Match Report
| St Mirren | St Mirren |  |  | Rangers | Rangers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Hannes Arendt | H. Arendt |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Craig Campbell | C. Campbell | |||||||||
| Neil McGrory | N. McGrory | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 |  | Ledley Keegan | L. Keegan | |||||||||
| Victor Ciechelsi | V. Ciechelsi |  | 58 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 | | Garry White | G. White | |||||||||
| Tiago Semedo | T. Semedo |  | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 |  | Dmitri Korneev | D. Korneev | |||||||||
| Thomas Jaschke | T. Jaschke | | 56 | D | | 5 | | M | 63 |  | Elena Barkero | E. Barkero | |||||||||
| Sylvain Richards | S. Richards | | 67 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 63 | | Richard Thomson | R. Thomson | ||||||||
| Victor Abidal | V. Abidal | | 67 | M | | 7 | | | M | 61 | | Peter Young | P. Young | ||||||||
| Gavin Hendry | G. Hendry | | 66 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Richard Matteo | R. Matteo | |||||||||
| Stephen McNeill | S. McNeill | | 60 | A | | 9 | | A | 61 | | Callum Naysmith | C. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Kevin James | K. James | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 | | Andy Dickov | A. Dickov | |||||||||
| Garry Morrison | G. Morrison | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 | | Gary Burley | G. Burley | |||||||||
| William Rouxel | W. Rouxel | | 60 | M | | 12 | | D | 63 | | Alec Ritchie | A. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Matt Dickov | M. Dickov | | 54 | D | | 13 | | G | 62 | | Stuart Caldwell | S. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Paul Law | P. Law | | 53 | M | | 14 | | D | 62 | | Rainer Streich | R. Streich | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at St Mirren Park where St Mirren play host to Rangers. A crowd of 9,508 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Mason.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Mason.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and St Mirren get the match underway!
3.13
0-0Richard Thomson kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Burley. Gary Burley shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.53
0-0Richard Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Andy Dickov controls it well on his chest. Andy Dickov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Ciechelsi.
6.13
Victor Abidal knocks the ball forward to Garry Morrison. Garry Morrison shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
9.01
Peter Young passes the ball forward to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.34
Victor Abidal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Morrison. Garry Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.37
Gavin Hendry sees space and advances. Gavin Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ledley Keegan.
20.16
Tiago Semedo makes a beautiful solo run. Tiago Semedo knocks the ball forward to Stephen McNeill. Stephen McNeill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.31
0-0Richard Thomson decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Thomson makes a great pass forward. Callum Naysmith runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
24.59
Thomas Jaschke knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Richards. Sylvain Richards hits a low pass to Garry Morrison. Garry Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.09
Gavin Hendry takes it forward alone. Gavin Hendry shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
30.32
1-0Victor Ciechelsi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sylvain Richards. Sylvain Richards chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen McNeill. Stephen McNeill knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin James. Kevin James flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
34.51
1-0Victor Ciechelsi threads a neat ball through to Victor Abidal. Victor Abidal surges forward with the ball. Victor Abidal plays a one-two with Garry Morrison and rushes in on goal... Victor Abidal makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Craig Campbell smothers it!
36.29
Peter Young makes a probing pass to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
38.47
Richard Thomson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Richard Thomson rushes past Victor Ciechelsi! Richard Thomson comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Richard Thomson!
44.02
With imagination, Victor Abidal laces a through ball forward to Kevin James. Kevin James finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. St Mirren appear unchanged since the first half. Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rangers kick off!
47.29
Ledley Keegan makes a simple pass to Richard Thomson. Richard Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov threads the ball through to Callum Naysmith but he's offside!
48.13
Richard Thomson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Richard Thomson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Hannes Arendt easily smothers it!
53.46
1-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
60.23
Gavin Hendry hits a low pass to Kevin James. Kevin James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.43
Peter Young makes a simple pass to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Burley. Gary Burley whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
65.15
Victor Abidal sees Kevin James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ledley Keegan.
66.29
Thomas Jaschke makes a strong solo run forward. Thomas Jaschke threads the ball through to Stephen McNeill. Stephen McNeill sees Kevin James just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Kevin James looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
73.20
Ledley Keegan makes a beautiful solo run. Ledley Keegan sees Andy Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.37
Ledley Keegan flicks a high pass forward. Peter Young holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Young hits a low pass to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Callum Naysmith controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Callum Naysmith shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.49
2-1Stephen McNeill comes in with a late challenge on Garry White. Stephen McNeill is shown the yellow card! Garry White stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.47
Gavin Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin James. Kevin James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.02
Victor Ciechelsi pushes mid-way up the pitch. Victor Ciechelsi knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen McNeill. Stephen McNeill tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. St Mirren are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
83.11
2-1Richard Thomson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov knocks the ball forward, putting Callum Naysmith through on goal. Victor Ciechelsi hacks Callum Naysmith from behind! Callum Naysmith appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
84.13
Tiago Semedo makes a simple pass to Sylvain Richards. Sylvain Richards knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen McNeill. Stephen McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.55
With great vision, Victor Ciechelsi plays the ball forward to Sylvain Richards. Sylvain Richards sees Garry Morrison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Kevin James 30, 66 | Richard Thomson 38 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Hannes Arendt (GK)
6
2. Neil McGrory (DEF)
6
3. Victor Ciechelsi (DEF)
7
4. Tiago Semedo (DEF)
6
5. Thomas Jaschke (DEF)
6
6. Sylvain Richards (MID)
6
7. Victor Abidal (MID)
7
8. Gavin Hendry (MID)
7
9. Stephen McNeill (ATT)
6
10. Kevin James (ATT)
9
11. Garry Morrison (ATT)
6
12. William Rouxel (MID)
0
13. Matt Dickov (DEF)
0
14. Paul Law (MID)
0
1. Craig Campbell (GK)
6
2. Ledley Keegan (DEF)
6
3. Garry White (DEF)
6
4. Dmitri Korneev (DEF)
6
5. Elena Barkero (MID)
6
6. Richard Thomson (MID)
9
7. Peter Young (MID)
7
8. Richard Matteo (MID)
6
9. Callum Naysmith (ATT)
6
10. Andy Dickov (ATT)
6
11. Gary Burley (ATT)
6
12. Alec Ritchie (DEF)
0
13. Stuart Caldwell (GK)
0
14. Rainer Streich (DEF)
0