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Season 22 Archive: Division 1, Week 20
Rangers FC 2 - 0 Lyon
Division One League Match, Rangers FC vs. Lyon (Sun Aug 07)
Rangers FC | Lyon
4-4-2 A | 3-2-2-1-2 A
Gazza Grant | Tim Batth
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Belushi GK | GK T_Snelders
R_Giovinco DF | DF K_Abrha
D_McGrain DF | DF H_Berg
J_A_Riise DF | DF L_Inagzij
Doria DF | DM Pichu_Atienza
L_Copland MF | DM M_Ball
J_Wilshere MF | MF Rivaldo
B_Hemoth MF | MF Jese
S_Gerrard MF | AM P_Pogba
R_Acquafresca FW | FW E_Cavani
H_Rodellega FW | FW R_Sharp
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V_Mannone SUB | SUB Brandon_Statz
L_Jones SUB | SUB T_Grant
K_Richard SUB | SUB Kwaga
J_Ross SUB | SUB S_Iversen
D_Trezeguet SUB | SUB DJ_Hart
Referee: F_Brych (Germany)
Min. 1 :(rfc) S_Gerrard finds H_Rodellega with a perfectly weighted pass
... H_Rodellega rises above the defence to head the ball !
... OOOOHHHHH!!!!
... It's wide!
... That was a dismal effort!
... He should have buried that!
Min. 4 :(lyn) Jese pass splits open the defence
... What a ball!
... E_Cavani is clean through!
... A wicked drive by E_Cavani !
... Belushi saves it but to be fair he didn't have to move for that one
Min. 5 :(rfc) B_Hemoth holds the ball up and waits for support
... He knocks the ball across to R_Acquafresca
... R_Acquafresca sights up the goal
... He shoots!
... T_Snelders gets his fingertips to it
... He pushes it on to the post
... The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 5 :(lyn) Jese hits the ball through the heart of the defence
... P_Pogba latches onto it!
... A delicate header from P_Pogba !
... Wide of goal
Min. 5 :(rfc) J_A_Riise with the heel pass to D_McGrain
... P_Pogba takes the player down!!
... That's a poor tackle!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 7 :(rfc) S_Gerrard spots H_Rodellega who is in acres of space
... Superbly timed tackle by K_Abrha
... He made it look easy
... But he can't keep it in
... CORNER!
... B_Hemoth floats the ball in!
... J_A_Riise makes a firm connection with his head
... T_Snelders parries it
... CORNER!
... S_Gerrard chips the ball in towards the far post!
... T_Snelders fists it away!
Min. 8 :(rfc) H_Rodellega with the dribble
... He's through on goal
... H_Rodellega with a bomb of a shot !
... T_Snelders can't get to it!
... OH! It drifts wide!
... T_Snelders has a smile on his face
... Did he know that was going wide?
Min. 9 :(rfc) S_Gerrard with an inch perfect pass to H_Rodellega
... H_Rodellega with a little chip!
... But he puts it well wide
... The Lyon fans taunt him!
Min. 10 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca with the dribble
... But H_Berg puts the ball out of play
Min. 10 :(lyn) P_Pogba is closed down
... He plays a quick pass
... Pichu_Atienza latches onto the ball
... Pichu_Atienza is miles offside!
... The flag stays down
... Belushi tries to close down the angle
... He lobs it over Belushi
... Its hit the bar and over!!
Min. 11 :(rfc) D_McGrain miskicks!
... He finds R_Acquafresca though
... That was fortunate
... L_Inagzij clears with a diving header
Min. 12 :(rfc) H_Rodellega picks up a loose ball
... H_Rodellega with the shot on net !
... But T_Snelders reaches the ball. Good save
Min. 13 :(rfc) J_Wilshere holds the ball up
... He sees R_Acquafresca in space!
... R_Acquafresca from 20 yards !
... But he somehow misses
... That was a woeful effort
Min. 14 :(rfc) S_Gerrard takes advantage of a mistake by L_Inagzij
... That mistake could prove costly
... S_Gerrard hits the ball first time!
... It hits the outside of the post
... And goes out
Min. 15 :(lyn) Jese fires over a low cross to P_Pogba
... But he loses control of it
... D_McGrain belts it clear
Min. 18 :(rfc) B_Hemoth plays in H_Rodellega with a beautiful ball
... H_Rodellega with the crafty shot!
... Wide of goal
Min. 19 :(rfc) L_Copland is clutching his leg!
... The Rangers FC physio rushes on
... He isn't able to carry on!
Min. 19 :(rfc) Up goes the substitution board - K_Richard on for L_Copland as a MF
Min. 20 :(rfc) S_Gerrard takes advantage of a defensive mistake
... S_Gerrard with the diving header !
