Elite League Cup Semi Final Match, Rangers FC vs. Juventus (Fri Mar 27)


                           Rangers FC  |  Juventus
                            4-1-4-1 P  |  4-4-2 P
                          Gazza Grant  |  Gary Hill
                                       |
                         A_Peruzzi GK  |  GK A_Zubizarreta
                        R_Giovinco DF  |  DF L_Koscielny
                           G_Grant DF  |  DF S_Byram
                        F_Le_Boeuf DF  |  DF A_Wisdom
                           L_Olsen DF  |  DF Maldini
                        J_Wilshere DM  |  MF Granit_Xhaka
                          L_Thomas MF  |  MF M_Dickinson
                          B_Hemoth MF  |  MF K_El_Ahmadi
                            R_Jack MF  |  MF Tardelli
                        J_Marshman MF  |  FW A_Di_Stefano
                             Messi FW  |  FW A_Lombardo
                                       |
                        P_Lattuada SUB |  SUB Kamikaze
                         D_McGrain SUB |  SUB H_Berg
                             Doria SUB |  SUB Drexler
                           S_Byrne SUB |  SUB Raul
                     R_Acquafresca SUB |  SUB E_Adebayor

Referee: M_Stadio (Austria)


Min. 1  :(jvt) A_Di_Stefano looks around for some movement
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to A_Lombardo
          ...  A wicked drive by A_Lombardo !
          ...  A_Peruzzi gets a hand to it!!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  He just couldn't keep it out!
          ...  That puts Juventus ahead!
          ...  Now can they hang onto it!
          ...  Rangers FC 0-1 Juventus ...
Min. 8  :(rfc) Messi could get a shot on goal here
          ...  Messi rises above the defence to head the ball !
          ...  It goes wide!
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 8  :(jvt) K_El_Ahmadi drives it across the face of the goal S_Byram
          ...  J_Wilshere goes in with the block tackle
          ...  He comes out of it with the ball
          ...  Great tackle!
Min. 12 :(jvt) S_Byram takes possession on the halfway line
          ...  He runs forward with the ball
          ...  He skips past the challenges
          ...  S_Byram attempts a low drive!
          ...  A_Peruzzi can't get to it!
          ...  OH! It has gone just over the bar!
          ...  A_Peruzzi makes a cocky smile
          ...  Did he know that was going over?
Min. 14 :(rfc) F_Le_Boeuf with the flick on
          ...  He plays the ball across to Messi
          ...  Messi aims the cheeky shot at goal!
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  A_Zubizarreta dives desperately to try and save it!!
          ...  He can't get to it!
          ...  But it creeps just wide!!
          ...  The deflection had A_Zubizarreta beaten!
Min. 15 :(rfc) Messi runs at the defender
          ...  The ball rebounds off S_Byram back to him!
          ...  That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
          ...  Messi tries to place it in the corner !
          ...  A_Zubizarreta won't get to that!
          ...  It clips the post!
          ...  And goes wide!
Min. 17 :(rfc) Messi slides the ball across to G_Grant
          ...  The defence has gone to sleep
          ...  G_Grant is all alone
          ...  A_Zubizarreta comes towards him
          ...  He tries to slide it past A_Zubizarreta
          ...  He has put it wide!!
Min. 19 :(rfc) B_Hemoth plays it to his team mate for a one-two
          ...  R_Jack keeps possession instead!
          ...  He runs towards the goal now!
          ...  Wonderful sliding challenge by Maldini
Min. 22 :(jvt) A_Di_Stefano runs at the defender
          ...  The defender slips and falls over
          ...  L_Olsen intercepts the pass
Min. 29 :(rfc) B_Hemoth with a 40-yard pass to Messi
          ...  But L_Koscielny clears the danger
Min. 32 :(rfc) J_Marshman with a flicked pass to B_Hemoth
          ...  B_Hemoth with the goal bound shot!
          ...  OOOOHHHHH!!!!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  How did that find its way in?
          ...  Rangers FC are back on level terms now!
          ...  Rangers FC 1-1 Juventus ...
Min. 33 :(rfc) Messi takes advantage of a defensive mistake
          ...  He runs towards goal
          ...  Messi hits a curling shot!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  A_Zubizarreta has to pick the ball out of the net
          ...  Rangers FC go in front now with that goal!
          ...  Rangers FC 2-1 Juventus ...
Min. 34 :(rfc) The Rangers FC manager told his side to change to a D strategy
Min. 34 :(jvt) Juventus made the switch to a A strategy
Min. 35 :(jvt) A_Di_Stefano takes advantage of a mistake by J_Marshman
          ...  F_Le_Boeuf steals the ball of off him
Min. 36 :(jvt) S_Byram nicks it past the slide tackle skilfully
          ...  He only has going for the goal in mind!
          ...  S_Byram throws himself at the ball !
          ...  He manages to reach the ball
          ...  A_Peruzzi tips it round the post
          ...  Good save
          ...  Corner not given!!
Min. 37 :(jvt) M_Dickinson squares it to Tardelli
          ...  R_Giovinco stands firm and knocks the player to the ground!!
          ...  That's a rash challenge!!
          ...  He gets a YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 39 :(jvt) M_Dickinson changes direction inside
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to Granit_Xhaka
          ...  L_Olsen with an over the top challenge
          ...  M_Stadio shows him a YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on!
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 47 :(rfc) Messi takes advantage of a bad back pass from S_Byram
          ...  Messi with a powerful diving header!
          ...  But A_Zubizarreta makes a fine save

