Match Report
| Motherwell | Motherwell |  |  | Rangers | Rangers | ||||||||||||||||
| Lanre Vincent | Lanre Vincent | manager | darren Nicholls | darren Nicholls | |||||||||||||||||
| Eduardo Johnson | E. Johnson |  | 75 | G |  |  | 1 | | | G | 83 |  | Jurek Dudek | J. Dudek | |||||||
| Bruno Reis | B. Reis |  | 76 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 86 |  | Salvador Severs | S. Severs | |||||||||
| Matt Brady | M. Brady |  | 72 | D | | 3 | | D | 76 |  | Zisi Karnezis | Z. Karnezis | |||||||||
| Sebastien Graf | S. Graf |  | 73 | D | | 4 | | D | 79 | | Don Naysmith | D. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Adrian Priestley | A. Priestley |  | 79 | M | | 5 | | M | 93 |  | Luciano Orellana | L. Orellana | |||||||||
| Kevin Law | K. Law | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 90 | | Mervin Le Saux | M. Le Saux | |||||||||
| Manuel Nascimento | M. Nascimento | | 75 | M | | 7 | | M | 105 |  | Martin Nordahl | M. Nordahl | |||||||||
| Greg Prior | G. Prior | | 76 | M | | 8 | | M | 97 |  | Yuri Cherchesov | Y. Cherchesov | |||||||||
| Duncan Law | D. Law | | 52 | A | | 9 | | A | 88 |  | Mads Olesen | M. Olesen | |||||||||
| Cristi Lacatus | C. Lacatus |  | 83 | A | | 10 | | A | 85 |  | Edgar Edwards | E. Edwards | |||||||||
| Chris Milligan | C. Milligan | | 71 | A | | 11 | | A | 82 |  | Rabiu West | R. West | |||||||||
| Alec Collins | A. Collins | | 71 | M | | 12 | | M | 91 |  | Youssef Sektioui | Y. Sektioui | |||||||||
| Sebastiao Oliveira | S. Oliveira | | 73 | D | | 13 | | M | 86 |  | Trond Egil Håland | T. Håland | |||||||||
| Duncan Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | | 64 | D | | 14 | | M | 87 |  | Enzo Ardiles | E. Ardiles | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Rangers. A crowd of 19,208 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Motherwell and Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Gough.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Motherwell and Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Gough.
0.00
0-0Rangers kick off and get the first half underway!
2.14
0-1Salvador Severs knocks the ball to his team mate, Yuri Cherchesov. Yuri Cherchesov makes a probing pass to Edgar Edwards. Edgar Edwards lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Nordahl. Martin Nordahl rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.11
0-1Martin Nordahl makes a beautiful solo run. Martin Nordahl knocks in a cross ball towards Mads Olesen. Mads Olesen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Fantastic reaction save from Eduardo Johnson!
14.15
Sebastien Graf flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Priestley controls it well on his chest. Adrian Priestley sees a break and surges forward. Adrian Priestley shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
16.14
0-1Salvador Severs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Zisi Karnezis. Zisi Karnezis flicks a high pass forward to Rabiu West who brings the ball under control. Rabiu West lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Edwards. Edgar Edwards makes a looping header on goal. Sebastien Graf steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
18.26
0-1Kevin Law clumsily knocks into Mervin Le Saux. The referee calls over Kevin Law and shows him a yellow card! Mervin Le Saux hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.47
Martin Nordahl controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luciano Orellana. Luciano Orellana cuts inside the box! Luciano Orellana takes a shot at goal. Luciano Orellana scores for Rangers!!
26.27
Sebastien Graf hoofs the ball up the pitch. Manuel Nascimento lofts in a cross ball towards Cristi Lacatus. Cristi Lacatus connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.25
Luciano Orellana darts forward. Luciano Orellana whips in a cross ball towards Mervin Le Saux. Mervin Le Saux beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
34.03
1-3Adrian Priestley comes in with a late challenge on Martin Nordahl. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Nordahl gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.01
1-3Manuel Nascimento threads a neat ball through to Cristi Lacatus. Cristi Lacatus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.33
Salvador Severs makes a probing pass to Martin Nordahl. With great vision, Martin Nordahl plays the ball forward to Edgar Edwards. Edgar Edwards shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
39.52
Martin Nordahl runs straight at the opposition's defence. Martin Nordahl threads the ball through into the box. Edgar Edwards rockets a shot on goal but Eduardo Johnson reads it well. Nice save!
