Match Report
| Dundee | Dundee |  |  | Rangers | Rangers | ||||||||||||||||
| Barry Skinner | Barry Skinner | manager | darren Nicholls | darren Nicholls | |||||||||||||||||
| Craig Johnstone | C. Johnstone |  | 70 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 83 |  | Jurek Dudek | J. Dudek | ||||||||
| Jakob Helmer | J. Helmer |  | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 86 |  | Salvador Severs | S. Severs | |||||||||
| John Hopkin | J. Hopkin | | 73 | D | | 3 | | D | 80 | | Don Naysmith | D. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Kemal Clegg | K. Clegg |  | 77 | D | | 4 | | D | 80 |  | Ivan de la Cruz | I. de la Cruz | |||||||||
| Martin Platt | M. Platt | | 77 | M | | | 5 | | M | 94 |  | Luciano Orellana | L. Orellana | ||||||||
| Billy Hendry | B. Hendry | | 78 | M | | 6 | | M | 90 | | Mervin Le Saux | M. Le Saux | |||||||||
| Callum Mason | C. Mason | | 71 | M | | 7 | | M | 106 |  | Martin Nordahl | M. Nordahl | |||||||||
| Stephen Campbell | S. Campbell | | 82 | M | | 8 | | M | 97 |  | Yuri Cherchesov | Y. Cherchesov | |||||||||
| Darren Lawrence | D. Lawrence | | 71 | A | | 9 | | A | 88 |  | Mads Olesen | M. Olesen | |||||||||
| Carsten Timm | C. Timm | | 76 | A | | 10 | | A | 82 |  | Rabiu West | R. West | |||||||||
| Adrian Standing | A. Standing | | 77 | A | | 11 | | A | 82 |  | Jorge Macias | J. Macias | |||||||||
| Richard Glass | R. Glass | | 68 | G | | 12 | | M | 91 |  | Youssef Sektioui | Y. Sektioui | |||||||||
| Richard Strachan | R. Strachan | | 69 | M | | 13 | | M | 87 |  | Enzo Ardiles | E. Ardiles | |||||||||
| David Clapham | D. Clapham | | 72 | A | | 14 | | M | 87 |  | Trond Egil Håland | T. Håland | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Dens Park where Dundee play host to Rangers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Dundee and Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Henderson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Dundee and Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Henderson.
0.00
0-0Dundee kick off and get the first half underway!
2.51
0-1Martin Nordahl flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Le Saux controls it well on his chest. Mervin Le Saux knocks in a cross ball towards Rabiu West. With a superhuman jump, Rabiu West connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rangers!
9.47
0-1Callum Mason makes a probing pass to Carsten Timm. Carsten Timm plays a scrappy one-two with Billy Hendry and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ivan de la Cruz comes in with a late challenge on Carsten Timm. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
9.47
0-1The referee points to the spot..
10.37
Darren Lawrence takes a long run up. It's there!! Jurek Dudek has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.43
1-1Kemal Clegg threads a neat ball through to Darren Lawrence. Darren Lawrence knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jurek Dudek who gathers it comfortably.
20.36
1-1Martin Nordahl flicks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Le Saux. Mervin Le Saux lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Nordahl. Martin Nordahl heads the ball goalwards. Craig Johnstone manages to gather it.
24.58
Mervin Le Saux flicks the ball to his team mate, Mads Olesen. Mads Olesen shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Craig Johnstone smothers it!
26.28
1-1Jakob Helmer decides to run forward with the ball. Jakob Helmer makes an attacking run forward. Jakob Helmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Standing but he's offside!
27.00
Mervin Le Saux flicks a high pass forward. Luciano Orellana controls it well on his chest. Luciano Orellana sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.54
1-2Yuri Cherchesov barges into Billy Hendry. Yuri Cherchesov is given a warning by the referee! Billy Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.27
1-2Stephen Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
33.08
Carsten Timm threads the ball through to Adrian Standing. Adrian Standing shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
34.11
Martin Platt barges into Yuri Cherchesov. The referee warns Martin Platt to calm down! Yuri Cherchesov stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.58
Martin Platt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Standing. Adrian Standing flicks the ball to his team mate, Carsten Timm. Carsten Timm tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Jurek Dudek. Excellent save.
