We have to beat the Maribor!

Rangers looked to be comfortably in control when Juan Manuel Ortiz turned in a Kirk Broadfoot cross after 31 minutes. But Slovenia's top side burst into life when Agim Ibraimi fired past Allan McGregor seven minutes after the break.

Steven Naismith picked up the first booking of the game six minutes later for a challenge on Mitja Viler, before Dejan Mezga saw his free-kick swerve inches past the post after Maurice Edu had conceded a foul on the edge of the area.

Ally McCoist had gambled with the fitness of Lee McCulloch as the Scotland international shook off injury to make a surprise start in midfield in place of Jamie Ness.

Carlos Bocanegra was handed his Rangers debut from the start after signing from St-Etienne. The USA skipper was granted international clearance just hours before the clash in Slovenia, allowing him to partner Dorin Goian in the heart of defence. Kyle Lafferty was named on the bench for the first time this season following a hernia operation.

Rangers must now hope they can rescue the tie at Ibrox and book their place in the group stages following the disappointment of crashing out of Champions League qualifying.