Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Rangers. A crowd of 20,545 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Airdrieonians 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 McStay.
The pitch is in good condition.
Airdrieonians 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 McStay.
0.00
0-0Airdrieonians kick off and get the match underway!
8.23
0-0Hugo Guerrero Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Poschner. Alexander Poschner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sergio Johnson.
9.18
0-0Stephen Hendry passes the ball forward to Marino Lobont. Marino Lobont shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
12.15
0-0Hugo Guerrero Lopez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Hugo Guerrero Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Ted Huard. Ted Huard directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
14.20
Seeing a gap ahead, Hugo Guerrero Lopez laces a through ball forward to Simão Galindo. Simão Galindo threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Marquez. Ricardo Marquez sees Alexander Poschner just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Poschner takes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
15.09
Hugo Guerrero Lopez makes a simple pass to Ted Huard. Ted Huard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.13
Dominic Brady flicks a high ball forward to Alex Niven who takes it down. Alex Niven sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Garry Glass comfortably smothers it!
18.13
0-0Don Burley catches Simão Galindo on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simão Galindo stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.58
0-0Ted Huard catches Sergio Johnson on the ankles. The referee calls over Ted Huard and warns him to calm down! Sergio Johnson runs off the knock.
22.40
Alex Niven makes a probing pass to Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Garry Glass manages to gather it.
26.23
0-1Hugo Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Richard Telfer controls it well on his chest. Richard Telfer shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.28
Alex Niven knocks the ball to his team mate, Marino Lobont. Marino Lobont shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.40
Simão Galindo sees space and advances. Simão Galindo cuts inside the box! Simão Galindo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.11
Showing composure, Sergio Johnson picks a pass forward to Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady flicks a high pass forward to Don Burley who brings the ball under control. Don Burley shoots from long range but somehow Garry Glass manages to keep it out.
42.16
Armin Turek punts the ball hopefully upfield. Richard Telfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Poschner. Some good footwork from Alexander Poschner provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Simão Galindo plays the ball forward to Hugo Guerrero Lopez. Hugo Guerrero Lopez makes a probing pass to Richard Telfer. Richard Telfer whips in a cross ball towards Ted Huard. Ted Huard whips the ball goalwards with his head but Dominic Bremner reads it well. Well saved!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Airdrieonians appear unchanged since the first half. Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Airdrieonians players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Rangers kick off!
51.20
Armin Schrader surges forward with the ball. Armin Schrader tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
57.56
Richard Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Niven. Alex Niven threads a neat ball through to Marino Lobont. Marino Lobont shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
60.21
0-2Airdrieonians have made 2 substitutions with Brian Vernazza replacing Armin Schrader and Carlton Flintlock replacing Marino Lobont .Rangers have made a substitution with Edgar Kroupi-Zahi replacing Alexander Poschner .
63.38
Hugo Guerrero Lopez knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Marquez. Ricardo Marquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Telfer. Richard Telfer shoots from just inside the box. Superb reactions from Dominic Bremner. What a save!
67.23
Ricardo Marquez flicks a high ball forward to Simão Galindo who takes it down. Simão Galindo cuts inside the box! Simão Galindo takes a shot at goal but is denied by Dominic Bremner. Excellent save.
71.21
Ricardo Marquez flicks a high pass forward to Edgar Kroupi-Zahi who brings the ball under control. Edgar Kroupi-Zahi runs straight at the defence! Edgar Kroupi-Zahi comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
77.06
Airdrieonians have made a substitution with Viktor Illugason replacing Dominic Brady .
78.10
Viktor Illugason flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Flintlock. Carlton Flintlock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Guerrero Lopez.
81.02
Paul Gemmell makes a probing pass to Hugo Guerrero Lopez. Hugo Guerrero Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Kroupi-Zahi. Edgar Kroupi-Zahi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Dominic Bremner manages to gather it.
87.40
Paul Gemmell flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Guerrero Lopez who takes it down. Hugo Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward to Ted Huard who brings the ball under control. Ted Huard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.16
Marcos Hernandez threads a neat ball through to Richard Telfer. Richard Telfer plays a one-two with Ted Huard and rushes in on goal... Richard Telfer tries a spectacular strike. Richard Telfer scores for Rangers!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
30.5%
42.7%
26.8%
Scorers
| Richard Telfer 26, 89 Alexander Poschner 42 Edgar Kroupi-Zahi 71 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Richard Telfer of Rangers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dominic Bremner (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andy Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sergio Johnson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Richard Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dominic Brady (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stephen Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Armin Schrader (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Don Burley (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Gaspar Rego (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marino Lobont (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Viktor Illugason (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Brian Vernazza (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Carlton Flintlock (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Garry Glass (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Marcos Hernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dion Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paul Gemmell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Armin Turek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Simão Galindo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ricardo Marquez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Hugo Guerrero Lopez (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Alexander Poschner (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Richard Telfer (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Ted Huard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Warren Lisbie (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Miguel Jesus (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Edgar Kroupi-Zahi (ATT) | | 8 |