Match Report
| Rangers | Rangers |  |  | Hamilton Academical | Hamilton Academical | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| John Hopkin | J. Hopkin |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 | | Craig Souness | C. Souness | |||||||||
| Don Morton | D. Morton | | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 |  | Syd Gower | S. Gower | |||||||||
| Billy Gough | B. Gough | | 67 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Callum Mason | C. Mason | |||||||||
| Ernest Reed | E. Reed |  | 62 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 | | Don Caldwell | D. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Stuart Hendry | S. Hendry | | 61 | D | | 5 | | M | 70 | | Gavin McStay | G. McStay | |||||||||
| Celestine Enyinnaya | C. Enyinnaya |  | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 |  | Yuriy Kushnirov | Y. Kushnirov | |||||||||
| Billy Morton | B. Morton | | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 64 | | Billy Davidson | B. Davidson | |||||||||
| Matt Telfer | M. Telfer | | 66 | M | | 8 | | M | 62 |  | Nico Schnellinger | N. Schnellinger | |||||||||
| Andy Hutchison | A. Hutchison | | 66 | M | | 9 | | A | 75 | | Alec Mason | A. Mason | |||||||||
| Scott McGrory | S. McGrory | | 74 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 |  | Pablo Caballero | P. Caballero | |||||||||
| Colin McNeill | C. McNeill | | 73 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 |  | Alexandre Postiga | A. Postiga | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 16,900 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Rangers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Rangers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Rangers kick off!
4.27
0-0Yuriy Kushnirov passes the ball forward to Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero shoots from long range. Magnificent save by John Hopkin!
6.11
0-0Matt Telfer makes a simple pass to Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill knocks in a cross ball towards Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
8.49
Syd Gower makes a simple pass to Billy Davidson. Billy Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by John Hopkin!
10.21
0-0Nico Schnellinger takes it forward alone. Nico Schnellinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.46
0-0Billy Davidson catches Matt Telfer on the ankles. The referee calls over Billy Davidson and shows him a yellow card! Matt Telfer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.29
Celestine Enyinnaya deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Craig Souness!
27.03
0-0Scott McGrory barges into Don Caldwell. The referee calls over Scott McGrory and warns him to calm down! Don Caldwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.49
0-0Billy Davidson barges into Matt Telfer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Billy Davidson!! Matt Telfer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.41
1-0Andy Hutchison sees a break and surges forward. Andy Hutchison lofts in a cross ball towards Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Colin McNeill!
39.54
Yuriy Kushnirov makes a probing pass to Alec Mason. Alec Mason shoots from distance but somehow John Hopkin manages to keep it out.
40.41
Nico Schnellinger threads the ball through to Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Mason. Alec Mason is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. John Hopkin manages to gather it comfortably.
42.47
Andy Hutchison comes in with a late challenge on Yuriy Kushnirov. Andy Hutchison is warned by the referee! Yuriy Kushnirov runs off the knock.
44.16
1-0Yuriy Kushnirov comes in with a late challenge on Billy Morton. Yuriy Kushnirov is shown the yellow card! Billy Morton carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Hamilton Academical kicking off!
49.03
Stuart Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Telfer. Matt Telfer brings the ball forward. Matt Telfer whips in a cross ball towards Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.20
Matt Telfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill goes all the way! Colin McNeill tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
54.25
Callum Mason barges into Colin McNeill. Callum Mason is given a warning by the referee! Colin McNeill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.25
Ernest Reed deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Telfer. Matt Telfer knocks the ball forward to Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.42
1-0Rangers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
65.23
Alexandre Postiga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
66.32
Yuriy Kushnirov knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Mason. Alec Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.41
Matt Telfer chips the ball to his team mate, Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill goes all the way! Colin McNeill rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
75.39
Callum Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Yuriy Kushnirov. Yuriy Kushnirov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ernest Reed.
78.37
Billy Morton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Souness who gathers it comfortably.
81.43
Yuriy Kushnirov advances with the ball. Yuriy Kushnirov knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero powers a header at goal. John Hopkin easily picks it out of the air!
84.34
Billy Morton makes a probing pass to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Souness who gathers it comfortably.
85.41
Don Caldwell makes a probing pass to Yuriy Kushnirov. Yuriy Kushnirov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Mason. Alec Mason is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Billy Gough knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Morton. Billy Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory flicks the ball with his head but Craig Souness is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
24.7%
46.1%
29.2%
Scorers