Season 1971-1972 of Rangers FC out of cut of Europe

At the time of the season 1971-1972, the Rangers take part in the Coupe of Europe of the Winners of Cut.

Pulled by William Waddell, they become (after two finales lost in 1961 and 1967), the first Scottish team to gain this competition. It is the first, and to date only, European title glané by the Rangers FC.

The invasion of the lawn of the Nou Camp at the time of finale was sanctioned of a one year prohibition of any European competition.

First turn:

and 1-1 with Rennes (Willie Johnston 68)
beats 1-0 with Glasgow (Alex MacDonald 37)

Second turn:

beats 3-2 with Glasgow (Colin Stein 5 10, Willie Henderson 30)
beats 4-3 with Lisbon after prolongations (Colin Stein 26 46, Willie Henderson 100)

Quarterfinal:

and 1-1 with Turin (Willie Johnston 12)
beats 1-0 with Glasgow (Alex MacDonald 46)

Demi-finale:

and 1-1 with Munich (To groove Zobel (CSC) 47)
beats 2-0 with Glasgow (Sandy Jardine 1, Derek Parlane 22)

Finale:

on May 24th 1972 at the stage Nou Camp of Barcelona (: 24701 spectators): beats 3-2.
Goals: Hake Stein (23) and Willie Johnston (40, 49) for. Vladimir Estrekov (60) and Alexandre Makovikov (87) for.
: Peter McCloy - Sandy Gardens, Derek Johnstone, Dave Smith, Willie Mathieson - John Greig, Alfie Conn, Alex MacDonald - Tommy McLean, Colin Stein, Willie Johnston. Trainer: William Waddell.
: Vladimir Pilguj - Vladimir Basalev, Oleg Dolmatov, Valeri Zhikov, Vladimir Dolbonosov (Mikhail Gershkovich, 69) - Valeri Zhukov, Anatoli Baidatchini, Andrei Dzhakubik (Vladimir Estrekov, 56), Jozsef Szabo - Alexandre Makovikov, Guennadi Evryouzhikhine. Trainer: Konstantin Beskov .
Referee: Jose Maria Ortiz de Mendebil, Spain.

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