Match report

Rangers Defeat FK Crvena Zvezda 3-0 in Europa League

Rangers
Rangers
3–0
FT
FK Crvena Zvezda
FK Crvena Zvezda
Mar 10, 2022

Rangers defeated FK Crvena Zvezda with a commanding 3-0 win in the UEFA Europa League, marking a significant milestone for both teams. John Tavernier converted an early penalty, followed by goals from Alfredo Morelos and Leon Balogun to solidify their lead. The team's defensive resilience was on full display as they held off FK Crvena Zvezda's attempts with minimal fuss.

Key Facts

  • • Rangers scored three goals by Tavernier, Morelos, and Balogun.
  • • Tavernier converted a penalty in the 11th minute after Var awarded it for an foul on R. Kent.
  • • Morelos doubled Rangers' lead with a goal at the 15-minute mark.
  • • Balogun sealed the victory with another goal at the 51st minute, assisted by Tavernier.

Lineups

Rangers

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. McGregor (G)
  • 26 L. Balogun (D)
  • 2 J. Tavernier (D)
  • 6 C. Goldson (D)
  • 3 C. Bassey (D)
  • 8 R. Jack (M)
  • 4 J. Lundstram (M)
  • 18 G. Kamara (M)
  • 17 J. Ayodele-Aribo (M)
  • 20 A. Morelos (F)
  • 14 R. Kent (M)

Substitutes

  • 30 F. Sakala
  • 19 J. Sands
  • 51 A. Lowry
  • 31 B. Barišić
  • 9 A. Diallo
  • 33 J. McLaughlin
  • 25 K. Roofe
  • 43 L. King
  • 28 R. McCrorie
  • 23 S. Wright
  • 16 A. Ramsey

FK Crvena Zvezda

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 82 M. Borjan (G)
  • 15 A. Dragović (D)
  • 23 M. Rodić (D)
  • 24 C. Piccini (D)
  • 25 S. Eraković (D)
  • 10 A. Katai (M)
  • 55 S. Srnić (M)
  • 35 S. Sanogo (M)
  • 8 G. Kanga (M)
  • 4 M. Ivanić (M)
  • 99 O. Omoijuanfo (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 E. Ben Nabouhane
  • 9 M. Pavkov
  • 2 M. Gajić
  • 17 N. Motika
  • 49 A. Radulović
  • 6 R. Pankov
  • 11 F. Falco
  • 1 Z. Popović
  • 77 M. Gobeljić
  • 51 M. Gordić
  • 30 R. Zivkovic
  • 7 N. Krstičić

Timeline

  1. Rangers
    9' Rangers Var · Penalty awarded
    R. Kent
  2. Rangers
    11' Rangers Goal · Penalty
    J. Tavernier
  3. Rangers
    15' Rangers Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Morelos
  4. Rangers
    23' Rangers Card · Yellow Card
    R. Jack

    Foul

  5. FK Crvena Zvezda
    25' FK Crvena Zvezda Card · Yellow Card
    S. Sanogo

    Argument

  6. Rangers
    30' Rangers Card · Yellow Card
    J. Aribo

    Foul

  7. Rangers
    51' Rangers Goal · Normal Goal
    Leon Balogun · Assist: J. Tavernier
  8. FK Crvena Zvezda
    60' FK Crvena Zvezda Card · Yellow Card
    M. Rodić

    Foul

  9. FK Crvena Zvezda
    61' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Srnić · On: E. Fardou Ben Mohamed
  10. FK Crvena Zvezda
    61' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Omoijuanfo · On: M. Pavkov
  11. FK Crvena Zvezda
    72' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Cristiano Piccini · On: M. Gajić
  12. Rangers
    75' Rangers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Aribo · On: F. Sakala
  13. Rangers
    75' Rangers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Jack · On: J. Sands
  14. FK Crvena Zvezda
    81' FK Crvena Zvezda Card · Yellow Card
    S. Eraković

    Foul

  15. FK Crvena Zvezda
    84' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Katai · On: N. Motika
  16. FK Crvena Zvezda
    90'+3 FK Crvena Zvezda Card · Yellow Card
    E. Fardou Ben Mohamed

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Rangers FK Crvena Zvezda
Fouls 15 21
Pass Accuracy 74% 79%
Offsides 0 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 15
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 357 384
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 2 9
Shots on Target 8 4
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 265 305
Shots Inside Box 11 9
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 2 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rangers took an early lead when Tavernier converted a penalty in the 11th minute after Var confirmed a foul on R. Kent.
  • ▸ Morelos' goal in the 15th minute extended Rangers’ advantage and firmly established their control over the match.