Rangers were in control for the majority of the first half, however for some reason or another we failed to put the game away and found ourselves only one goal ahead at half time.

Blacky put Rangers up with the opener after some great work by the French master, Pierre Baguette, who found him perfectly with a cross from the left. The Dutch levelled after some sloppy play at the back, before roles were reversed and Blacky fed Pierre for a 1 on 1. The resulting shot was almost cleared but eventually found it's way into the goal via the Dutch defence

We talked at half time about pressing on and making most of the chances, but to be honest we were never comfortable and two quick goals from the Dutch really put us on the back foot. Both were from the speedy Jammie on the left who took advantage of our make shift defence, but the lead was hardly deserved

The game became more open - with Todd equalising with a left foot "surprise" volley, before the Dutch scored again, followed by a stunning solo effort by Ned (it's ok for Ken's dog to hump my back while stretching)

At 4-4 the game was evenly poised, but Rangers looked the most likely to score. Then with minutes to go it came. After a great move on the right, Todd came in to finish off the move and put us 5-4 in front. That was until the young linesman gave one of the worst decisions of his illustrious career by flagging Todd offside. Even the commentator said "they think it's all over.... it is now!". Even the Germans wouldn't have complained about this goal!

Rangers generally takes such things on the chin, but we found it hard to accept when Todd was two metres onside! It may sound like sour grapes but this crazy decision really did ruin the game and is hardly becomming of the standard of the league.

Moments later, after another lapse at the back for Rangers, the Dutch scored again to win the game and rub tiger balm on the genitals. A poor result for Rangers but it was nice to give the Dutch a bit of happiness.... again

While the result was disappointing and the linesman's decision laughable, we must take this moment to thank a true gentleman and an out-and-out Rangers man... Mr Peter Hoving. Peter is an Orangeman from birth and would have loved to have put one past his countrymen.. but in his last game (alas without his lucky underpants) he went missing for 40-45 mins and that cost us the game. Still, that's football.....