Rangers’ under-17 side were involved in a dramatic eight-goal thriller in the Alkass Cup on Monday, twice coming from two goals down to draw 4-4 against the Aspire Academy.
The ‘Gers won the international youth tournament in Qatar last year and began the 2020 edition with a 3-2 win over South Korea’s Suwon Samsung on Saturday before the dramatic encounter against the team from the host nation.
Rangers fell two goals behind to Aspire Academy early on but opened their scoring account in some style through Charlie Lindsay’s spectacular free kick. The captain later netted his second goal of the game to again halve his team’s disadvantage and pull it back to 4-3 before also playing his part in the late equaliser, with a neat flick in the build-up to Rory Wilson’s goal. It has been a memorable few days for Lindsay in Qatar, whose all-action performance on Monday came after he scored the stoppage time winner in their previous game two days earlier. [via Daily Record]
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These Rangers fans took to Twitter to commend the under-17s for their impressive comeback against Aspire Academy:
These youngsters have a never give up attitude. Tremendous effort once again boys
— Buff Kahn (@Stuartyclark) February 17, 2020
Magic
— billy nixon (@billyni99933742) February 17, 2020
Brilliant fight back lads. Well done.
— Al Bundy Loyal (@dougsie72) February 17, 2020
At least the young lads show spirit, guts pride and passion. They deserve the accolade that go their way. Stand up lads, take a bow and feel proud.
— alexander laird (@AlexanderLaird) February 17, 2020
Absolutely incredible again lads. Well done to all the players and staff for instilling that mentality of never giving up and also nurturing real talent. 🔴⚪🔵👏👏👏👏👏👍👍
— Colin Campbell (@ColinCa75285912) February 17, 2020
Watched it, could have been 5 against in first 45 but came out and dominated 2nd half deserved more than a draw n couple of good chances went astray. Well done Lads … cmon the Gers!!
— MD-Hellfire (@MdHellfire) February 17, 2020
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