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Season 25 Archive: Elite League, Week 21
Rangers FC 0 - 2 Barcelona
Elite League Match, Rangers FC vs. Barcelona (Mon Mar 05)
Rangers FC | Barcelona
5-4-1 E | 4-4-1-1 E
Gazza Grant | Bryngar Myre
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Belushi GK | GK Romero
Ronaldo DF | DF B_Myre
S_Bassong DF | DF Ciaran_Clark
R_Giovinco DF | DF J_Miranda
K_Ramsteijn DF | DF L_Gasparotto
G_Grant DF | MF Preety
L_Thomas MF | MF R_Kopa
A_Gunnarsson MF | MF B_Spencer
F_Ravanelli MF | MF Adnan_Januzaj
B_Hemoth MF | AM Maradona
R_Acquafresca FW | FW H_Son
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H_Schumacher SUB | SUB Pepe_Reina
D_McGrain SUB | SUB G_Bale
C_Fuchs SUB | SUB J_Myre
R_Jack SUB | SUB Xavi
H_Rodellega SUB | SUB M_Hunt
Referee: G_Poll (England)
Min. 5 :(rfc) K_Ramsteijn chests it down
... K_Ramsteijn tries to beat Romero from outside the area!
... The fans behind the goal jump up!
... But it's gone just wide !!
Min. 6 :(rfc) G_Grant with a measured pass to R_Acquafresca
... R_Acquafresca hits the shot!
... It swerves a lot!
... Romero with a great save
... And he holds onto it as well!
Min. 7 :(rfc) L_Thomas finds his way through
... His quick turn fooled B_Myre
... L_Gasparotto wins control of the ball with his hand!!
... Play On!!
Min. 8 :(rfc) B_Hemoth has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past L_Gasparotto
... He puts in R_Acquafresca!
... L_Gasparotto pulls on his opponent's shirt!!
... G_Poll has stopped play
... Well spotted by G_Poll!
... He had to endure a strong lecture from G_Poll
Min. 10 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson takes advantage of a mistake by J_Miranda
... Can he make them pay?
... A_Gunnarsson with only one thing on his mind!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... It floats over Romero
... Its heading goal ward!
... But floats just over
... That was a great effort
Min. 12 :(brc) Adnan_Januzaj controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball into the middle!
... Ciaran_Clark gets onto the end of the pass!
... Cleaned up by R_Giovinco
Min. 14 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson with the flick on
... He plays the ball across to Ronaldo
... Fine tackle by Adnan_Januzaj
... But he can't prevent the corner
Min. 16 :(rfc) L_Thomas brings the ball under control
... He sees a team mate in space!
... He plays the ball in to him!
... R_Acquafresca gets on the end of the pass
... J_Miranda cleanly tackles him
... He judged that well
Min. 16 :(brc) Preety brings it under control
... He takes on Ronaldo
... He gets past him!
... He puts in L_Gasparotto!
... B_Hemoth with a nasty foul
... He is ordered to cool off
Min. 16 :(brc) Preety can't find space for the shot
... He slips it through to Maradona
... The defender is caught ball watching
... Maradona takes advantage and races towards the goal!
... Just Belushi is between him and the goal
... He rounds Belushi
... He has been pushed wide!
... He shoots from a tight angle
... Its hit the side netting!!
Min. 17 :(rfc) B_Hemoth knocks it past the defender and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... Preety takes the player out!!
... The ref turns away!!
Min. 17 :(brc) Preety hits in a shot!
... It hits the defender
... Maradona collects the loose ball!
... Maradona with a thundering shot!
... It floats over Belushi
... Its heading goal ward!
... But floats just over
... That was a great effort
Min. 20 :(rfc) B_Hemoth is out on the left
... He moves the ball right to R_Acquafresca
... R_Acquafresca with the side footed shot!
... Romero dives towards his top let hand corner
... He's pushed that one just around the goal
... Super Stop !
... CORNER!
... K_Ramsteijn floats the ball in!
... Romero easily catches it!
Min. 21 :(rfc) Ronaldo takes possession
... He has his back towards goal
... He turns well
... B_Spencer wins the ball with a clear tackle
Min. 23 :(brc) H_Son beats his marker
... He showed great skill there
... A_Gunnarsson wins the ball well
... G_Poll has given a free kick
... FREE KICK!
... Maradona bends it in
... It takes a deflection!
... But hits the side netting!
... CORNER!
... Adnan_Januzaj hits it into the box!
... It goes straight into the arms of Belushi
Min. 23 :(brc) Adnan_Januzaj volleys it forward. He finds H_Son
... H_Son drives the shot in!
