the bar! A dreadful effort and the stadium erupts! The digicam cuts to Emery and Villa followers within the away finish, all of whom are cursing and gesturing in the direction of the Argentinian. Ooooof.
Penalty to Villa!
It's a delicate one, Money's cross clearly catches the hand of Dean James however there was nothing the Indonesia worldwide might do about it, only a yard or two away from the Villa proper again when he kicked it.
Emery has introduced numerous the large hitters off the bench – Rogers, McGinn, Money, Kamara – as they attempt to get an equaliser. Rogers has simply hit the surface of Go Forward Eagles' submit via a cross/shot from an acute angle. Maatsen has simply flashed a harmful low cross throughout the face of objective. Villa are getting nearer.
GOAL! Go Forward Eagles 2-1 Aston Villa (Deijl 61)
Go Forward Eagles come from behind to steer! It's the correct again and captain Mats Deijl with the objective for the Dutch facet, latching onto a superb lofted via ball and ending delicately over Martínez with just a little dink! Unai Emery, half-hiding in his anorak, seems completely depressing on the sidelined as he's getting pelted by the rain.
Rangers have a direct probability to get a objective again, however Mikey Moore, {the teenager} on mortgage from Tottenham, blazes his effort over the bar from the penalty spot! He actually ought to have hit the goal after a superb cross from Meghoma.
GOAL! Brann 2-0 Rangers (Sorensen 56)
Dangerous to worse for Rangers and Röhl! Terrible marking from a set piece as Jacob Sorensen bundles the ball into the online, doubling Brann's lead! That is woeful stuff from the Scottish facet.
Villa are pushing for an additional go-ahead objective at Go Forward Eagles. Buendia seems filled with confidence following his weekend winner towards Spurs, however general they're discovering issues a bit difficult in windy and moist situations.
Villa are carrying their third equipment for the primary time, a blue and white quantity, which feels all flawed. The membership describes the design as “paying homage to the wealthy historical past and distinctive structure of Villa Park, drawing direct inspiration from the signature stained glass home windows which have adorned the stadium because it first opened in 1897”.
This can be a Europa League weblog, however that is what is going on within the Convention League tonight. Within the early kick-offs, Aberdeen are getting a pasting at AEK Athens and Shelbourne are concerned in a goalless attract North Macedonia.
Crystal Palace face Cypriot facet AEK Larnaca at Selhurst Park in a while. The Lincoln Purple Imps play Lech Poznan and Shamrock Rovers host Slovenian facet Celje.
Elsewhere, Aston Villa have been pegged again to 1-1 by Dutch facet Go Forward Eagles after Evann Guessand scored his first objective for Unai Emery's facet, capitalising on a rebound after some very questionable goalkeeping from Jari De Busser, who did not snaffle a Jadon Sancho cross.
Go Forward Eagles equalised via a deflected strike from Mathis Suray after a intelligent set-piece play.
Half-time scores from the early kick-offs
Appointed solely on Monday, that is Danny Röhl's first sport accountable for Rangers, who're 1-0 down at half-time to Norwegian facet Brann. Emil Kornvig scored a tap-in at teh again submit after a deflected cross.
Not a terrific begin for the German supervisor, though there's 45 minutes for Rangers to rectify issues. Right here is a few background to Röhl's appointment this week, courtesy of Ewan Murray.
Preamble
Breaking to your family members {that a} third consecutive evening of continental soccer is beckoning – when there are chores to do, Movie star Traitors to look at and kids to place to mattress – however the Europa League isn't going to look at itself, and the place else would you get written updates on Braga v Purple Star Belgrade?*
*I'm trying to cowl a complete of 18 matches of soccer with simply two typing fingers, so please be sort if I miss the odd objective.
The Europa League might have been usurped within the hipster stakes by the Convention League however it stays arguably probably the most fascinating European membership competitors, from which the eventual victors might come from all around the continent.
We be a part of the night on the mid-way level within the early 5.45pm BST kick off – we'll deliver you the half-time scores from these imminently – earlier than gearing up for the 8pm BST kick-offs, that are under.
Let's get it!
