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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 19,355 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rangers kick off!
2.05
0-0Bunji Miyazaki comes in with a late challenge on Richard Hutchison. Bunji Miyazaki is warned by the referee! Richard Hutchison runs off the knock.
4.48
0-0Celestine Enyinnaya makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory goes all the way! Scott McGrory cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Mustapha Van Der Gaag easily smothers it!
8.50
0-0David Hendry passes the ball forward to Richard Hutchison. Richard Hutchison chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Matteo. Gavin Matteo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.30
0-0Neil Liddell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Hutchison. Richard Hutchison kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Espinoza but the referee indicates it's offside!
14.22
Celestine Enyinnaya sees a break and surges forward. Celestine Enyinnaya shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Mustapha Van Der Gaag!
26.29
Don Morton chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Telfer. Matt Telfer sees a break and surges forward. Matt Telfer passes the ball forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory rockets a shot on goal. Mustapha Van Der Gaag easily smothers it.
30.10
Don Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Telfer. Matt Telfer chips the ball to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory passes the ball forward but Colin McNeill is offside!
32.34
0-0Bunji Miyazaki controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Celestine Enyinnaya. Celestine Enyinnaya makes a probing pass to Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.11
Panagiotis Intzidis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Espinoza. Leonardo Espinoza tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Dennis Faber.
40.25
Neil Liddell brings the ball forward. Neil Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
0-0Celestine Enyinnaya hacks Neil Liddell from behind! The referee calls over Celestine Enyinnaya and shows him a yellow card! Neil Liddell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Heart of Midlothian start the second half!
48.46
David Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Matteo. Gavin Matteo shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.12
Neil Liddell sees a break and surges forward. Neil Liddell goes all the way! Neil Liddell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.40
1-0Rigobert Ndiefi knocks the ball forward to Billy Morton. Billy Morton makes a probing pass to Serge Soro. Serge Soro lofts in a cross ball towards Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Mustapha Van Der Gaag had no chance!! Goal for Rangers!
59.37
Diego Fierro kicks a strong pass forward to Panagiotis Intzidis. Panagiotis Intzidis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Espinoza. Leonardo Espinoza shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.50
Romero P. Pena makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Liddell. Neil Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Hutchison. Richard Hutchison plays a perfect one-two with Leonardo Espinoza and rushes in on goal... Richard Hutchison makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Dennis Faber.
63.53
Richard Hutchison hacks Don Morton from behind! Richard Hutchison is given a warning by the referee! Don Morton carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.55
Richard Hutchison hacks Don Morton from behind! Richard Hutchison is warned by the referee again! Don Morton runs off the knock.
69.04
Vinicius Rai knocks the ball forward to David Hendry. David Hendry surges forward with the ball. David Hendry goes all the way! David Hendry shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.37
Neil Liddell makes a probing pass to Leonardo Espinoza. Leonardo Espinoza knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Hutchison. Richard Hutchison heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.59
Celestine Enyinnaya surges forward with the ball. Celestine Enyinnaya shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
77.03
Steffen Riise takes it forward alone. Steffen Riise makes a probing pass to Leonardo Espinoza. Leonardo Espinoza threads the ball through to Gavin Matteo. Gavin Matteo shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Dennis Faber has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.06
Colin McNeill clumsily knocks into Romero P. Pena. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Romero P. Pena gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.08
Celestine Enyinnaya makes a simple pass to Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill plays a perfect one-two with Serge Soro and rushes in on goal... Colin McNeill shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Mustapha Van Der Gaag had no chance!! Goal for Rangers!
87.37
Neil Liddell threads the ball through to Richard Hutchison. Richard Hutchison plays a perfect one-two with Leonardo Espinoza and rushes in on goal... Richard Hutchison makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Dennis Faber.
89.43
Neil Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Serge Soro. Serge Soro shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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