... Belushi makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
Min. 25 :(rfc) F_Ravanelli kills the ball dead
... He sees a team mate in space!
... He plays the ball in to him!
... R_Acquafresca gets on the end of the pass
... A glorious effort by R_Acquafresca !
... Romero is stranded!
... He can't get there in time!
... OH! It drifts just past the post
... Great strike!
... Deserved a goal really
Min. 26 :(brc) Ciaran_Clark nutmegs R_Giovinco, he continues to run forward
... Ciaran_Clark fires off a right-footed shot !
... It sails over!
... He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 29 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca pushes it past Maradona
... R_Acquafresca with the attempt at goal!
... The ball moves through the air!
... Romero moves quickly!
... Can he get to this?
... Romero tips it wide!
... CORNER!
... F_Ravanelli chips the ball into the area!
... R_Giovinco gets to it!
... Romero with a great save
... And he holds onto it as well!
Min. 35 :(brc) B_Myre plays a clever one-two with his team mate
... He looks around for options
... He moves forward with the ball
... B_Myre strikes a wicked curler !
... It's hit the bar
... It bounces down
... Belushi grabs it
... No Goal!
... Boo's surround the stadium!!!
Min. 39 :(rfc) S_Bassong punches Adnan_Januzaj off the ball
... Well spotted by G_Poll
... RED CARD!!
... He's off!!
Min. 39 :(brc) L_Gasparotto swings an elbow
... He caught B_Hemoth full in the face
... G_Poll calls him over
... G_Poll tells him he has had enough warnings
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 41 :(brc) R_Kopa is taking a throw in
... He is taking a run up at it!
... He throws it long to Adnan_Januzaj
... Good sliding challenge from G_Grant
... It goes out of play
... CORNER!
... Swung in by Adnan_Januzaj
... Belushi reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 42 :(rfc) R_Giovinco loses his marker!
... J_Miranda anticipates the pass and cuts it out
Min. 42 :(brc) Preety controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball into the middle!
... H_Son gets onto the end of the pass!
... Excellent sliding challenge by A_Gunnarsson
... He timed it well
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(brc) Preety with a 50-yard pass to Ciaran_Clark
... Ciaran_Clark sights up the goal
... He shoots!
... 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. 45 :(brc) H_Son with the dribble
... The defender is easily beaten
... Ronaldo with a late tackle
... Well to be fair he was looking for the foul
... G_Poll ignores the protests for a card
... Gazza Grant looks relieved
... FREE KICK!
... They are lining up to take this one!
... Maradona hits it over the wall
... Belushi makes a good save
Min. 46 :(brc) Maradona cut's in on the inside of the defender
... He gets past him!
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to B_Myre
... B_Myre with the diving header !
... He had to be brave there
... But he puts it wide
... How did he manage to miss that?
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Rangers FC 0-0 Barcelona
Min. 46 :(brc) Maradona with a penetrating pass to H_Son
... H_Son with a powerful downward header!
... Terrific shot
... It takes a bounce of the defender
... The deflection takes it just wide
... That's unlucky!
... CORNER!
... Preety plays it towards the near post!
... J_Miranda gets something on it!
... Terrific shot
... It takes a bounce of the defender
... The deflection takes it just wide
... That's unlucky!
... CORNER!
... B_Spencer chips the ball into the area!
... Belushi easily claims the ball!
Min. 48 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca runs at the defender
... The ball rebounds off Preety back to him!
... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
... R_Acquafresca with a blistering shot !
... OOOOHHHHH!!!!
... Unbelievable!!!
... It's gone wide
Min. 49 :(rfc) B_Hemoth with a probing through ball R_Acquafresca
... J_Miranda reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 51 :(rfc) F_Ravanelli finds L_Thomas in the box
... Adnan_Januzaj reads it well
... This boy is a quality defender
... The crowd sing his praises
Min. 51 :(brc) Maradona nutmegs the defender, he continues to run forward
... Driven towards goal by Maradona !
... But he puts it well wide
... That was a mishit effort!
Min. 52 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson finds R_Acquafresca with a perfectly weighted pass
... R_Acquafresca leaps into the air to perform a scissors kick!!!
... Brilliant save from Romero
... That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands
Min. 53 :(brc) J_Miranda back heels to find Maradona in space
... Maradona with an overhead kick !
... He gets a connection
... Belushi parries it
... CORNER!
... Adnan_Januzaj chips the ball into the area!
... Maradona swings a leg at it!
... But Belushi tips it over
... CORNER!
... Maradona curls it into the box!
... Belushi makes the catch!
Min. 54 :(rfc) R_Giovinco with a precise pass to Ronaldo
... Ronaldo has time and space!
