Match Report


Rangers     Hibernian
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D. DobosG1GE. Gomes
C. IzquierdoD2DR. Kuzorra
U. Van Der GaagD3captainDG. Da Rold
L. NahrstedtD4DD. Law
P. ThomsonD5DD. Benali
G. JamesM6MA. Castro
R. RedekerM7MA. Cudini
G. JarniMcaptain8MT. Gattuso
F. KermaliA9AS. Mccall
S. DalglishA10AS. McGrory
J. LecourA11AT. Dublin
 
J. LubanskiD12AA. Young
M. MartinsD13MA. Henderson
D. PriorM14DA. Henderson

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Match Report

Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Ibrox where Rangers play Hibernian in this league cup game. A crowd of 12,800 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Rangers and Hibernian are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex McStay.


0.00
Hibernian kick off and get the first half underway!
2.34
Tonino Gattuso catches Farid Kermali on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Farid Kermali hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.18
Urvin Van Der Gaag passes the ball forward to Goran Jarni. Goran Jarni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin James. Gavin James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
9.33
Goran Jarni passes the ball forward to J-Clau Lecour. J-Clau Lecour advances inside the box! Some good footwork from J-Clau Lecour provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
10.22
Goran Jarni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Farid Kermali. Farid Kermali deftly passes the ball to Roy Redeker, releasing him through on goal. Roy Redeker tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.22
Giuseppe Da Rold threads a neat ball through to Amedeo Cudini. Amedeo Cudini sees a break and surges forward. Amedeo Cudini finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Doru Dobos. Excellent save.
16.03
Urvin Van Der Gaag makes a beautiful pass to the feet of J-Clau Lecour. J-Clau Lecour kicks a strong pass forward to Farid Kermali. Farid Kermali makes a beautiful pass to the feet of J-Clau Lecour but he's offside!
21.05
Amedeo Cudini takes it forward alone. Amedeo Cudini makes a probing pass to Stephen McGrory but he's offside!
24.46
Alejandro Castro plays the ball forward to Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Doru Dobos is on top of it.
27.49
Tim Dublin flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Castro who takes it down. Alejandro Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Mccall. Scott Mccall outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
34.29
Roy Redeker knocks the ball forward to Farid Kermali. Farid Kermali lofts in a cross ball towards J-Clau Lecour. J-Clau Lecour flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.08
Alejandro Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Cudini. Amedeo Cudini lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Dublin. Tim Dublin flicks the ball with his head but Doru Dobos is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Rangers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.44
Paul Thomson passes the ball forward to Gavin James. Gavin James makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin James finds some space and shoots from distance. Eduardo Gomes gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
48.29
Alejandro Castro flicks a high pass forward. Scott Mccall controls it well on his chest. Scott Mccall shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
49.05
Lars Nahrstedt flicks a high pass forward. Goran Jarni collects the pass. Goran Jarni sees Farid Kermali in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Farid Kermali shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
54.27
Goran Jarni comes in with a late challenge on Alejandro Castro. Goran Jarni is warned by the referee! Alejandro Castro runs off the knock.
57.36
Urvin Van Der Gaag threads a neat ball through to Carlos Izquierdo. Carlos Izquierdo flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Dalglish holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Dalglish rushes past Dave Benali! Stephen Dalglish rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
60.27
Rangers have made a substitution with Danny Prior replacing Gavin James .Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Andy Henderson replacing Amedeo Cudini and Andy Henderson replacing Scott Mccall .
61.28
Urvin Van Der Gaag catches Tonino Gattuso on the ankles. The referee warns Urvin Van Der Gaag to calm down! Tonino Gattuso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.25
Lars Nahrstedt hits a low pass to Carlos Izquierdo. Carlos Izquierdo makes a simple pass to Stephen Dalglish. Stephen Dalglish makes a simple pass, allowing Farid Kermali to run into the box. Farid Kermali cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Eduardo Gomes manages to gather it easily.
67.04
Giuseppe Da Rold pushes mid-way up the pitch. Giuseppe Da Rold flicks a high pass forward to Andy Henderson who brings the ball under control. Andy Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Doru Dobos who gathers it comfortably.
69.54
Urvin Van Der Gaag threads a neat ball through to Goran Jarni. Goran Jarni threads the ball through to Danny Prior. Danny Prior threads the ball through to Stephen Dalglish but he's offside!
77.42
Giuseppe Da Rold sees Alejandro Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Henderson. Andy Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.21
Danny Prior catches Dominic Law on the ankles. The referee brings Danny Prior to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic Law grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.31
With some swift thinking, Goran Jarni plays the ball forward to Farid Kermali. Farid Kermali knocks in a cross ball towards J-Clau Lecour. J-Clau Lecour makes a deft header. Eduardo Gomes comfortably punches it away to safety.
89.25
Roy Redeker barges into Andy Henderson. Roy Redeker is shown the yellow card! Andy Henderson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
 

Rangers

Hibernian
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 3 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 4 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 60.7142857142857 vs 39.2857142857143
Play Area
Home team third: 27.38%, Midfield: 45.24%, Away team third: 27.38%

Scorers
J-Clau Lecour 34

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to J-Clau Lecour of Rangers

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Doru Dobos (GK)
7
2. Carlos Izquierdo (DEF)
6
3. Urvin Van Der Gaag (DEF)
7
4. Lars Nahrstedt (DEF)
6
5. Paul Thomson (DEF)
6
6. Gavin James (MID)
7
7. Roy Redeker (MID)
6
8. Goran Jarni (MID)
7
9. Farid Kermali (ATT)
7
10. Stephen Dalglish (ATT)
7
11. J-Clau Lecour (ATT)
9

12. Jurek Lubanski (DEF)
0
13. Miguel Martins (DEF)
0
14. Danny Prior (MID)
6

1. Eduardo Gomes (GK)
8
2. Rainer Kuzorra (DEF)
6
3. Giuseppe Da Rold (DEF)
7
4. Dominic Law (DEF)
6
5. Dave Benali (DEF)
6
6. Alejandro Castro (MID)
7
7. Amedeo Cudini (MID)
7
8. Tonino Gattuso (MID)
6
9. Scott Mccall (ATT)
6
10. Stephen McGrory (ATT)
6
11. Tim Dublin (ATT)
6

12. Alec Young (ATT)
0
13. Andy Henderson (MID)
6
14. Andy Henderson (DEF)
6