Elite League Match, Rangers FC vs. Marseille (Sun Mar 03)


                           Rangers FC  |  Marseille
                              5-4-1 A  |  4-4-2 P
                          Gazza Grant  |  Lee Shaw
                                       |
                        D_Marshall GK  |  GK R_Higuita
                          L_Shawry DF  |  DF L_Koscielny
                        R_Giovinco DF  |  DF S_Byram
                         D_McGrain DF  |  DF J_Pedro
                       K_Ramsteijn DF  |  DF M_Amoros
                           K_Rekik DF  |  MF Y_Sankhare
                          L_Thomas MF  |  MF I_Perisic
                      A_Gunnarsson MF  |  MF P_Viera
                          B_Hemoth MF  |  MF N_Kante
                         A_Iniesta MF  |  FW Z_Zidane
                     R_Acquafresca FW  |  FW A_Di_Stefano
                                       |
                       Z_Stonewall SUB |  SUB S_Given
                           G_Grant SUB |  SUB F_Le_Boeuf
                            R_Jack SUB |  SUB M_Dickinson
                             Messi SUB |  SUB C_Ridout
                       H_Rodellega SUB |  SUB M_Truk

Referee: M_Stadio (Austria)


Min. 1  :(msl) P_Viera reads the run of Z_Zidane
          ...  L_Shawry with the block
Min. 2  :(rfc) L_Thomas is closed down
          ...  He plays a quick pass under pressure
          ...  A_Iniesta latches onto the ball
          ...  A well-placed shot from A_Iniesta !
          ...  But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  L_Thomas drives it into the box!
          ...  D_McGrain makes a firm connection with his head
          ...  R_Higuita goes down well to save
Min. 6  :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson with the dribble
          ...  He skips through the tackle from J_Pedro
          ...  A_Gunnarsson tries to catch the keeper out!
          ...  R_Higuita with a great save
          ...  He holds onto it as well!
Min. 8  :(rfc) R_Acquafresca beats S_Byram
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender
          ...  The cross hits R_Acquafresca on the butt and rebounds towards goal !
          ...  R_Higuita parries it
          ...  The defender clears it
Min. 15 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca sprints past S_Byram
          ...  A great volley from R_Acquafresca !
          ...  R_Higuita just watches it fly safely wide!
Min. 16 :(msl) I_Perisic with a slide rule pass to Z_Zidane
          ...  D_McGrain takes out the attacker
          ...  He looked to have fouled him there
Min. 17 :(rfc) L_Thomas controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
          ...  He plays the ball into the middle!
          ...  L_Shawry gets onto the end of the pass!
          ...  But M_Amoros wins the ball
Min. 19 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson is taking a throw in
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He throws it long to R_Acquafresca
          ...  R_Acquafresca hits it
          ...  This one could go anywhere !
          ...  He has failed to hit the target!
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss!
          ...  He should have buried that!
Min. 19 :(msl) A_Di_Stefano with a measured pass to Z_Zidane
          ...  The defender fails to control it
          ...  Z_Zidane picks up the loose ball and runs towards goal
          ...  He is one on one with D_Marshall
          ...  He lobs it over D_Marshall
          ...  It goes over!!
Min. 21 :(msl) Y_Sankhare hoofs it up field to find A_Di_Stefano
          ...  L_Shawry makes the challenge and clears the ball
Min. 22 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson beats S_Byram
          ...  He muscled him off the ball
          ...  Blocked by M_Amoros
Min. 24 :(rfc) A_Iniesta with a pinpoint pass to R_Acquafresca
          ...  R_Acquafresca goes for the top corner !
          ...  R_Higuita gets up well to catch that one
Min. 24 :(msl) P_Viera with a reverse pass to Z_Zidane
          ...  R_Giovinco wins it well
          ...  Perfectly timed!
Min. 29 :(msl) A_Di_Stefano runs forward
          ...  He nicks it past the slide tackle skilfully
          ...  He only has going for the goal in mind!
          ...  A_Di_Stefano hits the ball first time!
          ...  He could have let that bounce
          ...  It hits the bar!!
          ...  But he beats the defender to the rebound
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !!
          ...  He's put it wide
Min. 33 :(rfc) K_Rekik passes the ball to R_Acquafresca
          ...  Well executed sliding challenge from L_Koscielny
Min. 34 :(msl) N_Kante is taking a throw in
          ...  He sees a team mate loosing his marker
          ...  He throws it to Z_Zidane
          ...  Z_Zidane with the deft touch!
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal!
          ...  But D_Marshall reaches the ball. Good save
          ...  There was a foul on D_Marshall anyway
Min. 35 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca leaves M_Amoros standing
          ...  S_Byram beats him to the ball
Min. 38 :(rfc) B_Hemoth with a probing pass to A_Iniesta
          ...  M_Amoros takes out the attacker
          ...  He looked to have fouled him there
Min. 40 :(msl) J_Pedro takes on the defender
          ...  He runs past the defender
          ...  Fine tackle by L_Shawry
          ...  But he can't prevent the corner
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(rfc) The defender slips and falls over!
          ...  A_Iniesta is through!
          ...  A_Iniesta shapes up for a shot!
          ...  Saved by R_Higuita
Min. 44 :(msl) N_Kante with a 50-yard pass to Z_Zidane
          ...  K_Ramsteijn pulls on his opponent's shirt!!
          ...  M_Stadio has stopped play
          ...  Well spotted by M_Stadio!
          ...  PENALTY !!
          ...  M_Stadio has no hesitation in pointing to the spot!
          ...  Z_Zidane Places the ball on the spot
          ...  He's converted it!!
          ...  GOAL!!
          ...  That's put Marseille in front!
          ...  Rangers FC 0-1 Marseille...
Min. 45 :(msl) It seems Marseille are making a tactical change to D

