Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Ross County. A crowd of 4,352 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Thomson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Thomson.
0.00
0-0Ross County kick off and get the first half underway!
3.44
1-0Garry Matteo threads a neat ball through to Milan Berck Van Loenhout. Milan Berck Van Loenhout lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Mccall. Gavin Mccall outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.04
1-0Gavin Dickov comes in with a late challenge on Jermaine Greaves. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jermaine Greaves runs off the knock.
12.19
1-0Craig Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Richard Lockley. Richard Lockley plays a one-two with Gavin Mccall and rushes in on goal... Richard Lockley comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
21.47
David Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Mccall. Gavin Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Milan Berck Van Loenhout. Milan Berck Van Loenhout makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.23
Eoin Mustoe flicks a high pass forward to Fabian Natale Signori who brings the ball under control. Fabian Natale Signori plays a scrappy one-two with Carlos Turpijn and advances towards the goal... Fabian Natale Signori comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.20
Seeing Jermaine Greaves's attacking run, Craig Gemmill quickly throws the ball into his path. Jermaine Greaves sees space and advances. Jermaine Greaves shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rangers kick off the second half!
48.34
Eoin Mustoe makes a beautiful solo run. Eoin Mustoe skips past Colin Collins! Eoin Mustoe takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.58
1-0Stuart Booth clumsily knocks into Gavin Mccall. The referee calls over Stuart Booth and warns him to calm down! Gavin Mccall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.56
Craig Gemmill plays the ball forward to Milan Berck Van Loenhout. Milan Berck Van Loenhout finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
60.09
Leon Kirschner makes a simple pass to Jermaine Greaves. Jermaine Greaves hits a low pass to Richard Lockley. Richard Lockley finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
61.22
Garry Matteo passes the ball forward to Richard Lockley. Richard Lockley shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
63.50
Craig Gemmill runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Craig Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Milan Berck Van Loenhout. Milan Berck Van Loenhout connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
72.33
1-0Jermaine Greaves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Milan Berck Van Loenhout. Milan Berck Van Loenhout shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
73.16
Leon Kirschner gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Richard Lockley lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Mccall. Gavin Mccall beats his man to it with a header. Gavin Mccall scores for Rangers!!
77.16
David Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Mccall. Gavin Mccall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
81.21
Stephen Law passes the ball forward to Eoin Mustoe. Eoin Mustoe picks a pass forward to Fabian Natale Signori. Fabian Natale Signori plays a scrappy one-two with Carlos Turpijn and advances towards the goal... Fabian Natale Signori cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.51
Gary Mcinnes sees space and advances. Gary Mcinnes shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.2%
36.8%
Play Area
21.1%
50.9%
28.1%
Scorers
| Gavin Mccall 3, 73 | Fabian Natale Signori 81 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Mccall 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) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig Gemmill (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | David Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Garry Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Milan Berck Van Loenhout (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Richard Lockley (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Gavin Mccall (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Garry Meiklejohn (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Booth (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stan Froggatt (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stuart McGrory (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stuart Booth (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Paul Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephen Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matjaz Bellucci (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eoin Mustoe (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gavin Dickov (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Colin Davidson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fabian Natale Signori (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Carlos Turpijn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matt Mason (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Darren Stewart (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Glass (MID) | 0 | |