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Season 24 Archive: Division 1, Week 1
Werder Bremen 2 - 3 Rangers FC
Division One League Match, Werder Bremen vs. Rangers FC (Tue Apr 18)
Werder Bremen | Rangers FC
4-3-1-2 E | 4-5-1 E
Harry Kleinjan | Gazza Grant
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M_Zetterer GK | GK Belushi
C_Mongongu DF | DF S_Bassong
A_McLeish DF | DF R_Giovinco
Douglas DF | DF K_Ramsteijn
J_Neeskens DF | DF G_Grant
Asier_Munoz MF | MF L_Thomas
C_Gemmell MF | MF A_Gunnarsson
M_Canete MF | MF K_Richard
J_Ledley AM | MF B_Hemoth
E_Bergkamp FW | MF J_Shaddix
Drogba FW | FW R_Acquafresca
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S_Mielitz SUB | SUB V_Mannone
M_Hornschuh SUB | SUB D_McGrain
D_Bentley SUB | SUB F_de_Boer
B_Yaga SUB | SUB S_Gerrard
D_Berbatov SUB | SUB J_Garner
Referee: G_Poll (England)
Min. 1 :(rfc) L_Thomas finds his way through
... His quick turn fooled the defender
... L_Thomas tries to chip the ball over the keeper !
... M_Zetterer makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
Min. 5 :(rfc) S_Bassong plays a quick one-two with his team mate
... He looks around for options
... He moves forward with the ball
... S_Bassong with a graceful, looping effort !
... M_Zetterer with an amazing dive to the bottom left
... How he got to that one I don't know !
Min. 6 :(wbn) Asier_Munoz hits in a wicked shot!
... It hits the defender
... E_Bergkamp latches onto it!
... E_Bergkamp with only one thing on his mind!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... It hits the outside of the post
... And goes out
Min. 6 :(rfc) B_Hemoth holds the ball up and waits for support
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to R_Giovinco
... A powerful shot by R_Giovinco !
... M_Zetterer makes a fine save
Min. 8 :(wbn) M_Canete crosses into the box, finding C_Gemmell
... C_Gemmell has time and space on the edge of the box!
... He shoots towards goal!
... Belushi has it covered
... It takes a bobble!
... Belushi reacts well to save!!!
Min. 9 :(wbn) J_Ledley drives it forward to E_Bergkamp
... But R_Giovinco slides in two footed.
... G_Poll has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 9 :(rfc) K_Ramsteijn watches his team-mates pull the defenders out of position
... He decides to be greedy and run into the space
... He's gone right through!
... But he loses control of it
... Douglas hits it out for a throw
Min. 10 :(rfc) L_Thomas works the ball inside
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to R_Acquafresca
... But J_Neeskens slides in two footed.
... G_Poll has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 11 :(wbn) Asier_Munoz gets to the by line and finds J_Ledley with a beautiful cross
... G_Grant knocks him to the floor
... The fans are calling for a penalty!
... But G_Poll just turns away!
Min. 12 :(wbn) M_Canete runs at goal
... He spots the run of E_Bergkamp
... He's played him in
... J_Shaddix with an awful challenge
... He received a good talking to from G_Poll
... INDIRECT FREE KICK!
... Asier_Munoz knocks it forward
... J_Ledley gets on the end of it
... Intercepted by R_Giovinco
Min. 13 :(wbn) J_Ledley plays a first time ball through the defence to C_Gemmell
... From long range C_Gemmell bends the ball towards goal!
... Looks like it should be Belushi's
... Oh he's let it go through his legs
... But drifts inches wide !!
... Belushi looks embarrassed!
... He was relieved to see it go wide!
... CORNER!
... Swung in by M_Canete
... Belushi easily claims the ball!
Min. 15 :(rfc) K_Richard with the cross-field pass to K_Ramsteijn
... A left-footer by K_Ramsteijn !
... The fans get off there seats!
... M_Zetterer plucks the ball out of the air
... Good goalkeeping there!
