Match Report
| Rangers | Rangers |  |  | Airdrieonians | Airdrieonians | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Andy Mason | A. Mason |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | | G | 63 | | Scott Bremner | S. Bremner | |||||||||
| Yuri Baronio | Y. Baronio |  | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 | | Guerino Tedoldi | G. Tedoldi | |||||||||
| Ben Harley | B. Harley |  | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 63 | | Stephen Liddell | S. Liddell | |||||||||
| Scott Lisbie | S. Lisbie | | 62 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Stephen Hendry | S. Hendry | |||||||||
| Jose Fortes Diez | J. Diez |  | 62 | M | | 5 | | M | 70 |  | Mathieur Brahami | M. Brahami | |||||||||
| Duncan Sullivan | D. Sullivan | | 60 | M |  | | 6 | | | M | 66 | | John Brighton | J. Brighton | |||||||
| Gary Niven | G. Niven | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Eoin Sheringham | E. Sheringham | |||||||||
| Duncan Dalglish | D. Dalglish | | 55 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Duncan Gemmill | D. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Daniel Veloso | D. Veloso |  | 70 | A | | 9 | | A | 69 |  | Tony Van Westerop | T. Van Westerop | |||||||||
| Moritz Müller | M. Müller |  | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Billy McCoist | B. McCoist | |||||||||
| Dean Owen | D. Owen | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Mick Milligan | M. Milligan | |||||||||
| Callum Booth | C. Booth | | 64 | A | | 12 | | G | 62 | | Kevin Mcinnes | K. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Paul Law | P. Law | | 60 | A | | 13 | | G | 58 | | Hamada Petereyns | H. Petereyns | |||||||||
| Alec Gough | A. Gough | | 58 | G | | 14 | | A | 56 | | Craig Gough | C. Gough | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 8,565 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rangers and Airdrieonians are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin McGrory.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rangers and Airdrieonians are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin McGrory.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Airdrieonians kick off!
2.49
0-0Ben Harley threads a neat ball through to Gary Niven. Gary Niven makes a probing pass to Daniel Veloso. Daniel Veloso makes a great pass forward. Dean Owen runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
4.56
0-1Guerino Tedoldi flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Sheringham collects the pass. Eoin Sheringham kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop plays a scrappy one-two with Mick Milligan and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Tony Van Westerop provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tony Van Westerop!
10.32
Gary Niven sees Moritz Müller in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Moritz Müller runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Moritz Müller provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.20
1-1Without breaking stride, Eoin Sheringham plays the ball forward to Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop cuts inside the box! Tony Van Westerop shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Andy Mason.
16.51
With great vision, Stephen Hendry plays the ball forward to John Brighton. John Brighton plays the ball forward to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist advances inside the box! Billy McCoist shoots from just inside the box. Solid save from Andy Mason.
18.12
Gary Niven runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gary Niven skips past Guerino Tedoldi! Gary Niven comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
24.06
1-1John Brighton threads a neat ball through to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan lofts in a cross ball towards Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Ben Harley is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
27.14
1-1Eoin Sheringham brings the ball forward. Eoin Sheringham finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.22
Eoin Sheringham makes a simple pass to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance. Andy Mason comfortably gets down and covers it.
33.42
1-1Airdrieonians are dictating the run of play here today.
36.31
Showing composure, Duncan Sullivan plays the ball forward to Dean Owen. Dean Owen knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Veloso. Daniel Veloso strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.18
Stephen Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, John Brighton. John Brighton makes a beautiful solo run. John Brighton shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Rangers kicking off!
47.58
Jose Fortes Diez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jose Fortes Diez shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
48.49
With a delightful solo run, Jose Fortes Diez stretches the opposition's defence. Jose Fortes Diez shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.45
Stephen Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Brighton. John Brighton threads the ball through to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist plays a one-two with Mick Milligan and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Billy McCoist provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
54.01
Stephen Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Sheringham controls it well on his chest. Eoin Sheringham sees space and advances. Eoin Sheringham plays a scrappy one-two with Mick Milligan and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Eoin Sheringham provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Scott Lisbie is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
59.51
2-2John Brighton runs deep into the other half of the pitch. John Brighton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Lisbie.
60.30
2-2Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Paul Law replacing Duncan Dalglish and Alec Gough replacing Moritz Müller .
61.37
Eoin Sheringham hits a low pass to Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.10
Stephen Liddell makes a probing pass to Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill knocks the ball forward to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.52
Eoin Sheringham threads the ball through to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.18
Duncan Gemmill flicks a high pass forward to Mick Milligan who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Mick Milligan plays the ball forward to Tony Van Westerop who has made a great run into the box. Tony Van Westerop cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
72.39
Duncan Sullivan flicks a high ball forward to Dean Owen who takes it down. Dean Owen shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Scott Bremner!
73.52
Stephen Liddell receives the ball from a throw-in from Stephen Hendry. Stephen Liddell flicks a high pass forward to Mathieur Brahami who brings the ball under control. Mathieur Brahami knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
75.46
Guerino Tedoldi gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Billy McCoist shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
77.01
Rangers have made a substitution with Callum Booth replacing Ben Harley .
78.10
Eoin Sheringham makes a probing pass to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.26
Eoin Sheringham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop advances inside the box! Tony Van Westerop strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
81.51
John Brighton flicks a high ball forward to Billy McCoist who takes it down. Billy McCoist threads a neat ball through to Tony Van Westerop. Some good footwork from Tony Van Westerop provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
85.04
2-3Stephen Hendry catches Alec Gough on the ankles. The referee warns Stephen Hendry to calm down! Alec Gough runs off the knock.
87.07
2-3Scott Lisbie barges into Mick Milligan. Scott Lisbie is given a warning by the referee! Mick Milligan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.07
2-3Free kick to Airdrieonians just outside the area...
88.29
Eoin Sheringham takes a long run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Moritz Müller 10 Daniel Veloso 36 | Tony Van Westerop 5, 82 Billy McCoist 49 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tony Van Westerop of Airdrieonians |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Andy Mason (GK)
7
2. Yuri Baronio (DEF)
6
3. Ben Harley (DEF)
6
4. Scott Lisbie (DEF)
6
5. Jose Fortes Diez (MID)
6
6. Duncan Sullivan (MID)
6
7. Gary Niven (MID)
7
8. Duncan Dalglish (MID)
6
9. Daniel Veloso (ATT)
7
10. Moritz Müller (ATT)
7
11. Dean Owen (ATT)
7
12. Callum Booth (ATT)
6
13. Paul Law (ATT)
6
14. Alec Gough (GK)
6
1. Scott Bremner (GK)
6
2. Guerino Tedoldi (DEF)
6
3. Stephen Liddell (DEF)
6
4. Stephen Hendry (DEF)
6
5. Mathieur Brahami (MID)
6
6. John Brighton (MID)
7
7. Eoin Sheringham (MID)
7
8. Duncan Gemmill (MID)
6
9. Tony Van Westerop (ATT)
9
10. Billy McCoist (ATT)
8
11. Mick Milligan (ATT)
7
12. Kevin Mcinnes (GK)
0
13. Hamada Petereyns (GK)
0
14. Craig Gough (ATT)
0