Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Rangers. A crowd of 19,081 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Motherwell are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Motherwell are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Motherwell kick off the first half!
3.14
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
4.35
0-0Garry Cleland knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy James. Billy James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Davidson.
8.33
0-0Karim Benhamou barges into Garry Cleland. Karim Benhamou is shown the yellow card! Garry Cleland stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.17
Renato Vicari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Morton. Richard Morton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.35
1-0Stephen Morrison sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Strachan. Callum Strachan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Callum Strachan scores for Motherwell!!
18.29
1-0Gary Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Billy Young manages to keep it out.
20.04
Gary Davidson makes a simple pass to Karim Benhamou. Karim Benhamou chips the ball to his team mate, Florian Binder. Florian Binder shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Billy Young!
21.27
Karim Benhamou passes the ball forward to Richard Morton. Richard Morton goes all the way! Richard Morton takes a shot at goal. Billy Young is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.32
Zisi Bourbakis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Renato Vicari. Renato Vicari makes a probing pass to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Billy Young manages to gather it comfortably.
32.46
1-1Gavin Strachan passes the ball forward to Jerome Brouard. Jerome Brouard makes a simple pass to Billy James. Billy James knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Strachan. Callum Strachan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.13
Stephen Morrison knocks the ball forward to Billy James. Billy James shoots from 20 yards. Ralph Merson easily smothers it.
34.28
Gary Davidson hits it upfield. Gary Telfer shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.43
Paul White flicks the ball to his team mate, Jerome Brouard. Jerome Brouard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy James. Billy James lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Strachan. Callum Strachan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.20
Kubilay Sükür passes the ball forward to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer whips in a cross ball towards Florian Binder. Florian Binder is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.32
1-2Paul White barges into Richard Morton. The referee calls over Paul White and warns him to calm down! Richard Morton runs off the knock.
45.00
Renato Vicari makes a probing pass to Florian Binder. Florian Binder finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Rangers kick off!
47.52
Stephen Morrison makes a probing pass to Callum Strachan. Callum Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.29
Stephen Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Strachan. Callum Strachan shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.03
Karim Benhamou controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Morton. Richard Morton makes a simple pass to Florian Binder. Florian Binder tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.38
Karim Benhamou passes the ball forward to Florian Binder. Florian Binder finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
61.17
Karim Benhamou threads the ball through to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer whips in a cross ball towards Richard Morton. Richard Morton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
63.23
Billy James hacks Zisi Bourbakis from behind! The referee calls over Billy James and shows him a yellow card! Zisi Bourbakis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.14
Karim Benhamou passes the ball forward to Florian Binder. Florian Binder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.48
Kubilay Sükür makes a probing pass to Richard Morton. Richard Morton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claudio Rey.
71.30
Renato Vicari makes a probing pass to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.27
1-3Florian Binder barges into Gavin Strachan. Florian Binder is warned by the referee! Gavin Strachan grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.27
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
79.44
Callum Strachan catches Gary Davidson on the ankles. Callum Strachan is given a warning by the referee! Gary Davidson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.04
Gary Telfer clumsily knocks into Gavin Strachan. The referee calls over Gary Telfer and warns him to calm down! Gavin Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
33.3%
43.5%
23.2%
Scorers
| Callum Strachan 14 | Richard Morton 21 Florian Binder 39, 55 |