Match Report
![]() today's match is sponsored by Caternet |
Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to Rangers. A crowd of 17,486 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Hendry.
The pitch is in good condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Hendry.
0.00
Rangers kick off the first half!
2.32
Colin Matteo plays the ball forward to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul McCoist but he's offside!
6.21
Gavin Hendry takes a short throw-in bringing Gary Mccall into play. Gary Mccall flicks a high pass forward to Colin Matteo who brings the ball under control. Colin Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Scott Young collects the pass. Scott Young edges inside the box! Scott Young shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Doru Dobos with no chance!! Goal for Alloa Athletic!
9.46
Tobias Röhlig barges into Neil McGrory. Tobias Röhlig is shown the yellow card! Neil McGrory stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.30
Neil McGrory flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Dario Ramos who brings the ball under control. Carlos Dario Ramos shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Pedro Veloso. Excellent save.
12.09
Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet hits a low pass to Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory runs straight at the opposition's defence. Neil McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Veloso who gathers it comfortably.
18.41
Yassine Hammadou sees space and advances. Yassine Hammadou whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Pedro Veloso gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
24.38
Stuart Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory hits a low pass to Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Nicolas Pichichi scores for Rangers!!
27.44
Gary Mccall threads the ball through to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov makes a defence splitting pass to Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.45
Stuart Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Neil McGrory holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Dario Ramos controls it well on his chest. Carlos Dario Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Yassine Hammadou. Yassine Hammadou makes a convincing header but is denied by Pedro Veloso. Excellent save.
34.29
Neil McGrory knocks the ball forward to Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson plays a sublime one-two with Neil McGrory and races in on goal... Andy Ferguson takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.40
Filipe Cuevas flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos threads the ball through into the box. Andy Ferguson tries a spectacular strike. The ball strikes Tobias Röhlig's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
39.36
Corner kick to Rangers. Yassine Hammadou plays it to the far post. Nicolas Pichichi takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.01
Stuart Johnstone passes the ball forward to Yassine Hammadou. Yassine Hammadou sees a break and surges forward. Yassine Hammadou knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Pichichi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.24
Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet makes a strong solo run forward. Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet kicks a strong pass forward to Yassine Hammadou. Yassine Hammadou plays a one-two with Nicolas Pichichi and rushes in on goal... Yassine Hammadou comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
44.36
Stuart Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Jurek Lubanski holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jurek Lubanski flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Cuevas collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Filipe Cuevas plays the ball forward to Nicolas Pichichi who has made a great run into the box. Nicolas Pichichi tries a spectacular strike but it is deflected wide by Gavin Hendry.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Yassine Hammadou loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Filipe Cuevas shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Filipe Cuevas!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alloa Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Alloa Athletic players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Alloa Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
47.21
Yassine Hammadou threads a neat ball through to Filipe Cuevas. Filipe Cuevas shoots from outside the area but somehow Pedro Veloso manages to keep it out.
49.44
Filipe Cuevas decides to run forward with the ball. Filipe Cuevas advances inside the box! Filipe Cuevas muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Pedro Veloso comfortably gets down and covers it.
54.58
Neil McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi shoots from 20 yards. Pedro Veloso gets down and covers it.
57.17
Colin Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Young. Scott Young plays a one-two with Matt Dickov and rushes in on goal... Scott Young cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
60.44
Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Alec Elliott replacing Gavin Hendry .Rangers have made 3 substitutions with Urvin Van Der Gaag replacing Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet, Lars Nahrstedt replacing Stuart Johnstone and Goran Jarni replacing Neil McGrory .
61.49
Goran Jarni barges into Alec Elliott. The referee brings Goran Jarni to one side and gives him a warning! Alec Elliott carries on, but is struggling a bit.
63.17
Tobias Röhlig sees Colin Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Matteo threads a neat ball through to Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
66.04
Miguel Martins sees Goran Jarni in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Goran Jarni threads the ball through to Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Veloso who gathers it comfortably.
69.53
Gary Mccall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tobias Röhlig. Tobias Röhlig flicks a high pass forward to Scott Young who brings the ball under control. Scott Young whips in a cross ball towards Tobias Röhlig. Tobias Röhlig directs the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
71.13
Scott Young hacks Lars Nahrstedt from behind! The referee brings Scott Young to one side and gives him a warning! Lars Nahrstedt runs off the knock.
75.51
Goran Jarni flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Pichichi who takes it down. Nicolas Pichichi whips in a cross ball towards Filipe Cuevas. Filipe Cuevas jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Gary Mccall. That should have been a goal!
77.04
Gary McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Paul McCoist holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul McCoist threads the ball through to Gary McNeill but he's offside!
78.44
Alec Elliott clumsily knocks into Nicolas Pichichi. Alec Elliott is shown the yellow card! Nicolas Pichichi runs off the knock.
79.45
Miguel Martins flicks a high pass forward. Yassine Hammadou collects the pass. Yassine Hammadou makes a probing pass to Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Goran Jarni. Goran Jarni makes a convincing header but it's drastically wayward!
81.39
Colin Johnstone threads the ball through to Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill threads a neat ball through to Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Matteo. Colin Matteo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.36
Nicolas Pichichi comes in with a late challenge on Flavio Mazzi. Nicolas Pichichi is shown the yellow card! Flavio Mazzi runs off the knock.
87.29
Flavio Mazzi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Flavio Mazzi shoots from distance but Doru Dobos is on top of it.
89.21
Goran Jarni flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Dario Ramos controls it well on his chest. Carlos Dario Ramos shoots from 20 yards. It's there!! Pedro Veloso has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Scott Young 6 Gary McNeill 27 Colin Matteo 81 | Nicolas Pichichi 24, 39 Andy Ferguson 34 Filipe Cuevas 45 Carlos Dario Ramos 89 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Pedro Veloso (GK)
8
2. Gavin Hendry (DEF)
6
3. Gary Mccall (DEF)
6
4. Colin Johnstone (DEF)
6
5. Colin Matteo (MID)
8
6. Tobias Röhlig (MID)
6
7. Gary McNeill (MID)
7
8. Flavio Mazzi (MID)
6
9. Scott Young (ATT)
7
10. Matt Dickov (ATT)
6
11. Paul McCoist (ATT)
6
12. Callum Mccall (MID)
0
13. Alec Elliott (ATT)
5
14. Neil Cleland (ATT)
0
1. Doru Dobos (GK)
6
2. Jurek Lubanski (DEF)
6
3. Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet (DEF)
6
4. Stuart Johnstone (DEF)
6
5. Miguel Martins (DEF)
6
6. Yassine Hammadou (MID)
8
7. Filipe Cuevas (MID)
8
8. Neil McGrory (MID)
7
9. Nicolas Pichichi (ATT)
8
10. Carlos Dario Ramos (ATT)
8
11. Andy Ferguson (ATT)
7
12. Urvin Van Der Gaag (DEF)
6
13. Lars Nahrstedt (DEF)
6
14. Goran Jarni (MID)
6

















0-0
0-0
1-0
1-0
1-0
1-0
2-2
2-4
2-4
2-4
2-4