June Ridout Memorial Cup Group Match, Rangers FC vs. Barcelona (Wed May 25)


                           Rangers FC  |  Barcelona
                              5-3-2 C  |  4-1-3-1-1 E
                          Steve Brown  |  Andie Glen
                                       |
                            Rafael GK  |  GK T_Conner
                         J_A_Riise DF  |  DF J_Miranda
                           K_Rekik DF  |  DF E_Herbert
                             Doria DF  |  DF D_Rose
                         F_Ricksen DF  |  DF W_Fofana
                         J_Serrano DF  |  DM Adnan_Januzaj
                          B_MacKay MF  |  MF Coutinho
                         A_Hazzard MF  |  MF A_Lallana
                          Lee_Kang MF  |  MF H_Fernandez
                          P_Crouch FW  |  AM H_Son
                            N_Pepe FW  |  FW P_B_E_Dybala
                                       |
                        P_Lattuada SUB |  SUB B_Freedle
                        Juan_Foyth SUB |  SUB Ramos
                        J_Drummond SUB |  SUB R_Jack
                          D_Cooper SUB |  SUB E_Barreto
                       Steve_Brown SUB |  SUB K_Mbappe

Referee: G_Reddy (Republic_of_Ireland)


Min. 6  :(rfc) Lee_Kang looks around for support
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
          ...  He knocks a through ball to P_Crouch
          ...  E_Herbert reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 6  :(rfc) B_MacKay with an intelligent ball to P_Crouch
          ...  Coutinho muscles him off the ball
          ...  Looked like a good tackle but the referee has awarded them a free kick
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He was lucky to escape with a caution!
Min. 10 :(brc) H_Son crosses into the box, finding P_B_E_Dybala
          ...  A well-placed shot from P_B_E_Dybala !
          ...  It takes a deflection!
          ...  But hits the side netting!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  A_Lallana drives it into the box!
          ...  H_Fernandez with the header
          ...  The fans get off there seats!
          ...  Rafael plucks the ball out of the air
          ...  Good goalkeeping there!
Min. 13 :(brc) Coutinho plays it to his team mate for a one-two
          ...  H_Son decides to go for goal instead!
          ...  P_Crouch knocks the ball back to Rafael
          ...  Ohhhh no!!
          ...  It's gone past Rafael!
          ...  And just creeps wide!!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  H_Fernandez swings it in!
          ...  F_Ricksen wins the ball
          ...  He belts it away
Min. 14 :(rfc) B_MacKay skips past a challenge and gets over a cross to P_Crouch
          ...  A thundering drive by P_Crouch !
          ...  But T_Conner makes a fine save
          ...  Wow!! That was close!
          ...  He had to be at his best to reach that one!
Min. 20 :(rfc) A_Hazzard controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
          ...  He plays the ball out to the right!
          ...  P_Crouch gets onto the end of the pass!
          ...  P_Crouch beats the offside trap!
          ...  He runs at T_Conner
          ...  He lobs it over T_Conner
          ...  GOAL!!
          ...  And Rangers FC are leading in the game now
          ...  Rangers FC 1-0 Barcelona ...
Min. 21 :(brc) Barcelona are switching their playing style to C
Min. 22 :(rfc) K_Rekik chips the ball over the defence and finds N_Pepe
          ...  W_Fofana cuts out the pass
          ...  That was close!
Min. 22 :(rfc) A_Hazzard floats the ball in to find N_Pepe
          ...  E_Herbert with a well timed tackle
          ...  G_Reddy didn't like it though
          ...  He is warned by G_Reddy
          ...  It's just a warning
Min. 27 :(brc) W_Fofana runs down the flank
          ...  He threads the ball in to P_B_E_Dybala
          ...  K_Rekik with the tackle
Min. 28 :(rfc) B_MacKay with a simple pass to N_Pepe
          ...  H_Son tackles cleanly
Min. 31 :(brc) Barcelona made the switch to a A strategy
Min. 31 :(rfc) P_Crouch finds N_Pepe with a perfectly weighted pass
          ...  W_Fofana with a nasty foul
          ...  G_Reddy will want to speak to him
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He was lucky to escape with a caution!
          ...  Steve Brown looks bemused that it wasn't more!
Min. 33 :(rfc) The ball is passed in from N_Pepe, he finds P_Crouch
          ...  A_Lallana anticipates the pass and cuts it out
Min. 34 :(brc) W_Fofana moves out over to the edge of the pitch
          ...  He plays the ball through to Adnan_Januzaj
          ...  Adnan_Januzaj with a graceful, looping effort !
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  Rafael dives desperately to try and save it!!
          ...  And Rafael tips it wide!
          ...  Great goalkeeping!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  H_Fernandez swings it in!
          ...  H_Son loses his marker
          ...  He gets his head onto it!
          ...  Rafael won't get to that!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Pick that one out!!
          ...  All square, that should make things interesting!
          ...  Rangers FC 1-1 Barcelona ...
Min. 36 :(brc) Coutinho is taking a throw in
          ...  He takes a couple of strides back
          ...  He throws the ball to H_Fernandez
          ...  H_Fernandez rifles it at the goal !
          ...  Rafael makes a great save
          ...  But he can't hold onto it!
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(rfc) Lee_Kang has the ball on the wing
          ...  He takes it past W_Fofana
          ...  He knocks it to P_Crouch!
          ...  W_Fofana recovers to win the ball back
Min. 46 :(rfc) P_Crouch dribbles it into the box
          ...  But J_Miranda sees the pass and cuts it out