Min. 20 :(wbn) M_Canete runs at goal
... He spots the run of Drogba
... He's played him in
... But S_Bassong wins the ball with a sliding challenge
Min. 20 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca with a real burst of pace
... He shows J_Neeskens a clean set of heals
... Launched towards the top corner by R_Acquafresca !
... But M_Zetterer punches it away
... He was lucky to get to that one
Min. 22 :(wbn) M_Canete brings the ball into the opposing area
... Drogba makes himself available
... But L_Thomas slid in
... It was a well timed tackle and it had to be
Min. 23 :(wbn) M_Canete gets to the by-line
... He sees a team mate in space
... He plays the ball through to E_Bergkamp
... Intercepted by G_Grant
Min. 23 :(rfc) K_Richard hits a hard pass to J_Shaddix
... J_Shaddix is in acres of space!
... He looked offside to me
... He tries to round M_Zetterer
... He rounds M_Zetterer
... He thumps it towards the goal!
... GOAL !!
... That's given Rangers FC the lead!
... Werder Bremen 0-1 Rangers FC ...
Min. 24 :(wbn) J_Ledley picks up the pass
... J_Ledley tries to beat Belushi from outside the area!
... It flies in!
... GOAL !!
... Look at the delight on his face!!
... Werder Bremen are back level!
... Werder Bremen 1-1 Rangers FC ...
Min. 29 :(wbn) M_Canete turns past the defender
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to E_Bergkamp
... The defender plays it back to Belushi
... E_Bergkamp intercepts the back pass!
... He tries to dummy Belushi
... He dinks it over Belushi
... Belushi reacts well to save !!
Min. 31 :(rfc) L_Thomas is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate in space
... He throws it long to R_Acquafresca
... R_Acquafresca drives the ball low !
... He miskicks the ball
... He's managed to put that out of the stadium
Min. 32 :(rfc) K_Richard with a real burst of pace
... He leaves A_McLeish behind
... K_Richard with the shot on net !
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... Wide !!
... That was fortunate
... CORNER!
... B_Hemoth hits it towards the far post!
... C_Mongongu reads it well and clears the danger
Min. 35 :(wbn) Douglas has a go!
... It hits the defender
... E_Bergkamp collects the loose ball!
... K_Ramsteijn gathers up the loose ball
Min. 36 :(wbn) C_Mongongu is closed down
... He plays a quick pass
... Drogba latches onto the ball
... Drogba unleashes a pile driver !
... Belushi takes the ball off him
... He was showing off there!
Min. 37 :(rfc) The ball is passed in from B_Hemoth, he finds A_Gunnarsson
... A_Gunnarsson drives the ball low !
... M_Zetterer claws it off the line
... G_Poll consults his assistant
... GOAL !!
... Rangers FC have snatched the lead!
... Werder Bremen 1-2 Rangers FC ...
Min. 37 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson looks injured. He's coming off
... Lets hope it's not serious
Min. 37 :(rfc) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
... S_Gerrard will come on for A_Gunnarsson and play MF
Min. 38 :(wbn) E_Bergkamp takes advantage of a bad back pass from G_Grant
... R_Giovinco gets to the ball first
Min. 38 :(rfc) K_Richard spots R_Acquafresca who is in acres of space
... E_Bergkamp with an awful challenge
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(wbn) E_Bergkamp moves out over to the edge of the pitch
... He plays the ball through to J_Ledley
... A delicate header from J_Ledley !
... GOAL !!
... Rifled home!
... That's the equaliser!
... Werder Bremen 2-2 Rangers FC ...
Min. 43 :(wbn) J_Ledley takes possession
... Knocks it past R_Giovinco
... He's through on goal
... B_Hemoth with an ugly foul
... G_Poll reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... FREE KICK!
... Just outside the box!
... C_Gemmell hoists it forward
... E_Bergkamp gets on the end of it
... E_Bergkamp hits the shot with the inside of the right foot!
... It hits off a defender!
... Belushi is wrong footed!
... It drifts just wide!
... CORNER!
... C_Gemmell hits it into the box!
... Belushi jumps well to claim it!
Min. 44 :(wbn) Asier_Munoz sprints down the flank
... He plays the ball in to J_Ledley
... J_Ledley with the chance !
