Olympiacos – Red Star 2:1 (0:1)
Nunez 47’, Lua Lua 80’ – Milijas 20’
Red Star: Randjelovic, Basta (46’ Bajalica), Andjelkovic, Tutoric, Gueye (60’ V.Djordjevic), lucas, Trisovic, Milijas (75’ Bogdanovic), Milovanovic (60’ Molina), Koroman (46’ Salas), Jestrovic (46’ Misdongard).
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Dyskobolia Grodzisk Wielkopolski
vs
Red Star Belgrade
First Leg: 20th September 2007, Grodzisk Wielkopolski, Poland
Second Leg: 4th Octomber 2007, Belgrade, Serbia
Dyskobolia Grodzisk Wielkopolski knocked out MKT Araz 1:0 on agg. in the first qualifying round and also knocked out Tobol Kostanay 3:0 on agg. in the second qualifying round of the UEFA CUP.
They were runners-up in their league in 2003, 2005 and finished 5th in the 2006/2007 season.
They won the Polish Cup two times in the year 2005 and 2007
The club was founded in 1992 and play at the Stadion Dyskobolski, after the first five games of their season they are in 6th position with 7 points (2W-1D-2L).
Seeded teams will be drawn against the unseeded teams.
Group 8
| Rank | Team | Coefficient rating |
|---|---|---|
| Seeded Teams | ||
| 8 |  Bordeaux |
49.706 |
| 9 |  Bayer Leverkusen |
45.640 |
| 24 |  Dinamo Bucharest |
34.255 |
| 25 |  Bolton Wanderers |
32.618 |
| 40 |  Red Star Belgrade |
19.256 |
| Unseeded Teams( Possible Opponents ) | ||
| 41 |  Copenhagen |
19.129 |
| 56 |  Twente |
12.995 |
| 57 |  Dyskobolia Grodzisk |
11.609 |
| 72 |  Elfsborg |
4.478 |
| 73 | AIK |
4.478 |
DRAW ( Friday August 31st 2007 13:00CET ) http://www.uefa.com/live/competitions/uefacup/draw/2008.1st/draw_basic.html
MIN-BY-MIN
RED STAR 0-0 RANGERS
90+4 mins: Hutton slips as he tries to thump the ball clear. It's a throw to Crvena. Hutton redeems himself as he wins back possession for Rangers and tries to find Beasley. He wins another freekick and we're into the final few seconds - much to Koroman's frustration who picks up a yellow card.
90+3 mins: Textbook work from Beasley who now wins another freekick and knocks a few more seconds off the clock as he plays a one-two with Ferguson.
90+2 mins: We're into the second minute as Rangers play the ball into the corner and Beasley wins a throw in.
90+1 mins: Not sure where that four minutes of added time came from but Rangers at least knock one of them off when Beasley wins a freekick just outside the Crvena area.
90 mins: There will be four minutes of added time for Rangers to negotiate before they can claim that prized spot in the group stages.
89 mins: We're approaching the final few moments of the match and Rangers are doing all they can to wind down the clock.
88 mins: It's nervewracking stuff here and the whistle blows when Koroman goes to ground inside the area but luckily for Rangers it's for a handball against the Crvena man rather than a penalty!
87 mins: There's a rare foray upfield for Rangers and Beasley almost wriggles clear in the area but Crvena Zvezda win back possession and resume their attacking onslaught.
86 mins: This time it's more comfortable for Rangers as McGregor catches the ball with relative ease from the corner. Soon after there's another booking for Rangers as McCulloch is cautioned for timewasting.
85 mins: After the corner the ball drops to Lucas 25 yards out and he powers in a low shot which is deflected out for yet another corner.
84 mins: The freekick is whipped in and it looks like a Crvena player got the final touch but the referee says it's a corner.
83 mins: Koroman gallops down the left flank and it takes three Rangers players to stop him - but Hutton's challenge is deemed an unfair one and he goes into the book. It's a freekick just to the left of the area.
