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David Irvine

McCoist in honest 'got away with one' admission over Rangers vs Fenerbahce flashpoint

Ally McCoist has admitted Rangers "got away with one" after Anderson Talisca was cautioned for simulation in the Europa League tie against Fenerbahce at Ibrox.

The forward was shown a yellow card after going down just outside the box under a challenge from Rangers full-back Jefte.

Referee Espen Eskas was quick to produce the yellow as he adjudged Talisca to have thrown himself to the ground.

McCoist, though, was quick to voice his view on the incident as he suggested Talisca was fouled by Jefte as he feared VAR intervention.

The TNT Sports pundit was proven right as replays showed clear contact from Jefte onto Talisca's ankle. However, there was no intervention from VAR.

A second yellow card was issued to a member of the Fenerbahce coaching staff as visiting backroom staff fumed over the decision.


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Reacting to the incident, the Rangers legend said: "Well, that's interestiing. 

"I'll put my cards on the table right now, I thought he caught him.

"We'll have a better look here. I think Rangers got away with one there, I'm not sure they have got away with it yet right enough!

"It's probably just outside but I don't think there is any doubt, I think he catches him."

He added: "Have I got that wrong? Let's put it this way, Rory. I would have been looking for that."

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