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Published 07:35 17 Aug 2018 BST
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Maribor came close to scoring on the 36 minute mark, when goalkeeper Alan McGregor tipped a powerful shot over the woodwork.
Maribor had the chance to win the match when they were awarded a penalty in the last minute of the 90, but McGregor stepped up again to save the spot kick, ensuring that the Slovenian team were not even granted a consolation goal.
Gerrard's managerial career has got off to an excellent start, as Rangers have picked up four points from two league games and are now on the verge of qualifying for the Europa League.
Their arch rivals, Celtic, meanwhile, were knocked out of Champions League qualifying after losing to AEK Athens this week and have already lost as many games as they have won in the Scottish Premiership.
It might be too early to say, but this could be the beginning of Rangers' true revival. But the stat that the 'Gers haven't been behind in over 900 minutes of football under the Liverpool legend certainly roars of a rising of some proportion.
There is an optimism at Ibrox that Gerrard will be able to inspire a title challenge this season, after years of Celtic dominating without a contender.
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