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

Min. 55 :(rfc) There's going to be a change
          ...  G_Grant will come on for R_Giovinco and play DF
Min. 58 :(rfc) R_Jack takes off his tracksuit
          ...  he'll replace L_Thomas as MF
Min. 58 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson looks for options
          ...  He knocks the ball across to D_McGrain
          ...  D_McGrain attempts a lob!
          ...  But he puts it wide
Min. 59 :(msl) Z_Zidane nicks it past the slide tackle skilfully
          ...  He only has going for the goal in mind!
          ...  Well executed sliding challenge from D_McGrain
Min. 61 :(msl) N_Kante leaves L_Shawry standing
          ...  N_Kante curls it towards the top corner !
          ...  It hits off a defender!
          ...  But goes clear to safety!
Min. 66 :(rfc) Rangers FC made the switch to a E strategy
Min. 67 :(rfc) A_Iniesta with a one-touch layoff to L_Shawry
          ...  A glorious effort by L_Shawry !
          ...  He has put it over the bar!
          ...  He looks stunned by that miss!
          ...  He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 70 :(rfc) a big roar from the crowd as Messi comes on for R_Acquafresca to play FW
Min. 71 :(rfc) L_Shawry runs at S_Byram
          ...  The defender slips and falls over
          ...  L_Shawry rifles it at the goal !
          ...  R_Higuita blocks the shot with his legs
          ...  It goes clear!
Min. 72 :(rfc) G_Grant with a burst of pace
          ...  I_Perisic with an ugly foul
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
          ...  The ref shows him a YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on!
Min. 75 :(msl) F_Le_Boeuf is being brought on
          ...  L_Koscielny is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 75 :(rfc) K_Rekik finds Messi with a perfectly weighted pass
          ...  An audacious effort from Messi !
          ...  R_Higuita has it covered
          ...  It takes a bobble!
          ...  R_Higuita is left flat-footed
          ...  It's gone wide !!
Min. 76 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson finds G_Grant with a perfectly weighted pass
          ...  G_Grant tries to lob the keeper !
          ...  It hits off a defender!
          ...  R_Higuita is wrong footed!
          ...  It drifts just wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  R_Jack hits it into the box!
          ...  The ball finds its way to G_Grant
          ...  He gets the shot away
          ...  It's hit the bar
          ...  It bounces down
          ...  R_Higuita grabs it
          ...  No Goal!
          ...  Boo's surround the stadium!!!
Min. 76 :(msl) M_Amoros is first to the loose ball
          ...  A_Gunnarsson with the high feet
          ...  M_Stadio gave him a strong warning
Min. 76 :(msl) I_Perisic has the ball on the wing
          ...  He knocks the ball past D_McGrain
          ...  He puts in Z_Zidane!
          ...  Z_Zidane tries to beat D_Marshall!
          ...  But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Y_Sankhare chips the ball in towards the far post!
          ...  The danger is dealt with by R_Jack
Min. 78 :(msl) M_Dickinson will replace the useless I_Perisic and will play MF
Min. 81 :(rfc) Messi takes possession
          ...  He's got no outlet
          ...  He decides to go alone
          ...  Messi tries the shot !
          ...  Terrific shot
          ...  It takes a bounce of the defender
          ...  The deflection takes it just wide
          ...  That's unlucky!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  D_McGrain floats the ball in!
          ...  R_Higuita easily claims the ball!
Min. 82 :(msl) M_Truk is going to be brought on
          ...  A_Di_Stefano is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 83 :(rfc) B_Hemoth back heels to find A_Gunnarsson in space
          ...  But M_Amoros wins the tackle cleanly
Min. 84 :(msl) P_Viera could get a shot on goal here
          ...  P_Viera tries to beat D_Marshall from outside the area!
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  Wide !!
          ...  That was fortunate
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 90 :(rfc) B_Hemoth is taking a throw in
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He throws it to Messi
          ...  Messi uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot!
          ...  But R_Higuita palms it behind
          ...  M_Stadio has given a goal kick
          ...  Unbelievable !
Min. 93 :(rfc) K_Ramsteijn turns past J_Pedro
          ...  He has created space for himself now
          ...  M_Amoros with a bad challenge
Min. 94 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson with the dribble
          ...  He skips through the tackle from S_Byram
          ...  A_Gunnarsson rifles it to the far post !
          ...  It hits the post!!
          ...  But he beats the defender to the rebound
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !!
          ...  He's put it over