... He had to be brave there
... T_Snelders was lucky there
Min. 21 :(lyn) E_Cavani with a real burst of pace
... He leaves K_Richard behind
... R_Giovinco gathers up the loose ball
Min. 22 :(rfc) B_Hemoth with a slide rule pass to K_Richard
... K_Richard with a screamer of a shot !
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... Wide !!
... That was fortunate
Min. 23 :(lyn) Jese turns past the defender
... He sees a team mate in space
... He passes it to R_Sharp
... R_Sharp with the 40 yard drive !
... Belushi just watches it fly safely wide!
Min. 24 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca leaves his marker standing
... R_Acquafresca drives it towards goal !
... It hits the bar!!
... But he beats the defender to the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... He's put it wide
Min. 26 :(lyn) Jese plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... E_Cavani keeps possession instead!
... He runs towards the goal now!
... Doria hits it out for a corner
... CORNER!
... Pichu_Atienza plays it into the danger area!
... Belushi makes the catch!
Min. 27 :(rfc) J_Wilshere fires over a low cross to R_Acquafresca
... R_Acquafresca with a powerful header !
... T_Snelders won't get to that!
... It clips the post!
... And goes wide!
Min. 28 :(lyn) Jese takes a throw in
... He throws the ball into R_Sharp
... R_Sharp with the goal bound shot!
... But Belushi palms it behind
... F_Brych has given a goal kick
... He's not having the best of days !
Min. 30 :(rfc) K_Richard controls the ball immaculately
... Leaves the defenders for dead
... This looks like it could be a great chance
... K_Richard tries to lob the keeper !
... But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 33 :(lyn) Rivaldo is closed down
... He plays a quick pass
... H_Berg latches onto the ball
... A well-placed shot from H_Berg !
... But he got that all wrong
Min. 34 :(rfc) K_Richard can't find space for the shot
... He slips it through to S_Gerrard
... But he steps on the ball and falls over!
... H_Berg hits it out for a throw
Min. 35 :(rfc) S_Gerrard controls the ball immaculately
... Leaves the defenders for dead
... This looks like it could be a great chance
... An audacious effort from S_Gerrard !
... T_Snelders makes a comfortable save
... He makes it look so easy
Min. 36 :(rfc) J_Wilshere with a precise pass to H_Rodellega
... H_Rodellega from 20 yards !
... OOOOOOHHHHHHHH
... It grazes the post and goes wide
Min. 38 :(rfc) J_Wilshere takes control of the loose ball
... He plays the ball across to B_Hemoth
... B_Hemoth with a bicycle kick !
... T_Snelders falls over
... He recovers to tip it onto the post!
... But it hits his back!
... And goes wide!!
... T_Snelders looks relieved!!
... CORNER!
... S_Gerrard plays it into the danger area!
... H_Rodellega gets to it!
... T_Snelders with a fantastic point blank save
... When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league
Min. 38 :(lyn) R_Sharp loses his marker!
... S_Gerrard cuts it out easily
... He clears the ball up field
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 45 :(lyn) Jese reads the run of R_Sharp
... R_Sharp from 20 yards !
... What agility from Belushi
Min. 46 :(lyn) E_Cavani picks out R_Sharp with the cross
... R_Sharp with a powerful downward header!
... It hits the outside of the post
... And spins wide
Min. 47 :(lyn) E_Cavani times his run well
... Doria fouls badly
... That looked malicious
... FREE KICK!
... It is well within shooting range!
... E_Cavani bends it in
... Belushi won't get to that!
... It clips the post!
... And goes wide!
Min. 47 :(lyn) P_Pogba with a real burst of pace
... He leaves Doria behind
... P_Pogba heads the ball towards goal !
... Belushi tips it over
... CORNER!
... M_Ball hits it into the box!
... Belushi jumps well to claim it!
Min. 49 :(rfc) H_Rodellega finds his way through
... The offside trap didn't work
... H_Rodellega smashed the ball towards the bottom corner!
... But he puts it wide
... How did he manage to miss that?
Min. 49 :(lyn) Rivaldo controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball into the middle!
... Jese gets onto the end of the pass!
... Jese with a terrific drive !
... Wide of goal
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Rangers FC 0-0 Lyon
Min. 48 :(lyn) The defender loses control of the ball!
... P_Pogba seizes control of it and thinks about the shot
... R_Acquafresca with an awful challenge
... He is warned by F_Brych
... It's just a warning
Min. 49 :(rfc) J_Wilshere has the ball
... He knocks the ball past H_Berg
... He puts in H_Rodellega!
... H_Rodellega carves a shot towards goal !
