Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play host to Rangers. A crowd of 19,142 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Hendry.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Hendry.
0.00
0-0Queen of the South kick off and get the match underway!
4.24
0-0Eduardo Helguera flicks a high pass forward to David Strachan who brings the ball under control. David Strachan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.27
Julian Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Nunzio Tentoni. Nunzio Tentoni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.36
0-0Showing composure, Eduardo Helguera plays the ball forward to Romarin Song. Romarin Song shoots from long range. Doru Dobos gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
12.03
0-0Neil McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Julian Thomson. The referee calls over Neil McGrory and warns him to calm down! Julian Thomson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.40
From the throw-in, Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet picks out Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone passes the ball forward to Filipe Cuevas. Filipe Cuevas knocks the ball forward to Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Alexander Castiglioni manages to gather it easily.
18.52
Filipe Cuevas flicks a high pass forward. Andy Ferguson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Ferguson tries a spectacular long range effort but Alexander Castiglioni is on top of it.
20.31
Neil McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Martin collects the pass. Mauricio Martin whips in a cross ball towards John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Alexander Castiglioni manages to keep it out.
26.23
Ugo Moss knocks the ball forward to David Strachan. David Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares whips the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Doru Dobos keeps it out!
30.02
Roy Redeker flicks a high pass forward. John Mckinlay collects the pass. John Mckinlay rushes past Eduardo Helguera! John Mckinlay side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Alexander Castiglioni reads it well. Fabulous stop!
38.09
0-1Stuart Johnstone sees space and advances. Stuart Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson plays a scrappy one-two with John Mckinlay and stumbles forward towards the goal... Andy Ferguson tries a spectacular strike. Andy Ferguson scores for Rangers!!
42.13
Ugo Moss makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Strachan. David Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Romarin Song. Romarin Song connects with a diving header. Doru Dobos gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
45.00
David Strachan threads a neat ball through to Romarin Song. Romarin Song controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queen of the South appear unchanged since the first half. Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rangers start the second half!
48.53
Filipe Cuevas flicks a high ball forward to Neil McGrory who takes it down. Neil McGrory shoots from outside the area. Alexander Castiglioni is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.18
Eduardo Helguera barges into Mauricio Martin. The referee brings Eduardo Helguera to one side and gives him a warning! Mauricio Martin stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.48
0-2Ugo Moss clumsily knocks into John Mckinlay. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Mckinlay runs off the knock.
59.33
Eduardo Helguera hits a low pass to Romarin Song. Romarin Song tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Doru Dobos manages to keep it out.
60.45
0-2Rangers have made 3 substitutions with Danny Prior replacing Roy Redeker, Isaac Green replacing John Mckinlay and J-Clau Lecour replacing Mauricio Martin .
61.55
0-2Julian Suarez threads a neat ball through to Nunzio Tentoni. Nunzio Tentoni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.27
Miguel Martins decides to run forward with the ball. Miguel Martins makes an attacking run forward. Miguel Martins edges inside the box! Miguel Martins takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
75.18
Jurek Lubanski sees space and advances. Jurek Lubanski lofts in a cross ball towards Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Alexander Castiglioni.
83.48
0-2Filipe Cuevas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory runs straight at the defence! Neil McGrory looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Julian Thomson is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
84.06
Eduardo Helguera sees a break and surges forward. Eduardo Helguera flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but Stuart Johnstone blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
85.33
David Strachan hacks Stuart Johnstone from behind! David Strachan is warned by the referee! Stuart Johnstone stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.51
Julian Suarez makes a simple pass to Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Romarin Song. Some silky footwork from Romarin Song provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
With some swift thinking, Jurek Lubanski plays the ball forward to J-Clau Lecour. J-Clau Lecour hits a low pass to Danny Prior. Danny Prior advances inside the box! Danny Prior looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Danny Prior scores for Rangers!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
5
10
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
28.2%
45.1%
26.8%
Scorers
| Andy Ferguson 38 Neil McGrory 49 Danny Prior 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil McGrory of Rangers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alexander Castiglioni (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Francisco Soto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ugo Moss (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Eduardo Helguera (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Julian Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Tavares (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Julian Suarez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nunzio Tentoni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Romarin Song (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Strachan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Gallacher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Romero P. Castillo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Joachim Bernardi (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gijs Davids (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Doru Dobos (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jurek Lubanski (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stuart Johnstone (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Miguel Martins (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Neil McGrory (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Filipe Cuevas (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Roy Redeker (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | John Mckinlay (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Mauricio Martin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Andy Ferguson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Danny Prior (MID) | | 8 |
| 13. | Isaac Green (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | J-Clau Lecour (ATT) | 6 | |