LISBON, April 10, 2008 (AFP) - Rangers stunned Sporting Lisbon with a 2-0 victory to book their place in the UEFA Cup semi final here on Thursday.

French striker Jean-Claude Darcheville had put the Scottish side ahead against the run of play in the 60th minute and in injury time substitute Steven Whittaker scored a brilliant second to clinch the historic victory.

GLASGOW, April 9, 2008 (AFP) - Scottish Premiership leaders Rangers are still confident they can knock Sporting Lisbon out of the UEFA Cup quarter finals on Thursday despite failing to score in the first leg at Ibrox last week - according to midfielder Lee McCulloch.

The Portuguese side gained the advantage in the tie when they secured a 0-0 draw in Glasgow.

GLASGOW, April 8, 2008 (AFP) - Scottish Premiership leaders Rangers are still confident they can knock Sporting Lisbon out of the UEFA Cup quarter finals on Thursday despite failing to score in the first leg at Ibrox last week - according to midfielder Lee McCulloch.

The Portuguese side gained the advantage in the tie when they secured a 0-0 draw in Glasgow.

GLASGOW, April 4, 2008 (AFP) - Walter Smith believes Rangers can still make the last four of the UEFA Cup despite being held to a goalless draw at home to Sporting Lisbon on Thursday.

After the quarter final first leg at Ibrox, the Portuguese side have the advantage ahead of the return on April 10 at the Jose Alvalade Stadium.

PARIS, April 3, 2008 (AFP) - Rangers were unable to secure an advantage in the first leg of their UEFA Cup quarter-final at home to Sporting Lisbon on Thursday with the Portuguese side securing a deserved 0-0 draw.

The result hands Sporting the advantage for the second leg, which will take place at the Jose Alvalade Stadium next Thursday.

PARIS, April 3, 2008 (AFP) - Rangers were unable to secure an advantage in the first leg of their UEFA Cup quarter-final at home to Sporting Lisbon on Thursday with the Portuguese side securing a deserved 0-0 draw.

The result hands Sporting the advantage for the second leg, which will take place at the Jose Alvalade Stadium next Thursday.

GLASGOW, April 2, 2008 (AFP) - Rangers manager Walter Smith admits his side could be a victim of their own success ahead of the visit of Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon in the first leg of their UEFA Cup quarter final on Thursday.

The Ibrox side are on course to complete a domestic treble and are also hoping to add the European trophy to their season's haul.