40.05
Mervin Le Saux kicks a strong pass forward to Luciano Orellana. Luciano Orellana lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Edwards. Edgar Edwards outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Motherwell players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Motherwell kick off!
54.50
Martin Nordahl passes the ball forward to Edgar Edwards. Edgar Edwards lofts in a cross ball towards Mervin Le Saux. Mervin Le Saux beats his man to it with a header. Eduardo Johnson gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
55.39
With great vision, Salvador Severs plays the ball forward to Luciano Orellana. Luciano Orellana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastien Graf.
57.14
Zisi Karnezis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rabiu West. Rabiu West shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Eduardo Johnson!
59.34
1-4Mervin Le Saux makes a beautiful solo run. Mervin Le Saux plays a one-two with Rabiu West and advances towards the goal... Bruno Reis clumsily knocks into Mervin Le Saux. Mervin Le Saux appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
60.52
1-4Motherwell have made 2 substitutions with Alec Collins replacing Adrian Priestley and Sebastiao Oliveira replacing Matt Brady .
61.56
Alec Collins passes the ball forward to Greg Prior. Greg Prior shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Greg Prior!
69.49
Bruno Reis barges into Yuri Cherchesov. Bruno Reis is warned by the referee! Yuri Cherchesov grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.50
Zisi Karnezis flicks a high pass forward. Yuri Cherchesov controls it well on his chest. Yuri Cherchesov shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Eduardo Johnson. Excellent save.
77.12
Luciano Orellana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mads Olesen. Mads Olesen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastien Graf.
78.45
Martin Nordahl flicks a high pass forward. Mads Olesen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mads Olesen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bruno Reis.
79.21
2-4Luciano Orellana flicks a high pass forward to Rabiu West who brings the ball under control. Rabiu West shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.51
Kevin Law flicks a high pass forward. Cristi Lacatus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristi Lacatus whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Nascimento. Manuel Nascimento knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Jurek Dudek reads it well. He makes it look easy!
83.49
Mads Olesen chips the ball to his team mate, Rabiu West. Rabiu West lofts in a cross ball towards Luciano Orellana. Luciano Orellana directs the ball goalwards with his head. Sebastien Graf clears it off the line with his head!
84.47
Manuel Nascimento hacks Salvador Severs from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Salvador Severs runs off the knock.
85.32
Sebastien Graf runs forward with the ball. Sebastien Graf makes a simple pass to Cristi Lacatus. Cristi Lacatus knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Prior. Greg Prior beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Jurek Dudek!
87.46
With imagination, Zisi Karnezis picks a pass forward to Martin Nordahl. Martin Nordahl kicks a strong pass forward to Mads Olesen. Mads Olesen shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.46
Zisi Karnezis sees space and advances. Zisi Karnezis surges forward with the ball. Zisi Karnezis whips in a cross ball towards Mads Olesen. Mads Olesen makes a convincing header. Eduardo Johnson easily picks it out of the air!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eduardo Johnson (GK)
7
2. Bruno Reis (DEF)
5
3. Matt Brady (DEF)
6
4. Sebastien Graf (DEF)
7
5. Adrian Priestley (MID)
6
6. Kevin Law (MID)
5
7. Manuel Nascimento (MID)
6
8. Greg Prior (MID)
7
9. Duncan Law (ATT)
6
10. Cristi Lacatus (ATT)
7
11. Chris Milligan (ATT)
6
12. Alec Collins (MID)
6
13. Sebastiao Oliveira (DEF)
6
14. Duncan Mckinlay (DEF)
0
1. Jurek Dudek (GK)
6
2. Salvador Severs (DEF)
6
3. Zisi Karnezis (DEF)
7
4. Don Naysmith (DEF)
6
5. Luciano Orellana (MID)
9
6. Mervin Le Saux (MID)
7
7. Martin Nordahl (MID)
9
8. Yuri Cherchesov (MID)
6
9. Mads Olesen (ATT)
6
10. Edgar Edwards (ATT)
8
11. Rabiu West (ATT)
6
12. Youssef Sektioui (MID)
0
13. Trond Egil Håland (MID)
0
14. Enzo Ardiles (MID)
0