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Roofe sets new Europa League record with stunning halfway-line goal for Rangers vs Standard Liege

Kemar Roofe’s stunning goal from the halfway line for Rangers against Standard Liege on Thursday set a new all-time record in the Europa League.

The English forward held off the challenge of one opponent, skipped past another and beat the goalkeeper from right on the halfway line to cap a 2-0 win for Steven Gerrard’s side.

Roofe’s shot was measured at 54.7 yards (49.9m) out – making it the longest-range goal ever scored in the Europa League.

Roofe, 27, has proved a hit at Ibrox since joining Rangers from Anderlecht in the summer.