Match report
Rangers Secure 3-2 Victory Over Standard Liege in Europa League
Rangers
3–2
FT
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
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6' Standard Liege Goal · Normal GoalM. Lestienne · Assist: D. Cop -
39' Rangers Goal · Normal GoalC. Goldson · Assist: B. Barišić -
40' Standard Liege Goal · Normal GoalD. Cop · Assist: Collins Fai -
45'+1 Rangers Goal · PenaltyJ. Tavernier -
46' Standard Liege subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Cop · On: M. Balikwisha -
63' Rangers Goal · Normal GoalS. Arfield · Assist: R. Kent -
71' Standard Liege Card · Yellow CardN. DussenneFoul
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71' Standard Liege subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Lestienne · On: F. Avenatti -
71' Standard Liege subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Shamir · On: Nicolas Raskin -
72' Rangers Card · Yellow CardJ. TavernierFoul
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79' Rangers subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Morelos · On: J. Aribo -
85' Rangers Card · Yellow CardK. RoofeFoul
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86' Rangers subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Arfield · On: B. Zungu -
86' Standard Liege subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Jans · On: N. Gavory -
89' Rangers subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Barišić · On: Calvin Bassey -
89' Rangers subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Roofe · On: C. Itten -
90' Standard Liege Card · Yellow CardCollins FaiFoul
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.