Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to St Mirren. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Rangers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David White.


0.00
The whistle blows and Rangers kick off!
2.29
Yassine Hammadou controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Molowny. Rafael Molowny advances inside the box! Rafael Molowny cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Elena Marcelino manages to gather it.
3.54
Andy Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Telfer. Neil Telfer edges inside the box! Neil Telfer comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Ali Chippo reads it well. Good keeping!
9.16
Pedro Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Scholz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonas Scholz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
10.39
Samuel Varela threads a neat ball through to Urvin Van Der Gaag. Urvin Van Der Gaag plays the ball forward to Yassine Hammadou. Yassine Hammadou threads the ball through to Rafael Molowny but he's offside!
14.10
Urvin Van Der Gaag threads a neat ball through to Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet. Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet threads a neat ball through to Paul Beutler. Paul Beutler makes a probing pass to Andy Ferguson but he's offside!
15.38
Samuel Varela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory threads a neat ball through to Yassine Hammadou. Yassine Hammadou flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Molowny. Rafael Molowny cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Elena Marcelino effortlessly smothers it!
16.50
Fadel Kossogonov knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish flicks a high pass forward to Daniel King who brings the ball under control. Daniel King whips in a cross ball towards Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ali Chippo with no chance!! Goal for St Mirren!
24.07
Jonas Scholz flicks a high pass forward. Jose Reis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Reis whips in a cross ball towards Daniel King. Daniel King makes a deft header but it's drastically wayward!
26.13
With great vision, Samuel Varela plays the ball forward to Yassine Hammadou. Yassine Hammadou flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory rushes past Neil King! Neil McGrory rockets a shot on goal. Elena Marcelino gets down and covers it.
28.32
Yassine Hammadou knocks the ball forward to Paul Beutler. Paul Beutler plays a quick one-two with Yassine Hammadou and rushes in on goal... Paul Beutler shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Elena Marcelino manages to gather it comfortably.
33.14
Urvin Van Der Gaag sees Neil McGrory in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil McGrory makes a probing pass to Yassine Hammadou. Yassine Hammadou skips past Pedro Vieira! Yassine Hammadou strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Elena Marcelino has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.23
Samuel Varela flicks a high ball forward to Yassine Hammadou who takes it down. Yassine Hammadou deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson plays a scrappy one-two with Yassine Hammadou and advances towards the goal... Andy Ferguson cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
40.57
Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet passes the ball forward to Neil Mcallister. Neil Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson advances inside the box! Andy Ferguson rockets a shot on goal but Fadel Kossogonov is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
42.16
Neil McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Andy Ferguson controls it well on his chest. Andy Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Mcallister. Neil Mcallister flicks the ball with his head but somehow Elena Marcelino manages to keep it 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. St Mirren also appear unchanged since the first half. The St Mirren players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
St Mirren kick off the second half!
47.43
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.05
Rangers have made 3 substitutions with Gavin James replacing Yassine Hammadou, Roy Redeker replacing Neil McGrory and Kaci Michel replacing Paul Beutler .
65.57
Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet pushes mid-way up the pitch. Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet takes it forward alone. Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet shoots from 25 yards but Elena Marcelino reads it well. Nice save!
72.21
Pedro Vieira darts forward. Pedro Vieira passes the ball forward to Jose Reis. Jose Reis knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Morton. Andy Morton makes a looping header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.13
Neil Telfer clumsily knocks into Neil Mcallister. Neil Telfer is shown the yellow card! Neil Mcallister stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.46
Neil Mcallister passes the ball forward to Rafael Molowny. Rafael Molowny sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Elena Marcelino!
83.50
Andy Morton comes in with a late challenge on Samuel Varela. The referee calls over Andy Morton and shows him a yellow card! Samuel Varela stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.40
Samuel Varela sees Paul Thomson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Roy Redeker. Some good footwork from Roy Redeker provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Elena Marcelino has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.56
Jose Reis changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jose Reis makes a great pass forward. Francisco Reyes runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
11
3
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
31.3%
39.8%
28.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Yassine Hammadou of Rangers

Match Ratings
1.Ali Chippo (GK)
6
2.Samuel Varela (DEF)
7
3.Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet (DEF)
7
4.Urvin Van Der Gaag (DEF)
6
5.Paul Thomson (DEF)
6
6.Yassine Hammadou (MID)goal scored
9
7.Neil McGrory (MID)
8
8.Neil Mcallister (MID)
6
9.Rafael Molowny (ATT)
7
10.Andy Ferguson (ATT)
8
11.Paul Beutler (ATT)
6
 
12.Gavin James (MID)
6
13.Roy Redeker (MID)goal scored
8
14.Kaci Michel (ATT)
6

1.Elena Marcelino (GK)
9
2.Pedro Vieira (DEF)
7
3.Neil King (DEF)
6
4.Fadel Kossogonov (DEF)
6
5.Scott Dalglish (MID)goal scored
8
6.Jonas Scholz (MID)
7
7.Francisco Reyes (MID)
6
8.Daniel King (MID)
7
9.Andy Morton (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Jose Reis (ATT)
6
11.Neil Telfer (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Frederico Molina (DEF)
0
13.Alessandro Giacchetta (DEF)
0
14.Stanley Boertien (MID)
0