Match report
Rangers Defeat SC Braga 3-1 in Europa League
Rangers
3–1
AET
SC Braga
Apr 14, 2022
In an electrifying encounter at Ibrox Stadium, Rangers managed to hold off the resilient challenge of SC Braga to secure a crucial 3-1 victory in their UEFA Europa League clash. The home side capitalized on early opportunities and a second-half red card for SC Braga to maintain control, with James Tavernier scoring twice and Kemar Roofe adding another late goal.
Key Facts
- • Rangers 3–1 SC Braga in the UEFA Europa League.
- • James Tavernier scored two goals (penalty) for Rangers at minutes 2 and 44.
- • Kemar Roofe netted a goal at minute 101 for Rangers.
- • Vitor Tormena received a red card for SC Braga at minute 42.
- • Iuri Medeiros was sent off in the second half, receiving a second yellow card.
Lineups
Rangers
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. McGregor (G)
- 2 J. Tavernier (D)
- 6 C. Goldson (D)
- 31 B. Barišić (D)
- 3 C. Bassey (D)
- 8 R. Jack (M)
- 16 A. Ramsey (M)
- 4 J. Lundstram (M)
- 17 J. Ayodele-Aribo (M)
- 25 K. Roofe (F)
- 14 R. Kent (M)
Substitutes
- 23 S. Wright
- 18 G. Kamara
- 26 L. Balogun
- 37 S. Arfield
- 30 F. Sakala
- 51 A. Lowry
- 33 J. McLaughlin
- 28 R. McCrorie
- 9 A. Diallo
- 43 L. King
- 10 S. Davis
- 19 J. Sands
SC Braga
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 Matheus (G)
- 15 Paulo Oliveira (D)
- 3 Vítor Tormena (D)
- 70 Fabiano (M)
- 16 David Carmo (D)
- 88 Castro (M)
- 8 Ali Musrati (M)
- 10 André Horta (M)
- 21 Ricardo Horta (F)
- 9 Abel Ruiz (F)
- 57 Rodrigo Gomes (M)
Substitutes
- 74 Francisco Moura
- 99 Vítor Oliveira
- 45 Iuri Medeiros
- 25 Lucas Mineiro
- 67 J. Gorby
- 96 Miguel Falé
- 79 Berna
- 50 Leonardo Buta
- 86 Bruno Rodrigues
- 4 Diogo Leite
- 2 Yan Couto
- 12 Tiago Sá
Timeline
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?' SC Braga Card · Yellow CardA. Horta
Argument
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2' Rangers Goal · Normal GoalJ. Tavernier · Assist: J. Aribo
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6' Rangers Var · Goal cancelledK. Roofe
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42' SC Braga Card · Red CardVítor Tormena
Professional foul last man
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44' Rangers Goal · PenaltyJ. Tavernier
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46' SC Braga subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Horta · On: Francisco Moura
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61' SC Braga subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Ruiz · On: Vítor Oliveira
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61' SC Braga subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Gomes · On: Iuri Medeiros
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80' Rangers subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Ramsey · On: S. Wright
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80' Rangers subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Jack · On: G. Kamara
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83' SC Braga Goal · Normal GoalDavid Carmo · Assist: Iuri Medeiros
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85' Rangers Card · Yellow CardK. Roofe
Foul
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90'+1 Rangers subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Barišić · On: Leon Balogun
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100' SC Braga subst · Substitution 4Off: Al Musrati · On: Lucas Mineiro
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101' Rangers Goal · Normal GoalK. Roofe · Assist: J. Aribo
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105' SC Braga Card · Yellow CardIuri Medeiros
Foul
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105' SC Braga Card · Red CardIuri Medeiros
Argument
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105' Rangers subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Roofe · On: S. Arfield
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105' SC Braga subst · Substitution 5Off: Castro · On: J. Gorby
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118' SC Braga subst · Substitution 6Off: David Carmo · On: Miguel Falé
Match Stats
| Stat | Rangers | SC Braga |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 66% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Total Shots | 31 | 6 |
| Corners | 8 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 844 | 390 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 10 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 16 | 2 |
| Possession | 69% | 31% |
| Accurate Passes | 720 | 258 |
| Shots Inside Box | 26 | 1 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Rangers opened the scoring within two minutes of kickoff with Tavernier's goal, setting the tone for the match.
- ▸ SC Braga was reduced to ten men after Vitor Tormena received a red card in the 42nd minute, shifting momentum heavily towards Rangers.
- ▸ Tavernier converted a penalty shortly after SC Braga's numerical disadvantage, effectively sealing the win.