... But he somehow misses
... He can't be happy with that effort
Min. 50 :(lyn) Pichu_Atienza brings it under control
... He takes on D_McGrain
... He gets past him!
... He puts in Rivaldo!
... Doria clears with a diving header
Min. 52 :(rfc) K_Richard looks up for support for support
... He spots his team mate making a run now
... He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
... H_Rodellega receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... H_Rodellega with the side footed shot!
... The fans behind the goal jump up!
... But it's gone just wide !!
Min. 55 :(rfc) K_Richard controls it well
... He nutmegs L_Inagzij
... He puts in R_Acquafresca!
... A delicate chip from R_Acquafresca !
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... GOAL !!
... T_Snelders never had a chance!
... That puts Rangers FC ahead!
... Now can they hang onto it!
... Rangers FC 1-0 Lyon ...
Min. 55 :(lyn) Lyon altered their play to a N strategy
Min. 55 :(lyn) R_Sharp runs at the heart of the defence
... R_Giovinco rushes in with a clumsy challenge!!
... That's a foul!!
... The boy is unlucky to get a yellow
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 56 :(rfc) B_Hemoth moves out wide
... He plays the ball through to R_Acquafresca
... R_Acquafresca has time and space!
... He shoots towards goal!
... GOAL !!
... It flew past T_Snelders
... He has notched up his 10th of the season with that goal!!
... Rangers FC 2-0 Lyon ...
Min. 57 :(lyn) It looks as though Lyon is now playing P
Min. 57 :(rfc) D_McGrain looks up for support for support
... He spots his team mate making a run now
... He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
... H_Rodellega receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... K_Abrha stands his ground and wins the tackle
Min. 57 :(lyn) Jese is closed down
... He plays a quick pass under pressure
... R_Sharp latches onto the ball
... R_Sharp drives the shot in!
... But he puts it well wide
... That was a mishit effort!
Min. 58 :(lyn) E_Cavani runs at the defence
... He nutmegs J_A_Riise
... He showed his class there
... E_Cavani tries to chip the ball over the keeper !
... Terrific shot
... It takes a bounce of the defender
... The deflection takes it just wide
... That's unlucky!
... CORNER!
... M_Ball swings it in!
... It goes straight into the arms of Belushi
Min. 59 :(rfc) K_Richard backtracks with the ball
... He hits the ball up field
... R_Giovinco latches onto the end of it
... R_Giovinco with the deft touch!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... It hits the side netting!
... He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 60 :(rfc) R_Giovinco with an in swinging cross to R_Acquafresca
... R_Acquafresca with the spectacular bicycle kick!
... T_Snelders makes a comfortable save
... He wasn't troubled there
Min. 62 :(lyn) Pichu_Atienza finds R_Sharp on the edge of the box
... D_McGrain reads him well and hoofs it clear
Min. 64 :(rfc) J_A_Riise has the ball
... He knocks the ball past Pichu_Atienza
... He puts in J_Wilshere!
... Pichu_Atienza goes in hard to win the ball back
Min. 66 :(rfc) K_Richard holds the ball up
... He sees R_Acquafresca in space!
... R_Acquafresca with only one thing on his mind!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... But T_Snelders makes a comfortable save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 66 :(lyn) E_Cavani flicks it over D_McGrain's head
... He showed some great skill there!
... E_Cavani sends it flying towards goal!
... It hits the post
... And goes clear
Min. 68 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca with a real burst of pace
... He leaves the defender behind
... R_Acquafresca smashed the ball towards the bottom corner!
... T_Snelders can't get to it!
... OH! It has gone just over the bar!
... T_Snelders makes a cocky smile
... Did he know that was going over?
Min. 68 :(lyn) Jese with a penetrating pass to E_Cavani
... J_A_Riise wins control of the ball with his hand!!
... Play On!!
Min. 75 :(rfc) L_Jones is coming on and D_McGrain is being brought off
... Looks likely he will go and play DF
Min. 75 :(rfc) D_Trezeguet is ready to come on to replace R_Acquafresca
... Looks like he will play as a FW
Min. 76 :(rfc) B_Hemoth knocks it forward
... R_Sharp slips
... D_Trezeguet gets to it!
... D_Trezeguet hits the shot with the outside of the left foot!
... But T_Snelders parries the ball
... It's picked up by the defender, much to the relief of the crowd
Min. 77 :(rfc) K_Richard sprints down the flank
... He plays the ball across to D_Trezeguet
... D_Trezeguet has his eyes on the goal!
... He shoots!
... But T_Snelders palms it away
... He could have caught that!
Min. 77 :(lyn) K_Abrha beats J_A_Riise
... It looked like he pushed his marker
... "Play On!" Waves F_Brych
... R_Giovinco wins the ball!
