Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Queens Park. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rangers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Queens Park appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Gallacher.


0.00
The whistle blows and Rangers get the match underway!
8.44
Daniel Vega barges into Matt Collins. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Collins runs off the knock.
21.18
Ivan Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Vega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Collins.
27.55
Dominic McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Mason. Andy Mason makes a simple pass to Daniel Vega. Daniel Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Dean.
32.45
Jamie Williams flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Gonzalez controls it well on his chest. Ivan Gonzalez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Vega. Daniel Vega shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
34.48
Ivan Gonzalez makes a probing pass to Daniel Vega. Daniel Vega shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
36.21
Jamie Williams plays the ball forward to Sebastian Leon. Sebastian Leon knocks the ball to his team mate, Valerio Asta. Valerio Asta knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Dean.
39.25
Rodrigo Campos flicks a high pass forward. Paul Young collects the pass. Paul Young runs straight at the defence! Dominic McCoist hacks Paul Young from behind! That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
39.25
The referee points to the spot..
40.15
Bram Mulder slowly runs up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.10
Paul Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Young. Paul Young shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
44.41
Paul Bremner catches Ivan Gonzalez on the ankles. The referee warns Paul Bremner to calm down! Ivan Gonzalez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Sebastiano Orocini runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sebastiano Orocini tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Queens Park start the second half!
47.01
Andy Gemmill barges into Ivan Gonzalez. The referee calls over Andy Gemmill and shows him a yellow card! Ivan Gonzalez stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.23
Jamie Williams threads a neat ball through to Sebastiano Orocini. Sebastiano Orocini flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Vega who takes it down. Daniel Vega shoots from distance. Juan Prieto is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
55.44
Andy Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt McGrory. Matt McGrory makes a great pass forward. Bram Mulder runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
57.23
Sebastian Leon passes the ball forward to Daniel Vega. Daniel Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Valerio Asta. Valerio Asta jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.36
Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Gary Davidson replacing Valerio Asta and Richard King replacing Daniel Vega .
61.36
Dominic McCoist pushes mid-way up the pitch. Dominic McCoist sees Richard King in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard King shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
65.38
Andy Gemmill flicks a high pass forward to Matt McGrory who brings the ball under control. Matt McGrory plays a quick one-two with Bram Mulder and rushes in on goal... Matt McGrory tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Duncan McCoist. Excellent save.
67.35
Adam Lawrence pushes up the pitch. Adam Lawrence flicks a high pass forward to Bram Mulder who brings the ball under control. Bram Mulder edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Bram Mulder provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.26
Paul Bremner makes a probing pass to Bram Mulder. Bram Mulder makes a great pass forward. Paul Young runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
73.49
With vision, Adam Lawrence plays the ball forward to Paul Bremner. Paul Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Young. Paul Young shoots from long range. The keeper, Duncan McCoist, sees it late!! Goal for Queens Park!
83.55
Neil Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Mason. Andy Mason sees Gary Davidson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.07
Sebastian Leon flicks a high pass forward. Gary Davidson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Collins.
87.58
Gary Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Andy Gemmill controls it well on his chest. Andy Gemmill surges forward with the ball. Andy Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Bram Mulder. Bram Mulder finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
28.6%
48.1%
23.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Young of Queens Park

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.Sebastiano Orocini (MID)
7
10.Valerio Asta (ATT)
6
11.Daniel Vega (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
 
12.Gary Davidson (ATT)
6
13.Richard King (ATT)
6
14.Dominic Hopkin (DEF)
0

1.Juan Prieto (GK)
6
2.Leon Dean (DEF)
6
3.Matt Collins (DEF)
6
4.Gary Gemmell (DEF)
7
5.Adam Lawrence (DEF)
7
6.Paul Bremner (MID)
8
7.Andy Gemmill (MID)yellow card
7
8.Rodrigo Campos (MID)
6
9.Paul Young (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Matt McGrory (ATT)
6
11.Bram Mulder (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Andy Booth (GK)
0
13.Duncan Matteo (MID)
0
14.Paul Burley (ATT)
0