Kaunas hitman Linas Pilibaitis hoping luck is in against Rangers

Jul 27 2008 By Scott Mcdermott

KAUNAS star Linas Pilibaitis rattled in four goals against Andorran minnows Santa Coloma but he would settle for just one against Rangers.

The midfielder was a stand-out in the Lithuanians' first Champions League qualifying round.

However, he admits his quadruple was down to luck.

He'd love to get his name on the scoresheet in Glasgow in midweek because he knows one priceless strike could see Jose Couceiro's men cause an upset.

Pilibaitis said: "My four goals against the Andorrans was just a question of fortune.

"I am not a striker and the match against Rangers is something different.

"I would take one goal in Glasgow - if I scored I'd remember it forever.

"Rangers are favourites because they reached the UEFA Cup Final last season but we can cause them problems."

Kaunas keeper Esteban Dreer can't wait to sample the Ibrox atmosphere.

The Argentinian reckons it will be similar to a Boca Juniors game in his home country.

He said: "I have watched British matches on TV and it looks incredible.

"Ibrox is unique and it will be like playing a big derby in Argentina - like Boca against River Plate."