... But he caught the player also!
... The ref gives nothing!
Min. 77 :(rfc) S_Gerrard fires over a low cross to J_Wilshere
... R_Sharp bundles the player over!!
... That's a foul!!
... F_Brych warns him
Min. 79 :(lyn) R_Sharp knocks it past D_Trezeguet and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... R_Sharp has his eyes on the goal!
... He fires the ball goal ward!
... Belushi fists it away
... That was a good save!
Min. 80 :(rfc) Rangers FC restructured their strategy to D
Min. 86 :(rfc) B_Hemoth spots H_Rodellega who is in acres of space
... H_Berg tackles cleanly
Min. 86 :(rfc) D_Trezeguet takes advantage of a mistake by K_Abrha
... That mistake could prove costly
... E_Cavani fouls
... That was disgusting
... FREE KICK!
... This is a good chance!
... S_Gerrard hits it over the wall
... But T_Snelders makes a comfortable save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(lyn) E_Cavani drives it forward to Rivaldo
... R_Giovinco plays the back pass
... Belushi can't get to it!!
... It goes just wide!!
... What a lucky escape!!
... CORNER!
... E_Cavani plays it towards the near post!
... Belushi fists it away!
Min. 90 :(lyn) Rivaldo unselfishly lays the ball back to R_Sharp
... But D_Trezeguet wins the ball from behind
... The crowd appeal but F_Brych has none of it.
Min. 93 :(rfc) K_Richard sprints down the wing
... He knocks it past the defender into space!
... He puts in a square ball!
... H_Rodellega runs onto it
... He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender
... L_Inagzij takes out the attacker
... He looked to have fouled him there
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Ibrox Stadium
Attendance : 147,001
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Rangers FC Match Info
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Best player : R_Acquafresca (Man of the Match)
Scorers : R_Acquafresca (55,56)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : R_Giovinco (55)
Injured : L_Copland (19)
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Lyon Match Info
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Best player : Jese
Scorers : N/A
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : P_Pogba (5)
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Rangers FC | Lyon
Attempts on Goal : 30 | 15
Off target : 16 | 10
On target : 14 | 5
Possession : 54 | 46
Corners : 3 | 4
Red Cards : 0 | 0
Yellow Cards : 1 | 1
Subs Used : 3 | 0
Fouls : 6 | 8
Key Tackles : 10 | 8
Key Passes : 27 | 17
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Final Score : Rangers FC 2 - 0 Lyon
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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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Belushi GK 39 8 8 5 11 | 97 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 85 0 0 0
R_Giovinco DF 2 27 12 10 35 | 97 0 3 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 58 8 -1
D_McGrain DF 1 27 12 7 24 | 79 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 20 0
J_A_Riise DF 3 25 7 9 32 | 97 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 20 5
Doria DF 3 24 7 4 32 | 97 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0
L_Copland MF 1 8 29 6 21 | 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Wilshere MF 2 18 27 11 19 | 97 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0
B_Hemoth MF 2 5 27 6 22 | 97 0 0 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 75 5
S_Gerrard MF 2 6 25 16 21 | 97 0 1 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 20 40 16
R_Acquafresca FW 1 6 8 28 36 | 79 0 0 0 0 9 2 0 0 0 0 0 59
H_Rodellega FW 2 5 8 26 13 | 97 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 20 20 38
V_Mannone GK 27 5 3 1 30 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
L_Jones DF 3 24 6 7 22 | 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
K_Richard MF 1 10 28 9 26 | 78 0 0 7 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 85 2
J_Ross MF 1 8 25 7 27 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Trezeguet FW 3 6 9 25 21 | 18 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 40 20 30
Player Statistics - Lyon
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_Snelders GK 32 2 3 4 16 | 97 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 0 0
K_Abrha DF 1 26 9 6 33 | 97 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0
H_Berg DF 1 24 10 7 21 | 97 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 60 0 1
L_Inagzij DF 1 24 10 6 11 | 97 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0
Pichu_Atienza DM 1 15 24 6 33 | 97 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 -19
M_Ball DM 2 11 24 4 23 | 97 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rivaldo MF 2 7 26 8 37 | 97 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
Jese MF 2 5 26 7 41 | 97 0 0 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 90 1
P_Pogba AM 2 7 23 12 21 | 97 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 -22 -12 -16
E_Cavani FW 2 10 11 26 26 | 97 0 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 20 8
R_Sharp FW 3 6 10 24 22 | 97 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 18
Brandon_Statz GK 27 1 7 2 32 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T_Grant DF 2 23 9 6 29 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwaga MF 3 8 23 6 26 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
S_Iversen FW 2 7 8 23 32 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
DJ_Hart FW 1 6 7 23 11 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Rangers FC | Lyon
4-4-2 A | 3-2-2-1-2 A
Gazza Grant | Tim Batth
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Belushi GK | GK T_Snelders
R_Giovinco DF | DF K_Abrha
D_McGrain DF | DF H_Berg
J_A_Riise DF | DF L_Inagzij
Doria DF | DM Pichu_Atienza
L_Copland MF | DM M_Ball
J_Wilshere MF | MF Rivaldo
B_Hemoth MF | MF Jese
S_Gerrard MF | AM P_Pogba
R_Acquafresca FW | FW E_Cavani
H_Rodellega FW | FW R_Sharp
|
V_Mannone SUB | SUB Brandon_Statz
L_Jones SUB | SUB T_Grant
K_Richard SUB | SUB Kwaga
J_Ross SUB | SUB S_Iversen
D_Trezeguet SUB | SUB DJ_Hart
Referee: F_Brych (Germany)
Min. 1 :(rfc) S_Gerrard finds H_Rodellega with a perfectly weighted pass
... H_Rodellega rises above the defence to head the ball !