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Rangers FC 1-1 Barcelona

Min. 46 :(rfc) A_Hazzard plays it to his team mate for a one-two
          ...  F_Ricksen keeps possession instead!
          ...  He runs towards the goal now!
          ...  F_Ricksen attempts the shot!
          ...  T_Conner gets a hand to it!!
          ...  But he picks up the rebound
          ...  Fantastic reflex save by T_Conner !!
Min. 46 :(brc) A_Lallana has found himself in space
          ...  He looks up for his team mates
          ...  He swings the ball in
          ...  J_Miranda gets on the end of the pass
          ...  He is in space!
          ...  J_Miranda curls it towards the top corner !
          ...  But Rafael reaches the ball. Good save
Min. 49 :(brc) H_Son sidesteps J_Serrano
          ...  Rafael with a pull on the shirt
          ...  G_Reddy calls him for a talk
          ...  It's just a warning
          ...  FREE KICK
          ...  Just past the halfway line
          ...  J_Miranda swings it in
          ...  P_B_E_Dybala takes control of it!
          ...  J_Serrano with a perfectly timed tackle
Min. 50 :(brc) A_Lallana kills the ball dead
          ...  He sees a team mate leave his marker!
          ...  He plays the ball across to him!
          ...  P_B_E_Dybala gets on the end of the pass
          ...  K_Rekik tries to clear it
          ...  He has miskicked it!!!
          ...  It goes wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Adnan_Januzaj swings it in!
          ...  F_Ricksen clears the corner
Min. 55 :(brc) Ramos is being prepared to come on
          ...  D_Rose is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play DF
Min. 55 :(brc) K_Mbappe is being prepared to come on
          ...  H_Son is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 60 :(brc) R_Jack is being brought on
          ...  Adnan_Januzaj is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 61 :(brc) Coutinho knocks it past J_A_Riise and runs onto it
          ...  He leaves the defender standing
          ...  N_Pepe with a deliberate foul
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
          ...  Shown a YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 64 :(brc) A_Lallana runs at goal
          ...  He spots the run of R_Jack
          ...  He's played him in
          ...  Cleared by F_Ricksen
Min. 65 :(brc) E_Barreto comes on for Coutinho and takes up a MF role
Min. 65 :(brc) R_Jack with a glorious 60-yard pass to K_Mbappe
          ...  J_A_Riise takes the ball and the player!!
          ...  But the ref waves play on!!
Min. 67 :(rfc) Lee_Kang runs down the wing
          ...  He knocks it past the defender into space!
          ...  He cuts the ball back
          ...  P_Crouch latches onto the pass
          ...  He carves out some space
          ...  E_Herbert is forced to retreat
          ...  He knocks it back!
          ...  T_Conner misses it!
          ...  It creeps just wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  B_MacKay curls it into the box!
          ...  T_Conner easily claims the ball!
Min. 69 :(brc) K_Mbappe takes advantage of a defensive mistake
          ...  He runs towards goal
          ...  But A_Hazzard wins the tackle cleanly
Min. 70 :(brc) P_B_E_Dybala with a perfectly timed run
          ...  J_A_Riise leaves his foot in with the challenge!!
          ...  That's a bad foul!!
          ...  It's a yellow, and rightly so
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 72 :(rfc) B_MacKay chips the ball over the defence and finds P_Crouch
          ...  P_Crouch with the spectacular bicycle kick!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  He runs towards the Rangers FC fans!
          ...  Lets see if Rangers FC can hang onto that lead!
          ...  Rangers FC 2-1 Barcelona ...
Min. 72 :(brc) J_Miranda breaks clear of the defence!
          ...  He is clean through on Rafael!
          ...  Doria brings him down!
          ...  He is warned by G_Reddy
          ...  It's just a warning
Min. 74 :(rfc) Lee_Kang drops his shoulder and takes it past the defender
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to Doria
          ...  Good sliding challenge from E_Herbert
          ...  It goes out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  A_Hazzard hits it towards the far post!
          ...  T_Conner reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 75 :(rfc) Juan_Foyth takes off his tracksuit
          ...  he'll replace Doria as DF
Min. 75 :(rfc) D_Cooper replaces Lee_Kang and will play DF
Min. 75 :(rfc) Steve_Brown is being prepared to come on
          ...  N_Pepe is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 81 :(brc) K_Mbappe sidesteps Juan_Foyth
          ...  That was too easy
          ...  Good sliding challenge from D_Cooper and it had to be
Min. 84 :(rfc) K_Rekik is too quick for the defence
          ...  W_Fofana is late with that one
          ...  I think he was just trying to get to the ball
          ...  G_Reddy wants a quiet word
Min. 85 :(rfc) B_MacKay plays in Steve_Brown with a beautiful ball
          ...  Blocked by R_Jack
Min. 87 :(brc) Ramos spots P_B_E_Dybala who is in acres of space
          ...  A delicate header from P_B_E_Dybala !
          ...  But Rafael dives to his left
          ...  I think Rafael just got a hand on that one
          ...  G_Reddy has given a goal kick
          ...  Unbelievable !
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 90 :(rfc) A_Hazzard is out on the left
          ...  He moves the ball right to Steve_Brown
          ...  W_Fofana tries to clear it
          ...  He has miskicked it!!!
          ...  It goes wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  J_A_Riise lofts the ball in!
          ...  T_Conner reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 90 :(brc) P_B_E_Dybala sidesteps his marker
          ...  He showed great skill there
          ...  P_B_E_Dybala keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  He runs towards the bench
          ...  He jumps on a delighted Andie Glen
          ...  An equaliser late in the game!!
          ...  Rangers FC 2-2 Barcelona ...