... But he somehow misses
... That was a woeful effort
Min. 44 :(rfc) S_Gerrard runs at goal
... He spots the run of R_Acquafresca
... He's played him in
... R_Acquafresca hits a crisp volley!
... It's going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... But lands on the roof of the net !!
... M_Zetterer looks relieved there!
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Werder Bremen 2-2 Rangers FC
Min. 47 :(wbn) E_Bergkamp takes possession on the edge of the box
... E_Bergkamp hits a curling shot!
... Belushi makes a great save
... And he manages to hold onto it as well!
Min. 47 :(rfc) R_Giovinco with the Cruyff turn
... R_Giovinco hits a great drive!
... The fans get off there seats!
... But it sails over !!
Min. 50 :(rfc) L_Thomas is out on the right
... He moves the ball left to R_Acquafresca
... R_Acquafresca blasts it at the goal !
... M_Zetterer with the save
... He holds onto it as well!
Min. 52 :(wbn) J_Ledley finds Drogba on the edge of the box
... Drogba hits the shot with the inside of the right foot!
... He hits the post
... He follows it up!
... But puts it wide!
... He'll be disappointed with that
Min. 52 :(rfc) R_Giovinco with a glorious long pass to R_Acquafresca
... R_Acquafresca swings in the shot!
... The shot deflects wide into the crowd!!
... CORNER!
... S_Gerrard curls it into the box!
... R_Giovinco with the shot!
... It hammers off the bar onto the line
... The referee talks to his assistant
... He waves play on
... Goal not given there!
... That looked like the wrong decision
Min. 56 :(wbn) J_Ledley is first to the loose ball
... He plays the ball across to Drogba
... A cracking drive from Drogba !
... The ball moves through the air!
... Belushi moves quickly!
... Can he get to this?
... It's beaten him!
... But it thumps the post!!
... And goes out!
Min. 58 :(rfc) B_Hemoth looks for options
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to S_Gerrard
... S_Gerrard attempts the shot!
... M_Zetterer parries the shot
... And the defender clears it!
Min. 59 :(rfc) J_Shaddix with the heel pass to S_Gerrard
... S_Gerrard hits the ball first time!
... It hits the bar!!
... But he beats the defender to the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... He's put it wide
Min. 60 :(rfc) D_McGrain is being prepared to come on
... R_Giovinco is leaving the pitch
... He applauds the crowd
... Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 61 :(wbn) M_Canete with the diagonal pass E_Bergkamp
... E_Bergkamp with a graceful, looping effort !
... But he puts it well wide
... The Rangers FC fans taunt him!
Min. 62 :(wbn) Drogba rushes through the defence
... D_McGrain with the block
Min. 63 :(wbn) J_Ledley drives it forward to E_Bergkamp
... D_McGrain slides in hard!
... And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 65 :(rfc) D_McGrain skips the challenge from J_Neeskens
... C_Mongongu wins the ball with a clear tackle
Min. 67 :(rfc) K_Ramsteijn takes possession on the edge of the box
... K_Ramsteijn attempts to nutmeg M_Zetterer!
... M_Zetterer falls over
... But M_Zetterer is relieved to watch it go out of play!
Min. 70 :(rfc) It looks as though Rangers FC is now playing P
Min. 73 :(rfc) L_Thomas cuts inside his opponent
... He worked that well
... L_Thomas hits the ball first time!
... But M_Zetterer tips it behind
... G_Poll has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 74 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca moves forward
... R_Acquafresca with the attempt at goal!
... GOAL !!
... It flew past M_Zetterer
... That's given Rangers FC the advantage!
... Werder Bremen 2-3 Rangers FC ...
Min. 75 :(wbn) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
... D_Berbatov will come on for M_Canete and play FW
Min. 75 :(wbn) Werder Bremen's manager orders his side to play A
Min. 77 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca beats C_Mongongu
... He showed great skill there
... D_Berbatov is called for the holding foul
... He won that header unfairly
... FREE KICK!
... It is well within shooting range!
