On 22 August, one of the matches of the Champions League in football took place. Rangers (Glasgow) and PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands) met.
Champions League
Rangers (Glasgow) - PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands) - 2:2 (1:0)
Goals: A. Sima (45), R. Matondo (78) - Sangare (61), de Jong (80)
Warnings: J. Tavernier (36), Barisic (48), T. Cantwell (57), J. Souttar (83), Y. Vertessen (87). Vertessen (87)
The legendary Ibrox Stadium hosted an exciting UEFA Champions League match between Rangers and PSV Eindhoven, which ended in a 2-2 draw. The first half started with high intensity and fast pace of play from both sides. In the 36th minute, Rangers captain J. Tavernier received a yellow card for a flagrant offence. However, just before the break, A. Sima of Rangers put his team ahead with a magnificent shot on goal. The second half continued the fireworks of fighting for every centimetre of the pitch. Already in the 48th minute B. Barišić from Rangers received a yellow card. In the 57th minute, T. Cantwell was also put in the referee's book. In the 61st minute, I. Sangare (PSV Eindhoven) equalised the score with a lucky strike. In the 67th minute, both managers decided to make some changes. Rangers replaced A. Sima and R. Jack with R. Matondo and J. Lundström. On the other hand, PSV Eindhoven replaced I. Saibari with G. Thiel in the same minute. In the 78th minute, Rangers regained their advantage thanks to a goal by R. Matondo. Matondo.
However, their joy was short-lived: two minutes later PSV Eindhoven's L. de Jong levelled the score. In the 82nd minute PSV Eindhoven made two more substitutions: S. Sambo and J. Vertessen were replaced by S. Dest and N. Lang. Dest and N. Lang. In the 83rd minute, when the game was hanging in the balance, both teams made another substitution. Rangers replaced Danilo and K. Dowell with K. Dessers and J. Sifuentes. In the same minute J. Souttar from Rangers received a yellow card. In the 86th minute Rangers made the last substitution: S. Lammers replaced T. Cantwell. In the 87th minute PSV Eindhoven's J. Vertessen received a yellow card. In the last minutes of the game both teams made the last substitutions: PSV Eindhoven replaced I. Babadi and J. Schouten with O. Boscagli and A. Ramalho. The match ended in a tense 2-2 draw, leaving fans of both teams in suspense until the final whistle. This exciting encounter showcased the talent, determination and resilience of both Rangers and PSV Eindhoven, making it an unforgettable UEFA Champions League match at the Ibrox Stadium. The result will surely make fans eagerly await the next chapter in this fierce competition.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: PSV Eindhoven vs Rangers, PSV Eindhoven vs Rangers.
| Rangers | PSV Eindhoven | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Kicks to the goal | 5 |
| 9 | Kicks | 18 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 8 |
| 9 | Penalty kicks | 12 |
| 0 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
| 14 | Offences | 6 |
| 3 | Corner | 10 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 30% | Ball possession | 70% |
| 4 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Keeper saves | 3 |
| 260 | Total assists | 605 |
| 161 | Accurate assists | 514 |
| 62% | Accuracy of passes | 85% |