Gio van Bronckhorst insists Rangers delight in Dortmund backs up VAR stance after two critical calls

Gio van Bronckhorst hailed VAR as the game-changing godsend behind Rangers ’ stunning victory over Borussia Dortmund.

The Ibrox boss believes two crucial interventions by the off-field assistants played a huge part in his side’s Europa League round of 32 first-leg 4-2 success in Germany.

A VAR check spotted a handball in the box from Dan-Axel Zagadou which allowed James Tavernier to net from the spot and an Alfredo Morelos goal was initially ruled out before a review saw no issue with it.

Both moments proved key in a result which sent shockwaves across the game and Van Bronckhorst insists both decisions would have gone against his team had the technology not been present.

He said: “You can imagine if VAR wasn’t there, we probably wouldn’t get the penalty and the fourth goal would be denied.

“I am pro-VAR because it will help the officials to get a good game.

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“If you saw two decisions that were made, first with the penalty and then the goal we scored.

“The linesman said it was offside. They were both vital, changing moments in the game.

“So it shows at critical moments, deciding moments, you can make it easier for the ref and for both teams.”

Rangers will now put the euphoria of one of their