45.00
John Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Campbell changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Carsten Timm. Carsten Timm rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee appear unchanged since the first half. Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Dundee players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Rangers kick off!
47.46
1-2Mads Olesen comes in with a late challenge on Kemal Clegg. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kemal Clegg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.57
1-2Ivan de la Cruz barges into Martin Platt. Ivan de la Cruz is warned by the referee! Martin Platt grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.39
Salvador Severs brings the ball forward. Salvador Severs flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Macias controls it well on his chest. Jorge Macias whips in a cross ball towards Martin Nordahl. Martin Nordahl finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Craig Johnstone punches it away to safety.
53.25
Salvador Severs barges into Callum Mason. The referee warns Salvador Severs to calm down! Callum Mason hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.05
Jakob Helmer takes it forward alone. Jakob Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Lawrence. Darren Lawrence controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
55.57
Don Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luciano Orellana. With imagination, Luciano Orellana plays the ball forward to Jorge Macias. Jorge Macias whips in a cross ball towards Yuri Cherchesov. Yuri Cherchesov beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.03
Callum Mason passes the ball forward to Adrian Standing. Adrian Standing lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Mason. Callum Mason outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.43
Luciano Orellana threads a neat ball through to Mervin Le Saux. Mervin Le Saux knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Hopkin.
67.26
Kemal Clegg decides to run forward with the ball. Kemal Clegg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Carsten Timm. Carsten Timm is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Jurek Dudek!
75.24
Salvador Severs hits a low pass to Yuri Cherchesov. Yuri Cherchesov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mads Olesen. Mads Olesen whips in a cross ball towards Rabiu West. Rabiu West finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
77.09
Callum Mason flicks a high pass forward. Carsten Timm holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carsten Timm makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Standing but he's offside!
79.28
Jakob Helmer breaks forward. Jakob Helmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Standing. Adrian Standing knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Lawrence. Darren Lawrence jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Jurek Dudek!
81.05
John Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Campbell hits a low pass to Carsten Timm. Carsten Timm shoots from long range. Jurek Dudek gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
83.05
Luciano Orellana passes the ball forward to Martin Nordahl. Martin Nordahl finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
84.48
Mads Olesen comes in with a late challenge on Kemal Clegg. The referee calls over Mads Olesen and warns him to calm down! Kemal Clegg grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.08
Kemal Clegg flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry threads a neat ball through to Darren Lawrence. Darren Lawrence shoots from distance. Jurek Dudek gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
89.40
Kemal Clegg knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Standing. Adrian Standing controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Salvador Severs hits a low pass to Mervin Le Saux. Mervin Le Saux sees Yuri Cherchesov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yuri Cherchesov shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
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
| Darren Lawrence 10 (p) Callum Mason 61 | Rabiu West 3 Luciano Orellana 27 Yuri Cherchesov 56 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Craig Johnstone (GK)
7
2. Jakob Helmer (DEF)
8
3. John Hopkin (DEF)
6
4. Kemal Clegg (DEF)
7
5. Martin Platt (MID)
6
6. Billy Hendry (MID)
6
7. Callum Mason (MID)
8
8. Stephen Campbell (MID)
7
9. Darren Lawrence (ATT)
6
10. Carsten Timm (ATT)
7
11. Adrian Standing (ATT)
7
12. Richard Glass (GK)
0
13. Richard Strachan (MID)
0
14. David Clapham (ATT)
0
1. Jurek Dudek (GK)
8
2. Salvador Severs (DEF)
6
3. Don Naysmith (DEF)
6
4. Ivan de la Cruz (DEF)
5
5. Luciano Orellana (MID)
8
6. Mervin Le Saux (MID)
8
7. Martin Nordahl (MID)
6
8. Yuri Cherchesov (MID)
8
9. Mads Olesen (ATT)
5
10. Rabiu West (ATT)
8
11. Jorge Macias (ATT)
7
12. Youssef Sektioui (MID)
0
13. Enzo Ardiles (MID)
0
14. Trond Egil Håland (MID)
0