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Historic night for Rangers fans Historic night for Rangers fans
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Rangers fans are watching their club compete in their first European final in 36 years in Manchester.Rangers fans are watching their club compete in their first European final in 36 years in Manchester.
Up to 80,000 supporters of the Glasgow club have descended on Manchester to see their team take on Zenit St Petersburg in the Uefa Cup Final.Up to 80,000 supporters of the Glasgow club have descended on Manchester to see their team take on Zenit St Petersburg in the Uefa Cup Final.
As the game got under way, technical problems struck one of the big screens in the Piccadilly Gardens fan zone, which the city council were working on.As the game got under way, technical problems struck one of the big screens in the Piccadilly Gardens fan zone, which the city council were working on.
Mid-way through the first half the score remained Zenit 0 - Rangers 0. Approaching half time the score remained Zenit 0 - Rangers 0.
Three fan zones with big screens and entertainment had been set up at Albert Square - the open area in front of the town hall - Piccadilly Gardens and Cathedral Gardens.Three fan zones with big screens and entertainment had been set up at Albert Square - the open area in front of the town hall - Piccadilly Gardens and Cathedral Gardens.
Several thousand supporters were unable to get into the fan zones shortly before kick-off because the areas were full up.Several thousand supporters were unable to get into the fan zones shortly before kick-off because the areas were full up.
For many fans it is the biggest games in their lifetimes Live: Uefa Cup finalRangers fans invade city centreFor many fans it is the biggest games in their lifetimes Live: Uefa Cup finalRangers fans invade city centre
Fans complained of a lack of communication and claimed they did not know where to go to watch the game.Fans complained of a lack of communication and claimed they did not know where to go to watch the game.
Technical problems were also affecting the big screen in the fan zone in Piccadilly Gardens, which Manchester City Council were working to fix.Technical problems were also affecting the big screen in the fan zone in Piccadilly Gardens, which Manchester City Council were working to fix.
About 25,000 fans were also watching the game at Ibrox Stadium, where the world's largest mobile screen is in place.About 25,000 fans were also watching the game at Ibrox Stadium, where the world's largest mobile screen is in place.
The match is Rangers' most important European night since their victory in the Cup Winners' Cup in 1972.The match is Rangers' most important European night since their victory in the Cup Winners' Cup in 1972.
Manchester city centre was awash with a sea of blue on Wednesday as thousands of ticketless Rangers fans travelled down to sample the carnival atmosphere.Manchester city centre was awash with a sea of blue on Wednesday as thousands of ticketless Rangers fans travelled down to sample the carnival atmosphere.
The game is being played at the City of Manchester stadium, which has a capacity of 47,000, but fans of the Ibrox club have only been allocated 13,000 official tickets.The game is being played at the City of Manchester stadium, which has a capacity of 47,000, but fans of the Ibrox club have only been allocated 13,000 official tickets.
About 12,000 Russian fans have also made the trip and the event is expected to give a £20m boost to the local economy.About 12,000 Russian fans have also made the trip and the event is expected to give a £20m boost to the local economy.
Every hotel room in the city and for up to 20 miles beyond - about 45,000 in total - has been booked up.Every hotel room in the city and for up to 20 miles beyond - about 45,000 in total - has been booked up.
Many fans are expected to camp, sleep rough or spend the night in their cars.Many fans are expected to camp, sleep rough or spend the night in their cars.
About 3,000 Rangers fans are camping at Burnage Rugby Club, about four miles outside the city centre.About 3,000 Rangers fans are camping at Burnage Rugby Club, about four miles outside the city centre.
Fans remaining in Glasgow are watching the match beamed back on 100ft screens at Ibrox.Fans remaining in Glasgow are watching the match beamed back on 100ft screens at Ibrox.
It was full to capacity about two hours before the game.It was full to capacity about two hours before the game.
Rangers beat Dynamo Moscow in the Cup Winners' Cup final in Barcelona in 1972.Rangers beat Dynamo Moscow in the Cup Winners' Cup final in Barcelona in 1972.