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

Min. 49 :(rfc) J_Marshman feeds the ball through the middle
          ...  Messi runs onto it
          ...  He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender
          ...  L_Koscielny slides in to knock the ball out for a throw-in
Min. 52 :(jvt) A_Lombardo nutmegs J_Wilshere, he continues to run forward
          ...  From long range A_Lombardo bends the ball towards goal!
          ...  The fans get off there seats!
          ...  But it sails over !!
Min. 54 :(jvt) A_Wisdom gets the ball on the wing
          ...  He cuts inside F_Le_Boeuf!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  J_Marshman with a bad challenge
          ...  M_Stadio warned him
Min. 55 :(jvt) Raul is being brought on
          ...  K_El_Ahmadi is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play FW
Min. 55 :(jvt) a big roar from the crowd as E_Adebayor comes on for Tardelli to play FW
Min. 57 :(rfc) J_Wilshere gets the ball on the wing
          ...  He cuts inside S_Byram!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  Maldini reads it well
          ...  This boy is a quality defender
          ...  The crowd sing his praises
Min. 59 :(rfc) J_Marshman with a glorious 60-yard pass to G_Grant
          ...  G_Grant attempts to nutmeg A_Zubizarreta!
          ...  A_Zubizarreta just watches it drift out of play!
Min. 61 :(rfc) Messi takes advantage of a defensive mistake
          ...  Can he make them pay?
          ...  Well executed sliding challenge from L_Koscielny
Min. 62 :(rfc) R_Jack finds himself with plenty of time
          ...  Maldini with a nasty foul
          ...  He's lucky to be let off for that one
          ...  Gary Hill looks relieved
          ...  Gazza Grant is far from happy with that decision
Min. 63 :(rfc) Messi finds his way through
          ...  His quick turn fooled S_Byram
          ...  Maldini rushes in with a clumsy challenge!!
          ...  That's a foul!!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He was lucky to escape with a caution!
          ...  Gazza Grant looks bemused that it wasn't more!
Min. 64 :(rfc) J_Wilshere gets to the bye line
          ...  He puts it into the box
          ...  He finds R_Jack
          ...  Maldini tackles cleanly
Min. 65 :(rfc) R_Giovinco moves out over to the edge of the pitch
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He plays the ball through to Messi
          ...  S_Byram fouls
          ...  That was disgusting
          ...  He's lucky it wasn't more
          ...  It's just a warning
Min. 67 :(rfc) B_Hemoth sprints down the flank
          ...  He plays the ball across to L_Olsen
          ...  S_Byram knocks him to the floor
          ...  The fans are calling for a penalty!
          ...  But M_Stadio just turns away!
Min. 68 :(rfc) J_Marshman with the first time flick to Messi
          ...  Cleaned up by A_Wisdom
Min. 76 :(jvt) Raul gets to the by line and finds L_Koscielny with a beautiful cross
          ...  Messi with a bad challenge
          ...  M_Stadio will want to speak to him
Min. 78 :(jvt) Maldini with a slide rule pass to E_Adebayor
          ...  A powerful header from E_Adebayor !
          ...  It looks good
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Superb strike!
          ...  His team mates join him in a celebration
          ...  They dance around his shirt in delight!!
          ...  What a time to grab an equaliser!!
          ...  Rangers FC 2-2 Juventus ...
Min. 79 :(rfc) Rangers FC switch to playing P
Min. 79 :(jvt) Juventus altered their play to a E strategy
Min. 79 :(rfc) B_Hemoth with a superb first touch
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run!
          ...  He plays the ball across to him!
          ...  J_Marshman gets on the end of the pass
          ...  A left-footer by J_Marshman !
          ...  A_Zubizarreta is beaten!
          ...  It hits the bar!!
          ...  And goes clear
Min. 80 :(rfc) D_McGrain will replace R_Giovinco and play DF
Min. 80 :(rfc) S_Byrne will come on for L_Thomas and play MF
Min. 81 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca is being prepared to come on
          ...  Messi is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play FW
Min. 86 :(jvt) Maldini pushes it past the defender
          ...  G_Grant with the tackle
Min. 87 :(rfc) J_Marshman sprints down the flank
          ...  He plays the ball in to R_Acquafresca
          ...  R_Acquafresca with a terrific drive !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  He jumps into the crowd!
          ...  The fans love him!!
          ...  That surely hands Rangers FC victory!!
          ...  Rangers FC 3-2 Juventus ...
Min. 87 :(rfc) The assistant manager is out on the touchline shouting orders
          ...  It seems Rangers FC will now be playing D
Min. 87 :(jvt) The Juventus manager shouts at them from the touchline to play A
Min. 87 :(jvt) A_Lombardo hoists the ball across to S_Byram
          ...  L_Olsen reads the game well and cuts out the pass!
Min. 87 :(rfc) J_Wilshere looks around for some movement
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
          ...  He hits the ball to R_Acquafresca
          ...  A_Lombardo is called for the holding foul
          ...  He won that header unfairly
          ...  M_Stadio calls him over!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!
          ...  INDIRECT FREE KICK!
          ...  R_Jack shapes to shoot
          ...  He plays it to D_McGrain instead
          ...  D_McGrain with the shot !
          ...  It takes a deflection!
          ...  But sails wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  S_Byrne hits it into the box!
          ...  The danger is dealt with by L_Koscielny
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(rfc) D_McGrain crosses into the box, finding R_Acquafresca
          ...  R_Acquafresca hits a great drive!
          ...  A_Zubizarreta won't get to that!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Superb finish!!!
          ...  Rangers FC 4-2 Juventus ...
Min. 89 :(jvt) Raul with the first time flick to A_Lombardo
          ...  R_Jack body checks his opponent!!
          ...  That's a careless challenge!!
Min. 90 :(rfc) D_McGrain with the first time flick to R_Acquafresca
          ...  R_Acquafresca could have let it bounce!
          ...  Brilliant save from A_Zubizarreta
          ...  That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Celtic Park
Attendance           : 150,000
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Rangers FC Match Info
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Best player          : J_Marshman (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : B_Hemoth (32), Messi (33), R_Acquafresca (87,88)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : R_Giovinco (37), L_Olsen (39)
Injured              : N/A
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Juventus Match Info
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Best player          : A_Lombardo
Scorers              : A_Lombardo (1), E_Adebayor (78)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : Maldini (63), A_Lombardo (87)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                            Rangers FC    |   Juventus
Attempts on Goal     :          13        |       5
Off target           :           7        |       2
On target            :           6        |       3
Possession           :          60        |       40
Corners              :           1        |       0
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           2        |       2
Subs Used            :           3        |       2
Fouls                :          12        |       8
Key Tackles          :           5        |       8
Key Passes           :          16        |       6
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Final Score          : Rangers FC 4 - 2 Juventus
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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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A_Peruzzi      GK  39   2   7   3  22 |  94   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   5   0   0   0
R_Giovinco     DF   2  34  14  11  35 |  83   0   0   1   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2   8  -2
G_Grant        DF   3  33   7   9  13 |  94   0   1   0   0   2   0   0   0   0  20   0   2
F_Le_Boeuf     DF   2  32  11   7  22 |  94   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
L_Olsen        DF   3  29   8   6  42 |  94   0   2   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  38  -2  -2
J_Wilshere     DM   2  20  32  12  19 |  94   0   1   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  20   0
L_Thomas       MF   1   8  35   7  18 |  83   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
B_Hemoth       MF   2   5  32   6  22 |  94   0   0   4   0   1   1   0   0   0   0  40  35
R_Jack         MF   3   7  31  12  22 |  94   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Marshman     MF   3   8  31   7  33 |  94   0   0   5   2   1   0   0   0   0  20 110  21
Messi          FW   1  10   8  36  18 |  84   0   0   1   0   5   1   0   0   0   0  10  48
P_Lattuada     GK  31   3   2   1  42 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_McGrain      DF   1  32  13   8  24 |  11   0   0   2   1   1   0   0   0   0   0  40   1
Doria          DF   3  29   7   5  32 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Byrne        MF   1   7  29   7  21 |  11   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
R_Acquafresca  FW   1   7   9  34  36 |  10   0   0   0   0   3   2   0   0   0   0   0  80

