Division One League Match, Rangers FC vs. Werder Bremen (Sun Aug 18)


                           Rangers FC  |  Werder Bremen
                              4-4-2 A  |  5-3-2 P
                          Gazza Grant  |  Harry Kleinjan
                                       |
                      M_Ter_Stegen GK  |  GK T_Flowers
                        R_Giovinco DF  |  DF J_Neeskens
                           G_Grant DF  |  DF J_Zanetti
                         D_McGrain DF  |  DF F_Beijmo
                           K_Rekik DF  |  DF L_Augustinson
                          L_Thomas MF  |  DF G_Panucci
                          B_Hemoth MF  |  MF P_Bargfrede
                          M_Scholl MF  |  MF F_Kainz
                            R_Jack MF  |  MF A_Vidal
                     R_Acquafresca FW  |  FW M_Kruse
                       H_Rodellega FW  |  FW E_Bergkamp
                                       |
                        P_Lattuada SUB |  SUB T_Courtois
                       K_Ramsteijn SUB |  SUB N_Moisander
                           L_Olsen SUB |  SUB M_Canete
                       H_Fernandez SUB |  SUB J_Ledley
                             Messi SUB |  SUB Del_Vecchio

Referee: K_Clark (Scotland)


Min. 1  :(wbn) P_Bargfrede hits a hard pass to M_Kruse
          ...  M_Kruse attempts a chip!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  He puts his hands to his ears!!
          ...  He is winding the Rangers FC fans up!!
          ...  They greet the gesture with jeers!
          ...  Werder Bremen go in front now with that goal!
          ...  Rangers FC 0-1 Werder Bremen ...
Min. 4  :(wbn) Werder Bremen are switching their playing style to C
Min. 4  :(wbn) F_Kainz is closed down
          ...  He plays a quick pass under pressure
          ...  E_Bergkamp latches onto the ball
          ...  But he steps on the ball and falls over!
          ...  K_Rekik looks embarrassed to take the ball off him!
Min. 6  :(rfc) R_Jack picks out R_Acquafresca with the cross
          ...  A delicate header from R_Acquafresca !
          ...  But he puts it well wide
          ...  That was a mishit effort!
Min. 8  :(wbn) P_Bargfrede is out on the right
          ...  He moves the ball left to J_Zanetti
          ...  M_Scholl with a bad challenge
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 10 :(rfc) H_Rodellega pushes it past the defender
          ...  A_Vidal cuts out the pass
          ...  That was close!
Min. 14 :(rfc) H_Rodellega with the mazy run
          ...  How he got through those defenders I don't know
          ...  He sets himself up for the shot
          ...  L_Augustinson gets in the way of the ball and clears!
Min. 14 :(wbn) E_Bergkamp holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
          ...  He knocks a through ball to F_Beijmo
          ...  H_Rodellega is called for the holding foul
          ...  He was a bit too close for comfort
          ...  FREE KICK
          ...  F_Beijmo shapes to shoot
          ...  He plays it to E_Bergkamp instead
          ...  A cheeky lob from E_Bergkamp !
          ...  M_Ter_Stegen won't get to that!
          ...  It clips the post!
          ...  And goes wide!
Min. 17 :(wbn) F_Kainz drives the ball across field
          ...  It comes to E_Bergkamp
          ...  B_Hemoth with a nasty foul
          ...  That looked malicious
          ...  It's a yellow, and rightly so
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 20 :(wbn) F_Kainz is all alone
          ...  the linesman keeps his flag down
          ...  L_Thomas with a bad challenge
          ...  K_Clark will want to speak to him
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  F_Kainz knocks it forward
          ...  M_Kruse gets on the end of it
          ...  D_McGrain makes the challenge and clears the ball
Min. 20 :(wbn) M_Kruse steps over the ball
          ...  He nutmegs R_Giovinco
          ...  That a lovely piece of trickery
          ...  D_McGrain plays it back
          ...  M_Ter_Stegen slips!!
          ...  It goes just wide
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  F_Kainz hits it into the box!