... OOOOHHHHH!!!!
... It's wide!
... That was a dismal effort!
... He should have buried that!
Min. 4 :(lyn) Jese pass splits open the defence
... What a ball!
... E_Cavani is clean through!
... A wicked drive by E_Cavani !
... Belushi saves it but to be fair he didn't have to move for that one
Min. 5 :(rfc) B_Hemoth holds the ball up and waits for support
... He knocks the ball across to R_Acquafresca
... R_Acquafresca sights up the goal
... He shoots!
... T_Snelders gets his fingertips to it
... He pushes it on to the post
... The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 5 :(lyn) Jese hits the ball through the heart of the defence
... P_Pogba latches onto it!
... A delicate header from P_Pogba !
... Wide of goal
Min. 5 :(rfc) J_A_Riise with the heel pass to D_McGrain
... P_Pogba takes the player down!!
... That's a poor tackle!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 7 :(rfc) S_Gerrard spots H_Rodellega who is in acres of space
... Superbly timed tackle by K_Abrha
... He made it look easy
... But he can't keep it in
... CORNER!
... B_Hemoth floats the ball in!
... J_A_Riise makes a firm connection with his head
... T_Snelders parries it
... CORNER!
... S_Gerrard chips the ball in towards the far post!
... T_Snelders fists it away!
Min. 8 :(rfc) H_Rodellega with the dribble
... He's through on goal
... H_Rodellega with a bomb of a shot !
... T_Snelders can't get to it!
... OH! It drifts wide!
... T_Snelders has a smile on his face
... Did he know that was going wide?
Min. 9 :(rfc) S_Gerrard with an inch perfect pass to H_Rodellega
... H_Rodellega with a little chip!
... But he puts it well wide
... The Lyon fans taunt him!
Min. 10 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca with the dribble
... But H_Berg puts the ball out of play
Min. 10 :(lyn) P_Pogba is closed down
... He plays a quick pass
... Pichu_Atienza latches onto the ball
... Pichu_Atienza is miles offside!
... The flag stays down
... Belushi tries to close down the angle
... He lobs it over Belushi
... Its hit the bar and over!!
Min. 11 :(rfc) D_McGrain miskicks!
... He finds R_Acquafresca though
... That was fortunate
... L_Inagzij clears with a diving header
Min. 12 :(rfc) H_Rodellega picks up a loose ball
... H_Rodellega with the shot on net !
... But T_Snelders reaches the ball. Good save
Min. 13 :(rfc) J_Wilshere holds the ball up
... He sees R_Acquafresca in space!
... R_Acquafresca from 20 yards !
... But he somehow misses
... That was a woeful effort
Min. 14 :(rfc) S_Gerrard takes advantage of a mistake by L_Inagzij
... That mistake could prove costly
... S_Gerrard hits the ball first time!
... It hits the outside of the post
... And goes out
Min. 15 :(lyn) Jese fires over a low cross to P_Pogba
... But he loses control of it
... D_McGrain belts it clear
Min. 18 :(rfc) B_Hemoth plays in H_Rodellega with a beautiful ball
... H_Rodellega with the crafty shot!
... Wide of goal
Min. 19 :(rfc) L_Copland is clutching his leg!
... The Rangers FC physio rushes on
... He isn't able to carry on!
Min. 19 :(rfc) Up goes the substitution board - K_Richard on for L_Copland as a MF
Min. 20 :(rfc) S_Gerrard takes advantage of a defensive mistake
... S_Gerrard with the diving header !
