Elite FA Cup Group Match, Rangers FC vs. Valencia (Wed Jan 18)


                           Rangers FC  |  Valencia
                            4-3-1-2 C  |  4-4-2 A
                          Steve Brown  |  James Burns
                                       |
                            Rafael GK  |  GK Bonner
                            I_Hart DF  |  DF P_Thompson
                         F_Ricksen DF  |  DF A_Obileye
                         J_Serrano DF  |  DF T_Forou
                         G_Stevens DF  |  DF S_Cooper
                            J_Cole MF  |  MF M_Barry
                           A_Silva MF  |  MF L_Macleod
                          D_Cooper MF  |  MF R_Tabatta
                               Kan AM  |  MF T_Kroos
                        Sheringham FW  |  FW D_Suker
                     Erling_Haland FW  |  FW D_Trezeguet
                                       |
                        M_A_Stegen SUB |  SUB B_Chilwell
                          A_Miller SUB |  SUB M_Gorgon
                         A_Forsyth SUB |  SUB Jesus_Cordoba
                         R_Russell SUB |  SUB Thiago_C
                            N_Pepe SUB |  SUB W_Jose

Referee: N_Rizzoli (Italy)


Min. 6  :(vla) D_Trezeguet slows the ball down and waits for support
          ...  A team mate overlaps him now
          ...  He uses his team mates run as a decoy and heads towards the goal!
          ...  A_Silva hits it out for a corner
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  M_Barry plays it into the danger area!
          ...  The danger is dealt with by A_Silva
Min. 6  :(rfc) J_Cole runs forward
          ...  He nicks it past the slide tackle skilfully
          ...  He only has going for the goal in mind!
          ...  R_Tabatta is called for the holding foul
          ...  He was pushing down on his man
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! He is in the book for that one
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 7  :(vla) L_Macleod holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to T_Kroos
          ...  T_Kroos attempts to nutmeg Rafael!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  He jumps up and punches the air
          ...  Valencia have snatched the lead!
          ...  Rangers FC 0-1 Valencia ...
Min. 10 :(rfc) J_Cole unselfishly lays the ball back to Sheringham
          ...  M_Barry gathers up the loose ball
Min. 10 :(vla) R_Tabatta knocks the ball past F_Ricksen
          ...  R_Tabatta has time and space on the edge of the box!
          ...  He shoots towards goal!
          ...  But he's missed it!
          ...  He couldn't hit a cow's arse with a banjo
Min. 14 :(rfc) Sheringham steps over the ball
          ...  He nutmegs P_Thompson
          ...  That a lovely piece of trickery
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from T_Forou
Min. 16 :(rfc) A_Silva plays it to his team mate for a one-two
          ...  Erling_Haland keeps possession instead!
          ...  He runs towards the goal now!
          ...  But he steps on the ball and falls over!
          ...  A_Obileye hits it out for a throw
Min. 16 :(vla) R_Tabatta cuts through the defence
          ...  F_Ricksen slides in to knock the ball out for a throw-in
Min. 18 :(vla) A_Obileye retreats under pressure
          ...  He hoofs the ball up field
          ...  T_Kroos gets on the end of it
          ...  J_Serrano rushes in with a clumsy tackle!!
          ...  That's a foul!!
          ...  What's N_Rizzoli going to give?
          ...  He just waves play on!
Min. 20 :(vla) M_Barry has found himself in space
          ...  He looks up for his team mates
          ...  He swings the ball in
          ...  S_Cooper gets on the end of the pass
          ...  He is in space!
          ...  S_Cooper pounds a rocket on goal !
          ...  Rafael with a fantastic save
          ...  His captain pats him on the back for that one
Min. 21 :(vla) S_Cooper can't find space for the shot
          ...  He slips it through to P_Thompson
          ...  P_Thompson chases it through, he must score !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  He runs towards the Valencia fans!
          ...  But it's been ruled out!
