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World media reacts to Rangers using Servette's 'selective memory' against them as PSV mind games underway

A game of two halves might sit atop the list of ultimate football cliches, however, it is the perfect description of the second leg of Rangers' 3-2 aggregate triumph over Servette.

Michael Beale cut a restless figure during an error-strewn first half which had the Swiss 1-0 on the night and level on aggregate thanks to Derreck Kutesa's stunner. But the Ibrox side regrouped and James Taverniers leveller was indicative of a better second period as the Ibrox side weathered a late storm to advance to the Champions League playoff round.

Beale know PSV will present a completely different challenge but will take solace from a gutsy second period in Switzerland as the world media tuned into a manic night of Champions League action across the continent. And Marseille's shock defeat at the hands of sleeping Greek giants Panathinaikos a timely reminder the favourites can fall. Record Sport looks at the best reactions from a dramatic night in Servette.

"It's called selective memory. When Derek Kutesa arrived launched at full speed towards the Rangers cage, the 2-0 was just at the end of his sprint and his sending finally stumbled on the opposing goalkeeper, a good majority of the 26,000 spectators of the Stade de Genève pointed an accusing look in the direction of the Servettian winger. Forgetting that, a few minutes earlier, the same Derek Kutesa had lodged a curling strike marvel in the skylight to capsize the enclosure."

"After the final whistle, the crowded stands at the Stade de Genève empty very quickly. Except in the north stand, where the most loyal Geneva fans gather. They stay and cheer for their team. Given the passion of the chants, one could almost think that Servette has qualified for the premier class against

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