Match report

Aris Defeats Rangers 2-1 in Europa League Clash

Aris
Aris
2–1
FT
Rangers
Rangers
Oct 5, 2023

In a thrilling UEFA Europa League clash, Aris secured a crucial victory over Rangers with a final score of 2-1. Goals from Alex Moussounda and S. Babicka for Aris were enough to hold off a late effort by A. Sima's goal for Rangers.

Key Facts

  • • Alex Moussounda (9') scored the opening goal for Aris, assisted by L. Bengtsson.
  • • S. Babicka (59') doubled the lead with another assist from L. Bengtsson.
  • • A. Sima (70') pulled one back for Rangers with an assist from John Lundstram.
  • • Several key substitutions were made in the second half, including Nicolas Raskin and S. Lammers for Rangers.

Lineups

Aris

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Vaná (G)
  • 6 E. Boakye (D)
  • 20 S. Yago (D)
  • 5 A. Moucketou-Moussounda (D)
  • 72 S. Urošević (D)
  • 23 K. Struski (M)
  • 37 J. Szöke (M)
  • 21 M. Mayambela (M)
  • 14 Y. Gomis (M)
  • 7 L. Bengtsson (M)
  • 80 S. Babicka (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 A. Kokorin
  • 8 M. Brown
  • 31 F. Brorsson
  • 11 M. Stępiński
  • 10 M. Špoljarić
  • 78 K. Chrysostomou
  • 90 E. Sofroniou
  • 12 A. Dimitriou
  • 66 J. Montnor

Rangers

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Butland (G)
  • 2 J. Tavernier (D)
  • 6 C. Goldson (D)
  • 26 B. Davies (D)
  • 31 B. Barišić (D)
  • 4 J. Lundstram (M)
  • 43 N. Raskin (M)
  • 23 S. Wright (M)
  • 14 S. Lammers (M)
  • 19 A. Sima (M)
  • 9 C. Dessers (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 J. Cifuentes
  • 25 K. Roofe
  • 45 R. McCausland
  • 48 A. Lyall
  • 28 R. McCrorie
  • 21 D. Sterling
  • 47 R. Fraser
  • 32 K. Wright
  • 44 A. Devine
  • 5 J. Souttar
  • 38 L. King
  • 93 C. McKinnon

Timeline

  1. Aris
    9' Aris Goal · Normal Goal
    Alex Moussounda · Assist: L. Bengtsson
  2. Aris
    29' Aris Card · Yellow Card
    Alex Moussounda

    Foul

  3. Rangers
    50' Rangers Card · Yellow Card
    A. Sima

    Argument

  4. Aris
    52' Aris Card · Yellow Card
    Eric Boakye

    Foul

  5. Aris
    59' Aris Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Babicka · Assist: L. Bengtsson
  6. Rangers
    64' Rangers Card · Yellow Card
    C. Dessers

    Argument

  7. Rangers
    67' Rangers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Nicolas Raskin · On: J. Cifuentes
  8. Aris
    67' Aris subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Struski · On: M. Brown
  9. Rangers
    68' Rangers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Lammers · On: K. Roofe
  10. Rangers
    70' Rangers Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Sima · Assist: John Lundstram
  11. Aris
    75' Aris Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Gomis

    Handball

  12. Aris
    80' Aris subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Eric Boakye · On: Franz Brorsson
  13. Rangers
    84' Rangers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Wright · On: R. McCausland
  14. Aris
    89' Aris subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Gomis · On: M. Stępiński
  15. Aris
    89' Aris subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Babicka · On: M. Špoljarić

Match Stats

Stat Aris Rangers
Fouls 13 12
Pass Accuracy 60% 80%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 11
Corners 2 6
Total Passes 278 556
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 4 4
xG 1.76 0.66
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 33% 67%
Accurate Passes 167 446
Shots Inside Box 8 6
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Alex Moussounda (9') set Aris on a confident path to victory.
  • ▸ Aris maintained their lead until the second half when A. Sima's goal for Rangers at 70' sparked hope for a comeback, but it was not enough.