Match report
Maribor and Rangers Draw in Europa League Opener 0-0
Maribor
0–0
FT
Rangers
Aug 16, 2018
Maribor and Rangers secured a 0-0 draw in their UEFA Europa League third qualifying round first leg match, marking a defensive battle where both teams showcased resilience and tactical discipline. Despite several opportunities, neither side managed to break through the opposition's defenses.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Maribor 0–0 Rangers
- • Maribor's key substitutions: Denis Klinar on for A. Pihler (52'), A. Dervišević on for D. Vršič (73'), J. Mešanović on for J. Mlakar (80')
- • Rangers' key substitutions: R. Kent on for O. Ejaria (68'), R. McCrorie on for J. Murphy (76')
- • Rangers received four yellow cards: O. Ejaria (27'), Candeias (32'), R. Jack (35'), J. Murphy (74'), S. Arfield (89')
- • Maribor received one yellow card: Saša Ivković (90')
Lineups
Maribor
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 33 J. Handanovič (G)
- 4 M. Šuler (D)
- 28 M. Viler (D)
- 31 S. Ivković (D)
- 2 D. Klinar (D)
- 5 B. Vrhovec (M)
- 21 A. Derviševič (M)
- 10 D. Hotič (M)
- 9 Marcos Tavares (F)
- 27 J. Mešanović (F)
- 11 L. Zahovič (F)
Substitutes
- 6 A. Pihler
- 12 D. Vršič
- 29 J. Mlakar
- 8 A. Crețu
- 13 K. Pirić
- 20 G. Bajde
- 32 L. Uskoković
Rangers
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 A. McGregor (G)
- 2 J. Tavernier (D)
- 6 C. Goldson (D)
- 19 N. Katić (D)
- 37 S. Arfield (M)
- 8 R. Jack (M)
- 16 A. Halliday (M)
- 10 O. Ejaria (M)
- 7 J. Murphy (M)
- 21 Candeias (M)
- 20 A. Morelos (F)
Substitutes
- 26 R. Kent
- 17 Ross McCrorie
- 9 U. Sadiq
- 13 W. Foderingham
- 14 L. Hodson
- 27 S. Kelly
- 40 G. Middleton
Timeline
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27' Rangers Card · Yellow CardO. Ejaria
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32' Rangers Card · Yellow CardCandeias
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35' Rangers Card · Yellow CardR. Jack
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52' Maribor subst · Substitution 1Off: Denis Klinar · On: A. Pihler
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68' Rangers subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Ejaria · On: R. Kent
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73' Maribor subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Derviševič · On: D. Vršič
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74' Rangers Card · Yellow CardJ. Murphy
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76' Rangers subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Murphy · On: R. McCrorie
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80' Maribor subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Mešanović · On: J. Mlakar
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89' Rangers Card · Yellow CardS. Arfield
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90' Maribor Card · Yellow CardSaša Ivković
Match Stats
| Stat | Maribor | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 1 | 5 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 11 | 8 |
| Corners | 11 | 2 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 6 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 2 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Rangers' early yellow cards to O. Ejaria (27'), Candeias (32'), and R. Jack (35') put early pressure on their backline, but the team's defensive organization held firm.
- ▸ Maribor's substitution of Denis Klinar for A. Pihler at 52' marked a tactical shift, aiming to strengthen their midfield control and push for an opening.