          ...  He was caught offside by VAR
Min. 22 :(rfc) Sheringham with the dribble
          ...  He skips through the tackle from D_Trezeguet
          ...  Sheringham with the spectacular bicycle kick!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Runs off and slides on his knees!!
          ...  The fans go wild!
          ...  Equaliser, the crowd goes wild!
          ...  Rangers FC 1-1 Valencia ...
Min. 23 :(vla) D_Trezeguet lobs it over F_Ricksen
          ...  D_Trezeguet has his eyes on the goal!
          ...  He fires the ball goal ward!
          ...  Rafael gets up well to catch that one
Min. 24 :(rfc) Kan bursts forward
          ...  M_Barry hits it out for a corner
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Erling_Haland floats the ball in!
          ...  Bonner comes out and claims it!
Min. 25 :(rfc) Kan plays a clever one-two with his team mate
          ...  He heads towards the goal
          ...  He slides it past the defender!
          ...  Kan blasts it at the goal !
          ...  Bonner with a fantastic point blank save
          ...  When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league
Min. 26 :(vla) D_Suker runs forward
          ...  He only has going for the goal in mind!
          ...  D_Suker attempts the shot!
          ...  But Rafael hits it away
          ...  He could have held onto that!
Min. 28 :(vla) T_Kroos is first to the ball
          ...  T_Kroos attempts a low drive!
          ...  Rafael falls over
          ...  He recovers to tip it onto the post!
          ...  But it hits his back!
          ...  And goes wide!!
          ...  Rafael looks relieved!!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  S_Cooper plays it into the danger area!
          ...  Rafael reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 29 :(vla) T_Kroos jumps over the defender's challenge
          ...  Oh, beautiful nutmeg
          ...  He's clean through
          ...  T_Kroos sees Rafael off his line !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  He puts his hands to his ears!!
          ...  He is winding the Rangers FC fans up!!
          ...  They greet the gesture with jeers!
          ...  That's put Valencia ahead!
          ...  Rangers FC 1-2 Valencia ...
Min. 30 :(rfc) Kan kills the ball dead
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run!
          ...  He plays the ball across to him!
          ...  Erling_Haland gets on the end of the pass
          ...  T_Forou with the tackle
Min. 30 :(vla) T_Kroos brings it under control
          ...  He takes on F_Ricksen
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He puts in D_Suker!
          ...  A wicked drive by D_Suker !
          ...  But Rafael makes a fine save
Min. 33 :(vla) D_Trezeguet runs into space
          ...  D_Trezeguet with the overhead !
          ...  What agility from Rafael
Min. 37 :(rfc) A_Silva has the ball
          ...  He knocks the ball past P_Thompson
          ...  He puts in Sheringham!
          ...  Sheringham with the shot !
          ...  Bonner gets his fingertips to it
          ...  He pushes it on to the post
          ...  The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 40 :(rfc) G_Stevens holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to Kan
          ...  Kan uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot!
          ...  Terrific shot
          ...  It takes a bounce of the defender
          ...  The deflection takes it just wide
          ...  That's unlucky!
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(rfc) D_Cooper runs with the ball to the corner flag
          ...  He plays the ball across to Erling_Haland
          ...  S_Cooper knocks him to the floor
          ...  The fans are calling for a penalty!
          ...  But N_Rizzoli just turns away!
Min. 46 :(rfc) A_Silva barges S_Cooper off the ball
          ...  A_Silva with the diving header !
          ...  He had to be brave there
          ...  But Bonner palms it behind
          ...  N_Rizzoli has given a goal kick
          ...  He's not having the best of days !

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Rangers FC 1-2 Valencia

Min. 46 :(vla) D_Trezeguet picks up the pass
          ...  D_Trezeguet launches himself head first to connect with the low cross!
          ...  But he got that all wrong
Min. 47 :(rfc) D_Cooper looks for options
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
          ...  He knocks a through ball to Sheringham
          ...  A wicked drive by Sheringham !
