Match report

Rangers Secure 3-2 Victory Over Standard Liege in Europa League

Rangers
Rangers
3–2
FT
Standard Liege
Standard Liege
Dec 3, 2020

Rangers emerged victorious over Standard Liege with a 3-2 win in their UEFA Europa League clash. The Gers overcame an early deficit to take control and secure all three points. Goals from Goldson, Tavernier, and Arfield were crucial in turning the tide against Standard Liege's early efforts.

Key Facts

  • • Rangers defeated Standard Liege 3-2 in the UEFA Europa League.
  • • M. Lestienne opened the scoring for Standard Liege in the 6th minute.
  • • C. Goldson equalized for Rangers in the 39th minute.
  • • D. Cop restored Standard Liege's lead in the 40th minute.
  • • J. Tavernier scored a penalty in the 45+1 minute.
  • • S. Arfield sealed Rangers' victory with a goal in the 63rd minute.

Lineups

Rangers

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. McGregor (G)
  • 26 L. Balogun (D)
  • 2 J. Tavernier (D)
  • 6 C. Goldson (D)
  • 31 B. Barišić (D)
  • 10 S. Davis (M)
  • 37 S. Arfield (M)
  • 18 G. Kamara (M)
  • 25 K. Roofe (F)
  • 20 A. Morelos (F)
  • 14 R. Kent (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 J. Ayodele-Aribo
  • 15 B. Zungu
  • 3 C. Ughelumba
  • 11 C. Itten
  • 21 B. Barker
  • 7 I. Hagi
  • 55 C. Dickson
  • 16 N. Patterson
  • 36 J. Barjonas
  • 61 L. King
  • 33 J. McLaughlin
  • 24 G. Stewart

Standard Liege

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 16 A. Bodart (G)
  • 6 N. Dussenne (D)
  • 27 L. Jans (M)
  • 34 K. Laifis (D)
  • 21 C. Fai (M)
  • 22 M. Lestienne (F)
  • 15 E. Shamir (M)
  • 20 M. Bokadi (D)
  • 28 S. Bastien (M)
  • 7 D. Čop (F)
  • 23 A. Tapsoba (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 M. Balikwisha
  • 25 F. Avenatti
  • 26 N. Raskin
  • 24 N. Gavory
  • 33 D. Pavlovic
  • 41 H. Siquet
  • 1 J. Gillet
  • 30 L. Henkinet
  • 40 J. Landu
  • 12 E. Sylvestre
  • 5 M. Sissako
  • 29 J. Carcela-Gonzalez

Timeline

  1. Standard Liege
    6' Standard Liege Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Lestienne · Assist: D. Cop
  2. Rangers
    39' Rangers Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Goldson · Assist: B. Barišić
  3. Standard Liege
    40' Standard Liege Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Cop · Assist: Collins Fai
  4. Rangers
    45'+1 Rangers Goal · Penalty
    J. Tavernier
  5. Standard Liege
    46' Standard Liege subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Cop · On: M. Balikwisha
  6. Rangers
    63' Rangers Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Arfield · Assist: R. Kent
  7. Standard Liege
    71' Standard Liege Card · Yellow Card
    N. Dussenne

    Foul

  8. Standard Liege
    71' Standard Liege subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Lestienne · On: F. Avenatti
  9. Standard Liege
    71' Standard Liege subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Shamir · On: Nicolas Raskin
  10. Rangers
    72' Rangers Card · Yellow Card
    J. Tavernier

    Foul

  11. Rangers
    79' Rangers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Morelos · On: J. Aribo
  12. Rangers
    85' Rangers Card · Yellow Card
    K. Roofe

    Foul

  13. Rangers
    86' Rangers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Arfield · On: B. Zungu
  14. Standard Liege
    86' Standard Liege subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Jans · On: N. Gavory
  15. Rangers
    89' Rangers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Barišić · On: Calvin Bassey
  16. Rangers
    89' Rangers subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Roofe · On: C. Itten
  17. Standard Liege
    90' Standard Liege Card · Yellow Card
    Collins Fai

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Rangers Standard Liege
Fouls 11 13
Pass Accuracy 85% 82%
Offsides 5 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 10
Corners 3 7
Total Passes 494 470
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 8 3
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 419 386
Shots Inside Box 10 7
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rangers' equalizer by C. Goldson in the 39th minute changed the momentum of the game.
  • ▸ The penalty conversion by J. Tavernier in the 45+1 minute just before halftime was crucial in maintaining Rangers' confidence.
  • ▸ S. Arfield's decisive goal in the 63rd minute secured Rangers' lead and ultimately their victory.