... He shoots towards goal!
... But he puts it over
... He can't be happy with that effort
Min. 54 :(brc) B_Myre with an incisive pass to Adnan_Januzaj
... Adnan_Januzaj with the shot on net !
... Belushi makes a fine save
Min. 55 :(brc) Preety brings it under control
... He takes on G_Grant
... He gets past him!
... He puts in Adnan_Januzaj!
... A delicate header from Adnan_Januzaj !
... It hits the bar
... And goes over!
... Belushi was beaten there!
Min. 57 :(brc) R_Kopa runs at goal
... He spots the run of Maradona
... He's played him in
... Maradona has time and space on the edge of the box!
... He shoots towards goal!
... Belushi 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. 58 :(rfc) L_Thomas drives it forward to R_Acquafresca
... J_Miranda with a bad challenge
... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
Min. 59 :(rfc) F_Ravanelli crosses in from the wing, he finds K_Ramsteijn in the box
... K_Ramsteijn with a graceful, looping effort !
... It hits off a defender!
... Romero is wrong footed!
... It drifts just wide!
... CORNER!
... L_Thomas hits it towards the far post!
... Ciaran_Clark heads it away
Min. 62 :(rfc) L_Thomas nutmegs the defender
... A glorious effort by L_Thomas !
... Romero makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
Min. 62 :(brc) B_Myre is injured. He's unable to continue
Min. 62 :(brc) G_Bale is being prepared to come on
... B_Myre is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 63 :(brc) B_Spencer has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past R_Giovinco!
... He has some space now!
... A well-placed shot from B_Spencer !
... It flies wide!
... He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 65 :(brc) The assistant manager is out on the touchline shouting orders
... It seems Barcelona will now be playing A
Min. 65 :(brc) B_Spencer jumps over the defender's challenge
... Oh, beautiful nutmeg
... He's clean through
... K_Ramsteijn wins the ball!
... But he caught the player also!
... The ref gives nothing!
Min. 66 :(brc) H_Son flicks it past Ronaldo
... He runs forward
... H_Son drives the ball low !
... But Belushi with the difficult save
Min. 68 :(rfc) R_Jack is going to be brought on
... L_Thomas is leaving the pitch
... He hasn't had the best of games today
... Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 71 :(rfc) K_Ramsteijn takes advantage of a bad back pass
... K_Ramsteijn drives the shot in!
... It takes a deflection!
... Romero is wrong footed!
... It drifts just wide!
... CORNER!
... F_Ravanelli chips the ball in towards the back post!
... G_Bale gets up well
... And he clears the danger
Min. 72 :(rfc) The defender under hits the back pass!
... R_Jack is through!
... Ciaran_Clark clears with a diving header
Min. 73 :(rfc) R_Giovinco flicks it over the defenders head
... He showed some great skill there!
... G_Bale tugs on his opponent's shirt!!
... G_Poll has stopped play
... Well spotted by G_Poll!
... FREE KICK!
... It is well within shooting range!
... R_Acquafresca hits it hard
... Romero just watches float over the bar!
Min. 74 :(rfc) Ronaldo with the kinky dribble
... Ronaldo with a powerful downward header!
... But Romero tips it over
... G_Poll has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 75 :(rfc) D_McGrain is coming on for R_Giovinco and will play DF
Min. 75 :(brc) M_Hunt replaces Adnan_Januzaj and will play FW
Min. 75 :(brc) Up goes the substitution board - Xavi on for R_Kopa as a MF
Min. 75 :(brc) H_Son lobs it over the defender
... A scorcher of a shot from H_Son !
... But Belushi just gets his fingers to that one
... CORNER!
... Adnan_Januzaj hits it into the box!
... Belushi jumps well to claim it!
Min. 79 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson loses his marker
... A glorious effort by A_Gunnarsson !
... Romero has it covered
... It takes a bobble!
... Romero reacts well to save!!!
Min. 79 :(brc) M_Hunt takes possession
... Knocks it past K_Ramsteijn
... He's through on goal
... M_Hunt attempts a lob!
... Belushi is just going to watch it go over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... But goes just over !!
... Belushi looks very relieved!
Min. 80 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca sidesteps his marker
... He runs forward now
... L_Gasparotto bundles the player over!!
... That's a foul!!
... His 2nd yellow this game ! Sent off !
... An early bath or him then!
Min. 82 :(rfc) H_Rodellega will replace the useless R_Acquafresca and will play FW
Min. 82 :(rfc) K_Ramsteijn plays the back pass
... Belushi can't get to it!!
... GOAL !!
... He has put it into his own net!!
... Look at the despair on his face!!
... Rangers FC 0-1 Barcelona ...
