*****The Official Rangers v SL Benfica Thread*****

[Broxi 5,547]

No matter what way you look at it, being top of the group after 4 games having played the best team twice already is a fantastic achievement.

[JackAlex93 2,638]

Raging we threw another win away against Benfica but I'm sure tomorrow morning I'll be looking more fondly on two draws against a top side and us top of the group as well as being top of the league. Things are going well for this team. On to Falkirk on Sunday! 

[Supersonic 3,920]

Disappointed but really we're in a phenomenal position. No chance we don't qualify, and we could easily top the group still too.

Only disappointed due to the manner in which 2 or 3 of the Benfica goals have been conceded across both games. Completely avoidable but they are a top quality side. Some unreal touches from them at times.

Also, definitely a fucking pen. Don't know why they never gave it. Looked like the linesman easily seen it on the replays.

[geneva_ger 5,275]

2 minutes ago, Jimbeamjunior said:

Itten for morelos as well

Sorry but I couldn't see how Itten could move the way Alfie does. The play was nowhere near an Itten type of player.

Aside, I cannot see Itten being here next season.

[mclovin9091 927]

Gutted 2 points from what should have been 6, yet a bit of context.

 

Benfica are ranked 23rd in Europe club co-efficents. We are (albeit out of place) 62nd.

 

Yep the 2 wins would see us have more points to count towards the rankings for next year and the scum only have 1 point (were on 5) for this season. Next season they lose 7 pts from the total from the last 5 years, we don't lose any (season 16/17 points now don't count) As it stands we will over take them on the rankings.

 

season 22/23 gets even better for us as they will lose 8 points and we only drop 0.25.

 

Oh not forgetting they have been fucked over twice by a team sitting 96th in the rankings.

 

The future is bright!

[AlbertzLoyalRSC 12,388]

That's me out of this thread. Let all the moaning cunts get on with it.

[Nk89 482]

Not having this how far we have come bollocks, we played them 3weeks ago that should be the 1 off. 

No subs again is poor, and we have only conceded in 5 games this season, 3 of which have finished 2-2, 2-2, 3-3, we concede and panic sets in.

 

[Leeds_Bear 6,675]

5 minutes ago, Jimbeamjunior said:

I meant someone with energy, davis was burst, kamara was covering for him a lot and feeling it, arfield trying his best on the other side was beginning to falter, 

Which is why I said Barker . Think we are saying the same thing. 

[shotstopper 369]

I would rather draw 2-2 with Benfica than get humped 4-1 by a Shower of no marks. TWICE.

[stuart1994 749]

Gutted as everyone else, but won’t be hitting the panic button. 

[geneva_ger 5,275]

1 minute ago, AlbertzLoyalRSC said:

That's me out of this thread. Let all the moaning cunts get on with it.

No-one agreeing with you?

[Rmc54 365]

To put it in a bit of perspective , if this was a 2 legged cup tie we would gone through on away goals .

[KingKirk 15,911]

No panic buttons ffs but absolutely gutted we'll beat standard and qualify tho

[scott12003 578]

not changing it at all is not good enough

we had to change the way the game was going

a big let down in the two games againt benfica for me was the way we couldnt change anything in the last 20 mins

but we have the players on the bench to change it

[bluenoz 15,086]

No idea why Pizzi didn't start. He is a fabulous player and changed the entire game when he came on.

[The Ibrox Derry 4,615]

8 minutes ago, WilliamMunny said:

Listen, that was a fair result, any cunt saying they wouldn't have taken 2 draws before the games are havin a laugh.  Win next week and we are through.  Still unbeaten.  Lets look at it positively now. 

Doesn't a draw qualify us?

[Davidorrp 43]

29 minutes ago, Leeds_Bear said:

Both been brilliant all night as well, especially Kamara. Overloaded on the left though because Gerrard didn’t make a sub and bring Kent off. 

Disagree to an extent. There a few players at fault in each goal. And It’s Davis that let’s both scorers run off him in box. Hes slow to react in both. Even if first 1 in particular is a bit of a pinball effort. 

[ForeverAndEver 45,499]

Just now, The Ibrox Derry said:

Doesn't a draw qualify us?

Depends on the other result

[Jimbeamjunior 15,820]

4 minutes ago, geneva_ger said:

Sorry but I couldn't see how Itten could move the way Alfie does. The play was nowhere near an Itten type of player.

Aside, I cannot see Itten being here next season.

Itten plays centrally and holds the ball up, gices us a breather, and he works hard

[RockwellGers 6,640]

If I was McCoist I'd be chuffed to be asked these questions about why celtic are so shite. That must always be fun to answer.

I'd be like, oh well let me expand. Why ARE they so fucking awful? let's get right into this.

[Jimbeamjunior 15,820]

1 minute ago, The Ibrox Derry said:

Doesn't a draw qualify us?

Yes if lech dont beat benfica

[Marco 541]

2 minutes ago, tm91 said:

Clearly we were worried about them and there was maybe a little bit of anxiety once they start looking more dangerous in the 2nd half. Clearly something to work on. Results like this are always useful for successful, winning sides if it helps them refocus and analyse where improvements can still be made.

That said Benfica are a fucking good side. They'd expose the weaknesses of all but the top teams in Europe. They'd beat the Orcs comfortably without breaking a sweat. 

 

Exactly, hence issues rather than a more hyperbolic term. End of the day we're drawing 5-5 over 180 minutes against a side that should be in the CL, whilst celtic are losing 8-2 against Czech EL-calibre sides in that same period. Don't think anyone's going to lose their head tonight, but the two Benfica games always represented a chance to test ourselves against genuine quality and we'll be even better for it.

[BlueThunder 4,996]

I forgot to say I’m proud of the players for their efforts. Kinda got lost in the disappointment, but I’m sure tomorrow will feel a lot brighter.

[jamess 1,620]

5 minutes ago, Rmc54 said:

To put it in a bit of perspective , if this was a 2 legged cup tie we would gone through on away goals .

Good point

[MarzM 256]

I'm disappointed and I know I shouldn't be. I'm unhappy that SG didn't make changes when you could see we were struggling. I know we didnt have midfield options tonight. We're missing 3 guys in the middle. Before the games I'd easily have taken 2 points from these 2 games...but I just think we've thrown away a really good opportunity.