Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Clyde. A crowd of 8,639 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rangers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Clyde appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Campbell.


0.00
The whistle blows and Clyde get the match underway!
8.19
Johnnier Rosales sees space and advances. Johnnier Rosales threads the ball through to Valerio Asta. Valerio Asta knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
10.14
Andy Mason catches Samuel Rego on the ankles. The referee calls over Andy Mason and shows him a yellow card! Samuel Rego runs off the knock.
12.55
Sebastian Leon threads the ball through to Valerio Asta. Valerio Asta knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Callum Cleland.
14.17
Andy Mason takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Billy Greig. Billy Greig knocks the ball into the box. Callum Cleland jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
15.24
Neil Sullivan makes a simple pass to Sebastian Leon. Sebastian Leon flicks the ball to his team mate, Valerio Asta. Valerio Asta whips in a cross ball towards Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.58
With imagination, Stuart Henderson plays the ball forward to Dominic Souness. Dominic Souness makes a probing pass between the defence to Markus Busse. Markus Busse shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Callum Gemmill manages to keep it out.
21.08
Sebastian Leon flicks a high pass forward. Gary Davidson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Davidson tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
22.01
Stuart Henderson comes in with a late challenge on Andy Mason. Stuart Henderson is given a warning by the referee! Andy Mason hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.47
Johnnier Rosales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Gonzalez. Ivan Gonzalez chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
27.15
Jamie Williams threads a neat ball through to Andy Mason. With great vision, Andy Mason plays the ball forward to Valerio Asta. Valerio Asta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.17
Andy Mason hacks Samuel Rego from behind! Andy Mason is warned by the referee! Samuel Rego carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.26
Samuel Rego brings the ball forward. Samuel Rego makes a probing pass between the defence to Markus Busse. Markus Busse rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Callum Gemmill with no chance!! Goal for Clyde!
39.47
Andy Mason flicks a high pass forward. Gary Davidson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Davidson shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Callum Cleland manages to gather it.
40.28
Johnnier Rosales kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Leon. Sebastian Leon flicks a high pass forward. Valerio Asta controls it well on his chest. Valerio Asta lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Callum Cleland reads it well. Great save!
45.00
Billy Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Valerio Asta. Valerio Asta rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rangers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Clyde appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Rangers get the second half underway!
48.19
Jesús Meza breaks forward. With great vision, Jesús Meza plays the ball forward to Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Cleland who gathers it comfortably.
49.16
Kevin Gough flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Rego who takes it down. Samuel Rego hits a low pass to Sidney Gautier. Sidney Gautier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.12
Neil Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Mason. Andy Mason flicks a high pass forward. Valerio Asta holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Valerio Asta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Cleland who gathers it comfortably.
53.12
Johnnier Rosales sees space and advances. Johnnier Rosales flicks the ball to his team mate, Valerio Asta. Valerio Asta knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Mason.
55.18
Gary Mason flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Henderson who brings the ball under control. Stuart Henderson sees a break and surges forward. Stuart Henderson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
59.22
Andy Mason barges into Samuel Rego. Andy Mason is warned by the referee again! Samuel Rego is taking some rough treatment out there!
60.43
Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Sebastiano Orocini replacing Gary Davidson and Richard King replacing Valerio Asta .
66.59
Neil White kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Souness. Dominic Souness finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
69.47
Ivan Gonzalez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard King. Richard King controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
71.40
Stuart Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Sidney Gautier. Sidney Gautier tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Callum Gemmill smothers it!
72.47
Richard King comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Gough. The referee warns Richard King to calm down! Kevin Gough runs off the knock.
77.14
Jamie Williams threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Leon. Sebastian Leon makes a simple pass to Richard King. Richard King knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
30.4%
45.6%
24.1%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Markus Busse of Clyde

Match Ratings
1.Callum Gemmill (GK)
7
2.Jesús Meza (DEF)
6
3.Johnnier Rosales (DEF)
8
4.Jamie Williams (DEF)
6
5.Neil Sullivan (DEF)
6
6.Andy Mason (MID)yellow card
5
7.Sebastian Leon (MID)
7
8.Ivan Gonzalez (MID)
6
9.Billy Greig (MID)
6
10.Gary Davidson (ATT)
7
11.Valerio Asta (ATT)
7
 
12.Sebastiano Orocini (MID)
6
13.Richard King (ATT)
5
14.Alex Campbell (ATT)
0

1.Callum Cleland (GK)
9
2.Kevin Gough (DEF)
6
3.Gary Mason (DEF)
6
4.Gary Sullivan (DEF)
6
5.Callum Rae (MID)
6
6.Neil White (MID)
6
7.Stuart Henderson (MID)
7
8.Samuel Rego (MID)
8
9.Dominic Souness (ATT)
6
10.Sidney Gautier (ATT)
6
11.Markus Busse (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Frank Gascoigne (GK)
0
13.Simon Todd (DEF)
0
14.Matt Law (DEF)
0