After suffering an embarrassing defeat at the hands of Hearts at the weekend, the last thing that Rangers needed was the visit of the Bundesliga Champions. Things got worse for Walter Smith’s side as they went a goal down on fifty-six minutes when Gomez put Khedira’s cross past Rangers keeper McGregor.

Charlie Adam Puts Gers Back On Level Terms

With the help of the near fifty thousand strong crowd Rangers were not behind for very long. Eight minutes after they went behind Charlie Adam put them back on level terms when he curling the ball in to the Stuttgart goal past a helpless Schafer.

Penalty Gives Rangers Opportunity For Three Points

With fifteen minutes of the ninety left on the clock, Hutton was brought down inside the box by the Stuttgart captain Meira, leaving referee Farina with no alternative other than point to the spot. Darcheville confidently dispatched the spot kick to secure the victory much to the delight of the 49795 fans inside Ibrox.