Genk's Oh Hyeon-gyu Scores Winner as Rangers Lose Europa League Opener, Pressure Mounts on Manager Russell Martin

Former Celtic striker Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the decisive goal for Genk in their 1-0 Europa League victory over a 10-man Rangers at Ibrox, amplifying the pressure on Rangers' manager Russell Martin amid the team's poor form. Despite missing an earlier penalty and several chances, Oh's persistence paid off with a composed finish in the second half, marking his first goal at Ibrox and silencing the home crowd. Rangers were reduced to ten men after Mohamed Diomande was sent off in the 41st minute, and the home side struggled to create shots on target in the latter part of the match, ultimately being booed off at full time. The defeat follows a recent League Cup win that had briefly eased scrutiny on Martin, but the continued poor results leave Rangers second bottom in the Scottish Premiership and fans increasingly restless. Genk's win was marked by defensive lapses from Rangers and the tactical discipline of Genk, coached by Thorsten Fink, exposing the visitors' vulnerabilities. Oh's performance underscored his growth since leaving Celtic, demonstrating his strength, movement, and goal-scoring abilities against his former team's rivals.