Match Thread [FT] Rangers 2 (Tavernier 6pen; Dessers 15) - 1 Servette

[26th of foot 5,857]

I watched the entire game live last evening between Servette and Genk and, the genuinely surprising aspect was the hammer and tongs approach of both teams. It was mostly end to end.

 

I think Genk shaded the possession stats, certainly more studied in their build up play. Two players for the Belgian side caught the eye, the Nigerian centre forward, Tolu Arokodare scored the opener. He is 6 feet 5 inches tall and easily rose above everyone else in the box to nod home. He is big and awkward. The other was a wide right midfielder/forward, Joseph Paintsil is a tricky, fast footed Ghanaian. He was Genk's continual out ball. However, he displayed a fair bit of petulance towards the officials and, was deservedly cautioned. He could be worked on.

 

Both sides were quick in the transition but, Servetted were marginally quicker. They caught Genk out on three-four occasions with the long diagonal switch, probably because Paintsil pushed too far forward. They had two one on ones with the Keeper but failed to convert. The Swiss looked a bit pacey in the wide areas. Further, they picked up four bookings.

 

Both clubs did not look too clever defensively.

 

Next week, we will find out whether it is the plucky Belgians or the punctilious Swiss who are visiting Ibrox the following week?

[Gonzo79 13,753]

3 minutes ago, 26th of foot said:

he displayed a fair bit of petulance towards the officials and, was deservedly cautioned. He could be worked on.

We haven't had that about us for quite some time.  I have no idea why. 

[lenny3k 506]

1 minute ago, Gonzo79 said:

We haven't had that about us for quite some time.  I have no idea why. 

I feel like Raskin and possibly Cantwell have the ability to spot that in an opposition player.... The other new players, no idea yet

[ranger_syntax 3,795]

Who do we all want in the Europa league group then?

[Scott7 5,238]

3 minutes ago, ranger_syntax said:

Who do we all want in the Europa league group then?

Rangers.

[weebluedevil 1,177]

12 hours ago, Scott7 said:

Rangers.

Ironically, that answer works whether you use ‘we’ or ‘they’ in the question 

[yuddie 1,029]

Second leg, Genk vs Servette tonight.

 

Can't find it anywhere which is a shame, I'll follow the updates through the evening.

 

We're all Servette I'm guessing?

[weebluedevil 1,177]

Watching now. Servette just had a man sent off (3 minutes in) for a tackle that wouldn't receive a yellow most weeks in the SPL! 

[yuddie 1,029]

4 minutes ago, weebluedevil said:

Watching now. Servette just had a man sent off (3 minutes in) for a tackle that wouldn't receive a yellow most weeks in the SPL! 

How are you watching it mate?

[weebluedevil 1,177]

I'm in Switzerland, channel RTS 2, if you can find it on line somewhere...