... B_Hemoth floats it forward
... L_Thomas latches onto the end of it
... L_Thomas drives the ball low !
... But he somehow misses
... He can't be happy with that effort
Min. 77 :(rfc) B_Hemoth plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... J_Shaddix decides to go for goal instead!
... Douglas takes the ball
... OOOHHHH!!
... He almost loses it straight away
... But he hits it clear!
Min. 80 :(rfc) J_Garner will replace the useless R_Acquafresca and will play FW
Min. 81 :(wbn) E_Bergkamp controls the ball with ease
... E_Bergkamp with the goal bound shot!
... It's wide!
... 9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 84 :(wbn) J_Neeskens with a measured pass to E_Bergkamp
... But he stands on the ball and falls over!!
... K_Ramsteijn picks up the loose ball and clears the danger
Min. 86 :(rfc) J_Garner takes possession
... C_Mongongu wins control of the ball with his hand!!
... Play On!!
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(wbn) A_McLeish with the first time flick to Drogba
... But D_McGrain clears the ball to safety
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Weser Stadium
Attendance : 100,000
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Werder Bremen Match Info
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Best player : J_Ledley (Man of the Match)
Scorers : J_Ledley (24,43)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : N/A
Injured : N/A
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Rangers FC Match Info
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Best player : R_Acquafresca
Scorers : J_Shaddix (23), A_Gunnarsson (37), R_Acquafresca (74)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : B_Hemoth (43)
Injured : A_Gunnarsson (37)
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Match Statistics
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Werder Bremen | Rangers FC
Attempts on Goal : 14 | 20
Off target : 8 | 8
On target : 6 | 12
Possession : 36 | 64
Corners : 2 | 2
Red Cards : 0 | 0
Yellow Cards : 0 | 1
Subs Used : 1 | 3
Fouls : 7 | 7
Key Tackles : 5 | 12
Key Passes : 20 | 12
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Final Score : Werder Bremen 2 - 3 Rangers FC
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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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M_Zetterer GK 35 3 3 3 32 | 93 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 0
C_Mongongu DF 2 27 9 6 36 | 93 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 10 0
A_McLeish DF 1 26 11 6 26 | 93 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
Douglas DF 2 26 10 8 18 | 93 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 10 0
J_Neeskens DF 1 26 9 7 29 | 93 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 10 0
Asier_Munoz MF 1 9 27 3 21 | 93 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
C_Gemmell MF 3 9 26 12 28 | 93 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 -20 -20 -14
M_Canete MF 2 5 25 5 19 | 76 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 -20 50 -20
J_Ledley AM 1 6 25 16 30 | 93 0 0 5 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 50 41
E_Bergkamp FW 3 10 5 26 34 | 93 0 0 1 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 25 14
Drogba FW 3 8 7 23 30 | 93 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
S_Mielitz GK 27 3 3 3 14 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M_Hornschuh DF 1 24 4 5 42 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Bentley MF 3 17 26 9 36 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
B_Yaga MF 2 8 26 8 35 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Berbatov FW 2 8 7 26 37 | 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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 | 93 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 0 0
S_Bassong DF 2 29 11 6 30 | 93 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 0 5
R_Giovinco DF 2 28 13 10 35 | 61 0 3 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 60 10 7
K_Ramsteijn DF 1 28 11 10 42 | 93 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 40 0 10
G_Grant DF 3 28 6 8 13 | 93 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0
L_Thomas MF 1 7 30 7 18 | 93 0 1 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 20 30 11
A_Gunnarsson MF 2 8 29 18 34 | 37 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 20
K_Richard MF 1 10 28 9 26 | 93 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 35 1
B_Hemoth MF 2 5 28 6 22 | 93 0 0 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 -2 53 -2
J_Shaddix MF 3 11 26 17 31 | 93 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 10 20
R_Acquafresca FW 1 6 9 29 36 | 81 0 0 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 33
V_Mannone GK 27 5 3 1 30 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_McGrain DF 1 28 12 7 24 | 32 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 0 0
F_de_Boer DF 2 27 7 7 27 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
S_Gerrard MF 2 6 26 17 21 | 56 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 20 30 26
J_Garner FW 3 7 8 27 11 | 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Werder Bremen | Rangers FC
4-3-1-2 E | 4-5-1 E
Harry Kleinjan | Gazza Grant
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M_Zetterer GK | GK Belushi
C_Mongongu DF | DF S_Bassong
A_McLeish DF | DF R_Giovinco
Douglas DF | DF K_Ramsteijn
J_Neeskens DF | DF G_Grant
Asier_Munoz MF | MF L_Thomas
C_Gemmell MF | MF A_Gunnarsson
M_Canete MF | MF K_Richard
J_Ledley AM | MF B_Hemoth
E_Bergkamp FW | MF J_Shaddix
Drogba FW | FW R_Acquafresca
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S_Mielitz SUB | SUB V_Mannone
M_Hornschuh SUB | SUB D_McGrain
D_Bentley SUB | SUB F_de_Boer
B_Yaga SUB | SUB S_Gerrard
D_Berbatov SUB | SUB J_Garner
Referee: G_Poll (England)
Min. 1 :(rfc) L_Thomas finds his way through
... His quick turn fooled the defender
... L_Thomas tries to chip the ball over the keeper !
