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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Rangers. A crowd of 19,209 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Matteo.


0.00
Ayr United kick off the first half!
8.04
George Noica hacks Alpay Abdullah from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alpay Abdullah hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.38
Franco Guzmán passes the ball forward to Carlton Brand. Carlton Brand flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ponce. Pablo Ponce side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.24
Craig Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Ponce. Pablo Ponce whips in a cross ball towards Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall connects with a diving header. Fantastic reaction save from Don Hendry!
16.17
Paul Moeliker clumsily knocks into Craig Mccall. Paul Moeliker is given a warning by the referee! Craig Mccall runs off the knock.
21.41
David Curtolo takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah flicks a high pass forward. David Curtolo controls it well on his chest. David Curtolo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo Menendez. Rodolfo Menendez plays a one-two with Pablo Ponce and rushes in on goal... Rodolfo Menendez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Paul Moeliker happens to be in the right place to block it.
22.52
Paul Moeliker brings the ball forward. Paul Moeliker lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Neves. Jose Neves makes a deft header. It's miles wide!
24.58
Dion Palmer threads a neat ball through to Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger whips in a cross ball towards George Noica. George Noica outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Andy McStay.
27.56
Ricardo Marquez barges into Pablo Ponce. The referee warns Ricardo Marquez to calm down! Pablo Ponce grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.05
Franco Guzmán runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Franco Guzmán shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.20
Emilio Bustamante threads a neat ball through to Franco Guzmán. Franco Guzmán threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Menendez. Rodolfo Menendez tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
Dion Palmer threads a neat ball through to Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker sees Ricardo Marquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Marquez edges inside the box! Ricardo Marquez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ricardo Marquez!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Rangers kick off the second half!
47.01
Rodolfo Menendez sees space and advances. Rodolfo Menendez whips in a cross ball towards Hubert Plante. Hubert Plante beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Don Hendry. Excellent save.
49.45
Craig Mccall advances with the ball. Craig Mccall plays a scrappy one-two with Hubert Plante and advances towards the goal... Craig Mccall takes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
51.31
Pablo Ponce knocks the ball to his team mate, Franco Guzmán. Franco Guzmán passes the ball forward to Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Don Hendry keeps it out!
54.28
Marcos Hernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Andy McStay easily smothers it!
59.45
Franco Guzmán flicks a high ball forward to Pablo Ponce who takes it down. Pablo Ponce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Superb reactions from Don Hendry. What a save!
61.57
Hubert Plante sees Pablo Ponce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Ponce finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
63.25
Showing composure, Craig Mccall laces a weighted ball forward to Hubert Plante. Hubert Plante makes a great pass forward. Carlton Brand runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
67.16
Ricardo Marquez flicks a high pass forward to Fouzi Elkhatabi who brings the ball under control. Fouzi Elkhatabi runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Fouzi Elkhatabi provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
75.43
David Curtolo chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ponce. Pablo Ponce plays the ball forward to Hubert Plante. Hubert Plante kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Ponce but the referee indicates it's offside!
79.21
Franco Guzmán makes a simple pass to Rodolfo Menendez. Rodolfo Menendez shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
84.17
Craig Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Ponce controls it well on his chest. Pablo Ponce shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
89.16
Marcos Hernandez flicks a high ball forward to Paul Moeliker who takes it down. Paul Moeliker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Neves. Jose Neves lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Marquez. Alpay Abdullah comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Marquez. Penalty not given!!
90.00
George Noica knocks the ball to his team mate, Fouzi Elkhatabi. Fouzi Elkhatabi lofts in a cross ball towards George Noica. George Noica makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but Emilio Bustamante blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 69.1358024691358 vs 30.8641975308642
Play Area
Home team third: 22.22%, Midfield: 46.91%, Away team third: 30.86%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rodolfo Menendez of Ayr United

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Andy McStay (GK)
7
2. David Curtolo (DEF)
6
6
6
8
7. Craig Mccall (MID)
7
9. Pablo Ponce (ATT)
8
10. Hubert Plante (ATT)
6
11. Carlton Brand (ATT)
7

12. Alex Campbell (GK)
0
13. Kevin Dickov (MID)
0

1. Don Hendry (GK)
7
3. Dion Palmer (DEF)
6
4. Armin Turek (DEF)
6
8
7. Paul Moeliker (MID)
7
6
6
10. Jose Neves (ATT)
6
11. George Noica (ATT)
5

12. J-David Rubil (DEF)
0
14. Nico Buchwald (ATT)
0