Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to Rangers. A crowd of 20,447 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Mason.
The pitch is in good condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Mason.
0.00
0-0Inverness Caledonian Thistle get the match underway!
2.46
0-0Richard Inglis clumsily knocks into Oberdan Zanoncelli. The referee warns Richard Inglis to calm down! Oberdan Zanoncelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.30
0-0Richard Inglis knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomás Jiménez. Tomás Jiménez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Urvin Van Der Gaag.
6.17
0-0Yassine Hammadou runs straight at the opposition's defence. Yassine Hammadou knocks in a cross ball towards Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
8.13
0-1Neil McGrory makes a probing pass to Rafael Molowny. Rafael Molowny lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson makes a convincing header. Andy Ferguson scores for Rangers!!
12.36
Lars Nahrstedt knocks the ball to his team mate, Jurek Lubanski. Jurek Lubanski flicks a high ball forward to Oberdan Zanoncelli who takes it down. Oberdan Zanoncelli knocks in a cross ball towards Yassine Hammadou. With a superhuman jump, Yassine Hammadou connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Yassine Hammadou scores for Rangers!!
24.16
With some swift thinking, Neil McGrory plays the ball forward to Yassine Hammadou. Yassine Hammadou knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Sullivan who gathers it comfortably.
26.38
0-2Urvin Van Der Gaag flicks a high pass forward to Filipe Cuevas who brings the ball under control. Filipe Cuevas kicks a strong pass forward to Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory puts a great ball through. Filipe Cuevas runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
28.03
Richard Inglis passes the ball forward to Simon Ljungberg. Simon Ljungberg advances with the ball. Simon Ljungberg lofts in a cross ball towards Tomás Jiménez. Tomás Jiménez flicks the ball with his head but Doru Dobos is on top of his game. Nice save!
32.44
Antonio Gomez makes a simple pass to Tomás Jiménez. Tomás Jiménez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
33.12
Duncan Gough hits a low pass to Richard Inglis. Richard Inglis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Hunt. Tommy Hunt knocks the ball forward to Simon Ljungberg but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
34.28
Filipe Cuevas makes a probing pass to Yassine Hammadou. Yassine Hammadou skips past Craig McGrory! Yassine Hammadou tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Callum Sullivan with no chance!! Goal for Rangers!
39.30
Urvin Van Der Gaag threads the ball through to Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Molowny. Rafael Molowny whips in a cross ball towards Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Lars Nahrstedt threads the ball through to Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Callum Sullivan is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rangers kick off and get the second half underway!
55.09
Lars Nahrstedt flicks a high pass forward. Neil McGrory controls it well on his chest. Neil McGrory makes a simple pass to Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Yassine Hammadou. Yassine Hammadou directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
59.01
Craig McGrory sees Simon Ljungberg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Ljungberg decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Ljungberg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jurek Lubanski.
60.08
0-6Rangers have made 3 substitutions with Roy Redeker replacing Filipe Cuevas, Goran Jarni replacing Neil McGrory and Stephen Dalglish replacing Rafael Molowny .
63.34
Goran Jarni knocks the ball to his team mate, Yassine Hammadou. Yassine Hammadou knocks the ball forward to Roy Redeker but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.11
Oberdan Zanoncelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Goran Jarni. Goran Jarni shoots from outside the area but is denied by Callum Sullivan. Excellent save.
66.28
Richard Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Simon Ljungberg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Ljungberg rushes past Lars Nahrstedt! Simon Ljungberg shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Doru Dobos. Excellent save.
69.43
Neil Bremner makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Bremner shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
77.05
Simon Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward to Tommy Hunt who brings the ball under control. Tommy Hunt shoots from distance but is denied by Doru Dobos. Excellent save.
78.41
0-6Craig McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Inglis. Richard Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Ernest van der Hoek. Ernest van der Hoek is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Fantastic reactions from Jurek Lubanski blocks the shot!
79.42
Yassine Hammadou clumsily knocks into Simon Ljungberg. Yassine Hammadou is warned by the referee! Simon Ljungberg runs off the knock.
83.38
Antonio Gomez makes a simple pass to Simon Ljungberg. Simon Ljungberg sees space and advances. Simon Ljungberg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Urvin Van Der Gaag.
85.09
Roy Redeker makes a probing pass to Goran Jarni. Goran Jarni makes a probing pass between the defence to Yassine Hammadou. Yassine Hammadou rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Callum Sullivan with no chance!! Goal for Rangers!
89.43
Craig McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Gough. Duncan Gough makes a beautiful solo run. Duncan Gough tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Doru Dobos!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
7
Shots on Target
7
9
Shots off Target
0
0
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
31.5%
42.5%
26%
Scorers
| Andy Ferguson 8 Yassine Hammadou 12, 34, 55, 85 Neil McGrory 39, 45 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Yassine Hammadou of Rangers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Callum Sullivan (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Duncan Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Antonio Gomez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Bremner (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Richard Inglis (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Simon Ljungberg (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Callum Burley (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tomás Jiménez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ernest van der Hoek (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tommy Hunt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gary Henderson (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dominic Mason (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | John Cooper (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Doru Dobos (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jurek Lubanski (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Urvin Van Der Gaag (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lars Nahrstedt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Yassine Hammadou (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Filipe Cuevas (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Neil McGrory (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Rafael Molowny (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Oberdan Zanoncelli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Andy Ferguson (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Roy Redeker (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Goran Jarni (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stephen Dalglish (ATT) | 6 | |