          ...  G_Grant gets up well
          ...  And he heads it away
Min. 22 :(wbn) P_Bargfrede is closed down
          ...  He plays a quick pass
          ...  E_Bergkamp latches onto the ball
          ...  E_Bergkamp looks to see where M_Ter_Stegen is!
          ...  He rifles in the shot!
          ...  But M_Ter_Stegen makes a superb stop down low.
Min. 24 :(rfc) H_Rodellega gains possession
          ...  An audacious effort from H_Rodellega !
          ...  Terrific shot
          ...  It takes a bounce of the defender
          ...  The deflection takes it just wide
          ...  That's unlucky!
Min. 24 :(wbn) J_Zanetti moves out over to the edge of the pitch
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He plays the ball through to M_Kruse
          ...  M_Kruse with his head down lets it go !
          ...  Over the bar
Min. 25 :(rfc) G_Grant sprints down the flank
          ...  He plays the ball across to H_Rodellega
          ...  H_Rodellega hits the shot with the inside of the right foot!
          ...  T_Flowers saves, but he fumbles
          ...  But he gathers at the second attempt!
Min. 29 :(wbn) F_Kainz with the first time flick to E_Bergkamp
          ...  E_Bergkamp hits the shot with the inside of the right foot!
          ...  M_Ter_Stegen has it covered
          ...  It takes a bobble!
          ...  M_Ter_Stegen is left flat-footed
          ...  It's gone wide !!
Min. 30 :(rfc) L_Thomas breaks clear of the defence!
          ...  He is clean through on T_Flowers!
          ...  J_Zanetti brings him down!
          ...  RED CARD!!
          ...  He's off!!
Min. 30 :(wbn) N_Moisander comes on for A_Vidal and takes up a DF role
Min. 33 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca with the Cruyff turn
          ...  R_Acquafresca has time and space!
          ...  He shoots towards goal!
          ...  The net bulges!
          ...  OH!! He has hit the side netting
          ...  Goal kick given
Min. 38 :(rfc) L_Thomas wins possession
          ...  He plays the ball across to R_Acquafresca
          ...  L_Augustinson stands his ground and wins the tackle
Min. 39 :(wbn) J_Neeskens with a one-touch layoff to M_Kruse
          ...  M_Kruse with the goal bound shot!
          ...  M_Ter_Stegen parries it, he follows it up
          ...  And M_Ter_Stegen recovers to save!!
Min. 40 :(rfc) R_Jack runs at the defence
          ...  R_Jack blasts it at the goal !
          ...  But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Swung in by R_Jack
          ...  T_Flowers catches it!
Min. 42 :(rfc) M_Scholl turns past the defender
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He passes it to G_Grant
          ...  But he loses control of it
          ...  F_Kainz takes possession
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(rfc) M_Scholl plays in H_Rodellega with a beautiful ball
          ...  H_Rodellega throws himself at the ball !
          ...  He manages to reach the ball
          ...  T_Flowers falls over
          ...  But T_Flowers is relieved to watch it go out of play!
Min. 46 :(wbn) J_Neeskens runs at K_Rekik
          ...  The defender slips and falls over
          ...  A wicked drive by J_Neeskens !
          ...  He hits the sponsor hoarding with that effort
Min. 47 :(rfc) B_Hemoth pulls it back to R_Giovinco
          ...  J_Neeskens intercepts the pass

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Rangers FC 0-1 Werder Bremen

Min. 49 :(wbn) E_Bergkamp cuts inside R_Giovinco
          ...  He worked that well
          ...  E_Bergkamp with a low drive through the rain!
          ...  It hits the post!!
          ...  But he beats the defender to the rebound
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !!
          ...  He's put it over
Min. 51 :(wbn) Curled in dangerously from F_Kainz to E_Bergkamp
          ...  E_Bergkamp hits the ball first time!
          ...  He could have let that bounce
          ...  It takes a deflection!
          ...  M_Ter_Stegen is wrong footed!
          ...  It drifts just wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  P_Bargfrede swings it in!
          ...  K_Rekik reads it well
          ...  And he knocks it away
Min. 51 :(rfc) G_Grant works the ball inside
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to H_Rodellega
          ...  G_Panucci with a superb challenge
          ...  K_Clark has given the free kick the other way!
