Match Report


RangersRangers     Ayr UnitedAyr United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Emiliano FerraresiE. Ferraresi72
G
captain1
G
55Harry CharlesH. Charles
Colin CollinsC. Collins68
D
2
D
50Neil McStayN. McStay
Leon KirschnerL. Kirschner64
D
3captain
D
47Callum LiddellC. Liddell
Richard LawR. Law59
D
4
D
43Don McinnesD. Mcinnes
Jermaine GreavesJ. Greaves59
M
5
M
57John BradyJ. Brady
Craig GemmillC. Gemmill55
M
6
M
55John TelferJ. Telfer
David MorrisonD. Morrison52
M
7
M
52Andy WhiteA. White
Garry MatteoG. Matteo48
M
8
M
47Richard McStayR. McStay
Milan Berck Van LoenhoutM. Van Loenhout59
A
9
A
58Stuart SullivanS. Sullivan
Richard LockleyR. Lockley54
A
10
A
52Duncan HutchisonD. Hutchison
Gavin MccallG. Mccall53
A
11
A
51Duncan HendryD. Hendry
 
Garry MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn53
A
12
A
50Stephen WhiteS. White
Alex BoothA. Booth53
G
13
M
44Alex MorrisonA. Morrison
Stan FroggattS. Froggatt52
A
14
D
42Craig HendryC. Hendry

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Ayr United. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rangers and Ayr United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Mason.


0.00
The whistle blows and Rangers kick off!
2.53
Richard McStay surges forward with the ball. Richard McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.57
Andy White threads the ball through to Stuart Sullivan. Stuart Sullivan skips past Leon Kirschner! Stuart Sullivan shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
4.12
John Telfer barges into David Morrison. The referee calls over John Telfer and shows him a yellow card! David Morrison stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.26
Callum Liddell makes a probing pass to Richard McStay. Richard McStay knocks the ball forward to Duncan Hutchison. Duncan Hutchison lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Sullivan. Stuart Sullivan directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.47
Richard McStay flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Sullivan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Sullivan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.21
Richard Law makes a simple pass to Craig Gemmill. Craig Gemmill flicks a high ball forward to Richard Lockley who takes it down. Richard Lockley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.17
Don Mcinnes breaks forward. Don Mcinnes makes a simple pass to Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.52
David Morrison darts forward. David Morrison shoots from outside the area but somehow Harry Charles manages to keep it out.
24.10
Jermaine Greaves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Milan Berck Van Loenhout. Milan Berck Van Loenhout shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
26.44
John Telfer chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Sullivan. Stuart Sullivan shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Emiliano Ferraresi!
30.06
David Morrison sees Richard Lockley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Lockley shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.17
Jermaine Greaves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Lockley. Richard Lockley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
34.04
Craig Gemmill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Lockley. Richard Lockley finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Harry Charles.
42.59
Craig Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Mccall. Gavin Mccall finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles 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
Ayr United kick off!
47.37
Andy White comes in with a late challenge on Craig Gemmill. The referee calls over Andy White and shows him a yellow card! Craig Gemmill carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Craig Gemmill plays the ball forward to Milan Berck Van Loenhout. Milan Berck Van Loenhout controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
51.33
Andy White clumsily knocks into Jermaine Greaves. The referee warns Andy White to calm down! Jermaine Greaves stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.00
Leon Kirschner flicks a high pass forward. Craig Gemmill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Gemmill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Lockley. Richard Lockley shoots from long range but Harry Charles is on top of it.
55.56
Richard Law decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Law flicks a high pass forward to Milan Berck Van Loenhout who brings the ball under control. Milan Berck Van Loenhout sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
60.05
David Morrison threads a neat ball through to Gavin Mccall. Gavin Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Milan Berck Van Loenhout. Milan Berck Van Loenhout connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
61.50
Andy White flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Hendry collects the pass. Duncan Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Hutchison. Duncan Hutchison makes a convincing header but it flies just wide!
63.45
Don Mcinnes clumsily knocks into Richard Lockley. The referee calls over Don Mcinnes and shows him a yellow card! Richard Lockley runs off the knock.
65.11
Andy White flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Hutchison who takes it down. Duncan Hutchison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
66.23
David Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Mccall. Gavin Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harry Charles who gathers it comfortably.
69.14
Richard Law knocks the ball to his team mate, David Morrison. David Morrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Lockley. Richard Lockley shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.27
Richard McStay barges into Jermaine Greaves. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jermaine Greaves stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.44
Jermaine Greaves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Milan Berck Van Loenhout. Milan Berck Van Loenhout knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Lockley. Richard Lockley is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Harry Charles. Excellent save.
77.54
John Telfer advances with the ball. John Telfer plays a one-two with Stuart Sullivan and advances towards the goal... Leon Kirschner comes in with a late challenge on John Telfer. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
78.10
Duncan Hutchison catches Colin Collins on the ankles. The referee calls over Duncan Hutchison and warns him to calm down! Colin Collins grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.10
John Telfer threads a neat ball through to Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
83.48
John Telfer knocks the ball forward to Duncan Hutchison. Duncan Hutchison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
84.40
John Telfer hacks David Morrison from behind! The referee warns John Telfer to calm down! David Morrison runs off the knock.
85.04
David Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Milan Berck Van Loenhout. Milan Berck Van Loenhout shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Harry Charles!
89.38
With some swift thinking, Craig Gemmill plays the ball forward to Richard Lockley. Richard Lockley shoots from long range. Good keeping from Harry Charles as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
It's a corner kick. Milan Berck Van Loenhout kicks a low ball out wide. Jermaine Greaves rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rangers

Ayr United
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
6
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
7
Yellow Cards
0
4
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.9%
41.1%
Play Area
30%
45.6%
24.4%

Scorers
Richard Lockley 30, 69
Gavin Mccall 43

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard Lockley of Rangers

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

1.Harry Charles (GK)
7
2.Neil McStay (DEF)
6
3.Callum Liddell (DEF)
6
4.Don Mcinnes (DEF)yellow card
6
5.John Brady (MID)
6
6.John Telfer (MID)yellow card
6
7.Andy White (MID)yellow card
6
8.Richard McStay (MID)yellow card
6
9.Stuart Sullivan (ATT)
6
10.Duncan Hutchison (ATT)
6
11.Duncan Hendry (ATT)
6
 
12.Stephen White (ATT)
0
13.Alex Morrison (MID)
0
14.Craig Hendry (DEF)
0