Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by SkateUK |
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Celtic in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rangers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Hendry.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rangers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Hendry.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rangers kick off!
2.23
0-0Dries Zuidam chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jurek Lubanski.
3.46
0-0Garcia Duque Dani hacks Miguel Martins from behind! Garcia Duque Dani is shown the yellow card! Miguel Martins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.28
0-0Martin Makin threads a neat ball through to Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin heads the ball goalwards but somehow Doru Dobos manages to keep it out.
8.14
Carl Taylor passes the ball forward to Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez shoots from outside the area but Doru Dobos reads it well. Great keeping!
9.58
With a delightful solo run, Jurek Lubanski stretches the opposition's defence. Jurek Lubanski plays a one-two with Carlos Dario Ramos and advances towards the goal... Jurek Lubanski makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Solid save from Jeison Valadez.
10.59
0-0Neil McGrory makes a simple pass to Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson puts a great ball through. Neil McGrory races clear but the linesman lifts his flag. Offside by the narrowest of margins!
16.22
Stuart Johnstone makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi whips in a cross ball towards Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson beats his man to it with a header but somehow Jeison Valadez manages to keep it out.
20.40
0-0Dries Zuidam makes a beautiful solo run. Dries Zuidam lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
21.55
0-0Garcia Duque Dani hacks Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet from behind! The referee calls over Garcia Duque Dani and warns him to calm down! Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.06
1-0Miguel Martins surges forward with the ball. Miguel Martins flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Dario Ramos who takes it down. Carlos Dario Ramos tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carlos Dario Ramos!
28.07
John Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Carvalho. Miguel Carvalho makes a probing pass to Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
30.46
Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet flicks the ball to his team mate, Yassine Hammadou. Without breaking stride, Yassine Hammadou plays the ball forward to Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos sees Yassine Hammadou just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Yassine Hammadou strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's miles wide!
36.12
Filipe Cuevas flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Dario Ramos who brings the ball under control. Carlos Dario Ramos knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Pichichi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
40.40
Carlos Dario Ramos threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Celtic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The Celtic players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Celtic start the second half!
48.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Neil McGrory laces a through ball forward to Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson threads the ball through to Nicolas Pichichi but he's offside!
49.53
Dries Zuidam picks a pass forward to Carl Taylor. Carl Taylor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Doru Dobos who gathers it comfortably.
55.07
Stuart Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet. Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet takes it forward alone. Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.48
Stuart Johnstone flicks a high pass forward to Neil McGrory who brings the ball under control. Neil McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.18
2-0Rangers have made 3 substitutions with Carlos Izquierdo replacing Jurek Lubanski, John Mckinlay replacing Nicolas Pichichi and Mauricio Martin replacing Andy Ferguson .
66.40
John Mckinlay threads the ball through to Mauricio Martin. Mauricio Martin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.54
Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Izquierdo. Carlos Izquierdo sees John Mckinlay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Mckinlay tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Jeison Valadez.
72.33
Carlos Izquierdo barges into Garcia Duque Dani. The referee warns Carlos Izquierdo to calm down! Garcia Duque Dani stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.12
Stuart Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yassine Hammadou. Yassine Hammadou kicks a strong pass forward to John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.54
Celtic have made 3 substitutions with Houssin Elkhatabi replacing Roberto Guerrero Lopez, Dominique Pavon replacing Dries Zuidam and Miguel Herrera replacing Garcia Duque Dani .
78.58
Stuart Johnstone flicks a high ball forward to John Mckinlay who takes it down. John Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Yassine Hammadou. Yassine Hammadou connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jeison Valadez with no chance!! Goal for Rangers!
83.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Stuart Johnstone plays the ball forward to Yassine Hammadou. Yassine Hammadou chips the ball to his team mate, Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory hits a low pass to John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay tries a spectacular strike but it flies well off target!
85.12
Carlos Izquierdo kicks a strong pass forward to John Mckinlay. Seeing a gap ahead, John Mckinlay picks a pass forward to Filipe Cuevas. Filipe Cuevas makes a great pass forward. Carlos Dario Ramos runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
87.32
4-0Stuart Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Yassine Hammadou. Yassine Hammadou beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Adolfo Bravo. Excellent block.
90.00
4-0Filipe Cuevas makes a probing pass to Yassine Hammadou. Yassine Hammadou whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dario Ramos. Brutil Machlas hacks Carlos Dario Ramos from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
74.3%
25.7%
Play Area
28.4%
39.2%
32.4%
Scorers
| Carlos Dario Ramos 22, 55 Mauricio Martin 66 Yassine Hammadou 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Dario Ramos of Rangers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Doru Dobos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jurek Lubanski (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Stuart Johnstone (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Miguel Martins (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Yassine Hammadou (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Filipe Cuevas (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Neil McGrory (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nicolas Pichichi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Carlos Dario Ramos (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Andy Ferguson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Carlos Izquierdo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | John Mckinlay (ATT) | 7 | |
| 14. | Mauricio Martin (ATT) | | 7 |
| 1. | Jeison Valadez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Adolfo Bravo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brutil Machlas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Miguel Carvalho (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carl Taylor (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dries Zuidam (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Martin Makin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Wayne Dublin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Roberto Guerrero Lopez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Garcia Duque Dani (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Houssin Elkhatabi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Dominique Pavon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Miguel Herrera (MID) | 6 | |