          ...  K_Clark warns him
Min. 52 :(rfc) G_Grant takes possession of the ball
          ...  He plays the ball across to H_Rodellega
          ...  But L_Augustinson reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 53 :(wbn) The defender under hits the back pass!
          ...  F_Kainz is through!
          ...  D_McGrain body checks his opponent!!
          ...  That's a careless challenge!!
          ...  K_Clark just wants to lecture him
Min. 55 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca breaks clear of the defence!
          ...  He is clean through on T_Flowers!
          ...  G_Panucci brings him down!
          ...  The referee reaches to his pocket!
          ...  He jots down his name!
          ...  RED CARD!!
          ...  I think he deserved that!
Min. 56 :(wbn) J_Neeskens pulls it back to L_Augustinson
          ...  K_Rekik goes in with the block tackle
          ...  He comes out of it with the ball
          ...  Great tackle!
Min. 56 :(wbn) F_Kainz pulls up
          ...  That looks like his hamstring went
          ...  He wont be able to continue!!
Min. 56 :(wbn) M_Canete will replace F_Kainz and play MF
Min. 57 :(wbn) P_Bargfrede wins possession
          ...  He plays the ball across to M_Kruse
          ...  M_Kruse flicks the header toward the far post!
          ...  But it goes wide
Min. 60 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca nutmegs L_Augustinson
          ...  But N_Moisander barges him off the ball
Min. 62 :(wbn) M_Canete moves out wide
          ...  He plays the ball through to M_Kruse
          ...  M_Kruse goes for the top corner !
          ...  M_Ter_Stegen gets a hand to it!!
          ...  But he slots in the rebound
          ...  He has put it wide !!
          ...  He puts his hands on his head in despair!
Min. 65 :(rfc) Rangers FC made the switch to a L strategy
Min. 67 :(rfc) D_McGrain finds H_Rodellega in acres of space
          ...  E_Bergkamp wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
Min. 69 :(rfc) H_Rodellega takes advantage of a mistake by F_Beijmo
          ...  He runs towards goal
          ...  H_Rodellega tries to chip the ball over T_Flowers!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  He jumps up and punches the air
          ...  All square, that should make things interesting!
          ...  Rangers FC 1-1 Werder Bremen ...
Min. 69 :(rfc) Rangers FC switch to playing E
Min. 69 :(wbn) M_Canete hits in a wicked shot!
          ...  It hits the defender
          ...  E_Bergkamp latches onto it!
          ...  But R_Jack slides in two footed.
          ...  K_Clark has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 72 :(rfc) M_Scholl with the dribble
          ...  J_Neeskens is easily beaten
          ...  M_Scholl could have let it bounce!
          ...  T_Flowers makes a great save
          ...  But he can't hold onto it!
          ...  It goes wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  R_Jack swings it in!
          ...  G_Grant swings a leg at it!
          ...  T_Flowers gets up well to catch that one
Min. 73 :(rfc) B_Hemoth 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 R_Acquafresca
          ...  R_Acquafresca tries the lob from 30 yards !
          ...  But he somehow misses
          ...  The Werder Bremen fans laugh at him
Min. 74 :(rfc) D_McGrain skips the challenge from J_Neeskens
          ...  L_Augustinson with the tackle
          ...  He came to the rescue there!
Min. 75 :(rfc) H_Fernandez comes on for B_Hemoth and takes up a MF role
Min. 78 :(rfc) K_Ramsteijn is coming on for R_Giovinco and playing DF
Min. 80 :(rfc) Messi replaces an unhappy R_Acquafresca and will play as a MF
Min. 84 :(rfc) H_Fernandez has the ball
          ...  He knocks the ball past L_Augustinson
          ...  He puts in K_Ramsteijn!
          ...  K_Ramsteijn unleashes a pile driver !
          ...  T_Flowers falls over
          ...  He recovers to tip it onto the post!
          ...  But it hits his back!
          ...  And goes wide!!
          ...  T_Flowers looks relieved!!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  L_Thomas crosses it in!
