Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to Rangers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rangers kick off!
3.36
0-0Rangers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
4.23
0-0Neil Liddell makes a probing pass to Jerry Green. Jerry Green shoots from long range but it flies wide!
9.10
Billy Morton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.01
0-0Neil Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christopher Wolf. Christopher Wolf flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicola C. Festa. Nicola C. Festa tries a spectacular strike. John Hopkin easily smothers it.
12.51
Billy Morton passes the ball forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Mustapha Van Der Gaag easily smothers it.
18.02
Ernest Reed threads the ball through to Billy Morton. Billy Morton sees a break and surges forward. Billy Morton tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
20.30
0-0Panagiotis Intzidis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christopher Wolf. Christopher Wolf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.51
Ernest Reed threads the ball through to Billy Morton. Billy Morton knocks the ball forward to Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.55
David Hendry sees space and advances. David Hendry makes a probing pass to Christopher Wolf. Christopher Wolf cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. John Hopkin easily smothers it.
30.02
Billy Morton knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.21
Saïd Boulahia surges forward with the ball. Saïd Boulahia threads the ball through to Nicola C. Festa. Nicola C. Festa knocks in a cross ball towards Jerry Green. Jerry Green flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by John Hopkin.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Heart of Midlothian kicking off!
48.00
David Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jerry Green. Jerry Green knocks in a cross ball towards Christopher Wolf. Christopher Wolf connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by John Hopkin.
54.13
David Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Christopher Wolf. Christopher Wolf shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
55.54
Panagiotis Intzidis knocks the ball forward to Christopher Wolf. Christopher Wolf chips the ball to his team mate, Nicola C. Festa. Nicola C. Festa shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by John Hopkin.
57.35
Billy Morton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Garcia.
60.27
0-0David Hendry hacks Matt Telfer from behind! David Hendry is given a warning by the referee! Matt Telfer stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.20
1-0Jose Garcia takes it forward alone. Jose Garcia makes a simple pass to Nicola C. Festa. Nicola C. Festa knocks in a cross ball towards Christopher Wolf. Christopher Wolf flicks the ball with his head. John Hopkin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.58
Don Morton takes it forward alone. Don Morton makes a simple pass to Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
72.37
Billy Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steffen Riise.
73.11
Steffen Riise kicks a strong pass forward to Panagiotis Intzidis. Panagiotis Intzidis knocks the ball to his team mate, Christopher Wolf. Christopher Wolf goes all the way! Christopher Wolf makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but John Hopkin easily smothers it!
75.00
Celestine Enyinnaya passes the ball forward to Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.37
Celestine Enyinnaya deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mustapha Van Der Gaag who gathers it comfortably.
81.04
Billy Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Garcia.
84.11
Saïd Boulahia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Hendry. David Hendry knocks the ball forward to Jerry Green. Jerry Green shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Billy Gough decides to run forward with the ball. Billy Gough makes a probing 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 but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
27.5%
45%
27.5%
Scorers