Gers fans were in fine voice before kick-off - warming up for the European showdown along with their team

FC Zenit's loyal fans had travelled thousands of miles to be in Manchester and were making the most of the occasion

French striker Jean-Claude Darcheville of Rangers tries to hold off Zenit St Petersburg’s Anatoliy Tymoschuk 

Viktor Fayzulin of Zenit (left) is tackled from behind by Sasa Papac of Rangers

Igor Denisov scores the second-half opener for FC Zenit - and there seemed no way back for Rangers who had created little

Denizov runs to celebrate after his well-taken goal put Zenit into the lead and on their way to UEFA Cup glory

Rangers striker Jean-Claude Darcheville is sent flying by Ivica Krizanac as the Scottish side chase the game

The Russians are jubilant after killing the game off with a second goal in injury time at the City of Manchester stadium

Rangers captain Barry Ferguson (left) and Lee McCullough are shell-shocked by their defeat

The Russians get their hands on the UEFA Cup - rich reward for a demanding journey through the competition