Player Statistics - Juventus
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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A_Zubizarreta  GK  39   5   1   1  11 |  94   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -30   0   0   0
L_Koscielny    DF   2  34  11   8  36 |  94   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  80   0   0
S_Byram        DF   3  34   9   7  32 |  94   0   1   0   0   2   0   0   0   0  20   0  11
A_Wisdom       DF   2  30  24   9  34 |  94   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
Maldini        DF   2  29   9   8  41 |  94   0   3   1   1   0   0   1   0   0  38   8 -22
Granit_Xhaka   MF   1  11  33   7  21 |  94   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Dickinson    MF   2  16  32   7  28 |  94   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
K_El_Ahmadi    MF   1  11  30   7  15 |  58   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
Tardelli       MF   3   6  29   6  33 |  58   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Di_Stefano   FW   2  10  12  34  31 |  94   0   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
A_Lombardo     FW   3   6   9  29  32 |  94   0   0   1   0   2   1   1   0   0  -2   8  34
Kamikaze       GK  37   7   2   2  20 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
H_Berg         DF   1  31  11   7  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Drexler        MF   3   9  30   9  12 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Raul           FW   1   9  25  22  30 |  36   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
E_Adebayor     FW   2   8   7  32  35 |  36   0   0   0   0   1   1   0   0   0 -20 -20  15
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