... M_Zetterer makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
Min. 5 :(rfc) S_Bassong plays a quick one-two with his team mate
... He looks around for options
... He moves forward with the ball
... S_Bassong with a graceful, looping effort !
... M_Zetterer with an amazing dive to the bottom left
... How he got to that one I don't know !
Min. 6 :(wbn) Asier_Munoz hits in a wicked shot!
... It hits the defender
... E_Bergkamp latches onto it!
... E_Bergkamp with only one thing on his mind!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... It hits the outside of the post
... And goes out
Min. 6 :(rfc) B_Hemoth holds the ball up and waits for support
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to R_Giovinco
... A powerful shot by R_Giovinco !
... M_Zetterer makes a fine save
Min. 8 :(wbn) M_Canete crosses into the box, finding C_Gemmell
... C_Gemmell has time and space on the edge of the box!
... He shoots towards goal!
... Belushi has it covered
... It takes a bobble!
... Belushi reacts well to save!!!
Min. 9 :(wbn) J_Ledley drives it forward to E_Bergkamp
... But R_Giovinco slides in two footed.
... G_Poll has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 9 :(rfc) K_Ramsteijn watches his team-mates pull the defenders out of position
... He decides to be greedy and run into the space
... He's gone right through!
... But he loses control of it
... Douglas hits it out for a throw
Min. 10 :(rfc) L_Thomas works the ball inside
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to R_Acquafresca
... But J_Neeskens slides in two footed.
... G_Poll has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 11 :(wbn) Asier_Munoz gets to the by line and finds J_Ledley with a beautiful cross
... G_Grant knocks him to the floor
... The fans are calling for a penalty!
... But G_Poll just turns away!
Min. 12 :(wbn) M_Canete runs at goal
... He spots the run of E_Bergkamp
... He's played him in
... J_Shaddix with an awful challenge
... He received a good talking to from G_Poll
... INDIRECT FREE KICK!
... Asier_Munoz knocks it forward
... J_Ledley gets on the end of it
... Intercepted by R_Giovinco
Min. 13 :(wbn) J_Ledley plays a first time ball through the defence to C_Gemmell
... From long range C_Gemmell bends the ball towards goal!
... Looks like it should be Belushi's
... Oh he's let it go through his legs
... But drifts inches wide !!
... Belushi looks embarrassed!
... He was relieved to see it go wide!
... CORNER!
... Swung in by M_Canete
... Belushi easily claims the ball!
Min. 15 :(rfc) K_Richard with the cross-field pass to K_Ramsteijn
... A left-footer by K_Ramsteijn !
... The fans get off there seats!
... M_Zetterer plucks the ball out of the air
... Good goalkeeping there!
Min. 20 :(wbn) M_Canete runs at goal
... He spots the run of Drogba
... He's played him in
... But S_Bassong wins the ball with a sliding challenge
Min. 20 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca with a real burst of pace
... He shows J_Neeskens a clean set of heals
... Launched towards the top corner by R_Acquafresca !
