Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 19,725 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Rangers kick off and get the match underway!
3.54
0-0Dominic Niven makes a probing pass to Karim Benhamou. Karim Benhamou threads the ball through to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.56
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
10.58
0-0Kai Overath advances with the ball. Kai Overath makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Mcinnes but he's offside!
12.38
0-0Gary Telfer catches Kevin Mccall on the ankles. Gary Telfer is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Mccall stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.28
1-0Karim Benhamou knocks the ball forward to Florian Binder. Florian Binder shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.18
1-0Billy Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Morton. Richard Morton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Paul Mckinlay is on top of it.
21.57
Kai Overath deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay goes all the way! Stephen McStay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.45
Stuart Mccall chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Mcinnes. Gary Mcinnes knocks the ball forward to James Stockdale but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
26.14
Stephen Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Mcinnes. Gary Mcinnes goes all the way! Gary Mcinnes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Ralph Merson manages to gather it comfortably.
30.37
1-0Kubilay Sükür controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Morton. Richard Morton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.19
Renato Vicari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florian Binder. Florian Binder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Morton but he's offside!
34.40
Karim Benhamou takes it forward alone. Karim Benhamou knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Binder. Florian Binder heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
38.54
1-0Craig Meiklejohn hacks Billy Mcallister from behind! Craig Meiklejohn is given a warning by the referee! Billy Mcallister carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.54
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
39.38
Karim Benhamou threads the ball through to Florian Binder. Florian Binder shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Paul Mckinlay!
40.30
Kai Overath kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay plays a perfect one-two with James Stockdale and rushes in on goal... Stephen McStay rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stephen McStay!
44.43
Stephen McStay comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Niven. Stephen McStay is warned by the referee! Dominic Niven runs off the knock.
45.00
Craig Meiklejohn decides to run forward with the ball. Craig Meiklejohn goes all the way! Craig Meiklejohn rockets a shot on goal but Ralph Merson is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Aberdeen kick off and get the second half underway!
47.30
Craig Meiklejohn knocks the ball forward to James Stockdale. James Stockdale plays a perfect one-two with Gary Mcinnes and rushes in on goal... James Stockdale makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.16
Stuart Mccall threads the ball through to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay plays a perfect one-two with James Stockdale and rushes in on goal... Stephen McStay makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Ralph Merson is on top of it.
49.58
Roland Dufresnes catches Richard Morton on the ankles. Roland Dufresnes is warned by the referee! Richard Morton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.48
Billy Mcallister threads the ball through to Richard Morton. Richard Morton shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Paul Mckinlay.
60.42
Dominic Niven passes the ball forward to Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür threads the ball through to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Binder. Florian Binder directs the ball goalwards with his head. Paul Mckinlay easily smothers it.
61.10
Stuart Mccall makes a simple pass to James Stockdale. James Stockdale knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.51
Karim Benhamou threads the ball through to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer threads the ball through to Florian Binder but he's offside!
66.44
Alpay Sükür chips the ball to his team mate, Renato Vicari. Renato Vicari decides to run forward with the ball. Renato Vicari shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.06
Billy Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Mccall. Stuart Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Mcinnes. Gary Mcinnes shoots from outside the area but somehow Ralph Merson manages to keep it out.
71.50
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
72.32
Craig Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Mcinnes but the linesman indicates offside!
73.54
Karim Benhamou kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.20
Renato Vicari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Morton. Richard Morton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.19
Billy Burley makes a simple pass to Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Mcinnes. Gary Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.38
Renato Vicari knocks the ball to his team mate, Florian Binder. Florian Binder shoots from outside the area. Paul Mckinlay easily smothers it.
89.51
Stephen Caldwell clumsily knocks into Gary Telfer. Stephen Caldwell is given a warning by the referee! Gary Telfer runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
24.7%
46.1%
29.2%
Scorers