Min. 83 :(rfc) Rangers FC will now play A
Min. 84 :(brc) Preety brings the ball into the opposing area
... M_Hunt makes himself available
... M_Hunt runs forward
... He hits the shot!
... But Belushi just gets his fingers to that one
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(rfc) H_Rodellega flicks it over the defender and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... H_Rodellega throws himself at the ball !
... He manages to reach the ball
... Romero with a great save
... He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 88 :(brc) Preety takes possession
... Preety with a powerful downward header!
... Belushi makes a good save
Min. 89 :(rfc) F_Ravanelli knocks it forward
... G_Bale slips
... G_Grant gets to it!
... G_Grant belts the ball towards goal!
... It swerves a lot in the air
... Romero gathers it easily
Min. 89 :(rfc) R_Jack miskicks!
... He finds B_Hemoth though
... That was fortunate
... Preety with a nasty foul
... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
... He's lucky it wasn't more
... It's just a warning
Min. 93 :(brc) Maradona flicks the ball through
... M_Hunt runs onto it!
... A cracking drive from M_Hunt !
... He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
... Belushi saves it !!
... What a great save!
... CORNER!
... The corner is swung in by B_Spencer!
... G_Bale makes a firm connection with his head
... But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner
... CORNER!
... The corner is swung in by B_Spencer!
... It comes to M_Hunt
... He fires it towards to goal
... GOAL !!
... He jumps into the Barcelona crowd to celebrate!!
... Both he and the fans are delighted!!
... Rangers FC 0-2 Barcelona ...
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Ibrox Stadium
Attendance : 150,000
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Rangers FC Match Info
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Best player : R_Acquafresca
Scorers : N/A
Sent Off : S_Bassong (39)
Booked : N/A
Injured : N/A
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Barcelona Match Info
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Best player : Preety (Man of the Match)
Scorers : K_Ramsteijn (82 og), M_Hunt (93)
Sent Off : L_Gasparotto (80)
Booked : N/A
Injured : B_Myre (62)
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Match Statistics
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Rangers FC | Barcelona
Attempts on Goal : 18 | 26
Off target : 8 | 15
On target : 10 | 11
Possession : 53 | 47
Corners : 4 | 9
Red Cards : 1 | 1
Yellow Cards : 0 | 0
Subs Used : 3 | 3
Fouls : 11 | 13
Key Tackles : 4 | 9
Key Passes : 13 | 17
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Final Score : Rangers FC 0 - 2 Barcelona
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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 | 95 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 0 0 0
Ronaldo DF 2 30 12 10 29 | 95 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
S_Bassong DF 2 30 12 7 30 | 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 -10 -10 -10
R_Giovinco DF 2 29 13 10 35 | 77 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 10 5
K_Ramsteijn DF 1 29 11 10 42 | 95 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 -20 3
G_Grant DF 3 29 6 8 13 | 95 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 10 5
L_Thomas MF 1 7 32 7 18 | 70 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 5
A_Gunnarsson MF 2 8 30 18 34 | 95 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 -14
F_Ravanelli MF 3 10 30 8 21 | 95 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0
B_Hemoth MF 2 5 29 6 22 | 95 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
R_Acquafresca FW 1 7 9 30 36 | 84 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 23
H_Schumacher GK 32 4 7 7 11 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_McGrain DF 1 29 13 7 24 | 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C_Fuchs DF 2 27 8 9 32 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
R_Jack MF 3 7 28 11 22 | 25 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
H_Rodellega FW 2 6 8 27 13 | 11 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
Player Statistics - Barcelona
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Romero GK 39 2 5 1 22 | 95 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 95 0 0 0
B_Myre DF 1 34 14 6 30 | 64 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 10 2
Ciaran_Clark DF 2 29 8 8 24 | 95 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 40 0 2
J_Miranda DF 2 28 11 7 21 | 95 0 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 100 10 1
L_Gasparotto DF 3 25 8 7 23 | 82 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 10 -10 -10
Preety MF 1 10 41 6 28 | 95 0 1 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 70 5
R_Kopa MF 2 14 31 8 23 | 77 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
B_Spencer MF 1 12 29 12 31 | 95 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 20 15 1
Adnan_Januzaj MF 3 12 28 10 23 | 77 0 2 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 40 30 6
Maradona AM 1 11 26 16 18 | 95 0 0 3 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 30 20
H_Son FW 2 9 10 27 20 | 95 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 16
Pepe_Reina GK 27 2 1 1 32 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G_Bale DF 2 32 11 7 42 | 31 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 40 20 21
J_Myre DF 2 30 9 7 39 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Xavi MF 1 5 29 9 31 | 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M_Hunt FW 2 9 8 35 33 | 18 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 20 20 61
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Rangers FC | Barcelona
5-4-1 E | 4-4-1-1 E
Gazza Grant | Bryngar Myre
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Belushi GK | GK Romero
Ronaldo DF | DF B_Myre
S_Bassong DF | DF Ciaran_Clark
R_Giovinco DF | DF J_Miranda
K_Ramsteijn DF | DF L_Gasparotto
G_Grant DF | MF Preety
L_Thomas MF | MF R_Kopa
A_Gunnarsson MF | MF B_Spencer
F_Ravanelli MF | MF Adnan_Januzaj
B_Hemoth MF | AM Maradona
R_Acquafresca FW | FW H_Son
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H_Schumacher SUB | SUB Pepe_Reina
D_McGrain SUB | SUB G_Bale
C_Fuchs SUB | SUB J_Myre
R_Jack SUB | SUB Xavi
H_Rodellega SUB | SUB M_Hunt
Referee: G_Poll (England)
Min. 5 :(rfc) K_Ramsteijn chests it down
... K_Ramsteijn tries to beat Romero from outside the area!
