Match Report


RangersRangers     Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle
Josh DaviesJosh Davies Computer Player Computer Player
Doru DobosD. Dobos82
G
1
G
72Stuart StrachanS. Strachan
Jurek LubanskiJ. Lubanski76
D
2captain
D
72Tommaso BaldiniT. Baldini
Pierre-Emmanuel GilletP. Gillet78
D
3
D
65Diaw RamoraD. Ramora
Stuart JohnstoneS. Johnstone81
D
4
D
65Garry HansenG. Hansen
Miguel MartinsM. Martins78
D
5
M
64Hugo CabreraH. Cabrera
Neil McGroryN. McGrory81
M
captain6
M
56Richard MorrisonR. Morrison
Filipe CuevasF. Cuevas85
M
7
M
51Danny MccannD. Mccann
Roy RedekerR. Redeker81
M
8
M
43Anton ThieleA. Thiele
John MckinlayJ. Mckinlay81
A
9
A
73Neil MortonN. Morton
Mauricio MartinM. Martin78
A
10
A
65Dale HallD. Hall
Andy FergusonA. Ferguson82
A
11
A
65Anton WillA. Will
 
Garry ElliottG. Elliott78
M
12
G
67Callum SullivanC. Sullivan
Danny PriorD. Prior71
M
13
D
63John McNeillJ. McNeill
J-Clau LecourJ. Lecour73
A
14
A
62John CooperJ. Cooper

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 16,826 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rangers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Mason.


