Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Berwick Rangers. A crowd of 9,455 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rangers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Berwick Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Campbell.


0.00
Rangers start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.26
Ivan Gonzalez surges forward with the ball. Ivan Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball towards Valerio Asta. Valerio Asta heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.35
With great vision, Billy Greig plays the ball forward to Daniel Vega. Daniel Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Valerio Asta. Valerio Asta connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Alec Mckinlay!
6.52
Terry Cooke receives the ball from a throw-in from Paul Rohrschneider. Terry Cooke sees Stephen Mason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Mason finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
9.27
Stephen Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sander Van Der Ree. Sander Van Der Ree runs straight at the defence! Sander Van Der Ree makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
14.15
Stephen Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Mason who brings the ball under control. Stephen Mason makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Sander Van Der Ree. Sander Van Der Ree comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
20.20
Andy Mason threads the ball through to Daniel Vega. Daniel Vega knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aaron Collymore.
28.01
Billy Greig runs straight at the opposition's defence. Billy Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Valerio Asta. Valerio Asta is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.36
Jamie Williams hacks Sander Van Der Ree from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sander Van Der Ree runs off the knock.
33.08
Alec Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Terry Cooke. Terry Cooke flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Greig controls it well on his chest. Duncan Greig runs straight at the defence! Duncan Greig makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Jamie Williams's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
34.11
Corner kick to Berwick Rangers. Stephen Mcinnes plays it short to Kevin Telfer. Kevin Telfer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
40.28
Clive Clemence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes makes a probing pass to Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Sander Van Der Ree. Sander Van Der Ree directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Duncan McCoist had no chance!! Goal for Berwick Rangers!
44.10
Stephen Mcinnes takes it forward alone. Stephen Mcinnes plays a scrappy one-two with Stephen Mason and advances towards the goal... Stephen Mcinnes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
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. Berwick Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. The Berwick Rangers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Berwick Rangers start the second half!
48.32
Berwick Rangers are dictating the run of play here today.
53.59
Dominic McCoist hacks Stephen Mason from behind! The referee brings Dominic McCoist to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen Mason stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.43
Neil Sullivan breaks forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Neil Sullivan plays the ball forward to Daniel Vega. Daniel Vega controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Alec Mckinlay. Excellent save.
57.04
Sebastian Leon threads the ball through to Daniel Vega. Daniel Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.13
Ivan Gonzalez takes it forward alone. Ivan Gonzalez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
60.13
Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Gary Davidson replacing Valerio Asta and Sebastiano Orocini replacing Daniel Vega .Berwick Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Craig Hopkin replacing Stephen Mcinnes and Alex Gemmill replacing Duncan Greig .
63.04
Alec Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Rohrschneider. Paul Rohrschneider chips the ball to his team mate, Sander Van Der Ree. Sander Van Der Ree controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Duncan McCoist gets down and covers it.
72.49
Terry Cooke hits a low pass to Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.19
Sebastian Leon catches Paul Rohrschneider on the ankles. The referee calls over Sebastian Leon and shows him a yellow card! Paul Rohrschneider stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.23
Dominic McCoist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Gonzalez. Ivan Gonzalez threads the ball through to Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.50
Billy Greig flicks a high pass forward to Gary Davidson who brings the ball under control. Gary Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastiano Orocini. Sebastiano Orocini makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
23.7%
51.3%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sander Van Der Ree of Berwick Rangers

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

1.Alec Mckinlay (GK)
7
2.Kevin Telfer (DEF)
6
3.Clive Clemence (DEF)
7
4.Alec Souness (DEF)
6
5.Aaron Collymore (DEF)
6
6.Stephen Mcinnes (MID)
8
7.Terry Cooke (MID)
7
8.Paul Rohrschneider (MID)
8
9.Stephen Mason (ATT)
7
10.Duncan Greig (ATT)
6
11.Sander Van Der Ree (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Alex Gemmill (GK)
6
13.Craig Hopkin (MID)
6
14.Pegguy Colleter (ATT)
0