... The fans behind the goal jump up!
... But it's gone just wide !!
Min. 6 :(rfc) G_Grant with a measured pass to R_Acquafresca
... R_Acquafresca hits the shot!
... It swerves a lot!
... Romero with a great save
... And he holds onto it as well!
Min. 7 :(rfc) L_Thomas finds his way through
... His quick turn fooled B_Myre
... L_Gasparotto wins control of the ball with his hand!!
... Play On!!
Min. 8 :(rfc) B_Hemoth has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past L_Gasparotto
... He puts in R_Acquafresca!
... L_Gasparotto pulls on his opponent's shirt!!
... G_Poll has stopped play
... Well spotted by G_Poll!
... He had to endure a strong lecture from G_Poll
Min. 10 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson takes advantage of a mistake by J_Miranda
... Can he make them pay?
... A_Gunnarsson with only one thing on his mind!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... It floats over Romero
... Its heading goal ward!
... But floats just over
... That was a great effort
Min. 12 :(brc) Adnan_Januzaj controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball into the middle!
... Ciaran_Clark gets onto the end of the pass!
... Cleaned up by R_Giovinco
Min. 14 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson with the flick on
... He plays the ball across to Ronaldo
... Fine tackle by Adnan_Januzaj
... But he can't prevent the corner
Min. 16 :(rfc) L_Thomas brings the ball under control
... He sees a team mate in space!
... He plays the ball in to him!
... R_Acquafresca gets on the end of the pass
... J_Miranda cleanly tackles him
... He judged that well
Min. 16 :(brc) Preety brings it under control
... He takes on Ronaldo
... He gets past him!
... He puts in L_Gasparotto!
... B_Hemoth with a nasty foul
... He is ordered to cool off
Min. 16 :(brc) Preety can't find space for the shot
... He slips it through to Maradona
... The defender is caught ball watching
... Maradona takes advantage and races towards the goal!
... Just Belushi is between him and the goal
... He rounds Belushi
... He has been pushed wide!
... He shoots from a tight angle
... Its hit the side netting!!
Min. 17 :(rfc) B_Hemoth knocks it past the defender and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... Preety takes the player out!!
... The ref turns away!!
Min. 17 :(brc) Preety hits in a shot!
... It hits the defender
... Maradona collects the loose ball!
... Maradona with a thundering shot!
... It floats over Belushi
... Its heading goal ward!
... But floats just over
... That was a great effort
Min. 20 :(rfc) B_Hemoth is out on the left
... He moves the ball right to R_Acquafresca
... R_Acquafresca with the side footed shot!
... Romero dives towards his top let hand corner
... He's pushed that one just around the goal
... Super Stop !
... CORNER!
... K_Ramsteijn floats the ball in!
... Romero easily catches it!
Min. 21 :(rfc) Ronaldo takes possession
... He has his back towards goal
... He turns well
... B_Spencer wins the ball with a clear tackle
Min. 23 :(brc) H_Son beats his marker
... He showed great skill there
... A_Gunnarsson wins the ball well
... G_Poll has given a free kick
... FREE KICK!
... Maradona bends it in
... It takes a deflection!
... But hits the side netting!
... CORNER!
... Adnan_Januzaj hits it into the box!
... It goes straight into the arms of Belushi
Min. 23 :(brc) Adnan_Januzaj volleys it forward. He finds H_Son
... H_Son drives the shot in!
... Belushi makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
Min. 25 :(rfc) F_Ravanelli kills the ball dead
... He sees a team mate in space!
