Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 20,856 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Rangers kick off the first half!
2.14
0-0Alex Glass passes the ball forward to Jin Kobayashi. Jin Kobayashi shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.21
0-0Kevin Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, Bilal Djaout. Bilal Djaout goes all the way! Bilal Djaout makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Eben Gargo easily smothers it!
16.56
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
20.17
0-0Hauke Schacht barges into Garry Elliott. Hauke Schacht is given a warning by the referee! Garry Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.21
1-0Alex Glass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Hyldgaard. Marc Hyldgaard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marc Hyldgaard!
32.06
Khalid Sinouh deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudiu Mutu. Claudiu Mutu makes a simple pass to Marc Hyldgaard. Marc Hyldgaard tries a spectacular long range effort. Marc Hyldgaard scores for Rangers!!
36.19
Sebastian Cuellar kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Hyldgaard. Marc Hyldgaard lofts in a cross ball towards Jin Kobayashi. Jin Kobayashi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Stuart Cleland!
39.04
2-0Dominic Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomislav Tomacic. Tomislav Tomacic threads the ball through to Hauke Schacht. Hauke Schacht knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eben Gargo who gathers it comfortably.
44.28
Claudiu Mutu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jin Kobayashi. Jin Kobayashi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stavros Vellidis. Stavros Vellidis takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Ayr United kick off the second half!
47.52
Garry Elliott knocks the ball forward to Leandro Avalos. Leandro Avalos makes a probing pass to Jin Kobayashi. Jin Kobayashi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.13
Khalid Sinouh kicks a strong pass forward to Leandro Avalos. Leandro Avalos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stavros Vellidis. Stavros Vellidis shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
54.36
Alex Glass threads the ball through to Stavros Vellidis. Stavros Vellidis shoots from distance but Stuart Cleland is on top of it.
57.37
Aimo Damiani catches Sebastian Cuellar on the ankles. Aimo Damiani is given a warning by the referee! Sebastian Cuellar stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.30
3-0Hauke Schacht clumsily knocks into Garry Elliott. Hauke Schacht is warned by the referee again! Garry Elliott grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.30
Rangers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Ayr United's defence.
61.31
Ayr United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
65.48
Kevin Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bilal Djaout. Bilal Djaout knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eben Gargo who gathers it comfortably.
66.50
Steve Patterson knocks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Schacht. Hauke Schacht knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Elliott.
67.05
3-0Khalid Sinouh comes in with a late challenge on Bilal Djaout. Khalid Sinouh is shown the yellow card! Bilal Djaout hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.54
Claudiu Mutu chips the ball to his team mate, Jin Kobayashi. Jin Kobayashi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Stuart Cleland.
79.24
Khalid Sinouh kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Glass. Alex Glass knocks the ball to his team mate, Jin Kobayashi. Jin Kobayashi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.58
Garry Elliott threads the ball through to Sebastian Cuellar. Sebastian Cuellar passes the ball forward to Stavros Vellidis. Stavros Vellidis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
89.22
Ayr United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.7%
40.3%
Play Area
31.9%
43.1%
25%
Scorers
| Marc Hyldgaard 21, 32 Stavros Vellidis 44 |