... He had to be brave there
... T_Snelders was lucky there
Min. 21 :(lyn) E_Cavani with a real burst of pace
... He leaves K_Richard behind
... R_Giovinco gathers up the loose ball
Min. 22 :(rfc) B_Hemoth with a slide rule pass to K_Richard
... K_Richard with a screamer of a shot !
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... Wide !!
... That was fortunate
Min. 23 :(lyn) Jese turns past the defender
... He sees a team mate in space
... He passes it to R_Sharp
... R_Sharp with the 40 yard drive !
... Belushi just watches it fly safely wide!
Min. 24 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca leaves his marker standing
... R_Acquafresca drives it towards goal !
... It hits the bar!!
... But he beats the defender to the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... He's put it wide
Min. 26 :(lyn) Jese plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... E_Cavani keeps possession instead!
... He runs towards the goal now!
... Doria hits it out for a corner
... CORNER!
... Pichu_Atienza plays it into the danger area!
... Belushi makes the catch!
Min. 27 :(rfc) J_Wilshere fires over a low cross to R_Acquafresca
... R_Acquafresca with a powerful header !
... T_Snelders won't get to that!
... It clips the post!
... And goes wide!
Min. 28 :(lyn) Jese takes a throw in
... He throws the ball into R_Sharp
... R_Sharp with the goal bound shot!
... But Belushi palms it behind
... F_Brych has given a goal kick
... He's not having the best of days !
Min. 30 :(rfc) K_Richard controls the ball immaculately
... Leaves the defenders for dead
... This looks like it could be a great chance
... K_Richard tries to lob the keeper !
... But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 33 :(lyn) Rivaldo is closed down
... He plays a quick pass
... H_Berg latches onto the ball
... A well-placed shot from H_Berg !
... But he got that all wrong
Min. 34 :(rfc) K_Richard can't find space for the shot
... He slips it through to S_Gerrard
... But he steps on the ball and falls over!
... H_Berg hits it out for a throw
Min. 35 :(rfc) S_Gerrard controls the ball immaculately
... Leaves the defenders for dead
... This looks like it could be a great chance
... An audacious effort from S_Gerrard !
... T_Snelders makes a comfortable save
... He makes it look so easy
Min. 36 :(rfc) J_Wilshere with a precise pass to H_Rodellega
... H_Rodellega from 20 yards !
... OOOOOOHHHHHHHH
... It grazes the post and goes wide
Min. 38 :(rfc) J_Wilshere takes control of the loose ball
... He plays the ball across to B_Hemoth
... B_Hemoth with a bicycle kick !
... T_Snelders falls over
... He recovers to tip it onto the post!
... But it hits his back!
... And goes wide!!
... T_Snelders looks relieved!!
... CORNER!
... S_Gerrard plays it into the danger area!
... H_Rodellega gets to it!
... T_Snelders with a fantastic point blank save
... When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league
Min. 38 :(lyn) R_Sharp loses his marker!
... S_Gerrard cuts it out easily
... He clears the ball up field
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 45 :(lyn) Jese reads the run of R_Sharp
... R_Sharp from 20 yards !
... What agility from Belushi
Min. 46 :(lyn) E_Cavani picks out R_Sharp with the cross
... R_Sharp with a powerful downward header!
... It hits the outside of the post
... And spins wide
Min. 47 :(lyn) E_Cavani times his run well
... Doria fouls badly
... That looked malicious
... FREE KICK!
... It is well within shooting range!
... E_Cavani bends it in
... Belushi won't get to that!
... It clips the post!
... And goes wide!
Min. 47 :(lyn) P_Pogba with a real burst of pace
... He leaves Doria behind
... P_Pogba heads the ball towards goal !
... Belushi tips it over
... CORNER!
... M_Ball hits it into the box!
... Belushi jumps well to claim it!
Min. 49 :(rfc) H_Rodellega finds his way through
... The offside trap didn't work
... H_Rodellega smashed the ball towards the bottom corner!
... But he puts it wide
... How did he manage to miss that?
Min. 49 :(lyn) Rivaldo controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball into the middle!
... Jese gets onto the end of the pass!
... Jese with a terrific drive !
... Wide of goal
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Rangers FC 0-0 Lyon
Min. 48 :(lyn) The defender loses control of the ball!
... P_Pogba seizes control of it and thinks about the shot
... R_Acquafresca with an awful challenge
... He is warned by F_Brych
... It's just a warning
Min. 49 :(rfc) J_Wilshere has the ball
... He knocks the ball past H_Berg
... He puts in H_Rodellega!
... H_Rodellega carves a shot towards goal !
... But he somehow misses
... He can't be happy with that effort
Min. 50 :(lyn) Pichu_Atienza brings it under control
... He takes on D_McGrain
... He gets past him!
