Match Report
| Rangers | Rangers |  |  | Ayr United | Ayr United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alec Gough | A. Gough |  | 58 | G |  | 1 | | G | 63 |  | Matthias Knapp | M. Knapp | |||||||||
| Yuri Baronio | Y. Baronio |  | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 | | David Naysmith | D. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Ben Harley | B. Harley |  | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Eddie Grondin | E. Grondin | |||||||||
| Paul Morton | P. Morton | | 63 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 | | Stuart Inglis | S. Inglis | |||||||||
| Jose Fortes Diez | J. Diez |  | 62 | M | | 5 | | M | 69 | | Neil Sullivan | N. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Gary Niven | G. Niven | | 59 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Gary McCoist | G. McCoist | ||||||||
| Duncan Sullivan | D. Sullivan | | 58 | M | | 7 | | | M | 57 |  | Jeremy Piqué | J. Piqué | ||||||||
| Duncan Dalglish | D. Dalglish | | 54 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Craig Benjamin | C. Benjamin | |||||||||
| Daniel Veloso | D. Veloso |  | 69 | A | | 9 | | A | 71 | | Billy Glass | B. Glass | |||||||||
| Moritz Müller | M. Müller | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 | | Richard Elliott | R. Elliott | |||||||||
| Dean Owen | D. Owen | | 63 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | John Brady | J. Brady | |||||||||
| Scott Lisbie | S. Lisbie | | 61 | D | | 12 | | A | 56 | | Scott Campbell | S. Campbell | |||||||||
| Paul Law | P. Law | | 60 | A | | 13 | | G | 55 | | Vitor Barbosa | V. Barbosa | |||||||||
| Billy Naysmith | B. Naysmith | | 55 | D | | 14 | | D | 54 | | Vitor Soares | V. Soares | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 9,523 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rangers and Ayr United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Ritchie.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rangers and Ayr United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Ritchie.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Ayr United get the match underway!
4.03
0-1Jeremy Piqué threads the ball through to Billy Glass. Billy Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Elliott. Richard Elliott directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Richard Elliott!
8.21
0-1Neil Sullivan sees Billy Glass in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Glass shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
9.57
0-1Craig Benjamin clumsily knocks into Jose Fortes Diez. Craig Benjamin is shown the yellow card! Jose Fortes Diez runs off the knock.
12.28
Stuart Inglis threads the ball through to Jeremy Piqué. Showing composure, Jeremy Piqué plays the ball forward to John Brady. John Brady whips in a cross ball towards Richard Elliott. Richard Elliott powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Richard Elliott!
16.56
0-2Yuri Baronio catches Billy Glass on the ankles. Yuri Baronio is warned by the referee! Billy Glass hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.03
Craig Benjamin sees space and advances. Craig Benjamin tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
24.08
Moritz Müller hacks Eddie Grondin from behind! Moritz Müller is warned by the referee! Eddie Grondin runs off the knock.
28.16
0-2Duncan Dalglish catches Gary McCoist on the ankles. Duncan Dalglish is given a warning by the referee! Gary McCoist carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.24
Stuart Inglis clumsily knocks into Dean Owen. Stuart Inglis is shown the yellow card! Dean Owen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.18
Yuri Baronio threads a neat ball through to Gary Niven. Gary Niven darts forward. Gary Niven shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
44.23
0-2Eddie Grondin flicks a high pass forward. Neil Sullivan controls it well on his chest. Neil Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Richard Elliott. Richard Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Ayr United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rangers start the second half!
51.47
Ben Harley chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Diez. Jose Fortes Diez hits a low pass to Dean Owen. Dean Owen whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Müller. Moritz Müller fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Matthias Knapp, sees it late!! Goal for Rangers!
54.30
Duncan Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Veloso. Daniel Veloso shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
55.10
Showing composure, Yuri Baronio plays the ball forward to Duncan Sullivan. Duncan Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Veloso. Daniel Veloso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.19
David Naysmith barges into Moritz Müller. The referee calls over David Naysmith and shows him a yellow card! Moritz Müller hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.57
1-2Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Paul Law replacing Duncan Dalglish and Billy Naysmith replacing Moritz Müller .
61.64
Jeremy Piqué chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Elliott. Richard Elliott shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.01
Gary McCoist flicks a high pass forward to Richard Elliott who brings the ball under control. Richard Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Ayr United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
65.43
Ben Harley sees space and advances. Ben Harley threads a neat ball through to Billy Naysmith. Billy Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.40
1-2Craig Benjamin kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Elliott. Richard Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yuri Baronio.
71.46
1-2Jeremy Piqué chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Elliott. Richard Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Billy Glass. Billy Glass powers a header at goal. Yuri Baronio sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
72.43
Gary McCoist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Glass. Billy Glass shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
73.25
Jeremy Piqué hits a low pass to Richard Elliott. Richard Elliott shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
77.36
Rangers have made a substitution with Scott Lisbie replacing Ben Harley .
79.48
1-2Duncan Sullivan hits a low pass to Dean Owen. Dean Owen edges inside the box! David Naysmith hacks Dean Owen from behind! Dean Owen appeals for a penalty! Given!!
79.48
1-2The referee points to the spot..
80.29
Daniel Veloso takes a slow run up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.21
Craig Benjamin clumsily knocks into Gary Niven. Craig Benjamin is warned by the referee! Gary Niven carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
5
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
33.3%
44.9%
21.7%
Scorers
| Moritz Müller 51 Daniel Veloso 80 (p) | Richard Elliott 4, 12 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Richard Elliott of Ayr United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alec Gough (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Yuri Baronio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ben Harley (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Paul Morton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Fortes Diez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Duncan Sullivan (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Duncan Dalglish (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniel Veloso (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Moritz Müller (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Dean Owen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Scott Lisbie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Paul Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Billy Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Matthias Knapp (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Naysmith (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Eddie Grondin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stuart Inglis (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Neil Sullivan (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary McCoist (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jeremy Piqué (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Craig Benjamin (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Billy Glass (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Richard Elliott (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | John Brady (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Scott Campbell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vitor Barbosa (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vitor Soares (DEF) | 0 | |