Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ibrox where Rangers play Celtic in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rangers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rangers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Celtic kick off and get the match underway!
9.20
0-0Goran Jarni flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Martin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Roy Redeker. Roy Redeker gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Jeison Valadez is on top of his game. Well saved!
15.57
0-0John Mckinlay makes a run forward as Roy Redeker takes the throw-in. John Mckinlay skillfully chests the ball down. John Mckinlay decides to run forward with the ball. John Mckinlay shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
16.19
Gavin James knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Dalglish. Stephen Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Jeison Valadez picks it out of the air!
22.19
0-0Filipe Monteiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez passes the ball forward but Filipe Monteiro is offside!
24.45
Stephen Dalglish flicks a high ball forward to John Mckinlay who takes it down. John Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Martin. Mauricio Martin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Jeison Valadez.
25.46
0-0It's a corner kick. Gavin James loops the ball in to towards the near post. Houssin Elkhatabi reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
27.37
Mauricio Martin makes a simple pass to Stephen Dalglish. Stephen Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin James. Gavin James powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
32.54
Gavin James flicks a high ball forward to Goran Jarni who takes it down. Goran Jarni edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Goran Jarni provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.39
Mauricio Martin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Dalglish. Stephen Dalglish puts a great ball through. Gavin James runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
40.11
1-0Paul Thomson picks a pass forward to Goran Jarni. Goran Jarni brings the ball forward. Goran Jarni runs straight at the defence! Goran Jarni tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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. Celtic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The Celtic players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Rangers start the second half!
47.37
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
48.43
1-0Adolfo Bravo kicks a strong pass forward to Dominique Pavon. Dominique Pavon flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Herrera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Herrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.50
Lars Nahrstedt flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Martin who takes it down. Mauricio Martin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Niven.
54.16
Paul Thomson makes a beautiful solo run. Paul Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Martin. Mauricio Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin James. Gavin James makes a convincing header. It's there!! Jeison Valadez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.04
Paul Thomson flicks a high pass forward to Roy Redeker who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Roy Redeker stretches the opposition's defence. Roy Redeker edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Roy Redeker provides some space. He shoots at goal. Jeison Valadez gets down and covers it.
59.36
Gavin James passes the ball forward to Mauricio Martin. Mauricio Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Dalglish. Stephen Dalglish connects with a diving header but somehow Jeison Valadez manages to keep it out.
60.48
2-0Rangers have made 3 substitutions with Sylvain Salako replacing Doru Dobos, Miguel Martins replacing Paul Thomson and J-Clau Lecour replacing Mauricio Martin .
63.57
Carlos Izquierdo makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Izquierdo lofts in a cross ball towards John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay beats his man to it with a header. Jeison Valadez effortlessly punches it away to safety.
65.32
Urvin Van Der Gaag flicks a high pass forward. Roy Redeker collects the pass. Roy Redeker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Dalglish. Stephen Dalglish shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
69.56
Gavin James brings the ball forward. Gavin James knocks in a cross ball towards John Mckinlay. With a superhuman jump, John Mckinlay connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
71.37
Roy Redeker flicks a high pass forward to Gavin James who brings the ball under control. Gavin James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Dalglish but he's offside!
73.01
Miguel Martins passes the ball forward to Stephen Dalglish. Stephen Dalglish plays a one-two with J-Clau Lecour and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Stephen Dalglish provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but Jeison Valadez is on top of it.
77.31
Celtic have made 3 substitutions with Brutil Machlas replacing Wayne Dublin, Dries Zuidam replacing Miguel Carvalho and Martin Makin replacing Dominique Pavon .
78.33
Goran Jarni makes a probing pass to Gavin James. Gavin James shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.32
Gavin James decides to run forward with the ball. Gavin James advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Gavin James provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Jeison Valadez manages to gather it comfortably.
83.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Carlos Izquierdo plays the ball forward to Gavin James. Gavin James threads a neat ball through to Goran Jarni. Goran Jarni shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
85.37
Filipe Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Martin Makin controls it well on his chest. Martin Makin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sylvain Salako who gathers it comfortably.
87.00
John Niven brings the ball forward. John Niven shoots from long range. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
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
| Goran Jarni 40 Gavin James 54 | John Niven 87 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Doru Dobos (GK)
6
2. Carlos Izquierdo (DEF)
7
3. Urvin Van Der Gaag (DEF)
6
4. Lars Nahrstedt (DEF)
6
5. Paul Thomson (DEF)
7
6. Gavin James (MID)
9
7. Roy Redeker (MID)
7
8. Goran Jarni (MID)
8
9. John Mckinlay (ATT)
6
10. Stephen Dalglish (ATT)
7
11. Mauricio Martin (ATT)
7
12. Sylvain Salako (GK)
6
13. Miguel Martins (DEF)
6
14. J-Clau Lecour (ATT)
6
1. Jeison Valadez (GK)
8
2. Houssin Elkhatabi (DEF)
6
3. Adolfo Bravo (DEF)
6
4. John Niven (DEF)
7
5. Carl Taylor (MID)
6
6. Filipe Monteiro (MID)
6
7. Miguel Carvalho (MID)
6
8. Miguel Herrera (MID)
6
9. Roberto Guerrero Lopez (ATT)
6
10. Wayne Dublin (ATT)
6
11. Dominique Pavon (DEF)
6
12. Brutil Machlas (DEF)
6
13. Dries Zuidam (MID)
6
14. Martin Makin (MID)
6