Connor Goldson netted the only goal as Rangers took a step toward the Europa League group stage by edging Ufa at Ibrox.
A dominant Rangers were forced to settle for a 1-0 home win over Ufa on Thursday that left their Europa League play-off tie finely poised.
Connor Goldson's close-range finish in the 41st minute put Steven Gerrard's side within touch of group stage qualification, but they may feel as though the two-legged affair should already be over.
The match-winner himself headed over a good opportunity prior to his goal while Alfredo Morelos was repeatedly frustrated in his attempts to increase the margin.