Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ibrox where Rangers play Sporting Lisbon in this Champions League game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Diego Sartor.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Diego Sartor.
0.00
0-0Sporting Lisbon start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.04
0-0Noe Esparza catches Sergio Andrade on the ankles. Noe Esparza is shown the yellow card! Sergio Andrade runs off the knock.
6.17
0-0Enzo Ardiles flicks a high ball forward to Ensio Gadd who takes it down. Ensio Gadd shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
8.07
0-0Salvador Severs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ensio Gadd. Ensio Gadd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andre Carvalho.
10.55
Don Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noe Esparza. Noe Esparza knocks the ball forward to Enzo Ardiles. Enzo Ardiles tries a spectacular long range effort but Leonardo Pina is on top of it.
12.23
0-0Salvador Severs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rabiu West. Rabiu West makes a simple pass to Ensio Gadd. Ensio Gadd passes the ball forward but Rabiu West is offside!
15.40
0-0Jose Garrido controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio Andrade. Sergio Andrade plays a one-two with Neil Grantt and advances towards the goal... Sergio Andrade takes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
18.59
Noe Esparza knocks the ball forward to Ensio Gadd. Ensio Gadd finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
20.58
Fernando Costa flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Andrade controls it well on his chest. Sergio Andrade knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jurek Dudek who gathers it comfortably.
24.00
0-0Stephen Campbell catches Enzo Ardiles on the ankles. Stephen Campbell is given a warning by the referee! Enzo Ardiles runs off the knock.
26.10
Noe Esparza decides to run forward with the ball. Noe Esparza kicks a strong pass forward to Rabiu West. Rabiu West whips in a cross ball towards Mads Olesen. Mads Olesen knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Leonardo Pina as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
28.06
Salvador Severs flicks a high pass forward to Mervin Le Saux who brings the ball under control. Showing composure, Mervin Le Saux laces a weighted ball forward to Luciano Orellana. Luciano Orellana shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Leonardo Pina manages to gather it.
32.33
Andre Carvalho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Grantt. Neil Grantt lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Vidal. Martin Vidal is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
33.30
Don Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enzo Ardiles. Enzo Ardiles makes a probing pass to Mervin Le Saux. Mervin Le Saux lofts in a cross ball towards Mads Olesen. Mads Olesen rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Leonardo Pina.
34.34
0-0Yuri Cherchesov takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Mervin Le Saux. Alexandre Ferreira comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
36.31
Fernando Costa runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Fernando Costa shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Jurek Dudek. What a save!
40.04
Enzo Ardiles sees Mervin Le Saux in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mervin Le Saux lofts in a cross ball towards Mads Olesen. Mads Olesen makes a convincing header. Leonardo Pina picks it out of the air!
44.17
0-1Jose Garrido brings the ball forward. Jose Garrido whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Andrade. Sergio Andrade outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Lisbon also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rangers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Rangers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.44
0-1Fernando Costa brings the ball forward. Fernando Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Vidal. Martin Vidal flicks the ball with his head but Don Naysmith is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
48.57
Enzo Ardiles sees space and advances. Enzo Ardiles shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
53.45
Jose Garrido takes it forward alone. Jose Garrido sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
54.31
Alexandre Ferreira hacks Ensio Gadd from behind! The referee brings Alexandre Ferreira to one side and gives him a warning! Ensio Gadd hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.35
Jose Garrido knocks the ball forward to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Vidal. Martin Vidal jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Jurek Dudek manages to gather it.
61.01
Alexandre Ferreira threads the ball through to Fernando Costa. Fernando Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Vidal. Martin Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Neil Grantt. With a superhuman jump, Neil Grantt connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Jurek Dudek is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
65.10
Enzo Ardiles sees Rabiu West in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rabiu West knocks the ball forward to Mads Olesen but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
69.27
Don Naysmith decides to run forward with the ball. Don Naysmith plays the ball forward to Enzo Ardiles. Enzo Ardiles knocks in a cross ball towards Rabiu West. Rabiu West jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Leonardo Pina picks it out of the air!
71.58
Salvador Severs comes in with a late challenge on Neil Grantt. The referee calls over Salvador Severs and warns him to calm down! Neil Grantt runs off the knock.
72.46
Don Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luciano Orellana. Luciano Orellana makes a probing pass to Mervin Le Saux. Mervin Le Saux knocks in a cross ball towards Mads Olesen. Mads Olesen connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
75.27
Don Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Rabiu West controls it well on his chest. Rabiu West makes a pass forward but Ensio Gadd makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
77.20
Don Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enzo Ardiles. Enzo Ardiles flicks a high ball forward to Ensio Gadd who takes it down. Ensio Gadd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Illya Peklushenko.
83.22
Noe Esparza flicks a high ball forward to Enzo Ardiles who takes it down. Enzo Ardiles flicks a high pass forward. Ensio Gadd controls it well on his chest. Ensio Gadd shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.25
Don Naysmith flicks a high ball forward to Mervin Le Saux who takes it down. Mervin Le Saux kicks a strong pass forward to Mads Olesen. Mads Olesen makes a defence splitting pass to Mervin Le Saux. Mervin Le Saux muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
87.45
Noe Esparza flicks a high pass forward. Luciano Orellana collects the pass. Luciano Orellana knocks the ball forward to Mervin Le Saux. Mervin Le Saux shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
Mervin Le Saux flicks a high pass forward. Rabiu West controls it well on his chest. Rabiu West knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Pina who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leonardo Pina of Sporting Lisbon |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jurek Dudek (GK)
7
2. Salvador Severs (DEF)
7
3. Don Naysmith (DEF)
7
4. Noe Esparza (DEF)
6
5. Luciano Orellana (MID)
6
6. Enzo Ardiles (MID)
7
7. Mervin Le Saux (MID)
7
8. Yuri Cherchesov (MID)
6
9. Mads Olesen (ATT)
6
10. Rabiu West (ATT)
6
11. Ensio Gadd (ATT)
6
12. Kader Murati (ATT)
0
13. Edgar Edwards (ATT)
0
14. Takis Taoulas (MID)
0
1. Leonardo Pina (GK)
10
2. Illya Peklushenko (DEF)
6
3. Andre Carvalho (DEF)
6
4. Alexandre Ferreira (DEF)
6
5. Pedro Alves (DEF)
6
6. Jose Garrido (MID)
8
7. Stephen Campbell (MID)
6
8. Fernando Costa (MID)
7
9. Martin Vidal (ATT)
6
10. Neil Grantt (ATT)
6
11. Sergio Andrade (ATT)
7
12. Antonio Ribeiro (DEF)
0
13. Steve Southgate (MID)
0
14. Cesar Teixeira (ATT)
0