82 mins: Rangers are still struggling to get out of their own half - they've now got less than ten minutes to hang on though.
81 mins: We had a brief stoppage there as McGregor went down heavily after that last challenge. The Rangers keeper indicated there was a stray elbow but the replays aren't conclusive.
80 mins: Desperate stuff from Rangers as Cuellar hacks clear and then McGregor holds on bravely when the ball is punted back into the box.
79 mins: There's another change from Rangers as Damarcus Beasley comes on for Whittaker who has been quiet in the second half.
78 mins: The pressure is building on Rangers but they are holding firm and Papac does well this time to clear a corner from the right.
77 mins: This time it's a freekick for Crvena Zvezda and Andjelkovic whips in a dangerous cross from the left but McGregor does really well to get a hand on it and palm the ball away.
76 mins: There's a yellow card for Basta after he crudely stops a Rangers counterattack. The freekick then causes plenty of problems but the whistle goes just as Ferguson is about to try and unleash a shot.
75 mins: That proved to be Milijas' last contribution as he's replaced for the final quarter of an hour by Milanko Raskovic.
74 mins: There are jeers all around the stadium as Milijas misdirects his pass straight out of play.
73 mins: Crvena Zvezda replicate that Rangers move as they swap one striker for another - bringing on Hernan Barcos for Burzanovic as they desperately seek the goal that will level this tie.
72 mins: There's an understandable change for Rangers as Darcheville, who was starting to look tired, is replaced up front by Daniel Cousin.
71 mins: It's going to be a tense final 20 minutes here for Rangers as Crvena Zvezda are looking dangerous.
70 mins: Koroman takes the freekick and it causes all sorts of problems before Papac finally gets the ball clear.
69 mins: That was a real warning for Rangers and the chance came after they lost possession in the middle of the park. It's also galvanised the crowd and soon after Crvena Zvezda win a debatable freekick out on the left.
68 mins: There's a fantastic save from McGregor who tips a rasping shot from Koroman over the bar.
67 mins: There's a desperate dive from Burzanovic as he bursts into the area but the Portuguese ref isn't fooled and brandishes the game's second yellow card.
66 mins: The corner for Rangers comes to nothing as Cuellar can't direct his header goalwards.
65 mins: Great play from McCulloch sees him cut in from the left and fizz in a low shot which Randjelovic has to turn round the post.
64 mins: Good work from first Darcheville and then Ferguson wins a throw in for Rangers and eases the pressure.
63 mins: There's a cross from the right from Basta but Hutton rises well to head the ball out of the danger area.
62 mins: There's a brief stoppage as Djordjevic goes to ground with what looks like a calf problem but he's soon okay to continue.
61 mins: We're into the final half hour and the frustration is starting to grow for the home side as another hopeful ball forward rolls harmlessly through to McGregor.
60 mins: Hutton does well to get the better of Koroman and win the ball back for Rangers.
59 mins: That was a great chance for Darcheville which he made himself - a goal then would surely have settled this tie. It remains 1-0 on aggregate to Rangers.
58 mins: There's a glorious chance for Rangers as Darcheville twists clear of his marker and lashes a shot across goal which beats Randjelovic but just goes agonisingly wide of the post.
57 mins: Milijas dusts himself down after that challenge and takes the freekick himself but the delivery is again poor and it floats out of play.
56 mins: It's a free kick nearly 40 yards out to Crvena Zvezda after a foul on Milijas.
55 mins: Milijas bears down menacingly towards the Rangers area but there's a great tackle from Cuellar which snuffs out the danger.
54 mins: Crvena Zvezda take the corner quickly and Rangers momentarily look vulnerable but the SPL side recover well to punt the ball clear.
53 mins: Papac is forced to turn a dangerous cross from Andjelkovic out for a corner.
52 mins: Andjelkovic curls a ball into the Rangers area but it's too close to McGregor and he gathers it on the edge of the six-yard box.
51 mins: Lucas tries to play in Koroman down the right but his pass is overhit and bounces out of play.
