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Loan Watch: Vuckic Vital As Gers Progress
Written by Newcastle Utd
Haris Vuckic played a crucial role on Sunday as Rangers set up a play-off semi-final tie with Hibernian
By Dan King - Newcastle United Digital Editor
Haris Vuckic made another vital contribution for Rangers as they edged past Queen of the South in a tense play-off on Sunday - but this time it was in his own box, rather than the opposition's.
The Slovenian has been prolific in front of goal since joining the Gers on loan in February, netting nine times.
He put in another impressive attacking performance at the weekend as a 1-1 draw was enough to put Rangers - who won the first leg 2-1 - through to the semi-finals in front of a full house at Ibrox.
And he came to his side's rescue in the 81st minute when he headed Derek Lyle's goalbound strike off the line. The Glasgow side will now face Hibernian over two legs, with the first game at home on Wednesday.
Speaking to the official Rangers website, Vuckic said: "The crowd were amazing. When we came out and I looked around and saw so many people - that was the real Ibrox.
"Hopefully it is a full house on Wednesday again because it is always easier to play with the crowd behind you.
"We are all pleased that we came through and we are already focussed on Hibs. We will meet on Monday morning, get a good recovery and get ready for the game on Wednesday."
Meanwhile, Sylvain Marveaux was not involved as Guingamp - beaten 6-0 by Paris Saint-Germain in their previous game - beat Toulouse 2-1 on Saturday.
OUT ON LOAN
Sylvain Marveuax - Guingamp (season-long loan)
Karl Darlow - Nottingham Forest (season-long loan)
Jamaal Lascelles - Nottingham Forest (season-long loan)
Haris Vuckic - Rangers (loan until end of season)
Gael Bigirimana - Rangers (loan until end of season)
Shane Ferguson - Rangers (loan until end of season)
Remie Streete - Rangers (loan until end of season)
Kevin Mbabu - Rangers (loan until end of season)