... He puts in Rivaldo!
... Doria clears with a diving header
Min. 52 :(rfc) K_Richard looks up for support for support
... He spots his team mate making a run now
... He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
... H_Rodellega receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... H_Rodellega with the side footed shot!
... The fans behind the goal jump up!
... But it's gone just wide !!
Min. 55 :(rfc) K_Richard controls it well
... He nutmegs L_Inagzij
... He puts in R_Acquafresca!
... A delicate chip from R_Acquafresca !
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... GOAL !!
... T_Snelders never had a chance!
... That puts Rangers FC ahead!
... Now can they hang onto it!
... Rangers FC 1-0 Lyon ...
Min. 55 :(lyn) Lyon altered their play to a N strategy
Min. 55 :(lyn) R_Sharp runs at the heart of the defence
... R_Giovinco rushes in with a clumsy challenge!!
... That's a foul!!
... The boy is unlucky to get a yellow
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 56 :(rfc) B_Hemoth moves out wide
... He plays the ball through to R_Acquafresca
... R_Acquafresca has time and space!
... He shoots towards goal!
... GOAL !!
... It flew past T_Snelders
... He has notched up his 10th of the season with that goal!!
... Rangers FC 2-0 Lyon ...
Min. 57 :(lyn) It looks as though Lyon is now playing P
Min. 57 :(rfc) D_McGrain looks up for support for support
... He spots his team mate making a run now
... He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
... H_Rodellega receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... K_Abrha stands his ground and wins the tackle
Min. 57 :(lyn) Jese is closed down
... He plays a quick pass under pressure
... R_Sharp latches onto the ball
... R_Sharp drives the shot in!
... But he puts it well wide
... That was a mishit effort!
Min. 58 :(lyn) E_Cavani runs at the defence
... He nutmegs J_A_Riise
... He showed his class there
... E_Cavani tries to chip the ball over the keeper !
... Terrific shot
... It takes a bounce of the defender
... The deflection takes it just wide
... That's unlucky!
... CORNER!
... M_Ball swings it in!
... It goes straight into the arms of Belushi
Min. 59 :(rfc) K_Richard backtracks with the ball
... He hits the ball up field
... R_Giovinco latches onto the end of it
... R_Giovinco with the deft touch!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... It hits the side netting!
... He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 60 :(rfc) R_Giovinco with an in swinging cross to R_Acquafresca
... R_Acquafresca with the spectacular bicycle kick!
... T_Snelders makes a comfortable save
... He wasn't troubled there
Min. 62 :(lyn) Pichu_Atienza finds R_Sharp on the edge of the box
... D_McGrain reads him well and hoofs it clear
Min. 64 :(rfc) J_A_Riise has the ball
... He knocks the ball past Pichu_Atienza
... He puts in J_Wilshere!
... Pichu_Atienza goes in hard to win the ball back
Min. 66 :(rfc) K_Richard holds the ball up
... He sees R_Acquafresca in space!
... R_Acquafresca with only one thing on his mind!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... But T_Snelders makes a comfortable save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 66 :(lyn) E_Cavani flicks it over D_McGrain's head
... He showed some great skill there!
... E_Cavani sends it flying towards goal!
... It hits the post
... And goes clear
Min. 68 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca with a real burst of pace
... He leaves the defender behind
... R_Acquafresca smashed the ball towards the bottom corner!
... T_Snelders can't get to it!
... OH! It has gone just over the bar!
... T_Snelders makes a cocky smile
... Did he know that was going over?
Min. 68 :(lyn) Jese with a penetrating pass to E_Cavani
... J_A_Riise wins control of the ball with his hand!!
... Play On!!
Min. 75 :(rfc) L_Jones is coming on and D_McGrain is being brought off
... Looks likely he will go and play DF
Min. 75 :(rfc) D_Trezeguet is ready to come on to replace R_Acquafresca
... Looks like he will play as a FW
Min. 76 :(rfc) B_Hemoth knocks it forward
... R_Sharp slips
... D_Trezeguet gets to it!
... D_Trezeguet hits the shot with the outside of the left foot!
... But T_Snelders parries the ball
... It's picked up by the defender, much to the relief of the crowd
Min. 77 :(rfc) K_Richard sprints down the flank
... He plays the ball across to D_Trezeguet
... D_Trezeguet has his eyes on the goal!
... He shoots!
... But T_Snelders palms it away
... He could have caught that!
Min. 77 :(lyn) K_Abrha beats J_A_Riise
... It looked like he pushed his marker
... "Play On!" Waves F_Brych
... R_Giovinco wins the ball!
... But he caught the player also!