50 mins: There's a moment's respite for Rangers when Basta is forced to play the ball all the way back to Randjelovic.
49 mins: It's all Crvena Zvezda at the start of the second period but again their crossing lets them down, Koroman the cuplrit this time from out on the right.
48 mins: Koroman finds a bit of space and advances towards the area before unleashing a shot but it's charged down well and Rangers hack the ball clear.
47 mins: Patient build up from the back by Crvena Zvezda comes to nothing as Andjelkovic slices his cross from the left and the ball sails out of play for a Rangers goalkick.
46 mins: We're back under way and it's so far so good for Rangers who are just 45 minutes away from a place in the group stages of the Champions League. Neither side has made any changes at the break.
Half-time: Crvena Zvezda 0 Rangers 0 (Agg: 0-1)
45 mins: Daecheville wins a free kick for a charge in the back from Gueye who is yellow-carded.
44 mins: A quick free kick finds Burzanovic bursting into the area and his low shot is parried away at full stretch by McGregor.
43 mins: Koroman makes space on the left and is felled by Hutton.
42 mins: Koroman turns and drills a 20-yard shot into the body of Cuellar and it loops up into the arms of McGregor.
41 mins: Blond-haired Basts wins a fortunate free kick after tumbling under Thomson's strong challenge.
40 mins: Ferguson sends a free kick deep looking for Darcheville but Gueye heads clear as 'Gers look to reach half-time without any damage.
39 mins: Burzanovic returns to the action none the worse and is nearly found in the area by Lukas's long ball.
38 mins: Burzanovic goes to ground theatrically clutching his face after colliding with Hemdani.
37 mins: Djordje Tutoric is the one chasing back to clear as Darcheville bears down on him.
36 mins: The Serbs are stepping up the pressure and Andjelkovic blasts over from 15 yards after Cuellar had blocked a volley from Burzanovic.
35 mins: Burzanovic sneaks in behind Papac and McGregor goes full length to parry his angled drive from 18 yards.
34 mins: Basta is down with a bang in the face from a stray arm of McCulloch's.
33 mins: Koroman's corner makes McGregor look a shade shaky with his punch but the ref gives him a free kick anyway.
32 mins: Koroman skins Hutton but his low cross is turned away for a corner by Hemdani.
31 mins: Rangers are looking increasingly comfortable in the tie and the Serbs early promise is fading.
30 mins: Darcheville again worries Castillo out of it near the right-hand corner flag and crosses low to the near post where Ferguson flicks the ball just wide.
29 mins: Hutton crosses the right but Darcheville is again outnumbered and the imposing Gueye heads clear.
28 mins: Sasa Papac finds McCulloch breaking down the left and Basta brings him down again.
27 mins: Lukas releases Koroman donw the right and his drilled cross is inches away from the arriving Burzanovic.
26 mins: Ferguson's flag kick fails to beat Gueye guarding the near post.
25 mins: Ferguson's free kick is aimed at the top corner but flicks the top of the two-man wall and goes out for a corner.
24 mins: Basta hauls down McCulloch right on the left-hand edge of the area and it's a great position for a free kick.
23 mins: Kevin Thomson takes his turn in trying the long ball for Darcheville to chase but Gueye takes no chances.
22 mins: Andjelkovic whips over another cross searching for Castillo but McGregor claims easily on his six-yard line.
21 mins: A cool header from Alan Hutton under pressure finds his keeper.
20 mins: Milijas looks for the run from deep of Burzanovic but David Weir heads clear.
19 mins: Darcheville, obviously spotting Ivan Randjelvic off his line, tries a 40-yard volley but pulls it yards wide.
18 mins: McCulloch is a shade fortunate to escape a late challenge on Basta.
17 mins: The short corner routine breaks down and when Basta loses possession, Rangers hammer it clear.
16 mins: Milijas' free kick from the right is swung into the area and Allan McGregor heads out for a corner.
15 mins: The pace has slackened after a frenetic start and Rangers are weathering the threat now.
14 mins: Darcheville's speed again puts Gueye under pressure to clear just outside the box.
