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Rangers' cup dream ends in defeat | Rangers' cup dream ends in defeat |
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Rangers fans have been left heartbroken after the club's Uefa Cup dream ended in defeat in Manchester. | Rangers fans have been left heartbroken after the club's Uefa Cup dream ended in defeat in Manchester. |
Their team was beaten 2-0 in the Uefa Cup Final against Zenit St Petersburg. | Their team was beaten 2-0 in the Uefa Cup Final against Zenit St Petersburg. |
Up to 100,000 fans were in the city to see Rangers take on the Russians. Zenit scored after 72 minutes and again just before full-time. | Up to 100,000 fans were in the city to see Rangers take on the Russians. Zenit scored after 72 minutes and again just before full-time. |
Technical problems hit one of the fan zone big screens, forcing several thousand fans to hunt for somewhere to see the match. | Technical problems hit one of the fan zone big screens, forcing several thousand fans to hunt for somewhere to see the match. |
Three fan zones with big screens and entertainment had been set up at Albert Square - the open area in front of the town hall - Piccadilly Gardens and Cathedral Gardens. | Three fan zones with big screens and entertainment had been set up at Albert Square - the open area in front of the town hall - Piccadilly Gardens and Cathedral Gardens. |
However, several thousand supporters were unable to get into the fan zones shortly before kick-off because the areas were full up. | However, several thousand supporters were unable to get into the fan zones shortly before kick-off because the areas were full up. |
For many fans it was the biggest games in their lifetimes Fans angry after big screen failsLive: Uefa Cup finalStory of the game with the fans | For many fans it was the biggest games in their lifetimes Fans angry after big screen failsLive: Uefa Cup finalStory of the game with the fans |
They complained of a lack of communication and claimed they did not know where to go to watch the game. | They complained of a lack of communication and claimed they did not know where to go to watch the game. |
Technical problems also affected the big screen in the fan zone in Piccadilly Gardens. | Technical problems also affected the big screen in the fan zone in Piccadilly Gardens. |
Several supporters were injured in minor clashes between fans and police, when restlessness turned to anger and some threw bottles. | |
Part of the city centre was sealed off after they spilled out onto the street and riot police with helmets, shields and batons were deployed. | |
About 25,000 Rangers fans also watched the game at Ibrox Stadium, where the world's largest mobile screen was in place. | About 25,000 Rangers fans also watched the game at Ibrox Stadium, where the world's largest mobile screen was in place. |
The match was Rangers' most important European night since their victory in the Cup Winners' Cup in 1972, when they beat Dynamo Moscow. | The match was Rangers' most important European night since their victory in the Cup Winners' Cup in 1972, when they beat Dynamo Moscow. |
Manchester city centre was awash with a sea of blue on Wednesday as thousands of ticketless Rangers fans travelled down to sample the carnival atmosphere. | Manchester city centre was awash with a sea of blue on Wednesday as thousands of ticketless Rangers fans travelled down to sample the carnival atmosphere. |
Booked up | Booked up |
The game was played at the City of Manchester stadium, which has a capacity of 47,000, but fans of the Ibrox club were been allocated 13,000 official tickets. | The game was played at the City of Manchester stadium, which has a capacity of 47,000, but fans of the Ibrox club were been allocated 13,000 official tickets. |
About 12,000 Russian fans also made the trip and the event is expected to give a £20m boost to the local economy. | About 12,000 Russian fans also made the trip and the event is expected to give a £20m boost to the local economy. |
Every hotel room in the city and for up to 20 miles beyond - about 45,000 in total - was booked up. | Every hotel room in the city and for up to 20 miles beyond - about 45,000 in total - was booked up. |
Many fans were expected to camp, sleep rough or spend the night in their cars. | Many fans were expected to camp, sleep rough or spend the night in their cars. |
About 3,000 Rangers fans were camping at Burnage Rugby Club, about four miles outside the city centre. | About 3,000 Rangers fans were camping at Burnage Rugby Club, about four miles outside the city centre. |
Fans remaining in Glasgow watched the match beamed back on 100ft screens at Ibrox. | Fans remaining in Glasgow watched the match beamed back on 100ft screens at Ibrox. |
It was full to capacity about two hours before the game. | It was full to capacity about two hours before the game. |
Were you at the match? What was the atmosphere like? Where did you watch the game? Send us your comments on the form below or text your pictures to 61124. | Were you at the match? What was the atmosphere like? Where did you watch the game? Send us your comments on the form below or text your pictures to 61124. |