Scotland's reputation in Europe was dealt a further blow thanks to this afternoon's UEFA Cup ties. With Celtic out of the CL at the qualifying stages and the national side recently only drawing against the minnows of the Faroe Islands, it was left to Aberdeen and Rangers to salvage some much needed pride – and they failed.
Rangers face an uphill task to remain in the competition after slumping to a 2-0 defeat in Prague against Zizkov. Barry Ferguson summed up the night for the Glasgow side when he saw his penalty saved just before half time. By this time, Ales Piki had already headed the Czech side into the lead and just past the hour, Ludek Straceny doubled the tally. Rangers had a stoppage time goal chalked off and needed to score at least twice in a fortnight at Ibrox.
Their SPL neighbours Aberdeen fared little better as they were held to a goalless draw at home to German side Hertha Berlin. Laurent D'Jaffo came closest for the hosts, only to see his header well saved, whilst Marcelinho scorched an effort just wide of the post for the visitors.
Elsewhere, Bordeaux comfortably saw off Matador Puchov with a 6-0 demolition. The goals were spread throughout the team with Sommeil, Dugarry, Feindouno and Darchville all getting in on the act. A penalty from Pauleta and an own goal by Vavrik completed the rout.
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