13 mins: McCulloch, drifting out to the left, wins another header and sends Darcheville clear but the offside flag is up.
12 mins: McCulloch wins a free kick 35 yards from goal and Ferguson chips towards Cuellar but Dusan Andjelkovic wins the aerial challenge.
11 mins: Basta and Nenad Milijas almost sneak a ball through to Segundo Castillo but Cuellar cuts out the danger.
10 mins: Gueye is free down the left with men running into the box but fires aimlesly across the face of goal and nobody can profit and a great break is wasted.
9 mins: Ferguson chips over the top of the Belgrade defence but it's too long but 'Gers continually look for the pace of Darcheville who looks a threat.
8 mins: It's an all-action start and McCulloch wins long ball and heads on towards Darcheville but basta is back to cover.
7 mins: Ferguson trots back on with his nosebleed fixed and sends a deep free kick into the Serb area but it is easily dealt with.
6 mins: Darcheville breaks into the area and a clumsy challenge by Gueye looks suspiciously like a penalty but nothing is given.
5 mins: A breather for the visitors as Ferguson is down and needing treatment for a bang in the face.
4 mins: Rangers are still rocking and Cuellar heads away at full stretch as Joao Lukas sends over a dangerous cross.
3 mins: Nearly a nightmare start for Rangers as Carlos Cuellar misjudges a long ball and Burzanovic drills his shot into the body of Allan McGregor.
2 mins: Lee McCulloch nibbles at the back of Ibrahima Gueye.
1 mins: The match gets under way with nearly 50,000 packed into the stadium.
RED STAR 1-0 FK SMEDEREVO
Meridian Superliga Round 2 - 18th August 7:30 p.m
RED STAR vs FK SMEDEREVO
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Red Star managed to pocket all three points against Smederevo today, in the fixture of the second round of the Meridian Superleague. Koroman was the lone scorer in an otherwise interesting match in which both teams had their chances.
Red Star: Radivojevic, Andjelkovic, Koroman, Barcos (87’ Milijas), Tutoric, Lukas, Gueye, Basta, Milovanovic (68’ Molina), F. Djordjevic (70’ Raskovic), Castillo
Events
Koroman 42'
Lukas 35'
Third qualifying round - 14 August 2007 20:00 (local time) - Ibrox - Glasgow
RANGERS FC 1 v FC RED STAR 0
Goals: Nacho Novo (90min)
Yellow Cards: Tutoric, Andjelkovic, Koroman, Raskovic, Dordevic, Molina, Castillo
Rangers: McGregor, Hutton, Cuellar, Weir, Broadfoot, McCulloch, Ferguson, Hemdani, Thomson, Beasley, Darcheville
Subs: Carroll, Boyd, Novo, Adam, Murray, Whittaker, Cousin
Crvena Zvezda: Randjelovic, Bronowicki, Gueye, Tutoric, Andjelkovic, Koroman, Castillo, Lucas, Milijas, Raskovic, Dordevic
Subs: Radivojevic, Pantic, Barcos, Bajalica, Molina, Salas, Milovanovic
MIN-BY-MIN
90 mins+4 The referee blows for full-time as a late Novo winner ensures Rangers have a lead to take to the second leg in Serbia.
90 mins+2 Castillo is booked after yet another late Crvena Zvezda challenge.
90 mins GOAL - NOVO! Rangers take the lead as McGregor's clearance is knocked down by McCulloch to Novo who fires the ball past Randjelovic from just inside the box.
89 mins Ferguson rattles the side netting as he runs onto Cousin's knock down as Rangers look to find a way through the Crvena Zvezda defence.
87 mins Koroman is lucky to escape a second yellow card as he tries to prevent Rangers taking a quick free kick.
85 mins Novo appeals for a penalty after Gueye nudges him in the back as the pair chase the ball towards Randjelovic's goal but the referee waves play on.
83 mins Crvena Zvezda bring off Dordevic to be replaced by Dejan Milanovic.
