Controversial Scottish referee Willie Collum awards BSC Young Boys a Champions League penalty which was duly dispatched by ex-Rangers striker Cedric Itten.
Willie Collum was in charge of Young Boys clash with Red Star Belgrade in Switzerland as both sides looked to bounce back from defeats against RB Leipzig and Manchester City respectively.
And both teams played out a thoroughly entertaining 2-2 draw with Cedric Itten getting off the Champions League mark after a penalty was awarded for handball.
Before that Cherif Ndiaye had Serbian outfit Red Star ahead but shortly after the restart Filip Ugrinic had Young Boys back on level terms.
It was around 10 minutes later that Willie Collum became central to proceedings, when Red Star defender Nasser Djiga.
After consulting the monitor, Willie Collum pointed to the spot with Cedric Itten, now 26, continuing his post-Rangers recovery by netting his maiden Champions League goal.
Red Star would then earn a point on the road when Osman Bukari lashed in a stunning late equaliser.
Cedric Itten gets off the Champions League mark
The strike marks the latest stage of the Switzerland international progress with Cedric Itten struggling for confidence, goals and opportunities during his time with Rangers.
Having signed in the summer of 2020 – turning the Coronavirus pandemic – the striker struggled to settle in Scotland even if he played an influential role in the season.
Farmed out on loan to Bundesliga strugglers Greuther Furth the following campaign, Giovanni van Bronckhorst recalled the striker in January but Cedric Itten struggled with the expectations of Rangers.
Returning to BSC Young Boys last season, the striker netted 23 goals as his new club won the Swiss Super League title.
Now back in the Switzerland squad, Cedric Itten is off the mark in the Champions League and as Rangers prepare for Europa League duty it’s a case of what might’ve been for both parties.
Speaking previously, Cedric Itten has also suggested that the decision not to sell Alfredo Morelos amid interest from Lille had a dramatic impact on his time at Rangers.
