Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Shielfield Park where Berwick Rangers play host to Rangers. A crowd of 8,447 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Berwick Rangers are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Naysmith.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Berwick Rangers are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Naysmith.
0.00
0-0Berwick Rangers kick off and get the first half underway!
3.23
0-0Stephen Mcinnes barges into Ivan Gonzalez. Stephen Mcinnes is warned by the referee! Ivan Gonzalez stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.19
0-0Jamie Williams flicks a high ball forward to Billy Greig who takes it down. Billy Greig flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Vega who brings the ball under control. Daniel Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.57
0-0Terry Cooke flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Mason who takes it down. Stephen Mason tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.51
Stephen Mcinnes flicks a high ball forward to Sander Van Der Ree who takes it down. Sander Van Der Ree tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
16.23
0-0Daniel Vega clumsily knocks into Alec Souness. The referee calls over Daniel Vega and shows him a yellow card! Alec Souness stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.32
0-0Neil Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Mason. Andy Mason hits a low pass to Daniel Vega. Daniel Vega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Valerio Asta but he's offside!
26.31
Valerio Asta comes in with a late challenge on Alec Souness. The referee calls over Valerio Asta and shows him a yellow card! Alec Souness stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.09
0-0Clive Clemence hacks Billy Greig from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy Greig carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.09
Paul Rohrschneider flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Greig controls it well on his chest. Duncan Greig sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
36.02
Ivan Gonzalez flicks a high ball forward to Valerio Asta who takes it down. Valerio Asta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
44.58
Aaron Collymore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Rohrschneider. Paul Rohrschneider hits a low pass to Duncan Greig. Duncan Greig threads the ball through to Sander Van Der Ree but he's offside!
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Clive Clemence plays the ball forward to Terry Cooke. Terry Cooke sees space and advances. Terry Cooke shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Berwick Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Rangers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. The Berwick Rangers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Rangers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.04
Ivan Gonzalez passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Valerio Asta. Valerio Asta whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Vega. Daniel Vega jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
49.02
0-0Andy Mason threads a neat ball through to Valerio Asta. Valerio Asta finds some space and shoots from distance but Alec Mckinlay reads it well. Excellent keeping!
60.34
0-0Berwick Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Craig Hopkin replacing Stephen Mcinnes and Alex Gemmill replacing Duncan Greig .Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Gary Davidson replacing Valerio Asta and Sebastiano Orocini replacing Daniel Vega .
65.58
Aaron Collymore knocks the ball forward to Paul Rohrschneider. Paul Rohrschneider flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Mason controls it well on his chest. Stephen Mason shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.47
0-1Andy Mason sees a break and surges forward. Andy Mason whips in a cross ball towards Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rangers!
78.13
Neil Sullivan barges into Sander Van Der Ree. Neil Sullivan is warned by the referee! Sander Van Der Ree runs off the knock.
79.16
Billy Greig passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiano Orocini. Sebastiano Orocini makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
81.06
Aaron Collymore plays the ball forward to Terry Cooke. Terry Cooke flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Mason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Mason shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
87.05
Billy Greig clumsily knocks into Craig Hopkin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Hopkin runs off the knock.
90.00
Sebastian Leon flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiano Orocini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastiano Orocini lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
30.3%
46.1%
23.7%
Scorers
| Gary Davidson 75, 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary Davidson of Rangers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alec Mckinlay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kevin Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Clive Clemence (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Alec Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Aaron Collymore (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Stephen Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Terry Cooke (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paul Rohrschneider (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stephen Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Greig (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sander Van Der Ree (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alex Gemmill (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Craig Hopkin (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Pegguy Colleter (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Duncan McCoist (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Johnnier Rosales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jamie Williams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy Mason (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Sebastian Leon (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ivan Gonzalez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy Greig (MID) | | 6 |
| 10. | Valerio Asta (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Daniel Vega (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Gary Davidson (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 13. | Sebastiano Orocini (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Richard King (ATT) | 0 | |