Elite League Match, Rangers FC vs. FC Porto (Sun May 09)


                           Rangers FC  |  FC Porto
                              4-4-2 C  |  5-4-1 C
                          Steve Brown  |  Malky McKay
                                       |
                           D_James GK  |  GK Dino_Zoff
                           J_Pedro DF  |  DF Maxi
                           G_Grant DF  |  DF T_Stavos
                        F_Le_Boeuf DF  |  DF E_Herbert
                           K_Rekik DF  |  DF M_Salah
                          B_Hemoth MF  |  DF L_Jones
                        J_Marshman MF  |  MF D_Pereira
                            R_Jack MF  |  MF S_Matthews
                           S_Byrne MF  |  MF L_Matthaus
                        Ricardinho FW  |  MF R_Donadoni
                       H_Rodellega FW  |  FW H_Kane
                                       |
                        P_Lattuada SUB |  SUB I_Cardoso
                           L_Olsen SUB |  SUB C_Dos_Passos
                             Doria SUB |  SUB J_Ross
                        Ianis_Hagi SUB |  SUB P_Crouch
                            N_Pepe SUB |  SUB Dziekanowski

Referee: N_Rizzoli (Italy)


Min. 3  :(rfc) J_Marshman plays it to his team mate for a one-two
          ...  Ricardinho keeps possession instead!
          ...  He runs towards the goal now!
          ...  The defender fails to control it
          ...  Ricardinho picks up the loose ball and runs towards goal
          ...  He is one on one with Dino_Zoff
          ...  He slips it underneath Dino_Zoff
          ...  He hits it towards goal!
          ...  wide!!
Min. 4  :(rfc) S_Byrne runs down the wing
          ...  He knocks it past the defender into space!
          ...  He cuts the ball back
          ...  Ricardinho latches onto the pass
          ...  He carves out some space
          ...  But E_Herbert wins the ball
Min. 6  :(rfc) Ricardinho with the nutmeg
          ...  He takes the ball forward
          ...  A glorious effort by Ricardinho !
          ...  The shot deflects wide into the crowd!!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  S_Byrne plays it into the danger area!
          ...  L_Jones clears the danger
Min. 14 :(rfc) S_Byrne cuts the ball back to G_Grant
          ...  G_Grant with the cheeky shot!
          ...  He has put it wide!
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss!
          ...  He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 17 :(rfc) Ricardinho is all alone
          ...  the linesman keeps his flag down
          ...  M_Salah with the tackle
          ...  That's got to be a yellow
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!, he is in the book for that one
Min. 21 :(fcp) D_Pereira runs with the ball to the corner flag
          ...  He plays the ball across to L_Matthaus
          ...  J_Pedro wins control of the ball with his hand!!
          ...  Play On!!
Min. 24 :(rfc) J_Marshman holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to H_Rodellega
          ...  A thundering drive by H_Rodellega !
          ...  Dino_Zoff saves it but to be fair he didn't have to move for that one
Min. 24 :(fcp) T_Stavos with a glorious 60-yard pass to H_Kane
          ...  H_Kane tries the lob from 30 yards !
          ...  Its sails over!
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 25 :(rfc) B_Hemoth holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to H_Rodellega
          ...  E_Herbert steals the ball of off him
Min. 29 :(rfc) S_Byrne hoists the ball across to H_Rodellega
          ...  H_Rodellega with a powerful downward header!
          ...  Dino_Zoff gathers it easily
Min. 32 :(rfc) R_Jack finds himself in acres of space
          ...  H_Kane fouls badly
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
Min. 34 :(rfc) R_Jack finds F_Le_Boeuf in acres of space
          ...  F_Le_Boeuf tries the shot !
          ...  Dino_Zoff with the diving save
          ...  He must have spotted the TV cameras!
Min. 38 :(fcp) L_Matthaus slides the ball across to S_Matthews
          ...  G_Grant gets in the way of the ball and clears!
Min. 39 :(fcp) H_Kane plays the early ball across the box to find D_Pereira in space
          ...  B_Hemoth with a well timed tackle
          ...  N_Rizzoli didn't like it though
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  That could have been a penalty!
          ...  H_Kane bends it in
          ...  D_James makes the save
          ...  He hits the ball up field!
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(rfc) J_Marshman miskicks!
          ...  He finds J_Pedro though
          ...  That was fortunate
          ...  The defender fails to control it
          ...  J_Pedro picks up the loose ball and runs towards goal
          ...  He is one on one with Dino_Zoff
          ...  He lobs it over Dino_Zoff
          ...  Its hit the bar and over!!
Min. 44 :(fcp) H_Kane with the nutmeg
          ...  He takes the ball forward
          ...  H_Kane with the 40 yard drive !
          ...  D_James makes a fine save
Min. 45 :(rfc) S_Byrne holds the ball up
          ...  He sees Ricardinho in space!
          ...  L_Matthaus takes out the attacker
          ...  He looked to have fouled him there