          ...  He hits the side netting
          ...  There was some parts of the ground that thought that went in!
Min. 49 :(vla) M_Barry runs forward
          ...  He only has going for the goal in mind!
          ...  But J_Serrano sweeps up the threat
Min. 52 :(vla) D_Trezeguet lobs it over the defender
          ...  D_Trezeguet with the diving header !
          ...  He had to be brave there
          ...  But Rafael tips it behind
          ...  N_Rizzoli has given a goal kick
          ...  He's not having the best of days !
Min. 53 :(rfc) D_Cooper is taking a throw in
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He throws it to Sheringham
          ...  But T_Forou barges him off the ball
Min. 54 :(rfc) J_Cole with the towering header to Erling_Haland
          ...  Erling_Haland hits a crisp volley!
          ...  He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
          ...  But it thumps off the woodwork !!
          ...  And goes safely clear!
          ...  Bonner never had a chance!
Min. 55 :(rfc) I_Hart runs down the wing
          ...  He knocks it past the defender into space!
          ...  He cuts the ball back
          ...  Erling_Haland latches onto the pass
          ...  He carves out some space
          ...  Erling_Haland drifts clear!
          ...  He is clean through!
          ...  He is one on one with Bonner
          ...  He nutmegs Bonner
          ...  It hits the upright!!
          ...  And goes wide!
Min. 65 :(vla) L_Macleod off the woodwork.
          ...  S_Cooper picks up the deflection
          ...  Blocked by I_Hart
Min. 67 :(rfc) Erling_Haland runs at the defence
          ...  He nutmegs the defender
          ...  He showed his class there
          ...  Erling_Haland has a go!
          ...  Bonner parries the shot
          ...  And the defender clears it!
Min. 68 :(rfc) D_Cooper works the ball inside
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to Kan
          ...  What a shot from Kan !
          ...  It could go anywhere
          ...  It hits the side netting!
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 71 :(rfc) Sheringham has the ball on the wing
          ...  He knocks the ball past P_Thompson!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  Sheringham goes for goal !
          ...  He hits the side netting
          ...  There was some parts of the ground that thought that went in!
Min. 72 :(rfc) J_Cole gets to the bye line
          ...  He puts it into the box
          ...  He finds F_Ricksen
          ...  P_Thompson gathers up the loose ball
Min. 73 :(rfc) F_Ricksen unselfishly heads the ball back to Erling_Haland
          ...  But he steps on the ball and falls over!
          ...  S_Cooper hits it out for a throw
Min. 73 :(vla) M_Barry gets to the by-line
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He plays the ball through to D_Trezeguet
          ...  D_Trezeguet hits a great shot !
          ...  Rafael makes a good save
Min. 75 :(rfc) A_Miller is coming on for G_Stevens and playing DF
Min. 75 :(rfc) R_Russell is being prepared to come on
          ...  J_Cole is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play MF
Min. 75 :(rfc) N_Pepe replaces Erling_Haland and will play FW
Min. 76 :(rfc) D_Cooper with a 40-yard pass to Sheringham
          ...  Sheringham hits the shot!
          ...  It swerves a lot!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  He grabs the corner flag and pretends to sing!
          ...  And Rangers FC have squared it up late on!!
          ...  Rangers FC 2-2 Valencia ...
Min. 78 :(rfc) I_Hart runs at the defender
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He passes it to Sheringham
          ...  Sheringham tries to place it in the corner !
          ...  He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
          ...  But it thumps off the woodwork !!
          ...  And goes safely clear!
          ...  Bonner never had a chance!
Min. 78 :(rfc) R_Russell takes possession
          ...  He looks up
          ...  He's in acres of space
          ...  L_Macleod with an over the top challenge
          ...  He's lucky it wasn't more
          ...  It's just a warning
Min. 79 :(vla) Thiago_C is being brought on
          ...  T_Kroos is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 80 :(vla) W_Jose takes off his tracksuit
          ...  he'll replace D_Trezeguet as FW
Min. 80 :(vla) Thiago_C with a flicked pass to D_Suker
          ...  D_Suker heads the ball towards goal !