0.00
Rangers kick off and get the match underway!
2.23
Stuart Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Filipe Cuevas. Filipe Cuevas flicks a high ball forward to Neil McGrory who takes it down. Neil McGrory plays a quick one-two with Andy Ferguson and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Neil McGrory provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Good keeping from Stuart Strachan as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
3.15
Corner kick to Rangers. Neil McGrory plays it to the near post. Stuart Strachan drops low and scoops up the ball.
4.42
Roy Redeker comes in with a late challenge on Richard Morrison. Roy Redeker is shown the yellow card! Richard Morrison runs off the knock.
6.41
Danny Mccann sees Dale Hall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dale Hall deftly passes the ball to Hugo Cabrera, releasing him through on goal. Hugo Cabrera side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
8.55
Richard Morrison makes a probing pass to Dale Hall. Dale Hall shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
10.42
Garry Hansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison makes a probing pass to Danny Mccann. Danny Mccann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.23
Roy Redeker makes a simple pass to Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
14.05
Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet kicks a strong pass forward to John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Cuevas. Filipe Cuevas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diaw Ramora.
15.29
Diaw Ramora flicks a high ball forward to Danny Mccann who gracefully takes it down. Danny Mccann flicks the ball to his team mate, Anton Will. Anton Will finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Doru Dobos.
16.40
It's a corner kick. Hugo Cabrera loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Jurek Lubanski reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
18.22
Roy Redeker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Martin. Mauricio Martin rushes past Hugo Cabrera! Mauricio Martin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Good keeping from Stuart Strachan as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
19.33
Corner kick to Rangers. Filipe Cuevas chips it out wide. Garry Hansen steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
24.39
Tommaso Baldini comes in with a high challenge, catching Roy Redeker with his studs. The referee motions to Tommaso Baldini to come over. It's a red card!! Roy Redeker runs off the knock.
27.39
Miguel Martins darts forward. Miguel Martins flicks the ball to his team mate, John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory beats his man to it with a header. Stuart Strachan punches it away to safety.
36.06
Roy Redeker kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.14
Stuart Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Cuevas collects the pass. Filipe Cuevas knocks the ball forward, putting Mauricio Martin through on goal. Mauricio Martin comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Stuart Strachan effortlessly gets down and covers it.
39.11
Roy Redeker makes a probing pass to Filipe Cuevas. Filipe Cuevas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.41
Filipe Cuevas threads a neat ball through to Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson advances inside the box! Andy Ferguson tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Stuart Strachan had no chance!! Goal for Rangers!
44.13
Jurek Lubanski flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Martins collects the pass. Miguel Martins takes it forward alone. Miguel Martins plays a scrappy one-two with John Mckinlay and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Miguel Martins provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Roy Redeker runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Roy Redeker lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Martin. Mauricio Martin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Inverness Caledonian Thistle kicking off!
47.41
Neil McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Roy Redeker. Roy Redeker makes a probing pass to Andy Ferguson but he's offside!
57.46
Jurek Lubanski receives the ball from a throw-in from Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet. Jurek Lubanski flicks a high pass forward to Roy Redeker who brings the ball under control. Roy Redeker chips the ball to his team mate, Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory makes a defence splitting pass to Roy Redeker. Roy Redeker shoots from just inside the box. The ball strikes Diaw Ramora's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
58.38
Corner kick to Rangers. Filipe Cuevas chips it out wide. Garry Hansen jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
60.05
Rangers have made 3 substitutions with Garry Elliott replacing Filipe Cuevas, Danny Prior replacing Roy Redeker and J-Clau Lecour replacing Andy Ferguson .
66.02
Jurek Lubanski flicks a high pass forward. Garry Elliott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Martin but he's offside!
72.12
Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet threads a neat ball through to Miguel Martins. Miguel Martins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Martin. Mauricio Martin plays a scrappy one-two with John Mckinlay and advances towards the goal... Mauricio Martin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.22
Danny Mccann comes in with a late challenge on Neil McGrory. Danny Mccann is shown the yellow card! Neil McGrory runs off the knock.
75.52
Mauricio Martin threads a neat ball through to J-Clau Lecour. J-Clau Lecour shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.30
Neil McGrory sees J-Clau Lecour in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. J-Clau Lecour deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil McGrory but the linesman indicates offside!
78.27
Miguel Martins flicks a high pass forward. Garry Elliott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Martin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Martin plays a quick one-two with Neil McGrory and rushes in on goal... Mauricio Martin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Stuart Strachan smothers it!
79.43
Neil McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, J-Clau Lecour. J-Clau Lecour plays a one-two with Mauricio Martin and rushes in on goal... J-Clau Lecour looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.21
Garry Hansen clumsily knocks into Neil McGrory. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil McGrory hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.52
Dale Hall decides to run forward with the ball. Dale Hall finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Doru Dobos manages to gather it effortlessly.
89.59
Jurek Lubanski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Prior. Danny Prior makes a probing pass to J-Clau Lecour. J-Clau Lecour whips in a cross ball towards Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rangers

Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
74.7%
25.3%
Play Area
20.7%
43.7%
35.6%

Scorers
Andy Ferguson 40
Mauricio Martin 45
Garry Elliott 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Martin of Rangers

Match Ratings
1.Doru Dobos (GK)
6
2.Jurek Lubanski (DEF)
6
3.Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Johnstone (DEF)
6
5.Miguel Martins (DEF)
7
6.Neil McGrory (MID)
7
7.Filipe Cuevas (MID)
7
8.Roy Redeker (MID)yellow card
7
9.John Mckinlay (ATT)
6
10.Mauricio Martin (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Andy Ferguson (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Garry Elliott (MID)goal scored
7
13.Danny Prior (MID)
6
14.J-Clau Lecour (ATT)
6

1.Stuart Strachan (GK)
7
2.Tommaso Baldini (DEF)red card
3
3.Diaw Ramora (DEF)
6
4.Garry Hansen (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Hugo Cabrera (MID)
6
6.Richard Morrison (MID)
6
7.Danny Mccann (MID)yellow card
5
8.Anton Thiele (MID)
6
9.Neil Morton (ATT)
6
10.Dale Hall (ATT)
6
11.Anton Will (ATT)
6
 
12.Callum Sullivan (GK)
0
13.John McNeill (DEF)
0
14.John Cooper (ATT)
0