... But M_Zetterer punches it away
... He was lucky to get to that one
Min. 22 :(wbn) M_Canete brings the ball into the opposing area
... Drogba makes himself available
... But L_Thomas slid in
... It was a well timed tackle and it had to be
Min. 23 :(wbn) M_Canete gets to the by-line
... He sees a team mate in space
... He plays the ball through to E_Bergkamp
... Intercepted by G_Grant
Min. 23 :(rfc) K_Richard hits a hard pass to J_Shaddix
... J_Shaddix is in acres of space!
... He looked offside to me
... He tries to round M_Zetterer
... He rounds M_Zetterer
... He thumps it towards the goal!
... GOAL !!
... That's given Rangers FC the lead!
... Werder Bremen 0-1 Rangers FC ...
Min. 24 :(wbn) J_Ledley picks up the pass
... J_Ledley tries to beat Belushi from outside the area!
... It flies in!
... GOAL !!
... Look at the delight on his face!!
... Werder Bremen are back level!
... Werder Bremen 1-1 Rangers FC ...
Min. 29 :(wbn) M_Canete turns past the defender
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to E_Bergkamp
... The defender plays it back to Belushi
... E_Bergkamp intercepts the back pass!
... He tries to dummy Belushi
... He dinks it over Belushi
... Belushi reacts well to save !!
Min. 31 :(rfc) L_Thomas is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate in space
... He throws it long to R_Acquafresca
... R_Acquafresca drives the ball low !
... He miskicks the ball
... He's managed to put that out of the stadium
Min. 32 :(rfc) K_Richard with a real burst of pace
... He leaves A_McLeish behind
... K_Richard with the shot on net !
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... Wide !!
... That was fortunate
... CORNER!
... B_Hemoth hits it towards the far post!
... C_Mongongu reads it well and clears the danger
Min. 35 :(wbn) Douglas has a go!
... It hits the defender
... E_Bergkamp collects the loose ball!
... K_Ramsteijn gathers up the loose ball
Min. 36 :(wbn) C_Mongongu is closed down
... He plays a quick pass
... Drogba latches onto the ball
... Drogba unleashes a pile driver !
... Belushi takes the ball off him
... He was showing off there!
Min. 37 :(rfc) The ball is passed in from B_Hemoth, he finds A_Gunnarsson
... A_Gunnarsson drives the ball low !
... M_Zetterer claws it off the line
... G_Poll consults his assistant
... GOAL !!
... Rangers FC have snatched the lead!
... Werder Bremen 1-2 Rangers FC ...
Min. 37 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson looks injured. He's coming off
... Lets hope it's not serious
Min. 37 :(rfc) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
... S_Gerrard will come on for A_Gunnarsson and play MF
Min. 38 :(wbn) E_Bergkamp takes advantage of a bad back pass from G_Grant
... R_Giovinco gets to the ball first
Min. 38 :(rfc) K_Richard spots R_Acquafresca who is in acres of space
... E_Bergkamp with an awful challenge
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(wbn) E_Bergkamp moves out over to the edge of the pitch
... He plays the ball through to J_Ledley
... A delicate header from J_Ledley !
... GOAL !!
... Rifled home!
... That's the equaliser!
... Werder Bremen 2-2 Rangers FC ...
Min. 43 :(wbn) J_Ledley takes possession
... Knocks it past R_Giovinco
... He's through on goal
... B_Hemoth with an ugly foul
... G_Poll reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... FREE KICK!
... Just outside the box!
... C_Gemmell hoists it forward
... E_Bergkamp gets on the end of it
... E_Bergkamp hits the shot with the inside of the right foot!
... It hits off a defender!
... Belushi is wrong footed!
... It drifts just wide!
... CORNER!
... C_Gemmell hits it into the box!
... Belushi jumps well to claim it!
Min. 44 :(wbn) Asier_Munoz sprints down the flank
... He plays the ball in to J_Ledley
... J_Ledley with the chance !