... The ref gives nothing!
Min. 77 :(rfc) S_Gerrard fires over a low cross to J_Wilshere
... R_Sharp bundles the player over!!
... That's a foul!!
... F_Brych warns him
Min. 79 :(lyn) R_Sharp knocks it past D_Trezeguet and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... R_Sharp has his eyes on the goal!
... He fires the ball goal ward!
... Belushi fists it away
... That was a good save!
Min. 80 :(rfc) Rangers FC restructured their strategy to D
Min. 86 :(rfc) B_Hemoth spots H_Rodellega who is in acres of space
... H_Berg tackles cleanly
Min. 86 :(rfc) D_Trezeguet takes advantage of a mistake by K_Abrha
... That mistake could prove costly
... E_Cavani fouls
... That was disgusting
... FREE KICK!
... This is a good chance!
... S_Gerrard hits it over the wall
... But T_Snelders makes a comfortable save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(lyn) E_Cavani drives it forward to Rivaldo
... R_Giovinco plays the back pass
... Belushi can't get to it!!
... It goes just wide!!
... What a lucky escape!!
... CORNER!
... E_Cavani plays it towards the near post!
... Belushi fists it away!
Min. 90 :(lyn) Rivaldo unselfishly lays the ball back to R_Sharp
... But D_Trezeguet wins the ball from behind
... The crowd appeal but F_Brych has none of it.
Min. 93 :(rfc) K_Richard sprints down the wing
... He knocks it past the defender into space!
... He puts in a square ball!
... H_Rodellega runs onto it
... He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender
... L_Inagzij takes out the attacker
... He looked to have fouled him there
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Ibrox Stadium
Attendance : 147,001
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Rangers FC Match Info
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Best player : R_Acquafresca (Man of the Match)
Scorers : R_Acquafresca (55,56)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : R_Giovinco (55)
Injured : L_Copland (19)
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Lyon Match Info
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Best player : Jese
Scorers : N/A
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : P_Pogba (5)
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Rangers FC | Lyon
Attempts on Goal : 30 | 15
Off target : 16 | 10
On target : 14 | 5
Possession : 54 | 46
Corners : 3 | 4
Red Cards : 0 | 0
Yellow Cards : 1 | 1
Subs Used : 3 | 0
Fouls : 6 | 8
Key Tackles : 10 | 8
Key Passes : 27 | 17
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Final Score : Rangers FC 2 - 0 Lyon
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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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Belushi GK 39 8 8 5 11 | 97 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 85 0 0 0
R_Giovinco DF 2 27 12 10 35 | 97 0 3 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 58 8 -1
D_McGrain DF 1 27 12 7 24 | 79 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 20 0
J_A_Riise DF 3 25 7 9 32 | 97 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 20 5
Doria DF 3 24 7 4 32 | 97 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0
L_Copland MF 1 8 29 6 21 | 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Wilshere MF 2 18 27 11 19 | 97 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0
B_Hemoth MF 2 5 27 6 22 | 97 0 0 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 75 5
S_Gerrard MF 2 6 25 16 21 | 97 0 1 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 20 40 16
R_Acquafresca FW 1 6 8 28 36 | 79 0 0 0 0 9 2 0 0 0 0 0 59
H_Rodellega FW 2 5 8 26 13 | 97 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 20 20 38
V_Mannone GK 27 5 3 1 30 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
L_Jones DF 3 24 6 7 22 | 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
K_Richard MF 1 10 28 9 26 | 78 0 0 7 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 85 2
J_Ross MF 1 8 25 7 27 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Trezeguet FW 3 6 9 25 21 | 18 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 40 20 30
Player Statistics - Lyon
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_Snelders GK 32 2 3 4 16 | 97 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 0 0
K_Abrha DF 1 26 9 6 33 | 97 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0
H_Berg DF 1 24 10 7 21 | 97 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 60 0 1
L_Inagzij DF 1 24 10 6 11 | 97 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0
Pichu_Atienza DM 1 15 24 6 33 | 97 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 -19
M_Ball DM 2 11 24 4 23 | 97 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rivaldo MF 2 7 26 8 37 | 97 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
Jese MF 2 5 26 7 41 | 97 0 0 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 90 1
P_Pogba AM 2 7 23 12 21 | 97 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 -22 -12 -16
E_Cavani FW 2 10 11 26 26 | 97 0 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 20 8
R_Sharp FW 3 6 10 24 22 | 97 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 18
Brandon_Statz GK 27 1 7 2 32 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T_Grant DF 2 23 9 6 29 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwaga MF 3 8 23 6 26 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
S_Iversen FW 2 7 8 23 32 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
DJ_Hart FW 1 6 7 23 11 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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