Match report

FK Crvena Zvezda Defeats Rangers 2-1 in Europa League

FK Crvena Zvezda
FK Crvena Zvezda
2–1
FT
Rangers
Rangers
Mar 17, 2022

FK Crvena Zvezda stunned Rangers in the UEFA Europa League, securing a crucial victory with a final score of 2-1. The Serbian side took an early lead through M. Ivanic's goal but saw Rangers equalize just before halftime via R. Kent. FK Crvena Zvezda clinched the win in stoppage time when E. Fardou Ben Mohamed converted a penalty.

Key Facts

  • • FK Crvena Zvezda leads 2-1 over Rangers in UEFA Europa League match.
  • • M. Ivanic scores for FK Crvena Zvezda at the 10th minute, assisted by G. Kanga.
  • • Rangers equalizes through R. Kent's goal at the 56th minute, assisted by G. Kamara.
  • • E. Fardou Ben Mohamed secures victory with a penalty in stoppage time.

Lineups

FK Crvena Zvezda

Formation: 4-3-1-2

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)
  • 35 S. Sanogo (M)
  • 8 G. Kanga (M)
  • 4 M. Ivanić (M)
  • 99 O. Omoijuanfo (F)
  • 9 M. Pavkov (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 M. Gajić
  • 31 E. Ben Nabouhane
  • 11 F. Falco
  • 17 N. Motika
  • 49 A. Radulović
  • 55 S. Srnić
  • 38 N. Stanković
  • 1 Z. Popović
  • 77 M. Gobeljić
  • 7 N. Krstičić
  • 6 R. Pankov

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

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

Timeline

  1. FK Crvena Zvezda
    10' FK Crvena Zvezda Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ivanic · Assist: G. Kanga
  2. Rangers
    56' Rangers Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Kent · Assist: G. Kamara
  3. FK Crvena Zvezda
    57' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Cristiano Piccini · On: M. Gajić
  4. FK Crvena Zvezda
    63' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Omoijuanfo · On: E. Fardou Ben Mohamed
  5. Rangers
    68' Rangers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Aribo · On: S. Arfield
  6. Rangers
    69' Rangers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Jack · On: J. Sands
  7. FK Crvena Zvezda
    70' FK Crvena Zvezda Card · Yellow Card
    Aleksandar Dragović

    Argument

  8. FK Crvena Zvezda
    72' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Rodić · On: F. Falco
  9. FK Crvena Zvezda
    72' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Ivanic · On: N. Motika
  10. Rangers
    80' Rangers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Morelos · On: K. Roofe
  11. Rangers
    81' Rangers subst · Substitution 4
    Off: John Lundstram · On: B. Barišić
  12. FK Crvena Zvezda
    83' FK Crvena Zvezda Card · Yellow Card
    A. Katai

    Foul

  13. Rangers
    90'+2 Rangers Card · Yellow Card
    G. Kamara

    Foul

  14. FK Crvena Zvezda
    90'+3 FK Crvena Zvezda Goal · Penalty
    E. Fardou Ben Mohamed
  15. Rangers
    90' Rangers subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Kent · On: S. Wright

Match Stats

Stat FK Crvena Zvezda Rangers
Fouls 16 12
Pass Accuracy 79% 71%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 7
Corners 9 3
Total Passes 423 304
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 0 1
Shots on Target 13 4
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes 333 215
Shots Inside Box 14 6
Saves 3 11
Shots Outside Box 3 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ FK Crvena Zvezda took an early lead through M. Ivanic's goal, setting the tone for their dominant start.
  • ▸ Rangers equalized just before halftime via R. Kent’s goal, which brought momentum back to the Scottish side.
  • ▸ E. Fardou Ben Mohamed’s penalty in stoppage time shifted momentum decisively towards FK Crvena Zvezda, securing a vital victory.