... But he somehow misses
... That was a woeful effort
Min. 44 :(rfc) S_Gerrard runs at goal
... He spots the run of R_Acquafresca
... He's played him in
... R_Acquafresca hits a crisp volley!
... It's going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... But lands on the roof of the net !!
... M_Zetterer looks relieved there!
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Werder Bremen 2-2 Rangers FC
Min. 47 :(wbn) E_Bergkamp takes possession on the edge of the box
... E_Bergkamp hits a curling shot!
... Belushi makes a great save
... And he manages to hold onto it as well!
Min. 47 :(rfc) R_Giovinco with the Cruyff turn
... R_Giovinco hits a great drive!
... The fans get off there seats!
... But it sails over !!
Min. 50 :(rfc) L_Thomas is out on the right
... He moves the ball left to R_Acquafresca
... R_Acquafresca blasts it at the goal !
... M_Zetterer with the save
... He holds onto it as well!
Min. 52 :(wbn) J_Ledley finds Drogba on the edge of the box
... Drogba hits the shot with the inside of the right foot!
... He hits the post
... He follows it up!
... But puts it wide!
... He'll be disappointed with that
Min. 52 :(rfc) R_Giovinco with a glorious long pass to R_Acquafresca
... R_Acquafresca swings in the shot!
... The shot deflects wide into the crowd!!
... CORNER!
... S_Gerrard curls it into the box!
... R_Giovinco with the shot!
... It hammers off the bar onto the line
... The referee talks to his assistant
... He waves play on
... Goal not given there!
... That looked like the wrong decision
Min. 56 :(wbn) J_Ledley is first to the loose ball
... He plays the ball across to Drogba
... A cracking drive from Drogba !
... The ball moves through the air!
... Belushi moves quickly!
... Can he get to this?
... It's beaten him!
... But it thumps the post!!
... And goes out!
Min. 58 :(rfc) B_Hemoth looks for options
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to S_Gerrard
... S_Gerrard attempts the shot!
... M_Zetterer parries the shot
... And the defender clears it!
Min. 59 :(rfc) J_Shaddix with the heel pass to S_Gerrard
... S_Gerrard hits the ball first time!
... It hits the bar!!
... But he beats the defender to the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... He's put it wide
Min. 60 :(rfc) D_McGrain is being prepared to come on
... R_Giovinco is leaving the pitch
... He applauds the crowd
... Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 61 :(wbn) M_Canete with the diagonal pass E_Bergkamp
... E_Bergkamp with a graceful, looping effort !
... But he puts it well wide
... The Rangers FC fans taunt him!
Min. 62 :(wbn) Drogba rushes through the defence
... D_McGrain with the block
Min. 63 :(wbn) J_Ledley drives it forward to E_Bergkamp
... D_McGrain slides in hard!
... And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 65 :(rfc) D_McGrain skips the challenge from J_Neeskens
... C_Mongongu wins the ball with a clear tackle
Min. 67 :(rfc) K_Ramsteijn takes possession on the edge of the box
... K_Ramsteijn attempts to nutmeg M_Zetterer!
... M_Zetterer falls over
... But M_Zetterer is relieved to watch it go out of play!
Min. 70 :(rfc) It looks as though Rangers FC is now playing P
Min. 73 :(rfc) L_Thomas cuts inside his opponent
... He worked that well
... L_Thomas hits the ball first time!
... But M_Zetterer tips it behind
... G_Poll has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 74 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca moves forward
... R_Acquafresca with the attempt at goal!
... GOAL !!
... It flew past M_Zetterer
... That's given Rangers FC the advantage!
... Werder Bremen 2-3 Rangers FC ...
Min. 75 :(wbn) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
... D_Berbatov will come on for M_Canete and play FW
Min. 75 :(wbn) Werder Bremen's manager orders his side to play A
Min. 77 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca beats C_Mongongu
... He showed great skill there
... D_Berbatov is called for the holding foul
... He won that header unfairly
... FREE KICK!
... It is well within shooting range!
... B_Hemoth floats it forward
... L_Thomas latches onto the end of it
... L_Thomas drives the ball low !