          ...  Wide of goal
Min. 80 :(rfc) Kan moves out wide
          ...  He plays the ball through to N_Pepe
          ...  Thiago_C fouls badly
          ...  That looked malicious
          ...  N_Rizzoli calls him for a talk
          ...  It's just a warning
Min. 81 :(vla) M_Gorgon will come on for T_Forou and play DF
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(rfc) R_Russell is closed down
          ...  He plays a quick pass
          ...  Sheringham latches onto the ball
          ...  Sheringham throws himself at the ball !
          ...  He manages to reach the ball
          ...  Bonner saves it
          ...  Good goalkeeping

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Ibrox Stadium
Attendance           : 136,347
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Rangers FC Match Info
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Best player          : Sheringham (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : Sheringham (22,76)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Valencia Match Info
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Best player          : T_Kroos
Scorers              : T_Kroos (7,29)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : R_Tabatta (6)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                            Rangers FC    |    Valencia
Attempts on Goal     :          14        |       14
Off target           :           7        |       3
On target            :           7        |       11
Possession           :          50        |       50
Corners              :           1        |       2
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           0        |       1
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :           7        |       7
Key Tackles          :           5        |       9
Key Passes           :          17        |       8
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Final Score          : Rangers FC 2 - 2 Valencia
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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  37   2   2   2  20 |  94   9   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  25   0   0   0
I_Hart         DF   3  32   7   6  23 |  94   0   1   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  20   0
F_Ricksen      DF   2  31   8   7  33 |  94   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
J_Serrano      DF   1  31   1   1  30 |  94   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
G_Stevens      DF   1  26   7   2  33 |  76   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
J_Cole         MF   3   9  29   7  33 |  76   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
A_Silva        MF   1   7  29   7  20 |  94   0   2   2   0   1   0   0   0   0  40  20   5
D_Cooper       MF   2   3  28   5  32 |  94   0   0   5   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  70   0
Kan            AM   2   7  26  18  32 |  94   0   0   2   0   3   0   0   0   0   0  20   5
Sheringham     FW   2   7   9  36  21 |  94   0   0   0   0   7   2   0   0   0   0   0  60
Erling_Haland  FW   3   8   9  29  12 |  76   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
M_A_Stegen     GK  29   2   2   1  11 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Miller       DF   1  22   9   2  27 |  18   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Forsyth      DF   1  22   8   4  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
R_Russell      MF   2   4  27   4  34 |  18   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
N_Pepe         FW   3   8  10  28  33 |  18   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Valencia
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Bonner         GK  31   1   2   2  32 |  94   6   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0   0   0
P_Thompson     DF   2  31  13   6  30 |  94   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  20   0   5
A_Obileye      DF   1  28   8   2  23 |  94   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
T_Forou        DF   2  28   7   7  33 |  82   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0   0
S_Cooper       DF   3  26   8   9  32 |  94   0   2   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  40  10   5
M_Barry        MF   2  19  31   7  32 |  94   0   2   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  40  20   0
L_Macleod      MF   2  10  30  11  31 |  94   0   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0
R_Tabatta      MF   2  23  29  17  21 |  94   0   0   0   0   1   0   1   0   0  -2  -2  -2
T_Kroos        MF   3   8  28  22  30 |  80   0   0   1   0   3   2   0   0   0   0  10  55
D_Suker        FW   1   6  12  30  31 |  94   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  10
D_Trezeguet    FW   3   7  11  30  21 |  81   0   0   0   0   5   0   0   0   0   0   0  20
B_Chilwell     DF   2  25  11   8  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Gorgon       DF   2  25  10   7  32 |  12   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Jesus_Cordoba  MF   2   8  28  11  11 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Thiago_C       MF   1  10  28   9  21 |  14   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
W_Jose         FW   3   9  10  32  10 |  13   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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