Eco 2,116 Posted February 23, 2020 SECOND LEG Thursday 27 February Instabul Basaksehir [1] vs [3] Sporting CP Ajax [0] vs [2[ Getafe Celtic [1] vs [1] Copenhagen Sevilla [1] vs [1] CFR Cluj Manchester United [1] vs [1] Club Brugge Inter Milan [2] vs [0] Ludogorets Salzburg [1] vs [4] Eintracht Frankfurt Benfica [1] vs [2] Shakhtar Donetsk Sporting Braga [2] vs [3] Rangers Espanyol [0] vs [4] Wolverhampton Wanderers Porto [1] vs [2] Bayer Leverkusen Basel [3] vs [0] APOEL LASK [1] vs [1] AZ Malmo FF [1] vs [2] Wolfsburg Gent [0] vs [1] Roma Arnseal [1] vs [0] Olympiakos Piraeus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eco 2,116 Posted February 24, 2020 Quote Inter-Ludogorets to be behind closed doors It is now all but certain that the Europa League game between Inter and Ludogorets will be played behind closed doors on Thursday due to the Coronavirus scare. The highly-contagious illness is spreading rapidly throughout northern Italy, with three deaths reported and over 200 cases diagnosed. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte confirmed he could shut down all this weekend’s Serie A games – a decision is set to be made today – and several regions including Lombardy, Piedmont, Veneto, Liguria, Friuli and Emilia-Romagna ordered suspension of all large public events including sports until midnight on March 1. While there are discussions over the potential rescheduling of some fixtures, that is simply not possible with the Europa League, as there is no time to rearrange. The only realistic option is to play behind closed doors at San Siro on Thursday evening and that is what the Mayor of Milan is expected to announce later today. Ludogorets released a statement demanding clarification on the situation, particularly for the 600 fans who had already purchased tickets and arranged travel. Inter won the first leg of this Round of 32 tie, 2-0 in Bulgaria. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,365 Posted February 24, 2020 Did a new topic. Braga vs Rangers is on Wednesday evening 53 minutes ago, Eco said: Inter-Ludogorets to be behind closed doors Shame about this. Guessing Inter will play a weaker squad anyway with a huge game on Sunday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eco 2,116 Posted February 24, 2020 Just now, Stan said: Shame about this. Guessing Inter will play a weaker squad anyway with a huge game on Sunday. Yeah - I would imagine that most of the studs will be rested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eco 2,116 Posted February 26, 2020 @Rab - How are you feeling? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eco 2,116 Posted February 26, 2020 Rangers just missed an incredible opportunity to score that away goal, but the shot is straight at the keeper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScoRoss 475 Posted February 26, 2020 Ryan Kent could have had this game over already with his two chances. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eco 2,116 Posted February 26, 2020 Just now, ScoRoss said: Ryan Kent could have had this game over already with his two chances. Yep - missed two absolute sitters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eco 2,116 Posted February 26, 2020 Handball in the box against Braga. Absolutely obvious there on Silva. Rangers will have a PK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eco 2,116 Posted February 26, 2020 Saved! Wow Rangers...just wow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eco 2,116 Posted February 26, 2020 Braga are chanting the keepers name as they head into HT. 0-0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScoRoss 475 Posted February 26, 2020 This has all the feel of a last minute Braga goal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,365 Posted February 26, 2020 Away goal for Rangers!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eco 2,116 Posted February 26, 2020 Finally Rangers finish off a good chance, and what a great finish. Braga needs 2 goals to advance now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScoRoss 475 Posted February 26, 2020 Huge goal for Rangers. And with how open Braga have been so far, you'd fancy them to get another. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,365 Posted February 26, 2020 Goldson has had a great game. Been everywhere at the back for Rangers cutting everything out and tackling/blocking well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eco 2,116 Posted February 26, 2020 Rangers win 1-0 to advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rab 877 Posted February 26, 2020 Amazing result. We are ridiculously good at getting results Europe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael 518 Posted February 26, 2020 What a great result for Rangers, they deserved the win and now they are the first Europa League team that advance to the Round of 16. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Artful Dodger 1,717 Posted February 26, 2020 Impressive win that. Interestingly Scotland could get back 2 CL play-off places now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScoRoss 475 Posted February 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, The Artful Dodger said: Impressive win that. Interestingly Scotland could get back 2 CL play-off places now. As it stands, from 2021-22, Scotland will have two teams enter the Champions League qualifying rounds. But it's a double edged sword, as it'll mean less qualifying rounds played (and the loss of points from them) and an additional team in Europe overall (adding another will almost certainly bring down the nation's average coefficient). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael 518 Posted February 27, 2020 There are many interesting Europa League fixtures to look forward to today. I think that the Europa League has been as exciting as ever this season. There are plenty of quality and exciting sides left in the competition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,365 Posted February 27, 2020 8 minutes ago, Michael said: There are many interesting Europa League fixtures to look forward to today. I think that the Europa League has been as exciting as ever this season. There are plenty of quality and exciting sides left in the competition. I think the Benfica and Porto games could be decent. Both playing sides with slender leads from their home legs and definitely with capability to turn things around. Maybe even Gent vs Roma too. I expect Celtic, Sevilla and Man Utd to get through after getting away goals and draw in first legs. Ajax you'd think need an early goal to get back in to the tie against Getafe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScoRoss 475 Posted February 27, 2020 Also, if this season couldn't get worse for Man United fans, what are the chance they have to take on Steven Gerrard in the next round... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaaC (John) 2,588 Posted February 27, 2020 (edited) 17 hours ago, Rab said: Amazing result. We are ridiculously good at getting results Europe. The Gers had 'Bomber' Brown and now we have the 6 ft 3 in 'The Fridge' in George Edmundson, a good buy from Oldham and only 22 years old, fantastic last night at the back with the others. Edited February 27, 2020 by CaaC (John) Add On Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Relling 150 Posted February 27, 2020 Salzburg vs Frankfurt postponed due to hurricane forecast: https://www.kicker.de/770827/artikel/salzburg_frankfurt_abgesagt_wird_nun_am_freitag_gespielt_ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael 518 Posted February 27, 2020 7 hours ago, Stan said: I think the Benfica and Porto games could be decent. Both playing sides with slender leads from their home legs and definitely with capability to turn things around. Maybe even Gent vs Roma too. I expect Celtic, Sevilla and Man Utd to get through after getting away goals and draw in first legs. Ajax you'd think need an early goal to get back in to the tie against Getafe. Yeah, there are plenty of exciting matches coming up this evening. I think the Porto v Leverkusen match should be very entertaining, as both sides love to attack. But Leverkusen have been dealt a big blow with the news that Kevin Volland will be out injured for the rest of the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael 518 Posted February 27, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Relling said: Salzburg vs Frankfurt postponed due to hurricane forecast: https://www.kicker.de/770827/artikel/salzburg_frankfurt_abgesagt_wird_nun_am_freitag_gespielt_ Oh Damn!! I was looking forward to watching this match all day. I guess UEFA will now have to find a new date for the game, that both teams approve of. What a wasted trip for the Frankfurt squad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,365 Posted February 27, 2020 49 minutes ago, Relling said: Salzburg vs Frankfurt postponed due to hurricane forecast: https://www.kicker.de/770827/artikel/salzburg_frankfurt_abgesagt_wird_nun_am_freitag_gespielt_ Cor Coronavirus knows no bounds. 43 minutes ago, Michael said: Oh Damn!! I was looking forward to watching this match all day. I guess UEFA will now have to find a new date for the game, that both teams approve of. What a wasted trip for the Frankfurt squad. Lucky for Frankfurt I'd say. Gives them a bit of a rest for Sunday's match. They looked tired in their last game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