... He plays the ball in to him!
... R_Acquafresca gets on the end of the pass
... A glorious effort by R_Acquafresca !
... Romero is stranded!
... He can't get there in time!
... OH! It drifts just past the post
... Great strike!
... Deserved a goal really
Min. 26 :(brc) Ciaran_Clark nutmegs R_Giovinco, he continues to run forward
... Ciaran_Clark fires off a right-footed shot !
... It sails over!
... He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 29 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca pushes it past Maradona
... R_Acquafresca with the attempt at goal!
... The ball moves through the air!
... Romero moves quickly!
... Can he get to this?
... Romero tips it wide!
... CORNER!
... F_Ravanelli chips the ball into the area!
... R_Giovinco gets to it!
... Romero with a great save
... And he holds onto it as well!
Min. 35 :(brc) B_Myre plays a clever one-two with his team mate
... He looks around for options
... He moves forward with the ball
... B_Myre strikes a wicked curler !
... It's hit the bar
... It bounces down
... Belushi grabs it
... No Goal!
... Boo's surround the stadium!!!
Min. 39 :(rfc) S_Bassong punches Adnan_Januzaj off the ball
... Well spotted by G_Poll
... RED CARD!!
... He's off!!
Min. 39 :(brc) L_Gasparotto swings an elbow
... He caught B_Hemoth full in the face
... G_Poll calls him over
... G_Poll tells him he has had enough warnings
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 41 :(brc) R_Kopa is taking a throw in
... He is taking a run up at it!
... He throws it long to Adnan_Januzaj
... Good sliding challenge from G_Grant
... It goes out of play
... CORNER!
... Swung in by Adnan_Januzaj
... Belushi reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 42 :(rfc) R_Giovinco loses his marker!
... J_Miranda anticipates the pass and cuts it out
Min. 42 :(brc) Preety controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball into the middle!
... H_Son gets onto the end of the pass!
... Excellent sliding challenge by A_Gunnarsson
... He timed it well
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(brc) Preety with a 50-yard pass to Ciaran_Clark
... Ciaran_Clark sights up the goal
... He shoots!
... 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. 45 :(brc) H_Son with the dribble
... The defender is easily beaten
... Ronaldo with a late tackle
... Well to be fair he was looking for the foul
... G_Poll ignores the protests for a card
... Gazza Grant looks relieved
... FREE KICK!
... They are lining up to take this one!
... Maradona hits it over the wall
... Belushi makes a good save
Min. 46 :(brc) Maradona cut's in on the inside of the defender
... He gets past him!
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to B_Myre
... B_Myre with the diving header !
... He had to be brave there
... But he puts it wide
... How did he manage to miss that?
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Rangers FC 0-0 Barcelona
Min. 46 :(brc) Maradona with a penetrating pass to H_Son
... H_Son with a powerful downward header!
... Terrific shot
... It takes a bounce of the defender
... The deflection takes it just wide
... That's unlucky!
... CORNER!
... Preety plays it towards the near post!
... J_Miranda gets something on it!
... Terrific shot
... It takes a bounce of the defender
... The deflection takes it just wide
... That's unlucky!
... CORNER!
... B_Spencer chips the ball into the area!
... Belushi easily claims the ball!
Min. 48 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca runs at the defender
... The ball rebounds off Preety back to him!
... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
... R_Acquafresca with a blistering shot !
... OOOOHHHHH!!!!
... Unbelievable!!!
... It's gone wide
Min. 49 :(rfc) B_Hemoth with a probing through ball R_Acquafresca
... J_Miranda reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 51 :(rfc) F_Ravanelli finds L_Thomas in the box
... Adnan_Januzaj reads it well
... This boy is a quality defender
... The crowd sing his praises
Min. 51 :(brc) Maradona nutmegs the defender, he continues to run forward
... Driven towards goal by Maradona !
... But he puts it well wide
... That was a mishit effort!
Min. 52 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson finds R_Acquafresca with a perfectly weighted pass
... R_Acquafresca leaps into the air to perform a scissors kick!!!
... Brilliant save from Romero
... That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands
Min. 53 :(brc) J_Miranda back heels to find Maradona in space
... Maradona with an overhead kick !
... He gets a connection
... Belushi parries it
... CORNER!
... Adnan_Januzaj chips the ball into the area!
... Maradona swings a leg at it!
... But Belushi tips it over
... CORNER!
... Maradona curls it into the box!
... Belushi makes the catch!
Min. 54 :(rfc) R_Giovinco with a precise pass to Ronaldo
... Ronaldo has time and space!
... He shoots towards goal!
