Football results Frankfurt – Rangers: Brainstorming, bravery to the throne (Europa League Final)

(Football results, Frankfurt – Rangers, Europa League final) The final between Frankfurt and Rangers had to be extended to a penalty shootout.

Frankfurt did not hide its intention to pre-empt Rangers right after the opening whistle. In the 11th minute, Kamada easily overcame 3 Rangers players, but unfortunately, the Japanese star could not beat goalkeeper McGregor in the face-to-face phase.

Goalkeeper Trapp saved Frankfurt in the 120th minute

The next minutes still saw Frankfurt playing dominating and putting pressure on Rangers’ goal. Knauff and Kostic on the German side both had the opportunity to open the scoring, but could not beat the excellence of goalkeeper McGregor or go incorrectly. The first half ended without a goal.

7 after halftime, Borre on the Frankfurt side fell in the penalty area but after consulting VAR, the referee determined that there was no penalty. Escaping the penalty, Rangers even found a goal to take the lead in the 57th minute due to Aribo’s attack after a mistake on the Frankfurt defense. But just over 10 minutes later, Frankfurt found the equalizer and the scorer was Borre.

Draw 1-1 after the official 90 minutes, the two teams have to play extra time. Right in the 120th minute, Ryan Kent had a chance to become a Rangers hero, but his close-range shot could not beat goalkeeper Kevin Trapp.

Frankfurt lifts the championship Europa League

The final Europa League final must enter a penalty shootout. Here, Aaron Ramsey, former player Arsenal and Juventus, became “criminals” on Rangers’ side when they missed their fourth shot. In the end, Frankfurt won 5-4 and thereby raised the championship title with a direct entry to the group stage. Champions League next season.

Final score: Frankfurt 1-1 Rangers (Half 1: 0-0)

Shootout: Frankfurt 5-4 Rangers

Scored

Frankfurt: Borre 69′

Rangers: Aribo 57′

Starting lineup

Frankfurt (3-4-2-1): Trapp; Tuta, Toure, N’Dicka; Knauff, Rode, Sow, Kostic; Lindstrom, Kamada; Borre.

Rangers (4-3-3): McGregor; Tavernier, Goldson, Bassey, Barisic; Jack, Lundstram, Kamara; Kent, Aribo, Wright.