match thread (image) [FT] Rangers 3 (Goldson 39; Tavernier 45+1 pen; Arfield 63) - 2 Standard Liege

[compo 7,052]

A dreadful first half yet were stil in it funny old game 

[Rousseau 10,642]

Really poor start from us, but I think that's more to do with Liege's approach than us - although we've taken a long time to get to grips with them, and been a bit lethargic and tame in challenges.

 

Our defending has been terrible. Their wingers are constantly in space. 

 

Got out of jail at the end with the Penalty. It was a Penalty but it's harsh.

 

I thought we were starting to get to grips with them, and created a couple of good chances towards the end of the half. 

 

We need to buck up defensively and find a way to play through (or over the top) them.

 

 

[Tannochsidebear 2,420]

2 minutes ago, DMAA said:

Looking forward to seeing the analysis on the goals we conceded. Not easy to pinpoint who was to blame for either.  I think a few share the blame for both tbh.

Agree with that, all of the back 4 messed up their own job for the second imo 

[the gunslinger 3,366]

fair to say we have got away with murder here so far. 

 

need to be a hell of a lot better second half. 

[26th of foot 6,084]

Standard have more energy, more fluidity, appear stronger, and pinned us for a full thirty minutes. Our first attempt came in the 31st minute from a quick turn and shot from Morelos. Can Liege keep it up?

 

Our first equaliser came from our first set piece, the second from a fortunate penalty.

 

We need a bigger presence in midfield, it would stop Standard's forward movement and give us more of a platform to begin attacks. I would take the final whistle now, we're through and no knowing injuries. If we win it, I'll take that too.

 

 

[Tannochsidebear 2,420]

Looking at the first goal again, you could say they are all to blame partly for that one too.

 

Very unlike our defenders, who have been quite magnificent all season. Hope that’s all their mistakes or the next couple of months  out the way tonight!

[onevision 1,571]

Agree more to do with them playing well than us being bad but still think we will improve enough second half to get all 3points.

[rbr 1,256]

A lot of the players did not look happy at the end of that half , the next 45 will tell us a lot about the mentality of this squad.

 

plus this is a win or bust for Liege, don’t forget that .

[Frankie 8,570]

We all know how important Tav and Barisic are for us in wide areas but, sometimes, they have to be a wee bit more conservative and ensure cover is there.

 

Jack is a miss on the right of our midfield three as Arfield doesn't quite have the same defensive qualities so we are too open down that side.  Add in a poor game for Davis who looked completely lost at times and Kamara who was being drawn inside too often (perhaps due to Davis) then the gaps in wide areas were far too big and we were lucky not to concede more when Liege countered and/or when we gave it away.

 

To be fair, for the last 15mins of the half we were better and did look dangerous going forward so that's the roll of the dice the manager is gambling on.

[Rousseau 10,642]

Liege's mid block is very difficult to play through. 

 

In that situation we have to stretch the play, which we did a couple of times then went back to trying to force it through the impossible block!

 

Kent , Morelos and Roofe need to get on their bikes.

 

We also need to work out who marks the winger and fullback - I thought our FBs messed it up. Tavernier seemed to be marking the wingback and leaving the wingers free - same with Barisic.