Jack Butland 7
Had very little to do in a quiet night for the goakeeper.
Max Aarons 8
Notably deployed at right back, his natural position, as opposed to being shoehorned in on the left. Brilliant ball down right flank for Antman at third goal.
Nasser Djiga 8
The on-loan Wolves defender is quick. And it makes a difference at the back, especially on the European stage when teams are more likely to attack while at Ibrox. Made a vital block to halt a rare Plzen attack.
John Souttar 8
Filling in as captain for the night with Tavernier on the bench, the centre-back strolled the game. There was an early moment when Matej Vydra appeared to have him for pace, but the Scot recovered well. Some good build-up from the back, trying to keep the intensity high despite Rangers’ dominance in possession.
Jefte 7
Was fine. Was certainly outshone on the left by Gassama, but his solidity at the back probably helped his teammate to flourish. Could form an exciting bond. Rightly booked.
Joe Rothwell 7
Kept the ball moving in the middle of the park with simple passes, going about his business quietly.
Mohamed Diomande 7
A bit more energetic and all-action than his fellow midfielders, there were the usual twists and turns from the Ivorian. Unfortunate to see his left-foot curler crash off the bar.
Lyall Cameron 8
What a night for the Scotland Under-21 international. The former Dundee midfielder was everywhere on the park, following the ball around constantly. He made things happen, constantly looking for a forward pass to penetrate Plzen’s resolute defence. He looks worthy of a run in the starting XI.
Djeidi Gassama 9
That’s four goals in three Champions League qualifiers for the man bought from troubled Sheffield Wednesday. Great link-up with Dessers, before showing his quick burst of pace to explode away from his marks, and slot the ball beyond the goalkeeper for 1-0. An easy header for his second.
Oliver Antman 9
It’s fair to say the Finn made quite the impression on his debut. Thrown in a day after joining, the 23-year-old showed he’s got lightning acceleration. He did well to latch onto a ball in-behind by Aarons to cross into a dangerous area early in the game. But his pace was best displayed in the build-up to the penalty with some interchange with Gassama, striding into the box before being fouled. Inviting clipped cross played for the game’s third goal. Had a goal-bound shot cleared off the line.
Cyriel Dessers 8
In from the start with Danilo dropped, the Nigerian looked relatively sharp considering his lack of game time in recent weeks during pre-season. A neat lay-off as part of a one-two to help set-up the opener – his involvement in the move was crucial. Enjoyed himself in the first half as he coolly slotted him a penalty.
Subs:
Nicolas Raskin (for Rothwell, 64’) 4
Booked from the sidelines! On to freshen up the midfield.
Danilo (for Dessers, 75’) 3
Put himself about in a bid to impress.
James Tavernier (for Aarons, 75’) 3
Was playing in-field much of the time rather than on the outside.
Connor Barron (for Cameron, 75’) 3
Saw enough of the ball but did nothing of note.
Findlay Curtis (for Antman, 84’) 2
Fresh legs.
