Rangers vs Villarreal, 1st Leg

Champions League
2-2
Final
1st Leg
Ibrox Stadium
TV: DAZN

Match pulse

RANAttacking pressure by 5 minutes
0'VIL
9Shots7
1On target4
2Corners6
0Saves0
9Fouls13

Final score

Rangers and Villarreal drew 2-2 in 1st Leg on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at Ibrox Stadium. Goals for Rangers: Peter Lövenkrands (22') and Juan Pena (own goal) (82'). Goals for Villarreal: Juan Román Riquelme (8') and Diego Forlán (35').

Play by play

  1. 93'

    FULL-TIME: A good second-half comeback from Rangers gives them a glimmer of hope in the second leg. Villarreal are very strong at home though - it's going to be tough.

  2. 93'

    Viera is booked for time-wasting over a goal-kick.

  3. 92'

    OOH! Waterreus does well to cut down the angle as Sorin breaks in to the area; the ball spins loose, but the Argentine can only direct his shot in to the side-netting from a tight angle.

  4. 91'

    VILLARREAL SUB: Arzo replaces Riquelme. The playmaker takes an age to leave the field, much to the annoyance of the Ibrox fans.

  5. 90'

    RANGERS SUB: Boyd replaces Prso; Boyd is the top scorer in Scotland this season, but he is making his Champions League debut tonight.

  6. 89'

    Prso is booked for a high arm in a challenge with Tacchinardi, meaning he will miss the second leg of this tie.

  7. 88'

    Half-hearted handball shout from Rangers as the ball strikes Tacchinardi's hand after a flick on from Buffel inside the penalty area.

  8. 87'

    Buffel has made a difference for Rangers since he came on; he is getting on the ball and stringing the passes together, keeping Rangers moving forward.

  9. 86'

    Rangers are doing most of the pressing as the minutes tick down; Villarreal are stuggling to get the ball back at the moment.

  10. 85'

    There is more late drama at Stamford Bridge: Eto'o has put Barcelona 2-1 up.

  11. 84'

    VILLARREAL SUB: Jose Mari is replaced by Roger. A late change from the visitors as they look to see out this match without any further drama.

  12. 83'

    So, we have a fascinating finale here at Ibrox; Rangers have pressed hard in the second half without creating a lot, but they have somehow got back in to the tie with Venta's own goal.

  13. 82'

    GOAL! Buffel sends a hopeful ball in to the penalty area towards Novo; Venta sticks out a boot and diverts the ball past Viera!

  14. 82'

    Smith sends a great low cross in from the left, and Tacchinardi needs to be alert at the near post to hook the ball clear.

  15. 81'

    ...He sends a deep ball in to the middle, but Villarreal deal with it comfortably.

  16. 81'

    A silly foul from Sorin gives Rangers the chance to load the penalty area and send in a dangerous cross. Novo stands over the ball...

  17. 81'

    There is a lot of space for Villarreal to use on the counter-attack now, but Rangers are having most of the possession.

  18. 80'

    Forlan is booked for a late challenge on Hutton on the touchline.

  19. 79'

    Prso flicks on Ferguson's chip in to the penalty area, and Venta confidently nods it back to his goalkeeper, who collects under his crossbar.

  20. 78'

    Ferguson almost breaks in to the penalty area, but Javi Venta is quick to come out and tackle; Villarreal have defended very deep and very well in this second half.

  21. 77'

    Barcelona have equalised at Stamford Bridge: 1-1.

  22. 76'

    Rangers have looked lively in this second half, but haven't been able to create the opportunities they did in the first; it's been very tough for them.

  23. 75'

    RANGERS SUB: Lovenkrands is replaced by Novo. Lovenkrands has worked hard tonight, and looks tired as he trots off.

  24. 74'

    Jose Mari flicks on in midfield for Forlan to chase, but Waterreus is alive to the danger and collects the ball on the edge of his penalty area.

  25. 73'

    Buffel beats one challenge and breaks in to the penalty area, but Gonzalo comes flying across and makes a brilliantly-timed sliding challenge.