RANGERS lost 3-0 to Napoli in the Champions League after having a man sent off in the second half.
James Sands picked up two yellow cards before Politano, Raspadori and Ndombele wrapped up the points for the Italians.
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- Rangers XI: McGregor, Tavernier, Goldson, Sands, Barisic, Davis, Lundstram, Jack, Arfield, Kent, Morelos
- Napoli XI: Meret, Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Kim, Rui, Anguissa, Lobotka, Zielinski, Politano, Simeone, Kvaratskhelia
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Napoli picked up another dominant victory in the Champions League, this time against Rangers with a score of 3-0.
The Gers’ downfall began after James Sands was sent off for bringing Giovanni Simeone down inside the area on 56 minutes.
Drama ensued as Allan McGregor saved Piotr Zielinski’s penalty and Matteo Politano scored from the rebound but replays showed the goalscorer was inside the area before the kick and the goalkeeper was off his line.
Zielinski tried again but 40-year-old shot-stopper McGregor saved it once more as he lunged to his bottom right corner.
However, Politano didn’t make the same error when the Partenopei earned another penalty on 68 minutes, even though the Rangers keeper fell on the correct corner once more.
Napoli sealed the win on 85 minutes when Luciano Spalletti’s substitutions Mathias Olivera and Giacomo Raspadori combined on the edge of the box before the latter beat McGregor.
Tottenham loanee Tanguy Ndombele scored the third from close range in the first minute of stoppage time after an assist from Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa.
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Both teams are set for some time off from the Champions League due to the upcoming international break.
After that, Rangers will be hoping to pick up their first few points in a very difficult match against Liverpool at Anfield on October 4,
Napoli, on the other hand, face Ajax on the same day at the Amsterdam ArenA
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Napoli remain top of their Champions League group after another dominant display.
The Partenopei now have six points after also thrashing Liverpool last week.
Rangers, on the other hand, remain bottom of the group without any points after also losing to Ajax in their Champions League opener.
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Rangers vs Napoli stats
Napoli dominated 57 per cent of possession throughout the match against Rangers.
The Partenopei produced a total of 25 shots, 10 of which were on target.
The Gers, on the other hand, registered 10 shots, but only three of them were on target.
The hosts amassed five bookings, one of which was a red, whereas the visitors only picked up one yellow card
FT: Rangers 0-3 Napoli
Napoli picked up another dominant victory in the Champions League, this time against Rangers.
The Gers’ capitulation started after James Sands was sent off for bringing Giovanni Simeone down inside the area on 56 minutes.
Drama ensued as Allan McGregor saved Piotr Zielinski’s penalty and Matteo Politano scored from the rebound but replays showed the goalscorer was inside the area before the kick and the goalkeeper was off his line.
Zielinski tried again but McGregor saved it once more as he lunged to his bottom right corner.
However, Politano didn’t make the same mistake when the Partenopei earned another penalty on 68 minutes, even though the Rangers keeper fell on the correct corner once more.
Napoli sealed the win on 85 minutes when Luciano Spalletti’s golden substitutions Mathias Olivera and Giacomo Raspadori combined on the edge of the box before the latter beat McGregor.
And Tottenham loanee Tanguy Ndombele scored the third from close range after an assist from Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa
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Peep!
That’s full-time in Glasgow!!!
Rangers 0-3 Napoli
90+5 No penalty
Referee checks the VAR monitors and deems there was no contact with Olivera’s hand
Rangers 0-3 Napoli
90+4 Penalty appeal
Referee checking with VAR over a potential penalty as a cross appears to have caught Olivera’s hand inside the area
Rangers 0-3 Napoli
90+3 Referee gave four minutes of stoppage time.
Another dominant performance by Napoli after thrashing Liverpool
Rangers 0-3 Napoli
90+1 That surely does it now.
Napoli star Anguissa breaks inside the area and passes to the incoming Ndombele to his left.
The Tottenham loanee has no problem beating McGregor with a clinical shot
Rangers 0-3 Napoli
90+1 Goal!
Napoli make it three with Ndombele!!!
Rangers 0-2 Napoli
90 Substitution
Napoli manager Spalletti kills the tempo with another switch as Elmas replaces Kvaratskhelia
Rangers 0-2 Napoli
88 Ibrox has gone much quieter after Raspadori’s goal.
Rangers are seemingly on damage control
Rangers 0-2 Napoli
85 That should be it!
Napoli boss Spalletti’s golden subs Olivera and Raspadori combine well on the edge of the box and the latter breaks inside to beat McGregor
Rangers 0-2 Napoli
85 Goal!
Napoli seem to have sealed it with Raspadori!!!
Rangers 0-1 Napoli
83 Substitution
Napoli boss Spalletti brings on Tottenham loanee Ndombele, who replaces Zielinski
Rangers 0-1 Napoli
85 Substitution
Rangers boss Van Bronckhorst makes a double switch as we approach full-time.
Kamara and Tillman come on for Tavernier and Davis respectively
Rangers 0-1 Napoli
80 Just 10 more minutes to go at Ibrox.
Rangers are still pushing for a second even though they are one man down
Rangers 0-1 Napoli
78 Politano has come off shortly after scoring the opener for Napoli and his first ever Champions League goal.
A fine penalty from the winger, who had a goal chalked off earlier
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77 Substitution
Napoli manager Spalletti makes a triple switch as Raspadori, Olivera and Zerbin replace Simeone, Rui and goalscorer Politano respectively
Rangers 0-1 Napoli
77 Chance
Napoli star Zielinski tries to beat McGregor once more with a shot not too far from the box but the Rangers keeper makes a fine save with a lunge to his left
Rangers 0-1 Napoli
75 Napoli are pressing for a second to seal the win.
But Rangers are still alive and pushing on the counter
Rangers 0-1 Napoli
74 Yellow card
Another booking for Rangers as Tavernier is cautioned for a rough challenge on Kvaratskhelia
Rangers 0-1 Napoli
72 Substitution
Rangers manager Van Bronckhorst makes a double change in his bid to shake things up.
Matondo and in-form striker Colak come on for Arfield and Morelos respectively.
Van Bronckhorst sees the risk of losing Morelos to a second yellow
Rangers 0-1 Napoli
70 Rangers are facing a major uphill battle now.
And reminding you they are playing with 10 men.
That almost became nine men as Morelos pulled Kvaratskhelia’s shirt and the referee seems to have spared him.
Van Bronkhorst needs to take the striker off the pitch
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