Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 19,276 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rangers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Young.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rangers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Young.
0.00
0-0Ayr United kick off the first half!
4.57
0-0John Brady clumsily knocks into Billy Gough. John Brady is given a warning by the referee! Billy Gough hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.32
0-0Albert Cortes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Gemmell. Billy Gemmell shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
15.02
1-0Billy Gough flicks a high pass forward to Don Niven who brings the ball under control. Don Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Law. Gary Law outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.28
John Brady makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Albert Cortes. Albert Cortes threads a neat, attacking ball through to Billy Gemmell. Billy Gemmell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.14
Craig Meiklejohn hacks Tomˆs de Koning from behind! The referee warns Craig Meiklejohn to calm down! Tomˆs de Koning stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.47
Craig Campbell makes a simple pass to Neil Liddell. Neil Liddell brings the ball forward. Neil Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Jody Evans. Jody Evans makes a convincing header but it rises well off target!
26.59
John Brady flicks a high pass forward. Neil Liddell controls it well on his chest. Neil Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Gemmell. Billy Gemmell shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
27.57
Callum Niven brings the ball forward. Callum Niven plays the ball forward to Don Niven. Don Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Law. Scott Law whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
36.02
2-1With a delightful solo run, John Brady stretches the opposition's defence. John Brady puts a great ball through but Jody Evans is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
42.05
Billy Gough knocks the ball forward to Scott Law. Scott Law whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Vieira. Pedro Vieira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Cosimo Chiesa is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Matt Booth sees Scott Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Law knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Gough. Billy Gough rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rangers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rangers kick off!
48.31
Fabio Ait Atmane makes a simple pass to Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn hits a low pass to Neil Liddell. Neil Liddell runs straight at the defence! Neil Liddell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ayr United!
51.16
4-2Callum Niven flicks a high pass forward to Tomˆs de Koning who brings the ball under control. With imagination, Tomˆs de Koning picks a pass forward to Jason Mowbray. Jason Mowbray shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Cosimo Chiesa smothers it!
57.38
Craig Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Cortes. Albert Cortes knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.31
Neil Liddell makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Liddell deftly passes the ball to Tobias Palumbo, releasing him through on goal. Tobias Palumbo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by David Meiklejohn!
66.01
Craig Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Jody Evans. Jody Evans tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.59
Callum Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Gough. Billy Gough chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Vieira. Pedro Vieira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
78.26
Tomˆs de Koning darts forward. Tomˆs de Koning threads the ball through to Pedro Vieira. Pedro Vieira cuts inside the box! Pedro Vieira tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Cosimo Chiesa with no chance!! Goal for Rangers!
81.32
John Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Palumbo. Tobias Palumbo passes the ball forward to Neil Liddell. Neil Liddell shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.29
Scott Law chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Gough. Billy Gough shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Cosimo Chiesa manages to gather it.
90.00
5-3John Brady hacks Pedro Vieira from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pedro Vieira stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gary Law 15 Scott Law 28 Pedro Vieira 42, 78 Billy Gough 45 | Billy Gemmell 18 Neil Liddell 48 Craig Meiklejohn 57 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. David Meiklejohn (GK)
6
2. Matt Booth (DEF)
6
3. Edgar Varela (DEF)
6
4. Callum Niven (DEF)
6
5. Tomˆs de Koning (DEF)
7
6. Scott Law (MID)
9
7. Billy Gough (MID)
8
8. Don Niven (ATT)
7
9. Gary Law (ATT)
7
10. Pedro Vieira (ATT)
9
11. Jason Mowbray (ATT)
6
12. Alje Quansah (DEF)
0
13. Billy Thomson (MID)
0
14. Walter Micillo (ATT)
0
1. Cosimo Chiesa (GK)
6
2. Fabio Ait Atmane (DEF)
6
3. John Brady (DEF)
6
4. Craig Campbell (DEF)
6
5. Andres Morales (DEF)
6
6. Craig Meiklejohn (MID)
8
7. Tobias Palumbo (MID)
6
8. Neil Liddell (MID)
8
9. Billy Gemmell (ATT)
7
10. Albert Cortes (ATT)
7
11. Jody Evans (ATT)
6
12. Callum Elliott (GK)
0
13. Alec Henderson (MID)
0
14. Colin Hendry (ATT)
0