... But he puts it over
... He can't be happy with that effort
Min. 54 :(brc) B_Myre with an incisive pass to Adnan_Januzaj
... Adnan_Januzaj with the shot on net !
... Belushi makes a fine save
Min. 55 :(brc) Preety brings it under control
... He takes on G_Grant
... He gets past him!
... He puts in Adnan_Januzaj!
... A delicate header from Adnan_Januzaj !
... It hits the bar
... And goes over!
... Belushi was beaten there!
Min. 57 :(brc) R_Kopa runs at goal
... He spots the run of Maradona
... He's played him in
... Maradona has time and space on the edge of the box!
... He shoots towards goal!
... Belushi 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. 58 :(rfc) L_Thomas drives it forward to R_Acquafresca
... J_Miranda with a bad challenge
... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
Min. 59 :(rfc) F_Ravanelli crosses in from the wing, he finds K_Ramsteijn in the box
... K_Ramsteijn with a graceful, looping effort !
... It hits off a defender!
... Romero is wrong footed!
... It drifts just wide!
... CORNER!
... L_Thomas hits it towards the far post!
... Ciaran_Clark heads it away
Min. 62 :(rfc) L_Thomas nutmegs the defender
... A glorious effort by L_Thomas !
... Romero makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
Min. 62 :(brc) B_Myre is injured. He's unable to continue
Min. 62 :(brc) G_Bale is being prepared to come on
... B_Myre is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 63 :(brc) B_Spencer has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past R_Giovinco!
... He has some space now!
... A well-placed shot from B_Spencer !
... It flies wide!
... He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 65 :(brc) The assistant manager is out on the touchline shouting orders
... It seems Barcelona will now be playing A
Min. 65 :(brc) B_Spencer jumps over the defender's challenge
... Oh, beautiful nutmeg
... He's clean through
... K_Ramsteijn wins the ball!
... But he caught the player also!
... The ref gives nothing!
Min. 66 :(brc) H_Son flicks it past Ronaldo
... He runs forward
... H_Son drives the ball low !
... But Belushi with the difficult save
Min. 68 :(rfc) R_Jack is going to be brought on
... L_Thomas is leaving the pitch
... He hasn't had the best of games today
... Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 71 :(rfc) K_Ramsteijn takes advantage of a bad back pass
... K_Ramsteijn drives the shot in!
... It takes a deflection!
... Romero is wrong footed!
... It drifts just wide!
... CORNER!
... F_Ravanelli chips the ball in towards the back post!
... G_Bale gets up well
... And he clears the danger
Min. 72 :(rfc) The defender under hits the back pass!
... R_Jack is through!
... Ciaran_Clark clears with a diving header
Min. 73 :(rfc) R_Giovinco flicks it over the defenders head
... He showed some great skill there!
... G_Bale tugs on his opponent's shirt!!
... G_Poll has stopped play
... Well spotted by G_Poll!
... FREE KICK!
... It is well within shooting range!
... R_Acquafresca hits it hard
... Romero just watches float over the bar!
Min. 74 :(rfc) Ronaldo with the kinky dribble
... Ronaldo with a powerful downward header!
... But Romero tips it over
... G_Poll has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 75 :(rfc) D_McGrain is coming on for R_Giovinco and will play DF
Min. 75 :(brc) M_Hunt replaces Adnan_Januzaj and will play FW
Min. 75 :(brc) Up goes the substitution board - Xavi on for R_Kopa as a MF
Min. 75 :(brc) H_Son lobs it over the defender
... A scorcher of a shot from H_Son !
... But Belushi just gets his fingers to that one
... CORNER!
... Adnan_Januzaj hits it into the box!
... Belushi jumps well to claim it!
Min. 79 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson loses his marker
... A glorious effort by A_Gunnarsson !
... Romero has it covered
... It takes a bobble!
... Romero reacts well to save!!!
Min. 79 :(brc) M_Hunt takes possession
... Knocks it past K_Ramsteijn
... He's through on goal
... M_Hunt attempts a lob!
... Belushi is just going to watch it go over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... But goes just over !!
... Belushi looks very relieved!
Min. 80 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca sidesteps his marker
... He runs forward now
... L_Gasparotto bundles the player over!!
... That's a foul!!
... His 2nd yellow this game ! Sent off !
... An early bath or him then!
Min. 82 :(rfc) H_Rodellega will replace the useless R_Acquafresca and will play FW
Min. 82 :(rfc) K_Ramsteijn plays the back pass
... Belushi can't get to it!!
... GOAL !!
... He has put it into his own net!!
... Look at the despair on his face!!
... Rangers FC 0-1 Barcelona ...