82 mins Hutton is caught late by Molina who becomes the seventh Crvena Zvezda player to be booked.
80 mins Novo swings in a corner from the right which is met by Ferguson whose downward header is claimed easily by Randjelovic.
79 mins Crvena Zvezda are trying to slow the pace of the match as Rangers look to gain a first leg lead.
77 mins Koroman's shot from the left hand side of the box is claimed easily by McGregor.
76 mins Cousin's rasping effort from 25 yards out goes just over the bar as the substitute looks to put Rangers in front.
75 mins Milijas fires in a curling free kick but the ball goes past McGregor's left hand post.
73 mins Cousin shoots from the edge of the box but his effort is headed away by Gueye.
72 mins Cuellar plays the ball forward but no Rangers striker tries to get to the ball and Randjelovic gathers the ball with ease.
71 mins Raskovic is replaced for Crevena Zvezda by Molina.
68 mins Crvena Zvezda receive another booking as this time Dordevic is cautioned after mistiming his challenge on Cuellar.
67 mins Raskovic is booked after sliding in late on Cuellar.
66 mins Hutton tries to play through Novo but the substitute is caught offside.
65 mins Rangers make a double substitution with Beasley and Darcheville replaced by Nacho Novo and Daniel Cousin.
64 mins Ferguson tries to play through Darcheville but the ball goes through to Randjelovic.
63 mins Hutton is taken out by Raskovic but the referee chooses to keep his cards in his pocket on this occasion.
61 mins Beasley gets clipped by Bronowicki but the referee gives no free kick as the ball drifts harmlessly out for a goal kick.
59 mins Andjelkovic tries to make room for another cross but McCulloch guides the full back out of play.
58 mins Andjelkovic knocks the ball into the Rangers box but the Rangers defence clear the danger.
55 mins Thomson lofts the ball in towards McCulloch whose header from the edge of the box is gathered safely by Randjelovic.
54 mins Rangers try to break down the left side but Beasley plays the ball out of play as he tries to find Broadfoot.
53 mins McCulloch is lucky to get away with a forearm smash on Milijas off the ball which the referee failed to see.
51 mins Crvena Zvezda have started this half well and despite not threatening the Rangers goal they are enjoying the majority of possession.
49 mins Darcheville whips in a cross from the right but the ball sails out of play for a Crevena Zvezda goal kick.
46 mins The second-half gets under way at Ibrox with Rangers looking to gain a first leg lead to take to Serbia.
Half-time: Rangers 0 Crvena Zvezda 0
45 mins+1 A scuffle has broken out following another late challenge by Crvena Zvezda as the match starts to turn ugly.
45 mins Thomson wastes the free kick by trying to pass the ball into the box rather than shooting.
44 mins Thomson is hacked down by Gueye on the edge of the Crvena Zvezda box.
42 mins The Swedish referee has to deal with handbags between Lucas and Thomson but chooses not to take action against the pair as the atmosphere rises at Ibrox.
40 mins Dordevic volleys from 30 yards out and the young Serbian striker is unlucky to see his effort go just over the bar as Allan McGregor can only watch on helplessly.
38 mins Nenad Milijas from 25 yards out fires well over the Rangers goal.
36 mins Koroman is awarded Crvena Zvezda's third yellow card of the night after he takes down Hutton on the right flank.
35 mins Beasley appeals for a free kick after being kicked on the heel by Grzeforz Bronowicki but the referee waves play on.
33 mins Darcheville shows clever feet to nearly work an opening for himself in the Crvena Zvezda box but the Serbian side's defence crowd out the former Nottingham Forest striker.
30 mins Ferguson tries to break down the right side but is taken out by Dusan Andjelkovic earning the Crvena Zvezda player a yellow card.
29 mins Segundo Castillo's shot from 35 yards goes deep into the Ibrox crowd.
27 mins Darcheville is caught offside again with only the keeper to beat as Rangers start to become dominant in this match.
26 mins The free kick is dealt with by a commanding header from Dordevic.
