Match Report


RangersRangers     Stirling AlbionStirling Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Emiliano FerraresiE. Ferraresi72
G
captain1
G
56John JohnstoneJ. Johnstone
Colin CollinsC. Collins68
D
2
D
61Matt BurleyM. Burley
Leon KirschnerL. Kirschner64
D
3
D
54Stuart InglisS. Inglis
Richard LawR. Law59
D
4
D
53Dominic DickovD. Dickov
Jermaine GreavesJ. Greaves59
M
5captain
M
60Alex StrachanA. Strachan
Craig GemmillC. Gemmill55
M
6
M
52Craig CollinsC. Collins
David MorrisonD. Morrison52
M
7
M
49Dianbobo LachuerD. Lachuer
Garry MatteoG. Matteo48
M
8
M
48Don InglisD. Inglis
Milan Berck Van LoenhoutM. Van Loenhout59
A
9
A
59Kevin SullivanK. Sullivan
Richard LockleyR. Lockley54
A
10
A
56Gaspar VianaG. Viana
Gavin MccallG. Mccall53
A
11
A
51Gavin McNeillG. McNeill
 
Garry MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn53
A
12
A
50Andy DickovA. Dickov
Alex BoothA. Booth53
G
13
G
49Scott ThomsonS. Thomson
Stan FroggattS. Froggatt52
A
14
M
47Garry MasonG. Mason

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Stirling Albion. A crowd of 4,490 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rangers and Stirling Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Ferguson.


0.00
The whistle blows and Stirling Albion kick off!
6.02
Don Inglis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is miles over!
8.21
Dianbobo Lachuer hacks David Morrison from behind! Dianbobo Lachuer is warned by the referee! David Morrison runs off the knock.
10.51
Matt Burley makes a simple pass to Craig Collins. Craig Collins hits a low pass to Gaspar Viana. Gaspar Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill makes a looping header on goal but Emiliano Ferraresi is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
16.17
Jermaine Greaves makes a simple pass to Milan Berck Van Loenhout. Milan Berck Van Loenhout sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.29
With great vision, Don Inglis plays the ball forward to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.18
Craig Gemmill sees a break and surges forward. Craig Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Milan Berck Van Loenhout. Milan Berck Van Loenhout finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. John Johnstone punches it away to safety.
28.53
David Morrison plays the ball forward to Gavin Mccall. Gavin Mccall runs straight at the defence! Gavin Mccall shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
39.55
Craig Collins makes a probing pass to Gaspar Viana. Gaspar Viana plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Sullivan and advances towards the goal... Gaspar Viana takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
44.33
Matt Burley runs forward with the ball. Matt Burley sees Gaspar Viana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gaspar Viana makes a probing pass between the defence to Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
Richard Law flicks a high ball forward to Garry Matteo who gracefully takes it down. Garry Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Richard Lockley who takes it down. Richard Lockley finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
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. Stirling Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stirling Albion players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Rangers get the second half underway!
51.34
Dominic Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Craig Collins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With a delightful solo run, Craig Collins stretches the opposition's defence. Craig Collins whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Viana. With a superhuman jump, Gaspar Viana connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
53.49
Dominic Dickov threads a neat ball through to Craig Collins. Craig Collins threads the ball through to Gaspar Viana. Gaspar Viana shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.35
Craig Gemmill threads the ball through to Richard Lockley. Richard Lockley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.51
Craig Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Viana. Gaspar Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.13
Craig Collins comes in with a late challenge on Craig Gemmill. The referee calls over Craig Collins and shows him a yellow card! Craig Gemmill gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.29
Matt Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dianbobo Lachuer. Dianbobo Lachuer flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Viana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gaspar Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.22
Richard Law hacks Gavin McNeill from behind! The referee warns Richard Law to calm down! Gavin McNeill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.48
Craig Gemmill knocks the ball forward to Richard Lockley. Richard Lockley shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
75.16
Dianbobo Lachuer hits a low pass to Gaspar Viana. Gaspar Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.19
Matt Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dianbobo Lachuer. Dianbobo Lachuer flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Sullivan who brings the ball under control. Kevin Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Kirschner.
85.48
Garry Matteo threads a neat ball through to Gavin Mccall. Gavin Mccall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Stuart Inglis threads the ball through to Dianbobo Lachuer. Dianbobo Lachuer passes the ball forward to Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Collins.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rangers

Stirling Albion
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
24.7%
43.8%
31.5%

Scorers
Milan Berck Van Loenhout 16
Richard Lockley 54
Gavin McNeill 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Gemmill of Rangers

Match Ratings
1.Emiliano Ferraresi (GK)
6
2.Colin Collins (DEF)
6
3.Leon Kirschner (DEF)
6
4.Richard Law (DEF)
6
5.Jermaine Greaves (MID)
7
6.Craig Gemmill (MID)
9
7.David Morrison (MID)
6
8.Garry Matteo (MID)
6
9.Milan Berck Van Loenhout (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Richard Lockley (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Gavin Mccall (ATT)
6
 
12.Garry Meiklejohn (ATT)
0
13.Alex Booth (GK)
0
14.Stan Froggatt (ATT)
0

1.John Johnstone (GK)
6
2.Matt Burley (DEF)
7
3.Stuart Inglis (DEF)
7
4.Dominic Dickov (DEF)
6
5.Alex Strachan (MID)
6
6.Craig Collins (MID)yellow card
6
7.Dianbobo Lachuer (MID)
6
8.Don Inglis (MID)
6
9.Kevin Sullivan (ATT)
6
10.Gaspar Viana (ATT)
7
11.Gavin McNeill (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Andy Dickov (ATT)
0
13.Scott Thomson (GK)
0
14.Garry Mason (MID)
0