*************  FULL TIME  ****************


Match Details
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Venue                : Ibrox Stadium
Attendance           : 146,797
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Rangers FC Match Info
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Best player          : P_Crouch (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : P_Crouch (20,72)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N_Pepe (61), J_A_Riise (70)
Injured              : N/A
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Barcelona Match Info
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Best player          : H_Son
Scorers              : H_Son (34), P_B_E_Dybala (90)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : Coutinho (6), W_Fofana (31)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                             Rangers FC   |   Barcelona
Attempts on Goal     :           4        |       8
Off target           :           0        |       1
On target            :           4        |       7
Possession           :          38        |       62
Corners              :           3        |       4
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           2        |       2
Subs Used            :           3        |       4
Fouls                :           8        |       8
Key Tackles          :           8        |       10
Key Passes           :          16        |       10
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Final Score          : Rangers FC 2 - 2 Barcelona
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Player Statistics - Rangers FC
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Rafael         GK  36   2   2   2  20 |  97   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   5   0   0   0
J_A_Riise      DF   3  32   8   9  32 |  97   0   1   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  18  -2  -2
K_Rekik        DF   1  32   8   2  12 |  97   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  40  10   0
Doria          DF   3  31   7   5  32 |  78   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
F_Ricksen      DF   2  30   8   7  33 |  97   0   3   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  60   0   5
J_Serrano      DF   1  30   1   1  30 |  97   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
B_MacKay       MF   2   1  29   5  17 |  97   0   0   5   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  70   0
A_Hazzard      MF   1   1  28   2  26 |  97   0   1   4   1   0   0   0   0   0  20  60   0
Lee_Kang       MF   3  11  27  12  31 |  78   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0
P_Crouch       FW   1   7  13  31  21 |  97   0   1   1   0   3   2   0   0   0  20  10  55
N_Pepe         FW   3   8  11  28  33 |  78   0   0   1   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2   8  -2
P_Lattuada     GK  31   3   2   1  42 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Juan_Foyth     DF   2  28   8   6  30 |  19   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Drummond     DF   2  25  18   1  27 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Cooper       DF   2   3  27   5  32 |  19   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
Steve_Brown    FW   1  16  22  27  29 |  19   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Barcelona
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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T_Conner       GK  39   3   3   2  32 |  97   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   5   0   0   0
J_Miranda      DF   2  34  12   8  21 |  97   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  20   0   5
E_Herbert      DF   1  32   7  11  41 |  97   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0   0
D_Rose         DF   1  30  11   7  22 |  58   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
W_Fofana       DF   2  30   3   8  27 |  97   0   3   2   0   0   0   1   0   0  58  18  -2
Adnan_Januzaj  DM   3  13  33  11  23 |  63   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
Coutinho       MF   3   7  31   9  21 |  68   0   0   2   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2  18  -2
A_Lallana      MF   3  11  30   9  21 |  97   0   1   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  30   0
H_Fernandez    MF   1   8  30   8  32 |  97   0   0   0   1   2   0   0   0   0   0  20  10
H_Son          AM   2  10  12  35  20 |  58   0   1   1   0   1   1   0   0   0  20  10  25
P_B_E_Dybala   FW   2   7   9  33  22 |  97   0   0   0   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0  30
B_Freedle      GK  30   3   3   3  11 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Ramos          DF   1  33   8   8  22 |  39   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
R_Jack         MF   3   8  33  12  22 |  34   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
E_Barreto      MF   1  10  31  10  33 |  29   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
K_Mbappe       FW   2   8   8  37  12 |  39   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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