Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Rangers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Telfer.
The pitch is in good condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Telfer.
0.00
0-0Motherwell kick off and get the match underway!
2.23
0-0Arnauld Siroti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Maclean. James Maclean passes the ball forward to Giancarlo Bianchessi. Giancarlo Bianchessi tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
6.51
0-0Jurek Lubanski makes a simple pass to Yassine Hammadou. Yassine Hammadou flicks a high pass forward. Andy Ferguson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Julian Gerlach manages to gather it comfortably.
8.54
0-0Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet sees Stuart Johnstone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Cuevas. Filipe Cuevas makes a probing pass to Yassine Hammadou but he's offside!
14.19
Arnauld Siroti knocks the ball to his team mate, Lars Stiepermann. Lars Stiepermann plays a perfect one-two with Martin Guerrero Lopez and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Lars Stiepermann provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Doru Dobos gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
18.13
0-0Alfredo Marquitos knocks the ball forward to Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez knocks the ball forward, putting James Maclean through on goal. Jurek Lubanski catches James Maclean on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
28.53
Under pressure, Gregorio Guerrero Lopez clears the ball far upfield. Martin Guerrero Lopez finds some space and shoots from distance. Doru Dobos gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
33.12
Without breaking stride, Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet plays the ball forward to Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Dario Ramos who brings the ball neatly under control. Carlos Dario Ramos plays a one-two with Andy Ferguson and advances towards the goal... Carlos Dario Ramos shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Julian Gerlach manages to gather it comfortably.
39.01
0-1Stuart Johnstone takes a quick throw-in, which Jurek Lubanski takes on the chest. Jurek Lubanski controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Filipe Cuevas. Filipe Cuevas flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Pichichi who takes it down. Nicolas Pichichi cuts inside the box! Nicolas Pichichi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nicolas Pichichi!
42.50
Yassine Hammadou makes a probing pass to Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi plays a scrappy one-two with Neil McGrory and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nicolas Pichichi tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Motherwell players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Rangers kick off the second half!
49.50
0-1Martin Guerrero Lopez barges into Jurek Lubanski. Martin Guerrero Lopez is warned by the referee! Jurek Lubanski runs off the knock.
51.48
Neil McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Cuevas. Filipe Cuevas makes a probing pass between the defence to Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.14
Showing composure, Giancarlo Bianchessi plays the ball forward to Arnauld Siroti. Arnauld Siroti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
54.26
0-1Alfredo Marquitos chips the ball to his team mate, James Maclean. James Maclean knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.28
0-1Motherwell have made a substitution with Des Sherwood replacing Alfredo Marquitos .Rangers have made 3 substitutions with Lars Nahrstedt replacing Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet, Roy Redeker replacing Filipe Cuevas and Goran Jarni replacing Neil McGrory .
72.07
Jurek Lubanski clumsily knocks into Martin Guerrero Lopez. Jurek Lubanski is given a warning by the referee! Martin Guerrero Lopez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.41
Arnauld Siroti flicks a high pass forward. James Maclean collects the pass. James Maclean lofts in a cross ball towards Lars Stiepermann. Lars Stiepermann finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.45
Goran Jarni knocks the ball forward to Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.02
Jose Ferrer hacks Goran Jarni from behind! Jose Ferrer is warned by the referee! Goran Jarni stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.54
Lars Nahrstedt flicks a high pass forward to Jurek Lubanski who brings the ball under control. Jurek Lubanski hits a low pass to Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.26
0-1Miguel Martins flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Pichichi who takes it down. Nicolas Pichichi knocks the ball forward, putting Andy Ferguson through on goal. Andy Ferguson cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Gregorio Guerrero Lopez.
89.03
Showing composure, Lars Nahrstedt plays the ball forward to Yassine Hammadou. Yassine Hammadou flicks a high pass forward. Goran Jarni collects the pass. Goran Jarni kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Dario Ramos but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Giancarlo Bianchessi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez plays a one-two with Lars Stiepermann and advances towards the goal... Martin Guerrero Lopez takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.2%
63.8%
Play Area
27.6%
44.8%
27.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Pichichi of Rangers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Julian Gerlach (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jose Ferrer (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Gregorio Guerrero Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alfredo Marquitos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Callum Burley (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arnauld Siroti (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Giancarlo Bianchessi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pierpaolo Liverani (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Martin Guerrero Lopez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | James Maclean (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lars Stiepermann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Des Sherwood (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Moussa Tomczyk (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry Mcinnes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Doru Dobos (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jurek Lubanski (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stuart Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Miguel Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Yassine Hammadou (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Filipe Cuevas (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Neil McGrory (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nicolas Pichichi (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Carlos Dario Ramos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Andy Ferguson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Lars Nahrstedt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Roy Redeker (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Goran Jarni (MID) | 6 | |