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Rangers FC 0-0 FC Porto

Min. 46 :(fcp) S_Matthews pass splits open the defence and finds T_Stavos
          ...  J_Pedro steals the ball of off him
Min. 48 :(rfc) S_Byrne gets to the by line and finds Ricardinho with a beautiful cross
          ...  But he loses control of it
          ...  L_Jones belts it clear
Min. 48 :(fcp) R_Donadoni with the deft touch
          ...  He takes it past K_Rekik
          ...  He knocks it to H_Kane!
          ...  H_Kane sidesteps his marker and tries the wicked snap bender !
          ...  D_James was lucky there
Min. 48 :(rfc) B_Hemoth with an intelligent ball to H_Rodellega
          ...  S_Matthews with a nasty foul
Min. 52 :(fcp) H_Kane with the dribble
          ...  He skips through the tackle
          ...  F_Le_Boeuf takes the ball and the player!!
          ...  But the ref waves play on!!
Min. 55 :(rfc) B_Hemoth has found himself in space
          ...  He looks up for his team mates
          ...  He swings the ball in
          ...  Ricardinho gets on the end of the pass
          ...  He is in space!
          ...  Well executed sliding challenge from E_Herbert
Min. 56 :(rfc) H_Rodellega finds his way through
          ...  His quick turn fooled T_Stavos
          ...  T_Stavos does well to get the tackle in
Min. 61 :(rfc) H_Rodellega crosses into the box, finding Ricardinho
          ...  D_Pereira intercepts the pass
Min. 65 :(rfc) J_Marshman with a throw in
          ...  He throws the ball across to H_Rodellega
          ...  But H_Kane barges him off the ball
Min. 66 :(fcp) Maxi looks injured. He's been stretchered off
          ...  Lets hope it's not serious
          ...  He returns to the pitch to carry on
          ...  He seems to be ok
Min. 67 :(fcp) S_Matthews is taking a throw in
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He throws it to L_Matthaus
          ...  J_Pedro with a nasty foul
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!! or f$k OFF!! cant make it out
          ...  N_Rizzoli gave him a strong warning
Min. 69 :(rfc) F_Le_Boeuf with the heel pass to H_Rodellega
          ...  R_Donadoni rushes in with a poor tackle!!
          ...  That's a foul!!
          ...  N_Rizzoli reaches to his pocket!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 73 :(fcp) Maxi runs at the defender
          ...  The ball rebounds off G_Grant back to him!
          ...  That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
          ...  J_Pedro takes the player out!!
          ...  The ref turns away!!
Min. 75 :(rfc) N_Pepe is going to be brought on
          ...  S_Byrne is leaving the pitch
          ...  He hasn't had the best of games today
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 75 :(rfc) L_Olsen comes on for F_Le_Boeuf and will play DF to the delight of the fans
Min. 75 :(rfc) Ianis_Hagi is being prepared to come on
          ...  J_Marshman is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play MF
Min. 75 :(fcp) Dziekanowski is being prepared to come on
          ...  R_Donadoni is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 75 :(rfc) Ianis_Hagi plays it forward to H_Rodellega
          ...  L_Jones with a nasty foul
          ...  N_Rizzoli will want to speak to him
          ...  N_Rizzoli tells him to calm his game down a bit
Min. 76 :(rfc) J_Pedro flicks the ball through
          ...  N_Pepe runs onto it!
          ...  N_Pepe has time and space on the edge of the box!
          ...  He shoots towards goal!
          ...  OOOOHHHHH!!!!
          ...  It's wide!
          ...  That was a dismal effort!
          ...  He should have buried that!
Min. 77 :(fcp) C_Dos_Passos is being brought on
          ...  T_Stavos is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play DF
Min. 77 :(fcp) J_Ross will replace D_Pereira and play MF
Min. 78 :(fcp) Dziekanowski beats the defender
          ...  Ricardinho hits it out for a corner
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  J_Ross lofts the ball in!
          ...  S_Matthews tries to place the shot!
          ...  But D_James comes out and dives at his feet
          ...  That's goalkeeping at its finest
Min. 79 :(fcp) Dziekanowski has space to run with the ball
          ...  But J_Pedro barges him off the ball
Min. 80 :(rfc) K_Rekik with a simple pass to J_Pedro
          ...  J_Pedro hits it
          ...  This one could go anywhere !
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  Wide !!
          ...  That was fortunate
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  B_Hemoth swings it in!
          ...  It is kicked away by E_Herbert
Min. 81 :(rfc) H_Rodellega flicks it over C_Dos_Passos and runs onto it
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there
          ...  H_Rodellega from 20 yards !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  The Rangers FC fans go wild!
          ...  That goal looks certain to be the winner!
          ...  Rangers FC 1-0 FC Porto ...
Min. 82 :(rfc) The Rangers FC manager shouts at them from the touchline to play D
Min. 82 :(fcp) FC Porto changed their strategy to play A
Min. 82 :(fcp) C_Dos_Passos gets to the by line and finds H_Kane with a beautiful cross
          ...  But B_Hemoth comes away with the ball
          ...  Excellent defending there!
Min. 83 :(fcp) E_Herbert takes advantage of a mistake by R_Jack
          ...  Can he make them pay?
          ...  E_Herbert hits a great drive!
          ...  The shot slips through D_James's hands
          ...  But D_James recovers to save!
          ...  He got away with that!
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there is 1 minute of time to be added on

