Rangers vs Villarreal, 1st Leg
Match pulse
RANAttacking pressure by 5 minutes
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
- 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.
- 93'
Viera is booked for time-wasting over a goal-kick.
- 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.
- 91'
VILLARREAL SUB: Arzo replaces Riquelme. The playmaker takes an age to leave the field, much to the annoyance of the Ibrox fans.
- 90'
RANGERS SUB: Boyd replaces Prso; Boyd is the top scorer in Scotland this season, but he is making his Champions League debut tonight.
- 89'
Prso is booked for a high arm in a challenge with Tacchinardi, meaning he will miss the second leg of this tie.
- 88'
Half-hearted handball shout from Rangers as the ball strikes Tacchinardi's hand after a flick on from Buffel inside the penalty area.
- 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.
- 86'
Rangers are doing most of the pressing as the minutes tick down; Villarreal are stuggling to get the ball back at the moment.
- 85'
There is more late drama at Stamford Bridge: Eto'o has put Barcelona 2-1 up.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- 81'
...He sends a deep ball in to the middle, but Villarreal deal with it comfortably.
- 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...
- 81'
There is a lot of space for Villarreal to use on the counter-attack now, but Rangers are having most of the possession.
- 80'
Forlan is booked for a late challenge on Hutton on the touchline.
- 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.
- 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.
- 77'
Barcelona have equalised at Stamford Bridge: 1-1.
- 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.
- 75'
RANGERS SUB: Lovenkrands is replaced by Novo. Lovenkrands has worked hard tonight, and looks tired as he trots off.
- 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.
- 73'
Buffel beats one challenge and breaks in to the penalty area, but Gonzalo comes flying across and makes a brilliantly-timed sliding challenge.