Min. 83 :(rfc) Rangers FC will now play A
Min. 84 :(brc) Preety brings the ball into the opposing area
... M_Hunt makes himself available
... M_Hunt runs forward
... He hits the shot!
... But Belushi just gets his fingers to that one
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(rfc) H_Rodellega flicks it over the defender and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... H_Rodellega throws himself at the ball !
... He manages to reach the ball
... Romero with a great save
... He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 88 :(brc) Preety takes possession
... Preety with a powerful downward header!
... Belushi makes a good save
Min. 89 :(rfc) F_Ravanelli knocks it forward
... G_Bale slips
... G_Grant gets to it!
... G_Grant belts the ball towards goal!
... It swerves a lot in the air
... Romero gathers it easily
Min. 89 :(rfc) R_Jack miskicks!
... He finds B_Hemoth though
... That was fortunate
... Preety with a nasty foul
... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
... He's lucky it wasn't more
... It's just a warning
Min. 93 :(brc) Maradona flicks the ball through
... M_Hunt runs onto it!
... A cracking drive from M_Hunt !
... He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
... Belushi saves it !!
... What a great save!
... CORNER!
... The corner is swung in by B_Spencer!
... G_Bale makes a firm connection with his head
... But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner
... CORNER!
... The corner is swung in by B_Spencer!
... It comes to M_Hunt
... He fires it towards to goal
... GOAL !!
... He jumps into the Barcelona crowd to celebrate!!
... Both he and the fans are delighted!!
... Rangers FC 0-2 Barcelona ...
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Ibrox Stadium
Attendance : 150,000
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Rangers FC Match Info
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Best player : R_Acquafresca
Scorers : N/A
Sent Off : S_Bassong (39)
Booked : N/A
Injured : N/A
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Barcelona Match Info
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Best player : Preety (Man of the Match)
Scorers : K_Ramsteijn (82 og), M_Hunt (93)
Sent Off : L_Gasparotto (80)
Booked : N/A
Injured : B_Myre (62)
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Match Statistics
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Rangers FC | Barcelona
Attempts on Goal : 18 | 26
Off target : 8 | 15
On target : 10 | 11
Possession : 53 | 47
Corners : 4 | 9
Red Cards : 1 | 1
Yellow Cards : 0 | 0
Subs Used : 3 | 3
Fouls : 11 | 13
Key Tackles : 4 | 9
Key Passes : 13 | 17
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Final Score : Rangers FC 0 - 2 Barcelona
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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 | 95 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 0 0 0
Ronaldo DF 2 30 12 10 29 | 95 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
S_Bassong DF 2 30 12 7 30 | 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 -10 -10 -10
R_Giovinco DF 2 29 13 10 35 | 77 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 10 5
K_Ramsteijn DF 1 29 11 10 42 | 95 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 -20 3
G_Grant DF 3 29 6 8 13 | 95 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 10 5
L_Thomas MF 1 7 32 7 18 | 70 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 5
A_Gunnarsson MF 2 8 30 18 34 | 95 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 -14
F_Ravanelli MF 3 10 30 8 21 | 95 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0
B_Hemoth MF 2 5 29 6 22 | 95 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
R_Acquafresca FW 1 7 9 30 36 | 84 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 23
H_Schumacher GK 32 4 7 7 11 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_McGrain DF 1 29 13 7 24 | 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C_Fuchs DF 2 27 8 9 32 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
R_Jack MF 3 7 28 11 22 | 25 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
H_Rodellega FW 2 6 8 27 13 | 11 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
Player Statistics - Barcelona
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Romero GK 39 2 5 1 22 | 95 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 95 0 0 0
B_Myre DF 1 34 14 6 30 | 64 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 10 2
Ciaran_Clark DF 2 29 8 8 24 | 95 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 40 0 2
J_Miranda DF 2 28 11 7 21 | 95 0 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 100 10 1
L_Gasparotto DF 3 25 8 7 23 | 82 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 10 -10 -10
Preety MF 1 10 41 6 28 | 95 0 1 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 70 5
R_Kopa MF 2 14 31 8 23 | 77 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
B_Spencer MF 1 12 29 12 31 | 95 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 20 15 1
Adnan_Januzaj MF 3 12 28 10 23 | 77 0 2 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 40 30 6
Maradona AM 1 11 26 16 18 | 95 0 0 3 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 30 20
H_Son FW 2 9 10 27 20 | 95 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 16
Pepe_Reina GK 27 2 1 1 32 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G_Bale DF 2 32 11 7 42 | 31 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 40 20 21
J_Myre DF 2 30 9 7 39 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Xavi MF 1 5 29 9 31 | 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M_Hunt FW 2 9 8 35 33 | 18 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 20 20 61
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