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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Stewart Wilson

Rangers learn referee and VAR officials for games vs Sturm Graz and Falkirk

Rangers have learned the referee and VAR officiating teams for their upcoming matches against Sturm Graz and Falkirk.

Russell Martin takes his team to Austria on Thursday evening in the Europa League.

They will be looking to get on the board in the competition after losing 1-0 to Genk on matchday one of the league phase at Ibrox last week.

For matchday two in Graz, a predominantly Turkish officiating team has been appointed. Umut Meler will referee the game, with Abdullah Ozkara and Bersan Duran running the lines.


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Clay Ruperti, who comes from the Netherlands, is on VAR, assisted by Belgian Bert Put. Cihan Aydin of Turkey is the fourth official.

A few days later, Rangers travel to face Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership.

Martin's men secured their first league win of the season last time out against Livingston thanks to goals from James Tavernier and Max Aarons.

On Sunday, Matthew MacDermid will referee proceedings. David McGeachie and Paul McAvinue are the linesmen, while Steven McLean takes charge of VAR alongside his assistant Graeme Leslie.

Rangers kick-off in Falkirk at 3pm this Sunday, after they get things underway in Graz at 8pm on Thursday night.

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