SK Sturm Graz vs Rangers, 2025-26 UEFA Europa League, League Phase
· UEFA Europa LeagueRangers, Russell Martin slump to latest loss at Sturm Graz
Rangers showed some fight but first-half defensive lapses saw them go down 2-1 to Sturm Graz in a second Europa League defeat in eight days on Thursday.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Dimitri Lavalée (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 1': Foul by Youssef Chermiti (Rangers).
- 3': Foul by Belmin Beganovic (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz).
- 3': James Tavernier (Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 4': Foul by Nicolas Raskin (Rangers).
- 4': Tochi Chukwuani (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Attempt blocked. Maurice Malone (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is blocked.
- 7': Goal! SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz 1, Rangers 0. Tomi Horvat (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Maurice Malone.
- 9': Corner, Rangers. Conceded by Tim Oermann.
- 10': Attempt saved. Derek Cornelius (Rangers) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Oliver Christensen (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz). Assisted by James Tavernier with a cross.
- 11': Connor Barron (Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 11': Foul by Jon Gorenc Stankovic (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz).
- 13': Attempt saved. Belmin Beganovic (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Jack Butland (Rangers). Assisted by Otar Kiteishvili.
- 13': Foul by Nicolas Raskin (Rangers).
- 13': Otar Kiteishvili (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Youssef Chermiti (Rangers) hits the bar with a header from very close range. Assisted by Djeidi Gassama with a cross.
- 15': Handball by Belmin Beganovic (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz).
- 19': Attempt missed. Belmin Beganovic (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) header from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Emir Karic with a cross.
- 19': Foul by Emanuel Aiwu (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz).
- 19': Youssef Chermiti (Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 20': Attempt saved. Youssef Chermiti (Rangers) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom left corner by Oliver Christensen (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz).
- 21': Attempt missed. Nicolas Raskin (Rangers) header from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Jayden Meghoma with a cross.
- 21': Foul by Oliver Antman (Rangers).
- 21': Tochi Chukwuani (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 22': Corner, SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz. Conceded by James Tavernier.
- 23': Delay in match (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz).
- 24': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 25': Foul by Belmin Beganovic (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz).
- 25': Jack Butland (Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Djeidi Gassama (Rangers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 27': Foul by Tim Oermann (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz).
- 30': Attempt saved. Tomi Horvat (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Jack Butland (Rangers). Assisted by Maurice Malone.
- 31': Attempt saved. Youssef Chermiti (Rangers) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Oliver Christensen (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz). Assisted by Oliver Antman.
- 32': Corner, SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz. Conceded by John Souttar.
- 33': Attempt saved. Otar Kiteishvili (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Jack Butland (Rangers). Assisted by Tomi Horvat with a cross.
- 34': Foul by Thelo Aasgaard (Rangers).
- 34': Jon Gorenc Stankovic (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Emanuel Aiwu (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 35': Foul by Youssef Chermiti (Rangers).
- 35': Goal! SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz 2, Rangers 0. Otar Kiteishvili (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Tomi Horvat following a set piece situation.
- 37': Foul by Jon Gorenc Stankovic (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz).
- 37': Thelo Aasgaard (Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 38': Corner, Rangers. Conceded by Oliver Christensen.
- 38': Attempt saved. Derek Cornelius (Rangers) header from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal by Oliver Christensen (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz). Assisted by John Souttar.
- 39': Foul by Jon Gorenc Stankovic (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz).
- 39': Thelo Aasgaard (Rangers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 42': Attempt missed. Nicolas Raskin (Rangers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Oliver Antman.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Connor Barron (Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+1': Foul by Tomi Horvat (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz).
- 45'+1': First Half ends, SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz 2, Rangers 0.
- 45': Second Half begins SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz 2, Rangers 0.
- 45': Substitution, Rangers. Bojan Miovski replaces Oliver Antman.
- 45': Substitution, Rangers. Max Aarons replaces Jayden Meghoma.
- 48': Djeidi Gassama (Rangers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 48': Foul by Tomi Horvat (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz).
- 49': Goal! SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz 2, Rangers 1. Djeidi Gassama (Rangers) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Nicolas Raskin.
- 51': Corner, Rangers. Conceded by Oliver Christensen.
- 52': Foul by Thelo Aasgaard (Rangers).
- 52': Oliver Christensen (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54': Attempt missed. Nicolas Raskin (Rangers) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right.
- 54': Foul by Connor Barron (Rangers).
- 54': Tochi Chukwuani (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 55': Derek Cornelius (Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 55': Foul by Tomi Horvat (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz).
- 56': Corner, Rangers. Conceded by Tochi Chukwuani.
- 57': Foul by Nicolas Raskin (Rangers).
- 57': Otar Kiteishvili (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 58': Connor Barron (Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 58': Foul by Maurice Malone (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz).
- 59': Attempt saved. Youssef Chermiti (Rangers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Oliver Christensen (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz). Assisted by Djeidi Gassama.
- 59': Foul by Maurice Malone (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz).
- 59': John Souttar (Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Substitution, SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz. Jacob Peter Hödl replaces Belmin Beganovic.
- 61': Delay in match because of an injury Derek Cornelius (Rangers).
- 62': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 62': Emanuel Aiwu (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 62': Foul by Youssef Chermiti (Rangers).
- 63': Attempt blocked. Tomi Horvat (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked.
- 64': Handball by Jacob Peter Hödl (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz).
