Match Report
| Motherwell | Motherwell |  |  | Rangers | Rangers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Billy Mckinlay | B. Mckinlay |  | 56 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 52 | | Duncan McCoist | D. McCoist | ||||||||
| Ulrich Avenet | U. Avenet |  | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 |  | Johnnier Rosales | J. Rosales | |||||||||
| Don Strachan | D. Strachan | | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 |  | Jamie Williams | J. Williams | |||||||||
| Morgan Gottardi | M. Gottardi |  | 60 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Dominic McCoist | D. McCoist | |||||||||
| Don Collins | D. Collins | | 52 | D | | 5 | | D | 52 | | Neil Sullivan | N. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Pedro Molina | P. Molina |  | 71 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 | | Andy Mason | A. Mason | |||||||||
| Andy Naysmith | A. Naysmith | | 71 | M | | | 7 | | M | 65 | | Sebastian Leon | S. Leon | ||||||||
| Christian Lindemann | C. Lindemann |  | 68 | M | | 8 | | M | 61 | | Ivan Gonzalez | I. Gonzalez | |||||||||
| Richard Davidson | R. Davidson | | 55 | M | | 9 | | M | 56 | | Billy Greig | B. Greig | |||||||||
| Tommy Burbage | T. Burbage | | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Valerio Asta | V. Asta | |||||||||
| Chris Dyer | C. Dyer | | 68 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Daniel Vega | D. Vega | |||||||||
| Simon Herzog | S. Herzog | | 67 | A | | 12 | | A | 58 | | Gary Davidson | G. Davidson | |||||||||
| Dominic Booth | D. Booth | | 60 | A | | 13 | | M | 55 | | Sebastiano Orocini | S. Orocini | |||||||||
| Gary James | G. James | | 56 | A | | 14 | | A | 55 | | Richard King | R. King | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Rangers. A crowd of 9,227 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Motherwell and Rangers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Ferguson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Motherwell and Rangers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Ferguson.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Rangers kicking off!
8.19
0-0Pedro Molina kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic McCoist.
9.50
0-0Morgan Gottardi passes the ball forward to Christian Lindemann. Christian Lindemann runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Christian Lindemann puts a great ball through. Tommy Burbage runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
10.06
0-0Don Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Naysmith. With great vision, Andy Naysmith plays the ball forward to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer finds some space and shoots from distance. Duncan McCoist gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
15.41
0-0Richard Davidson barges into Sebastian Leon. The referee calls over Richard Davidson and shows him a yellow card! Sebastian Leon gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.09
0-0Morgan Gottardi flicks a high pass forward. Christian Lindemann collects the pass. Christian Lindemann decides to run forward with the ball. Christian Lindemann shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
22.18
Andy Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
24.09
Morgan Gottardi chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Lindemann. Christian Lindemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.40
Andy Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.33
0-0Ulrich Avenet knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Lindemann. Christian Lindemann takes it forward alone. Christian Lindemann hits a low pass to Tommy Burbage. Some good footwork from Tommy Burbage provides some space. He shoots at goal. Neil Sullivan steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
34.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Pedro Molina plays the ball forward to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Duncan McCoist.
36.03
0-0Don Strachan takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Pedro Molina makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.08
Billy Greig makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.20
0-0Chris Dyer hacks Johnnier Rosales from behind! Chris Dyer is given a warning by the referee! Johnnier Rosales hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Johnnier Rosales knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Gonzalez. Ivan Gonzalez knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Vega. Daniel Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Valerio Asta. Valerio Asta directs the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Rangers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
45.00
Motherwell kick off!
49.31
Andy Naysmith hacks Billy Greig from behind! Andy Naysmith is warned by the referee! Billy Greig runs off the knock.
53.22
Don Collins makes a simple pass to Christian Lindemann. Christian Lindemann threads a neat ball through to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jamie Williams.
59.35
1-0Morgan Gottardi flicks a high pass forward. Andy Naysmith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Naysmith makes a simple pass to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage whips in a cross ball towards Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.35
1-0Motherwell appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Gary Davidson replacing Valerio Asta and Sebastiano Orocini replacing Daniel Vega .
65.33
Billy Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Strachan.
66.26
Don Strachan drives a long ball upfield. Chris Dyer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.35
Jamie Williams clumsily knocks into Tommy Burbage. Jamie Williams is given a warning by the referee! Tommy Burbage hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.15
Don Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Davidson. Richard Davidson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Richard Davidson tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
78.38
2-0Billy Greig barges into Andy Naysmith. The referee calls over Billy Greig and shows him a yellow card! Andy Naysmith runs off the knock.
83.56
Richard Davidson sees Chris Dyer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Dyer tries a spectacular long range effort. Duncan McCoist is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! The crowd cheers as the young Englishman celebrates his hattrick!
87.21
Ulrich Avenet threads the ball through to Richard Davidson. Richard Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Johnnier Rosales.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
0
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70.7%
29.3%
Play Area
24.4%
45.1%
30.5%
Scorers
| Chris Dyer 59, 66, 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Chris Dyer of Motherwell |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Billy Mckinlay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ulrich Avenet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Don Strachan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Morgan Gottardi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Don Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pedro Molina (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andy Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Christian Lindemann (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Richard Davidson (MID) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Tommy Burbage (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Chris Dyer (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Simon Herzog (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dominic Booth (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary James (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Duncan McCoist (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Johnnier Rosales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jamie Williams (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Dominic McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sebastian Leon (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ivan Gonzalez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy Greig (MID) | | 6 |
| 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 | |