Match Report
| Rangers | Rangers |  |  | Albion Rovers | Albion Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Daniel Ikenna Nnamdi | Daniel Ikenna Nnamdi | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Alex Dickov | A. Dickov |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 | | Alec Morton | A. Morton | |||||||||
| Damien Fabiano | D. Fabiano |  | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | Alex Hendry | A. Hendry | |||||||||
| Regi Van Westerop | R. Van Westerop |  | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 59 | | Billy Dickov | B. Dickov | |||||||||
| John Ritchie | J. Ritchie | | 74 | D | | 4 | | D | 58 | | Billy White | B. White | |||||||||
| Miguel Ferrer | M. Ferrer |  | 52 | D | | 5 | | D | 57 | | Dominic Hendry | D. Hendry | |||||||||
| Gary Mcinnes | G. Mcinnes | | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Stuart Hansen | S. Hansen | |||||||||
| Alain Koutouan | A. Koutouan |  | 73 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 | | Colin Meiklejohn | C. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Callum Naysmith | C. Naysmith | | 71 | M | | 8 | | M | 63 |  | Francisco Soares | F. Soares | |||||||||
| Tobias Röhner | T. Röhner |  | 61 | A | | 9 | | M | 55 | | Andy Liddell | A. Liddell | |||||||||
| Matthias Rohrschneider | M. Rohrschneider | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Samir Erler | S. Erler | |||||||||
| Alec Davidson | A. Davidson | | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 59 | | Guillermo Schultz | G. Schultz | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 19,831 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Rangers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Rangers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Albion Rovers kick off!
6.56
0-0Francisco Soares hacks Alain Koutouan from behind! Francisco Soares is given a warning by the referee! Alain Koutouan runs off the knock.
8.36
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
10.00
0-1Stuart Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samir Erler. Samir Erler shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.56
Alec Davidson comes in with a late challenge on Alex Hendry. Alec Davidson is warned by the referee! Alex Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.04
Rangers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
21.39
0-1Callum Naysmith makes a beautiful solo run. Callum Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Tobias Röhner. Tobias Röhner is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
27.16
0-1Miguel Ferrer flicks the ball to his team mate, Alain Koutouan. Alain Koutouan passes the ball forward to Matthias Rohrschneider. Matthias Rohrschneider knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Morton who gathers it comfortably.
28.52
Regi Van Westerop controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Mcinnes. Gary Mcinnes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthias Rohrschneider. Matthias Rohrschneider goes all the way! Matthias Rohrschneider makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Matthias Rohrschneider!
32.47
Miguel Ferrer passes the ball forward to Gary Mcinnes. Gary Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthias Rohrschneider. Matthias Rohrschneider controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Alec Morton easily smothers it.
34.35
Callum Naysmith threads the ball through to Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson shoots from long range. Alec Morton easily smothers it.
38.31
Billy White knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn surges forward with the ball. Colin Meiklejohn tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Alex Dickov easily smothers it!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Rangers kick off the second half!
47.24
Alain Koutouan comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Soares. Alain Koutouan is warned by the referee! Francisco Soares stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.26
1-1John Ritchie hacks Guillermo Schultz from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guillermo Schultz runs off the knock.
49.06
1-1Colin Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Guillermo Schultz. Guillermo Schultz shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.44
Damien Fabiano knocks the ball forward to Alain Koutouan. Alain Koutouan kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Röhner. Tobias Röhner shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Alec Morton manages to gather it comfortably.
61.24
Francisco Soares sees space and advances. Francisco Soares whips in a cross ball towards Samir Erler. Samir Erler directs the ball goalwards with his head. Samir Erler scores for Albion Rovers!!
67.12
Gary Mcinnes sees a break and surges forward. Gary Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Matthias Rohrschneider. Matthias Rohrschneider heads the ball goalwards. Alec Morton easily smothers it.
69.06
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
71.58
Francisco Soares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillermo Schultz. Guillermo Schultz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.18
John Ritchie makes a simple pass to Alain Koutouan. Alain Koutouan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Tobias Röhner. Tobias Röhner connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Alec Morton.
77.33
Damien Fabiano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Mcinnes. Gary Mcinnes knocks the ball forward to Tobias Röhner. Tobias Röhner whips in a cross ball towards Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.10
John Ritchie flicks the ball to his team mate, Alain Koutouan. Alain Koutouan kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Röhner. Tobias Röhner tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.05
Damien Fabiano passes the ball forward to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Matthias Rohrschneider. Matthias Rohrschneider is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.11
Alain Koutouan advances with the ball. Alain Koutouan shoots from 20 yards but somehow Alec Morton manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Matthias Rohrschneider 29 | Samir Erler 10, 61 |