25 mins Gueye is penalised after sliding in on Darcheville giving Rangers a free kick in a dangerous position on the right flank.
23 mins Thomson threads through Darcheville but the Frenchman is caught offside when through one on one with Crvena Zvezda goalkeeper Ivan Randjelovic.
21 mins Crevena Zvezda's corner is cleared by the head of Hemdani.
20 mins Koroman has a shot from 30 yards out but Carlos Cuellar gets his body in the way to send the ball away for a corner.
19 mins McCulloch shows strength to win possession for Rangers but Darcheville is unable to keep the former Wigan man's pass in play.
16 mins The Serbian side's technical ability is starting to show and they are beginning to have the majority of possession.
15 mins Hutton tries to play Darcheville through but Ibrahima Gueye deals with the threat well.
13 mins Beasley is taken out from behind by Djordje Tutoric and the Serbian defender is given a yellow card.
10 mins Beasley tries to get round Joao Lukas but the Swedish referee awards a free kick against the American for pushing.
8 mins Ognjen Koroman tries to make progress down the left hand side but his progress is halted by Alan Hutton.
6 mins Darcheville makes a direct run but his progress is halted by the Crvena Zvezda defence.
4 mins A slow start at Ibrox with Rangers having lots of possession but unable to make any inroads into the Serbian side's defence.
1 mins Rangers have begun their first leg tie with Crvena Zvezda and they are desperate to gain a lead to take to Serbia for the return leg.
Milorad Kosanovic was promoted as Red Star's new head coach during Friday's press conference.
Kosanovic previously led Red Star from December 1997 until June 1999. He worked with great success as a coach of FK Vojvodina, worked successfully in China and Malta, as well as the head coach of our national U-21 side.
"What I feel right now is joy and satisfaction that I am back at the club that I love and where people recognise my work. I feel a huge responsibility and a sense of duty towards the club who gave me the opportunity to show again what I know as a coach, I feel a responsibility towards the army of our fans who are with this club in good or bad, and finally towards my friends and family who share my joys. My arrival happened in a delicate moment for me and this club, but considering this club's strength and my experience I believe that we will set the club up for success.
"That, however, will not be an easy task, as tomorrow is our first competitive match in the Serbian Superleague, and then on Tuesday we are to face Glasgow Rangers. We don't have the time to make systematic changes to our structure and type of play, but we are here to face those challenges. I ask all well intentioned people for a little bit of patience. We will try to build up a specific style that will force the opponent to adapt to us, but don't expect huge changes immediately".
Kosanovic, who signed a one year contract, laid down his priorities.
"We need to be more aggressive, lift the rhythm and, most of all, we need to raise the level of responsibilities and improve self-discipline among players. Everything else needs more time".
New head coach announced that he knows the current players' capabilities and that he knows that this team is capable of better results that those seen against Levadia.
Meridian Superliga kicks off on 11th Aug 2007
Red Star - Cukaricki
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Levadia Tallin 2 -1 Crvena Zvezda
| 34' | [1 - 0] | D. Malov  |
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| 37' | [1 - 1] | G. Burzanovic |
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| 68' | [2 - 1] | K. Nahk | ||
(2-2 on aggregate)
Red Star Belgrade are through on away goals into Third Round of Uefa Champions League qualifying and will face Rangers of Scotland.
Rangers have defeted Zeta (3:0) on aggregate and we will vs the winner of tonights game Crvena Zvezda/Ladvia. Information on the game can be found at Rangers official site www.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk Username:Czvezda Password:123456
Second qualifying round - 08 August 2007 18:00 (local time) - Kadriorg - Tallinn
Levadia - Crvena Zvezda
The game will be shown LIVE on RTS1 : http://www.rts.co.yu/rts1uzivo.ram
Game also available on SopCast
Levadia target Estonian first
FC Levadia Tallinn coach Tarmo Rüütli says his side are in "good spirits" as they bid to upset FK Crvena Zvezda and become the first Estonian club to reach the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round.