... But he somehow misses
... He can't be happy with that effort
Min. 77 :(rfc) B_Hemoth plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... J_Shaddix decides to go for goal instead!
... Douglas takes the ball
... OOOHHHH!!
... He almost loses it straight away
... But he hits it clear!
Min. 80 :(rfc) J_Garner will replace the useless R_Acquafresca and will play FW
Min. 81 :(wbn) E_Bergkamp controls the ball with ease
... E_Bergkamp with the goal bound shot!
... It's wide!
... 9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 84 :(wbn) J_Neeskens with a measured pass to E_Bergkamp
... But he stands on the ball and falls over!!
... K_Ramsteijn picks up the loose ball and clears the danger
Min. 86 :(rfc) J_Garner takes possession
... C_Mongongu wins control of the ball with his hand!!
... Play On!!
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(wbn) A_McLeish with the first time flick to Drogba
... But D_McGrain clears the ball to safety
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Weser Stadium
Attendance : 100,000
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Werder Bremen Match Info
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Best player : J_Ledley (Man of the Match)
Scorers : J_Ledley (24,43)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : N/A
Injured : N/A
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Rangers FC Match Info
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Best player : R_Acquafresca
Scorers : J_Shaddix (23), A_Gunnarsson (37), R_Acquafresca (74)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : B_Hemoth (43)
Injured : A_Gunnarsson (37)
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Match Statistics
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Werder Bremen | Rangers FC
Attempts on Goal : 14 | 20
Off target : 8 | 8
On target : 6 | 12
Possession : 36 | 64
Corners : 2 | 2
Red Cards : 0 | 0
Yellow Cards : 0 | 1
Subs Used : 1 | 3
Fouls : 7 | 7
Key Tackles : 5 | 12
Key Passes : 20 | 12
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Final Score : Werder Bremen 2 - 3 Rangers FC
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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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M_Zetterer GK 35 3 3 3 32 | 93 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 0
C_Mongongu DF 2 27 9 6 36 | 93 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 10 0
A_McLeish DF 1 26 11 6 26 | 93 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
Douglas DF 2 26 10 8 18 | 93 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 10 0
J_Neeskens DF 1 26 9 7 29 | 93 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 10 0
Asier_Munoz MF 1 9 27 3 21 | 93 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
C_Gemmell MF 3 9 26 12 28 | 93 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 -20 -20 -14
M_Canete MF 2 5 25 5 19 | 76 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 -20 50 -20
J_Ledley AM 1 6 25 16 30 | 93 0 0 5 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 50 41
E_Bergkamp FW 3 10 5 26 34 | 93 0 0 1 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 25 14
Drogba FW 3 8 7 23 30 | 93 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
S_Mielitz GK 27 3 3 3 14 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M_Hornschuh DF 1 24 4 5 42 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Bentley MF 3 17 26 9 36 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
B_Yaga MF 2 8 26 8 35 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Berbatov FW 2 8 7 26 37 | 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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 | 93 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 0 0
S_Bassong DF 2 29 11 6 30 | 93 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 0 5
R_Giovinco DF 2 28 13 10 35 | 61 0 3 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 60 10 7
K_Ramsteijn DF 1 28 11 10 42 | 93 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 40 0 10
G_Grant DF 3 28 6 8 13 | 93 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0
L_Thomas MF 1 7 30 7 18 | 93 0 1 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 20 30 11
A_Gunnarsson MF 2 8 29 18 34 | 37 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 20
K_Richard MF 1 10 28 9 26 | 93 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 35 1
B_Hemoth MF 2 5 28 6 22 | 93 0 0 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 -2 53 -2
J_Shaddix MF 3 11 26 17 31 | 93 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 10 20
R_Acquafresca FW 1 6 9 29 36 | 81 0 0 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 33
V_Mannone GK 27 5 3 1 30 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_McGrain DF 1 28 12 7 24 | 32 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 0 0
F_de_Boer DF 2 27 7 7 27 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
S_Gerrard MF 2 6 26 17 21 | 56 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 20 30 26
J_Garner FW 3 7 8 27 11 | 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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