Former Newcastle striker Luuk de Jong ‘kicks a door off its hinges after storming down the tunnel at Ibrox’ – but the PSV skipper gets the last laugh by scoring a late equaliser in a thrilling 2-2 Champions League play-off against Rangers
- De Jong was angered by the manner in which PSV conceded before the break
- The 32-year-old went on to rescue a draw for his side ahead of the second-leg
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Luuk de Jong reportedly kicked a door off its hinges following PSV’s needless concession against Rangers just before half-time of their first leg Champions League play-off on Tuesday.
The Dutch side enjoyed the better of the action in the first period at Ibrox, coming close through efforts from Johan Bakayoko and Noah Lang.
But Ibrahim Sangare’s lapse in concentration on the edge of his area presented Michael Beale’s team with an opportunity to go in front, which they duly accepted thanks to Abdallah Sima’s curling effort.
According to TNT Sports touchline reporter Emma Dodds, the former Barcelona striker and PSV skipper was so angered by the goal which came against the run of play that he ‘kicked a door off its hinges’ in the tunnel as he went in for the break.
Pundit and ex-Rangers striker Kenny Miller later joked that the Dutch forward should be made to foot the bill.
Luuk de Jong appeared to be angered by the manner of PSV’s late first-half concession
Abdallah Sima (right) capitalised on some sloppy play by the visitors just before the break
Luuk de Jong’s late header earned PSV Eindhoven a draw against Rangers in the first leg
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Peter Bosz’s outfit managed to level it up on the hour with a calm finish from Sangare, who made amends for his fault in the opener.
But Rangers hit back again. Rabbi Matonda completed a quick brilliant passage of incisive play. However, just four minutes later PSV, and De Jong, had the last word.
The striker rose highest from the corner and made enough contact to see the ball fly past Jack Butland in goal.
The topsy-turvy affair sets up a mouth-watering return leg in Eindhoven next Wednesday. Beale’s side travel to Ross County on Saturday, while PSV do not have a game this weekend.
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