Match report

Progres Niederkorn Stuns Rangers 2-0 in Europa League Qualifier

Progres Niederkorn
Progres Niederkorn
2–0
FT
Rangers
Rangers
Jul 4, 2017

Progres Niederkorn stunned the football world by defeating Rangers 2-0 in the UEFA Europa League qualifiers, showcasing remarkable resilience and tactical acumen. E. Françoise and S. Thill scored the goals for the Luxembourg club, which secured their place in the next round.

Key Facts

  • • Progres Niederkorn defeated Rangers 2-0 in the UEFA Europa League qualifier
  • • Goals scored by E. Françoise (66') and S. Thill (75')
  • • Two yellow cards issued to Progres Niederkorn players: Olivier Thill (43') and M. Karayer (69')
  • • Rangers made multiple substitutions including A. Morelos (46'), Candeias (58'), and J. Rossiter (77')

Lineups

Progres Niederkorn

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Flauss (G)
  • 23 A. Ferino (D)
  • 38 M. Karayer (D)
  • 70 Y. Marques (D)
  • 16 M. Watzka (M)
  • 25 A. Lafon (F)
  • 14 E. Françoise (F)
  • 31 S. Thill (M)
  • 11 M. Schneider (M)
  • 10 O. Thill (M)
  • 87 A. Karapetyan (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 C. Schinker
  • 5 B. Vogel
  • 27 A. Fiorani
  • 7 R. Borges
  • 9 T. Sully
  • 17 David Soares
  • 20 T. Mastrangelo

Rangers

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Foderingham (G)
  • 5 L. Wallace (D)
  • 2 J. Tavernier (D)
  • 4 Fábio Cardoso (D)
  • 24 D. Bates (D)
  • 19 N. Kranjčar (M)
  • 8 R. Jack (M)
  • 18 J. Rossiter (M)
  • 9 K. Miller (F)
  • 21 Candeias (M)
  • 20 A. Morelos (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 Dálcio
  • 11 J. Windass
  • 15 E. Herrera
  • 23 J. Holt
  • 25 J. Alnwick
  • 33 M. Waghorn
  • 40 Ross McCrorie

Timeline

  1. Progres Niederkorn
    33' Progres Niederkorn subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Sebastien Flauss · On: C. Schinker
  2. Progres Niederkorn
    43' Progres Niederkorn Card · Yellow Card
    Olivier Thill
  3. Rangers
    46' Rangers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Morelos · On: Dálcio
  4. Rangers
    58' Rangers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Candeias · On: J. Windass
  5. Progres Niederkorn
    66' Progres Niederkorn Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Françoise
  6. Progres Niederkorn
    69' Progres Niederkorn Card · Yellow Card
    M. Karayer
  7. Progres Niederkorn
    75' Progres Niederkorn Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Thill
  8. Rangers
    77' Rangers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Rossiter · On: E. Herrera
  9. Progres Niederkorn
    78' Progres Niederkorn subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Olivier Thill · On: Ben Vogel
  10. Progres Niederkorn
    84' Progres Niederkorn subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Karapetyan · On: A. Fiorani

Match Stats

Stat Progres Niederkorn Rangers
Fouls 17 15
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 9 13
Corners 2 12
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 3 3
Shots off Target 6 10
Possession 35% 65%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early substitution of Sebastien Flauss for Progres Niederkorn (33') set the tone for a strong defensive display
  • ▸ E. Françoise's goal at 66' gave Progres Niederkorn the lead and boosted their confidence
  • ▸ S. Thill's goal at 75' sealed the victory, leaving Rangers with a tough challenge to overcome