Match Report


RangersRangers     MotherwellMotherwell
Josh DaviesJosh Davies Computer Player Computer Player
Gavin JamesG. James74
G
1
G
79Julian GerlachJ. Gerlach
Samuel VarelaS. Varela76
D
2
D
74Jose FerrerJ. Ferrer
Pierre-Emmanuel GilletP. Gillet77
D
3
D
70Gregorio Guerrero LopezG. Guerrero Lopez
Urvin Van Der GaagU. Van Der Gaag73
D
4
D
70Alfredo MarquitosA. Marquitos
Stuart JohnstoneS. Johnstone78
D
5
D
67Garry McinnesG. Mcinnes
Hugo MorenoH. Moreno79
M
6
M
78Arnauld ArcadioA. Arcadio
Neil McGroryN. McGrory80
M
7captain
M
77Jaouad BaldeJ. Balde
Neil McallisterN. Mcallister89
M
captain8
M
76Callum BurleyC. Burley
Rafael MolownyR. Molowny80
A
9
A
78Martin Guerrero LopezM. Guerrero Lopez
Andy FergusonA. Ferguson80
A
10
A
75ƒtienne Marisƒ. Maris
Paul BeutlerP. Beutler82
A
11
A
75James MacleanJ. Maclean
 
Paul ThomsonP. Thomson70
D
12
M
73Mustapha KarelseM. Karelse
Yassine HammadouY. Hammadou79
M
13
A
72Lars StiepermannL. Stiepermann
Kaci MichelK. Michel71
A
14
D
66Fernando Mario DebaetsF. Debaets

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Motherwell. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Rangers and Motherwell are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Wout Vonk.


0.00
Rangers kick off!
6.40
Neil McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson runs straight at the defence! Andy Ferguson tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.15
Urvin Van Der Gaag hits a low pass to Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Beutler. Paul Beutler shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.27
Alfredo Marquitos sees Callum Burley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Burley threads a neat ball through to ƒtienne Maris. ƒtienne Maris lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
20.46
Rafael Molowny hits a low pass to Neil Mcallister. Neil Mcallister tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
21.39
Jaouad Balde makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez shoots from outside the area. Gavin James effortlessly gets down and covers it.
28.09
Gregorio Guerrero Lopez sees Alfredo Marquitos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfredo Marquitos knocks the ball to his team mate, ƒtienne Maris. ƒtienne Maris edges inside the box! Urvin Van Der Gaag comes in with a late challenge on ƒtienne Maris. ƒtienne Maris appeals for a penalty! Given!!
28.09
The referee points to the spot..
29.48
James Maclean steps up. He curls the ball inside the right post - goal!!
30.12
Arnauld Arcadio barges into Urvin Van Der Gaag. Arnauld Arcadio is shown the yellow card! Urvin Van Der Gaag runs off the knock.
34.19
Neil Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Beutler. Paul Beutler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Molowny but the linesman indicates offside!
36.41
Urvin Van Der Gaag sees Hugo Moreno in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Moreno flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Molowny who takes it down. Rafael Molowny lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Moreno. Hugo Moreno makes a deft header but Julian Gerlach is on top of it.
38.25
Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet knocks the ball forward to Hugo Moreno. Hugo Moreno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.57
Alfredo Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Callum Burley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Callum Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Maclean. James Maclean shoots from distance. Solid save from Gavin James. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Motherwell also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Motherwell kick off the second half!
47.25
Stuart Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Molowny. Rafael Molowny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.15
Gregorio Guerrero Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Mcinnes. Garry Mcinnes makes a probing pass to Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.56
Neil Mcallister decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Neil McGrory controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Neil McGrory cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Julian Gerlach is on top of it.
57.41
Urvin Van Der Gaag deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Beutler. Paul Beutler edges inside the box! Paul Beutler strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Julian Gerlach smothers it!
60.14
Rangers have made 3 substitutions with Paul Thomson replacing Stuart Johnstone, Yassine Hammadou replacing Neil Mcallister and Kaci Michel replacing Paul Beutler .Motherwell have made a substitution with Fernando Mario Debaets replacing James Maclean .
61.22
Rafael Molowny flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory shoots from distance but is denied by Julian Gerlach. Excellent save.
69.23
Gregorio Guerrero Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Arcadio. Arnauld Arcadio kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Gavin James.
70.24
Corner kick to Motherwell. Garry Mcinnes chips it to the near post. Yassine Hammadou reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
72.41
Urvin Van Der Gaag brings the ball forward. Urvin Van Der Gaag threads a neat ball through to Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
75.08
With a delightful solo run, Arnauld Arcadio stretches the opposition's defence. Arnauld Arcadio lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Mario Debaets. Fernando Mario Debaets makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.29
With vision, Yassine Hammadou laces a through ball forward to Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Molowny. Rafael Molowny gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Julian Gerlach with no chance!! Goal for Rangers!
81.36
Arnauld Arcadio barges into Yassine Hammadou. The referee warns Arnauld Arcadio to calm down! Yassine Hammadou stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.48
Neil McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Moreno holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Moreno shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Julian Gerlach manages to gather it.
85.57
Urvin Van Der Gaag threads a neat ball through to Yassine Hammadou. Yassine Hammadou flicks a high pass forward. Andy Ferguson controls it well on his chest. Andy Ferguson makes a probing pass between the defence to Hugo Moreno. Hugo Moreno shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Superb reactions from Julian Gerlach. What a save!
89.38
Without breaking stride, Neil McGrory plays the ball forward to Rafael Molowny. Rafael Molowny rushes past Jose Ferrer! Rafael Molowny cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Julian Gerlach!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Rangers

Motherwell
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
9
6
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.1%
37.9%
Play Area
27.6%
42.5%
29.9%

Scorers
Paul Beutler 8
Rafael Molowny 78
James Maclean 29 (p)
Fernando Mario Debaets 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Molowny of Rangers

Match Ratings