          ...  It comes to R_Jack
          ...  He fires it towards to goal
          ...  T_Flowers with an easy save
          ...  He just oozes confidence
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(rfc) H_Fernandez plays it to his team mate for a one-two
          ...  H_Rodellega decides to go for goal instead!
          ...  H_Rodellega keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
          ...  T_Flowers parries it
          ...  The defender clears it
Min. 89 :(rfc) H_Fernandez with a neat pass into Messi
          ...  But he steps on the ball and falls over!
          ...  J_Neeskens looks embarrassed to take the ball off him!

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Ibrox Stadium
Attendance           : 148,663
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Rangers FC Match Info
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Best player          : H_Rodellega (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : H_Rodellega (69)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : M_Scholl (8), B_Hemoth (17)
Injured              : N/A
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Werder Bremen Match Info
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Best player          : P_Bargfrede
Scorers              : M_Kruse (1)
Sent Off             : J_Zanetti (30), G_Panucci (55)
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : F_Kainz (56)
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Match Statistics
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                            Rangers FC    |  Werder Bremen
Attempts on Goal     :          13        |       11
Off target           :           5        |       8
On target            :           8        |       3
Possession           :          58        |       42
Corners              :           3        |       2
Red Cards            :           0        |       2
Yellow Cards         :           2        |       0
Subs Used            :           3        |       2
Fouls                :          12        |       9
Key Tackles          :           5        |       10
Key Passes           :          13        |       13
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Final Score          : Rangers FC 1 - 1 Werder Bremen
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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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M_Ter_Stegen   GK  36   1   2   2  30 |  95   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
R_Giovinco     DF   2  32  13  11  35 |  82   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Grant        DF   3  32   7   9  13 |  95   0   1   3   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  30   5
D_McGrain      DF   1  31  13   8  24 |  95   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  40  10   0
K_Rekik        DF   1  29   7   2  12 |  95   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0   0
L_Thomas       MF   1   8  34   7  18 |  95   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
B_Hemoth       MF   2   5  31   6  22 |  79   0   0   2   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2  18  -2
M_Scholl       MF   2  11  30  10  22 |  95   0   0   2   0   1   0   1   0   0  -2  18   3
R_Jack         MF   3   7  30  11  22 |  95   0   1   1   0   2   0   0   0   0  20  10   6
R_Acquafresca  FW   1   7   9  33  36 |  84   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   3
H_Rodellega    FW   2   6   8  28  13 |  95   0   0   0   0   5   1   0   0   0   0   0  46
P_Lattuada     GK  31   3   2   1  42 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
K_Ramsteijn    DF   1  31  11  10  42 |  13   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
L_Olsen        DF   3  28   8   6  42 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
H_Fernandez    MF   1   7  28   7  32 |  16   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
Messi          MF   1  10   8  34  18 |  11   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Werder Bremen
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_Flowers      GK  39   2   2   1  27 |  95   8   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0   0   0
J_Neeskens     DF   1  30  10   7  29 |  95   0   2   2   0   1   0   0   0   0  40  20   1
J_Zanetti      DF   1  29  12  10  41 |  30   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   1   0 -10   0 -10
F_Beijmo       DF   3  27  12   8  22 |  95   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Augustinson  DF   2  27   7   6  23 |  95   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  80   0   0
G_Panucci      DF   3  25   9   5  32 |  59   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   1   0 -10 -10 -10
P_Bargfrede    MF   3   6  29   7  32 |  95   0   0   4   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  55   0
F_Kainz        MF   3   6  27  14  33 |  60   0   1   4   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  40   0
A_Vidal        MF   2  13  25   7  21 |  30   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
M_Kruse        FW   2   4  12  30  30 |  95   0   0   0   0   5   1   0   0   0   0   0  38
E_Bergkamp     FW   3  10   5  28  34 |  95   0   1   0   0   5   0   0   0   0  20   0   9
T_Courtois     GK  29   1   2   3  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
N_Moisander    DF   2  26   9  10  21 |  65   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
M_Canete       MF   2   5  28   5  19 |  35   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
J_Ledley       MF   1   6  27  16  30 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Del_Vecchio    FW   3   5   8  25  20 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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