Positive mood
Although the Serbian champions start as favourites after their 1-0 win in Belgrade last week, the slender margin of victory gives Rüütli reason to hope. "The away game showed that the situation is not hopeless for us, although I must admit Crvena Zvezda's chances are much better," Rüütli told uefa.com. "Not only do Red Star have a one-goal advantage, but objectively they are also the better team. However, we are playing at home so we're approaching the match in good spirits, hoping to reach the next round. The attitude is excellent and just the fact we have a chance means a lot to us."
Unhappy memory
Levadia are the only Estonian team to have played in the second qualifying round, but their previous outing at this level resulted in a 9-2 aggregate defeat by FC Shakhtar Donetsk in 2000/01. A spirited display by Levadia in Belgrade has ensured that a similar outcome is extremely unlikely, even though Rüütli believes there is a great gulf between the clubs. He said before the first leg that "comparing the teams is like comparing a shovel with a tank, although with shovels you can dig a trench and fend off their counterattacks." Levadia did exactly that in Serbia. Their strong defensive performance, supplemented by sharp attacks, kept the tie balanced despite Crvena Zvezda dominating possession. One great strike by Ognjen Koroman and a mistake from goalkeeper Artur Kotenko proved the difference.
Dream believer
Rüütli does have injury worries, however. Konstantin Vassiljev and Konstantin Nahk remain sidelined – though the latter may be included in Levadia's 18-man squad – while Russia striker Nikita Andreev is still not fully fit following his exertions at the UEFA European Under-19 Championship. Another forward, Ats Purje, has been dropped after his contract negotiations faltered. Nonetheless, Levadia president Viktor Levada is counting on a show of pride from his charges. "Last season we beat FC Twente in the UEFA Cup despite the Dutch team's budget being 15 times bigger than ours," he said. "This time we are up against Crvena Zvezda, whose budget is ten times bigger, so I believe we have a chance."
source: UEFA.com
FC RED STAR - Go to http://www.fc-redstar.net/newscontent.aspx?cultureID=2&ID=1250&News=1250
LEVADIA TALLINN - Levadia Tallin boss Tarmo Ruutli is keeping his fingers crossed that his team can progress to the third Champions League qualifying round and would love nothing more than to see his players come up against Walter Smith's stars.
The Light Blues still have a lot of work to do in order to beat FK Zeta next week while
But this has not stopped Ruutli dreaming of a double-header with the Gers.
He said: "I would like it very much if we could meet Rangers in the next round but neither team is through at this moment and it will be very difficult for us.
"However, they are a very big club with a great history so to play them would be very nice."
Ruutli was the Estonian coach when they faced
He said: "I know a lot about football in this country and it is a very good standard.
"At this moment I do not know much about the Rangers team but if we both qualify I will have no problem getting more information.
"It will not be hard to do this as I know they are a very good team.”
The
He said: "Our game against Red Star was tough as they are a better team and made a lot of opportunities. It is most likely that Rangers will face Red Star now if they can win against Zeta
“It will be very hard foe us but we have to be hopeful as we are now at home."
Source: http://www.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,5~1084341,00.html
UEFA Champions League Draw - Third qualifying round (3rd August 2007)
Winner of Rangers FC and FK Zeta will face the winner of FK Crvena Zvezda and FC Levadia Tallinn
First leg: Rangers FC 2 - 0 FK Zeta
Secound Leg: FK Zeta - - - Rangers FC (7th August 2007)
First leg: FK Crvena Zvezda 1-0 FC Levadia Tallinn
Second leg: FC Levadia Tallinn - - - FK Crvena Zvezda (8th August 2007)
Second qualifying round - 01 August 2007
Crvena Zvezda - Levadia 1:0
Levadia - Crvena Zvezda ---
Events
28minuteYello Card: Dusan Basta
35minute Goal: Ognjen Koroman
Half Time
Out: Hernan Barcos In: Filip Djordjevic
65minuteOut: Lucas In: Mauricio Molina
74minute Out: Basta In: Grzegorz Bronowicki
Attendence: 24 000 Koroman Scores: 1-0
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