Match report
Slavia Praha Defeats Rangers 2-0 in UEFA Europa League
Rangers
0–2
FT
Slavia Praha
Mar 18, 2021
Slavia Praha stunned Rangers with a 2-0 victory in their UEFA Europa League match, leaving Rangers in a precarious position in the group stage. Goals from P. Olayinka and N. Stanciu, coupled with crucial red cards for Rangers' K. Roofe and Leon Balogun, sealed the win for Slavia Praha.
Key Facts
- • Slavia Praha won 2-0 against Rangers
- • P. Olayinka scored the first goal at minute 14
- • N. Stanciu scored the second goal at minute 74
- • Rangers received two red cards: K. Roofe at minute 61 and Leon Balogun at minute 73
Lineups
Rangers
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 A. McGregor (G)
- 26 L. Balogun (D)
- 6 C. Goldson (D)
- 31 B. Barišić (D)
- 16 N. Patterson (D)
- 10 S. Davis (M)
- 37 S. Arfield (M)
- 18 G. Kamara (M)
- 17 J. Ayodele-Aribo (F)
- 20 A. Morelos (F)
- 14 R. Kent (F)
Substitutes
- 25 K. Roofe
- 28 J. Simpson
- 15 B. Zungu
- 23 S. Wright
- 11 C. Itten
- 33 J. McLaughlin
- 61 L. King
- 24 G. Stewart
- 7 I. Hagi
- 3 C. Ughelumba
- 5 F. Helander
Slavia Praha
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 O. Kolář (G)
- 15 O. Kúdela (D)
- 18 J. Bořil (D)
- 4 S. Deli (D)
- 5 A. Bah (D)
- 7 N. Stanciu (M)
- 17 L. Provod (M)
- 25 J. Hromada (M)
- 19 O. Dorley (M)
- 9 P. Olayinka (M)
- 12 A. Sima (F)
Substitutes
- 28 L. Masopust
- 3 T. Holeš
- 16 J. Kuchta
- 34 M. Vágner
- 32 O. Lingr
- 31 P. Kovář
- 41 D. Višinský
- 11 S. Tecl
Timeline
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14' Slavia Praha Goal · Normal GoalP. Olayinka · Assist: Jan Bořil
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18' Rangers Card · Yellow CardLeon Balogun
Foul
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35' Slavia Praha Card · Yellow CardO. Dorley
Foul
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38' Rangers Card · Yellow CardG. Kamara
Foul
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55' Rangers subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Arfield · On: K. Roofe
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56' Slavia Praha Card · Yellow CardS. Deli
Foul
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58' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Olayinka · On: L. Masopust
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58' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Hromada · On: T. Holes
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58' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Dorley · On: J. Kuchta
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61' Rangers Card · Red CardK. Roofe
Foul
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65' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 4Off: Ondrej Kolar · On: M. Vágner
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73' Rangers Card · Yellow CardLeon Balogun
Foul
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73' Rangers Card · Red CardLeon Balogun
Foul
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74' Slavia Praha Goal · Normal GoalN. Stanciu
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78' Rangers subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Patterson · On: J. Simpson
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82' Rangers subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Kent · On: B. Zungu
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83' Rangers subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Morelos · On: S. Wright
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83' Rangers subst · Substitution 5Off: Steven Davis · On: C. Itten
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86' Rangers Card · Yellow CardJ. Aribo
Foul
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89' Slavia Praha Card · Yellow CardOndřej Kúdela
Argument
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90' Slavia Praha subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Stanciu · On: O. Lingr
Match Stats
| Stat | Rangers | Slavia Praha |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 21 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 76% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 7 | 6 |
| Corners | 3 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 427 | 423 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 2 |
| Possession | 50% | 50% |
| Accurate Passes | 341 | 321 |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 3 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ P. Olayinka's early goal at minute 14 gave Slavia Praha the lead and psychological advantage
- ▸ K. Roofe's red card at minute 61 left Rangers a man down, impacting their momentum and defensive stability
- ▸ Leon Balogun's second red card at minute 73 further demoralized Rangers, leading to N. Stanciu's decisive second goal for Slavia Praha