Match report

Rangers Defeat Antwerp 5-2 in Europa League

Rangers
Rangers
5–2
FT
Antwerp
Antwerp
Feb 25, 2021

Rangers delivered a commanding performance to defeat Antwerp 5-2 in their UEFA Europa League match. Goals from Morelos, Patterson, Kent, Barišić, and Itten sealed the win for Rangers. Antwerp managed to score through Refaelov and Lamkel Zé but couldn't keep up with the relentless Scots.

Key Facts

  • • Rangers won 5-2 against Antwerp in the Europa League.
  • • Morelos scored the opening goal in the 9th minute, assisted by Kent.
  • • Antwerp equalized through Refaelov in the 31st minute.
  • • Rangers took control with goals from Patterson (46'), Kent (55'), and Barišić (79') from the penalty spot.
  • • Lamkel Zé scored for Antwerp in the 57th minute.
  • • Itten added the final goal in stoppage time from the penalty spot.

Lineups

Rangers

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. McGregor (G)
  • 26 L. Balogun (D)
  • 6 C. Goldson (D)
  • 5 F. Helander (D)
  • 31 B. Barišić (D)
  • 10 S. Davis (M)
  • 18 G. Kamara (M)
  • 17 J. Ayodele-Aribo (M)
  • 7 I. Hagi (F)
  • 20 A. Morelos (F)
  • 14 R. Kent (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 N. Patterson
  • 37 S. Arfield
  • 23 S. Wright
  • 15 B. Zungu
  • 11 C. Itten
  • 61 L. King
  • 24 G. Stewart
  • 28 J. Simpson
  • 33 J. McLaughlin
  • 3 C. Ughelumba

Antwerp

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 97 O. De Wolf (G)
  • 2 R. De Laet (D)
  • 31 M. Le Marchand (D)
  • 94 J. Lukaku (M)
  • 30 Buta (M)
  • 26 J. Gelin (D)
  • 11 L. Refaelov (F)
  • 16 P. Gerkens (M)
  • 5 B. Verstraete (M)
  • 18 M. Hongla Yma (M)
  • 7 D. Lamkel Zé (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 F. Boya
  • 90 F. Avenatti
  • 23 N. Ampomah
  • 19 K. Miyoshi
  • 48 I. Pavlic
  • 1 A. Beiranvand
  • 63 Z. Van Den Bosch
  • 41 T. Chevaughn

Timeline

  1. Rangers
    9' Rangers Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Morelos · Assist: R. Kent
  2. Antwerp
    31' Antwerp Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Refaelov · Assist: J. Lukaku
  3. Rangers
    36' Rangers Card · Yellow Card
    Leon Balogun

    Foul

  4. Antwerp
    46' Antwerp subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Gelin · On: F. Boya
  5. Rangers
    46' Rangers Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Patterson · Assist: A. Morelos
  6. Rangers
    55' Rangers Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Kent · Assist: A. Morelos
  7. Antwerp
    57' Antwerp Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Lamkel Zé · Assist: L. Refaelov
  8. Antwerp
    60' Antwerp Card · Yellow Card
    Maxime Le Marchand

    Argument

  9. Rangers
    70' Rangers Card · Yellow Card
    G. Kamara

    Foul

  10. Antwerp
    71' Antwerp Card · Yellow Card
    M. Hongla

    Argument

  11. Rangers
    71' Rangers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Hagi · On: S. Arfield
  12. Antwerp
    75' Antwerp subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Gerkens · On: F. Avenatti
  13. Antwerp
    75' Antwerp subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Lukaku · On: N. Ampomah
  14. Rangers
    79' Rangers Goal · Penalty
    B. Barišić
  15. Rangers
    82' Rangers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Kent · On: S. Wright
  16. Antwerp
    82' Antwerp subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Hongla · On: K. Miyoshi
  17. Rangers
    85' Rangers subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Morelos · On: C. Itten
  18. Rangers
    90'+2 Rangers Goal · Penalty
    C. Itten

Match Stats

Stat Rangers Antwerp
Fouls 11 20
Pass Accuracy 77% 82%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 9
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 374 480
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 8 4
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes 287 395
Shots Inside Box 8 7
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rangers' early goal by Morelos set the tone, but Antwerp quickly responded with a goal from Refaelov, leveling the score.
  • ▸ The momentum shifted decisively in Rangers' favor after their second goal by Patterson in the 46th minute, setting the stage for a dominant performance.