Match Report
| Rangers | Rangers |  |  | Motherwell | Motherwell | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Duncan McCoist | D. McCoist |  | 52 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 56 | | Billy Mckinlay | B. Mckinlay | ||||||||
| Johnnier Rosales | J. Rosales |  | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 |  | Ulrich Avenet | U. Avenet | |||||||||
| Jamie Williams | J. Williams |  | 63 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Don Strachan | D. Strachan | |||||||||
| Dominic McCoist | D. McCoist | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 60 |  | Morgan Gottardi | M. Gottardi | |||||||||
| Neil Sullivan | N. Sullivan | | 52 | D | | 5 | | D | 52 | | Don Collins | D. Collins | |||||||||
| Andy Mason | A. Mason | | 71 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 |  | Pedro Molina | P. Molina | |||||||||
| Sebastian Leon | S. Leon | | 65 | M | | 7 | | | M | 71 | | Andy Naysmith | A. Naysmith | ||||||||
| Ivan Gonzalez | I. Gonzalez | | 61 | M | | 8 | | M | 68 |  | Christian Lindemann | C. Lindemann | |||||||||
| Billy Greig | B. Greig | | 56 | M | | 9 | | M | 55 | | Richard Davidson | R. Davidson | |||||||||
| Valerio Asta | V. Asta | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 73 | | Tommy Burbage | T. Burbage | |||||||||
| Daniel Vega | D. Vega | | 58 | A | | 11 | | A | 69 | | Chris Dyer | C. Dyer | |||||||||
| Gary Davidson | G. Davidson | | 58 | A | | 12 | | A | 67 | | Simon Herzog | S. Herzog | |||||||||
| Sebastiano Orocini | S. Orocini | | 55 | M | | 13 | | A | 60 | | Dominic Booth | D. Booth | |||||||||
| Richard King | R. King | | 55 | A | | 14 | | A | 56 | | Gary James | G. James | |||||||||
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Motherwell. A crowd of 9,151 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rangers and Motherwell are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Booth.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rangers and Motherwell are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Booth.
0.00
0-0Rangers kick off!
4.09
0-0Sebastian Leon runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sebastian Leon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.43
0-0Christian Lindemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.28
Don Strachan flicks a high ball forward to Christian Lindemann who gracefully takes it down. Christian Lindemann passes the ball forward to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.56
0-1Christian Lindemann threads a neat ball through to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Chris Dyer!
30.06
0-1Dominic McCoist sees space and advances. Dominic McCoist makes a beautiful solo run. Dominic McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Vega. Daniel Vega makes a deft header. Billy Mckinlay punches it away to safety.
34.58
Jamie Williams knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Gonzalez. Ivan Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Vega who brings the ball under control. Daniel Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Valerio Asta. Valerio Asta beats his man to it with a header. Billy Mckinlay manages to gather it.
38.43
Richard Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
44.08
Richard Davidson threads a neat ball through to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan McCoist who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for 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. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Motherwell get the second half underway!
49.10
Don Strachan takes it forward alone. Don Strachan flicks a high pass forward to Tommy Burbage who brings the ball under control. Tommy Burbage whips in a cross ball towards Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Duncan McCoist is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.44
Christian Lindemann darts forward. Christian Lindemann knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Duncan McCoist had no chance!! Goal for Motherwell!
61.44
0-3Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Gary Davidson replacing Valerio Asta and Sebastiano Orocini replacing Daniel Vega .Motherwell appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
65.22
0-3Sebastiano Orocini catches Don Strachan on the ankles. The referee warns Sebastiano Orocini to calm down! Don Strachan stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.31
Jamie Williams knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Leon. Sebastian Leon sees Sebastiano Orocini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastiano Orocini shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.56
Ivan Gonzalez makes a simple pass to Sebastiano Orocini. Sebastiano Orocini finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.06
Andy Mason sees Gary Davidson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Davidson shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
83.17
Don Collins hits a low pass to Richard Davidson. Showing composure, Richard Davidson plays the ball forward to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage rushes past Jamie Williams! Tommy Burbage shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
87.33
Andy Naysmith comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Gonzalez. The referee calls over Andy Naysmith and warns him to calm down! Ivan Gonzalez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.21
Christian Lindemann runs straight at the opposition's defence. Christian Lindemann finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Duncan McCoist manages to keep it out.
90.00
0-3Ivan Gonzalez hacks Pedro Molina from behind! The referee calls over Ivan Gonzalez and shows him a yellow card! Pedro Molina stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
30.3%
47.4%
22.4%
Scorers
| Chris Dyer 28, 49 Tommy Burbage 59 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tommy Burbage of Motherwell |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duncan McCoist (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Johnnier Rosales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jamie Williams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic McCoist (DEF) | 7 | |
| 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) | 5 | |
| 14. | Richard King (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Billy Mckinlay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ulrich Avenet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Don Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Morgan Gottardi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Don Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pedro Molina (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andy Naysmith (MID) | 5 | |
| 8. | Christian Lindemann (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Richard Davidson (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tommy Burbage (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Chris Dyer (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Simon Herzog (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dominic Booth (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary James (ATT) | 0 | |