Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Dundee United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Rangers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Hendry.
The pitch is in great condition.
Rangers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Hendry.
0.00
0-0Rangers kick off the first half!
2.22
0-0Roy Redeker comes in with a late challenge on Jose Ortiz. Roy Redeker is shown the yellow card! Jose Ortiz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.35
0-0Neil McGrory threads the ball through to Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Mauricio Martin provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
4.34
0-0André Feliciano threads a neat ball through to Daniele Moore. Daniele Moore brings the ball forward. Daniele Moore threads the ball through to Rodrigo Pinto but he's offside!
14.06
Djimi Doumeng controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance but Doru Dobos reads it well. He makes it look easy!
16.24
0-0Daniele Moore kicks a strong pass forward to Djimi Doumeng. Djimi Doumeng passes the ball forward to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Daniele Moore. Daniele Moore makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but Miguel Martins blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
18.01
1-0Roy Redeker threads a neat ball through to Filipe Cuevas. Filipe Cuevas makes a simple pass, allowing Mauricio Martin to run into the box. Mauricio Martin comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Alex Hendry had no chance!! Goal for Rangers!
21.30
Rodrigo Pinto darts forward. Rodrigo Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Power. Scott Power makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
24.32
Neil McGrory flicks a high pass forward. John Mckinlay controls it well on his chest. John Mckinlay rushes past André Feliciano! John Mckinlay strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Alex Hendry effortlessly gets down and covers it.
26.10
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
27.00
Stuart Johnstone sees Roy Redeker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roy Redeker makes an attacking run forward. Roy Redeker lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Martin. Mauricio Martin knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Mauricio Martin scores for Rangers!!
33.55
Mauricio Martin comes in with a late challenge on Djimi Doumeng. Mauricio Martin is shown the yellow card! Djimi Doumeng hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.15
Scott Power sees a break and surges forward. Scott Power knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
36.56
2-0Stuart Johnstone hits a low pass to Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet. Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by André Feliciano.
39.11
2-0Daniele Moore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Ortiz and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.08
Stuart Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Cuevas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filipe Cuevas sees Mauricio Martin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Martin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Ferguson but he's offside!
45.00
Stuart Johnstone makes a probing pass to Filipe Cuevas. Filipe Cuevas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay knocks the ball forward, putting Andy Ferguson through on goal. Andy Ferguson rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Alex Hendry has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Dundee United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Dundee United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Dundee United kicking off!
48.41
3-0Roy Redeker clumsily knocks into Daniele Moore. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Roy Redeker!! Daniele Moore gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.58
Jose Ortiz catches Andy Ferguson on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Ferguson stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.44
Djimi Doumeng flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Pinto controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Pinto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.47
3-0Rangers have made 3 substitutions with Urvin Van Der Gaag replacing Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet, Lars Nahrstedt replacing Stuart Johnstone and Garry Elliott replacing Filipe Cuevas .
63.20
Urvin Van Der Gaag flicks a high pass forward. Garry Elliott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Elliott makes an attacking run forward. Garry Elliott shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Alex Hendry manages to gather it.
65.21
Garry Elliott surges forward with the ball. Garry Elliott cuts inside the box! Garry Elliott tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Alex Hendry.
66.57
Garry Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Andy Ferguson provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
71.59
Damian Devineau controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniele Moore. Daniele Moore chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.52
André Feliciano pushes mid-way up the pitch. André Feliciano sees a break and surges forward. André Feliciano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.24
3-0Daniele Moore clumsily knocks into John Mckinlay. Daniele Moore is warned by the referee! John Mckinlay stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.55
Dundee United have made a substitution with Guido Guana replacing Rodrigo Pinto .
83.16
Carlos Izquierdo comes in with a late challenge on Callum Hendry. The referee brings Carlos Izquierdo to one side and gives him a warning! Callum Hendry grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Sergio Reis hits it upfield. Callum Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Scott Power. Scott Power makes a convincing header. Doru Dobos punches it away to safety.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Mauricio Martin 18, 27 Andy Ferguson 45 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Doru Dobos (GK)
7
2. Carlos Izquierdo (DEF)
6
3. Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet (DEF)
6
4. Stuart Johnstone (DEF)
6
5. Miguel Martins (DEF)
6
6. Neil McGrory (MID)
6
7. Filipe Cuevas (MID)
7
8. Roy Redeker (MID)
3
9. John Mckinlay (ATT)
7
10. Mauricio Martin (ATT)
8
11. Andy Ferguson (ATT)
8
12. Urvin Van Der Gaag (DEF)
6
13. Lars Nahrstedt (DEF)
6
14. Garry Elliott (MID)
7
1. Alex Hendry (GK)
7
2. Damian Devineau (DEF)
6
3. André Feliciano (DEF)
7
4. Sergio Reis (DEF)
6
5. Jose Ortiz (MID)
5
6. Daniele Moore (MID)
6
7. Scott Power (MID)
7
8. Djimi Doumeng (MID)
6
9. Rodrigo Pinto (ATT)
6
10. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp (ATT)
6
11. Callum Hendry (ATT)
6
12. Youssouf Rouvière (DEF)
0
13. Arno Rummenigge (MID)
0
14. Guido Guana (ATT)
6