*************  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          : A_Gunnarsson
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Marseille Match Info
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Best player          : M_Amoros (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : Z_Zidane (44 pen)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : I_Perisic (72)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                            Rangers FC    |    Marseille
Attempts on Goal     :          17        |       7
Off target           :          10        |       5
On target            :           7        |       2
Possession           :          63        |       37
Corners              :           3        |       1
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           0        |       1
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :           8        |       11
Key Tackles          :           6        |       6
Key Passes           :          12        |       7
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Final Score          : Rangers FC 0 - 1 Marseille
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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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D_Marshall     GK  39   7   5   7  14 |  96   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  -5   0   0   0
L_Shawry       DF   2  34   9   8  15 |  96   0   3   0   0   2   0   0   0   0  60   0  11
R_Giovinco     DF   2  31  13  11  35 |  57   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
D_McGrain      DF   1  31  13   8  24 |  96   0   2   0   0   2   0   0   0   0  40   0  11
K_Ramsteijn    DF   1  31  11  10  42 |  96   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -20 -20 -20
K_Rekik        DF   1  28   7   2  12 |  96   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
L_Thomas       MF   1   8  33   7  18 |  60   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
A_Gunnarsson   MF   2   8  31  18  34 |  96   0   0   3   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  30  11
B_Hemoth       MF   2   5  30   6  22 |  96   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0 -20  10 -20
A_Iniesta      MF   2   6  28   7  11 |  96   0   0   2   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  20  11
R_Acquafresca  FW   1   7   9  32  36 |  72   0   0   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0  22
Z_Stonewall    GK  29   2   2   2  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Grant        DF   3  31   7   9  13 |  39   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   2
R_Jack         MF   3   7  29  11  22 |  36   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
Messi          FW   1  10   8  33  18 |  24   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  12
H_Rodellega    FW   2   6   8  27  13 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Marseille
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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R_Higuita      GK  39   2   2   2  34 |  96   8   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  80   0   0   0
L_Koscielny    DF   2  32  11   7  36 |  77   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
S_Byram        DF   3  32   9   6  32 |  96   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
J_Pedro        DF   2  31   8   9  33 |  96   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Amoros       DF   2  28   9   8  42 |  96   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  80   0   0
Y_Sankhare     MF   3   9  33  12  36 |  96   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
I_Perisic      MF   1   9  32   6  11 |  80   0   0   2   0   0   0   1   0   0  18  38  18
P_Viera        MF   3  10  30   8  41 |  96   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  40  21
N_Kante        MF   3   7  30   7  13 |  96   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  10   1
Z_Zidane       FW   2   9   8  32  34 |  96   0   0   0   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0  47
A_Di_Stefano   FW   2   9  11  30  31 |  84   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  10   1
S_Given        GK  31   2   1   1  31 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
F_Le_Boeuf     DF   2  30  10   7  22 |  19   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
M_Dickinson    MF   2  16  30   7  28 |  16   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Ridout       MF   3   8  28   4  32 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Truk         FW   1   7   8  23  22 |  12   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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