- 65': Foul by Connor Barron (Rangers).
- 65': Tochi Chukwuani (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 65': Offside, SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz. Tochi Chukwuani is caught offside.
- 66': Attempt blocked. Tomi Horvat (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Maurice Malone.
- 66': Corner, SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz. Conceded by Connor Barron.
- 67': Foul by Tim Oermann (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz).
- 67': Thelo Aasgaard (Rangers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 68': Tim Oermann (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 68': Corner, Rangers. Conceded by Jon Gorenc Stankovic.
- 69': Substitution, Rangers. Joe Rothwell replaces Connor Barron.
- 72': Attempt blocked. Otar Kiteishvili (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Tomi Horvat.
- 72': Attempt saved. Tomi Horvat (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Jack Butland (Rangers). Assisted by Emir Karic.
- 72': Attempt blocked. Tomi Horvat (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
- 72': Attempt blocked. Tim Oermann (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jacob Peter Hödl.
- 73': Substitution, SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz. Seedy Jatta replaces Maurice Malone.
- 73': Substitution, SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz. Leon Grgic replaces Otar Kiteishvili.
- 73': Substitution, SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz. Jeyland Mitchell replaces Tim Oermann.
- 74': Foul by Dimitri Lavalée (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz).
- 74': Youssef Chermiti (Rangers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 75': Derek Cornelius (Rangers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 76': Attempt saved. Derek Cornelius (Rangers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Oliver Christensen (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz). Assisted by James Tavernier with a cross.
- 76': Attempt saved. John Souttar (Rangers) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Oliver Christensen (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz). Assisted by Thelo Aasgaard with a cross.
- 76': Corner, Rangers. Conceded by Oliver Christensen.
- 77': Emanuel Aiwu (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 77': Foul by Youssef Chermiti (Rangers).
- 79': Substitution, Rangers. Mikey Moore replaces Derek Cornelius.
- 79': Attempt saved. Leon Grgic (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Jack Butland (Rangers). Assisted by Jacob Peter Hödl.
- 81': Emanuel Aiwu (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Foul by Youssef Chermiti (Rangers).
- 82': Attempt saved. Tomi Horvat (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Jack Butland (Rangers).
- 82': Attempt blocked. Tomi Horvat (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Leon Grgic.
- 83': Substitution, SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz. Niklas Geyrhofer replaces Tomi Horvat.
- 83': Substitution, Rangers. Danilo replaces Thelo Aasgaard.
- 84': Djeidi Gassama (Rangers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 84': Foul by Jeyland Mitchell (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz).
- 85': Attempt missed. Djeidi Gassama (Rangers) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by James Tavernier following a set piece situation.
- 86': Attempt saved. Danilo (Rangers) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner by Oliver Christensen (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz). Assisted by Mikey Moore.
- 87': Foul by Tochi Chukwuani (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz).
- 87': Mikey Moore (Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 88': Djeidi Gassama (Rangers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 88': Foul by Jeyland Mitchell (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz).
- 89': Attempt saved. John Souttar (Rangers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Oliver Christensen (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz).
- 89': Corner, Rangers. Conceded by Oliver Christensen.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'+4': Foul by Emir Karic (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz).
- 90'+4': Mikey Moore (Rangers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+4': Emir Karic (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+4': Attempt blocked. John Souttar (Rangers) header from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by James Tavernier with a cross.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz 2, Rangers 1.
- 90'+5': John Souttar (Rangers) is shown the yellow card.
- 0': Match ends, SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz 2, Rangers 1.
Statistics
 RAN |
STG |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 20 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 7 | Saves | 10 |
| 59 | Possession | 41 |
| 16 | SHOTS | 16 |
| 10 | ON GOAL | 8 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 365 | Accurate Passes | 229 |
| 437 | Passes | 310 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 7 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 26 | Crosses | 12 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 49 | Long Balls | 47 |
| 24 | Accurate Long Balls | 14 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 7 |
| 5 | Effective Tackles | 10 |
| 11 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 9 | Interceptions | 5 |
| 33 | Effective Clearances | 40 |
| 33 | Clearances | 40 |
Game Information
Competition: UEFA Europa League
Venue: Merkur Arena
Location: Graz, Austria
Attendance: 15,532
Venue: Merkur Arena
Location: Graz, Austria
Attendance: 15,532
UEFA Europa League Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo Zagreb | 2 | +4 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Midtjylland | 2 | +3 | 6 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 2 | +3 | 6 |
| 4 | Braga | 2 | +3 | 6 |
Line-Ups
SK Sturm Graz (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Oliver Christensen (GK) |
| 24 | Dimitri Lavelée |
| 47 | Emanuel Aiwu |
| 17 | Emir Karic  |
| 5 | Tim Oermann |
| 10 | Otar Kiteishvili |
| 21 | Tochi Phil Chukwuani |
| 4 | Jon Gorenc Stankovic |
| 77 | Maurice Malone |
| 26 | Belmin Beganovic |
| 19 | Tomi Horvat |
Rangers (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Butland (GK) |
| 13 | Derek Cornelius |
| 5 | John Souttar |
| 30 | Jayden Meghoma |
| 2 | James Tavernier |
| 11 | Thelo Aasgaard |
| 8 | Connor Barron |
| 43 | Nicolas Raskin |
| 9 | Youssef Chermiti |
| 23 | Djeidi Gassama |
| 18 | Oliver Antman |
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