Oh Hyeon-gyu's goal secures Genk's victory in Glasgow, increasing Rangers' struggles.

Oh Hyeon-gyu, a former Celtic striker, made a triumphant return to Glasgow, scoring the decisive goal for Genk in their 1-0 Europa League victory over Rangers at Ibrox. The match was packed with incidents, including a red card for Rangers' Mohamed Diomande and a penalty save by Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland. However, Oh's persistence ultimately paid off, deepening the gloom around Rangers.

The game started with Rangers showing promise, with John Souttar's header being cleared off the line by Bryan Heynen. Genk responded with Patrik Hrosovsky hitting the post. Rangers were then denied a penalty for a handball shout against Joris Kayembe. The turning point of the first half came when Diomande was sent off for a high challenge on Zakaria El Ouahdi. In the seventh minute of first-half stoppage time, Rangers conceded a penalty after James Tavernier clipped Yaimar Medina in the box. Oh stepped up to take the penalty, but Butland made a fine save to keep the scores level.

Genk continued to press in the second half, and their pressure eventually told in the 55th minute. Jarne Steuckers' throughball cut open the Rangers defence, and Oh confidently finished past Butland to give Genk the lead. Oh thought he had doubled Genk's lead 14 minutes later, but his tap-in from Hrosovsky's cross was ruled out for offside. Despite late pressure from Rangers, Genk held on for a narrow victory.

Oh's performance was a reminder of his capabilities to the Rangers. Although he wasn't always a starter for Celtic, his strength and eye for goal were evident. Since moving to Belgium, he has grown as a player, and his return to Glasgow showcased his development. He led Genk's attack effectively, constantly pressuring the Rangers' backline. His persistence was rewarded with the winning goal, which he took with composure.

The defeat compounds Rangers' stuttering start to the season and increases the pressure on their manager. The sending off of Diomande made things difficult for the home side, and they were unable to recover after going behind. Butland's penalty save was a bright spot, but ultimately, it was not enough to prevent Genk from taking all three points.

For Genk, the win was a vital breakthrough on the road. Oh's goal was the culmination of his and his team's efforts throughout the match. The victory puts them in a strong position in their Europa League group.


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