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Gazza Grant Arena
Attendance           : 145,259
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Rangers FC Match Info
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Best player          : J_Pedro (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : H_Rodellega (81)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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FC Porto Match Info
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Best player          : H_Kane
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : M_Salah (17), R_Donadoni (69)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                            Rangers FC    |    FC Porto
Attempts on Goal     :          10        |       6
Off target           :           6        |       1
On target            :           4        |       5
Possession           :          50        |       50
Corners              :           2        |       1
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           0        |       2
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :          13        |       13
Key Tackles          :           8        |       8
Key Passes           :          17        |       7
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Final Score          : Rangers FC 1 - 0 FC Porto
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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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D_James        GK  39   2   2   3  26 |  94   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  65   0   0   0
J_Pedro        DF   2  35   8   9  33 |  94   0   4   1   0   2   0   0   0   0  80  10   0
G_Grant        DF   3  35   7   9  13 |  94   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  60   0   0
F_Le_Boeuf     DF   2  34  11   7  22 |  78   0   1   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  10   5
K_Rekik        DF   1  31   7   2  12 |  94   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
B_Hemoth       MF   2   5  33   6  22 |  94   0   1   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  40  40  20
J_Marshman     MF   3   8  32   7  33 |  78   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0
R_Jack         MF   3   8  31  12  22 |  94   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
S_Byrne        MF   1   8  31   7  21 |  78   0   0   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  50   0
Ricardinho     FW   3   5  12  29  40 |  94   0   1   0   0   2   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
H_Rodellega    FW   2   6   9  29  13 |  94   0   0   1   0   3   1   0   0   0   0  10  30
P_Lattuada     GK  31   3   2   1  42 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Olsen        DF   3  30   8   6  42 |  16   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  20  20
Doria          DF   3  30   7   5  32 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Ianis_Hagi     MF   1   9  30   7  12 |  16   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
N_Pepe         FW   3   8  10  28  33 |  16   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - FC Porto
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Dino_Zoff      GK  39   2   2   3  30 |  94   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   5   0   0   0
Maxi           DF   1  33   8   8  22 |  94   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -20 -20 -20
T_Stavos       DF   3  31  13   5  10 |  80   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
E_Herbert      DF   1  30   7  11  41 |  94   0   4   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  80   0   5
M_Salah        DF   2  30   8   9  22 |  94   0   0   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2  -2  -2
L_Jones        DF   3  30   7   8  22 |  94   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
D_Pereira      MF   3  12  31   8  32 |  80   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
S_Matthews     MF   3   9  31   7  32 |  94   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  20   5
L_Matthaus     MF   1   9  29  10  20 |  94   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
R_Donadoni     MF   1   8  29   7  41 |  78   0   0   1   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2   8  -2
H_Kane         FW   1   8  11  33  33 |  94   0   1   0   0   4   0   0   0   0  20   0  15
I_Cardoso      GK  30   2   4   1  37 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Dos_Passos   DF   1  31  11   5  22 |  14   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
J_Ross         MF   1   8  29   7  27 |  14   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -20 -20 -20
P_Crouch       FW   1   6  13  30  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Dziekanowski   FW   1   1   1  30  13 |  16   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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