Rangers completed an incredible comeback against Braga in the first leg of their Europa League cup tie. The side found themselves down by two goals early in the second half, but clawed back three goals before the final whistle.
Many Gers fans praised the ingenuity of Steven Gerrard, and credit him for the win. The English manager made three substitutions during the match, all of which came before the 80th minute.
After Gerrard made his last switch, brining off left-back Borna Barisic for forward Greg Stewart in the 73rd minute, Rangers went on to score an equaliser in the 75th and winner in the 82nd.
The fans had nothing but positive things to say about Gerrard’s game management, although admit that he has made a muck of his substitutions in the past.
I’m a massive critic of Gerrard and his subs both personnel and timing but he got it spot on that 2nd half. That back pass header from Kamara was the final straw and he got him off and changed the game.
— Gazza (@GJPS72) February 20, 2020
i have to say, gerrard made bold subs tonight and they paid off superb, kent has gone missing, maybe he needs dropped, jordon jones should be given a chance
— alfieloyal (@HandlinSimon) February 20, 2020
Gerrard has to take a lot of credit for that tonight. The 3 subs were perfect. Hagi is a diamond, Joe Aribo changed the game and yet again Flo Kamberi looking dangerous. Big game next week!!
— Dave Armstrong (@davearmstrong__) February 20, 2020
Well done Gerrard and team. Subs changed it
Thats my Glasgow Rangers
— Derrick (@dmcm24286) February 20, 2020
Wow, wow, wow. I am in utter shock.
The spirit we showed to comeback and win that game is truly phenomenal. The super sub Joe Aribo changed the game. Gerrard got that sub spot on (for a change). What more can be said about Hagi? Boy is different class. Absolutely buzzing!— Scott Bradley (@ScottBradleyX) February 20, 2020
I echod that earlier. Substitution masterclass
— Gary (@GaryChalmers84) February 20, 2020
What a comeback Rangers Gerrard has been rightly criticised in past weeks for not changing it. Deserves massive credit for his subs tonight
— ?? (@Yardley_7) February 20, 2020
Gerrard having the bottle to make the right subs at the right time for me has to be massively praised.
— NC (@NC_994) February 20, 2020
Would Rangers have won if not for Gerrard's subs?
Yes
No
What do we think?
Gerrard appeared to get every substitution spot on in the first leg, as these fans claim. Hopefully, for the Gers fans, the Englishman is able to maintain his bottle and see out the second leg as progressors to the next round.