Kemar Roofe scores extra-time winner to send Rangers through to Europa League semi-finals at expense of nine-man Braga

Rangers reached the Europa League semi-finals after a convincing 3-1 extra-time win (3-2 on aggregate) over nine-man Braga. Two goals from James Tavernier in the first half, the second from the penalty spot, put the hosts in front, but David Carmo’s header in the 82nd minute ensured the game would go to extra-time. Ad/> Kemar Roofe, who had two goals disallowed, proved the hero as he tapped into the net in the 101st minute to ensure it would be a memorable night for the hosts and their supporters at Ibrox.

Scottish PremiershipRangers complete invincible season with win over Aberdeen15/05/2021 AT 13:51 Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side will travel to face RB Leipzig in the semi-final first leg on April 28 with the return leg at Ibrox on May 5. Rangers dominated the first half and Tavernier had the ball in the net just 70 seconds into the game. Borna Barisic’s cross from the left flank was flicked on by Joe Aribo to the right-back at the far post to slot away.

/> The hosts thought they had their second in the fourth minute when Roofe nodded in from point-blank range, but the goal was chalked off by VAR as Barisic handled the ball in the build-up. Europa League group standings Europa League fixtures / results Europa League top scorers Roofe missed a glorious chance to put Rangers in front in the 32nd minute when he hit the crossbar virtually from the goal-line, but Rangers did get a deserved second on the stroke of half-time. Vitor Tormena nudged over Roofe inside the box and was shown a straight red card before Tavernier slotted his penalty down the middle to put Rangers ahead.