Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 18,187 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Rangers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Rangers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rangers get the match underway!
6.16
0-0Anselmo Colle makes a simple pass to Duncan Glass. Duncan Glass knocks the ball forward to Levin Sachers. Levin Sachers shoots from 25 yards but Jocelyn Karembeu is on top of it.
10.06
0-0Rigobert Ndiefi catches Levin Sachers on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Levin Sachers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.55
0-0Ramiro Balbo chips the ball to his team mate, Levin Sachers. Levin Sachers knocks the ball forward to Alex Sullivan but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.06
0-0Rigobert Ndiefi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Hutchison. Andy Hutchison knocks the ball to his team mate, Serge Soro. Serge Soro plays a perfect one-two with Colin McNeill and rushes in on goal... Serge Soro rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
16.57
0-0Amara Sanogo comes in with a late challenge on Bunji Miyazaki. Amara Sanogo is given a warning by the referee! Bunji Miyazaki carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.23
0-1Ramiro Balbo advances with the ball. Ramiro Balbo lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Sullivan. Alex Sullivan directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.23
Don Morton makes a probing pass to Andy Hutchison. Andy Hutchison knocks the ball to his team mate, Serge Soro. Serge Soro lofts in a cross ball towards Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Farid Boulmerka.
24.52
Duncan Glass makes a probing pass to Levin Sachers. Levin Sachers finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.40
0-1Andy Hutchison clumsily knocks into Duncan Glass. Andy Hutchison is warned by the referee! Duncan Glass stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.07
0-1Rigobert Ndiefi makes a probing pass to Celestine Enyinnaya. Celestine Enyinnaya threads the ball through to Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anselmo Colle.
36.15
Rigobert Ndiefi threads the ball through to Andy Hutchison. Andy Hutchison knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Farid Boulmerka manages to gather it comfortably.
39.57
Andriy Biryuk chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Silva. Marco Silva controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Amara Sanogo. Amara Sanogo shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
40.00
Billy Gough makes a probing pass to Andy Hutchison. Andy Hutchison knocks the ball forward to Serge Soro. Serge Soro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Farid Boulmerka manages to gather it comfortably.
42.39
Duncan Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Levin Sachers. Levin Sachers makes a probing pass to Alex Sullivan. Alex Sullivan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Jocelyn Karembeu manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Bunji Miyazaki knocks the ball forward to Celestine Enyinnaya. Celestine Enyinnaya makes a probing pass to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Ayr United kick off the second half!
51.29
Dmitri Yanowski flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Nordahl. Martin Nordahl knocks the ball forward to Alex Sullivan. Alex Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Amara Sanogo. Amara Sanogo flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
53.14
Dmitri Yanowski makes a simple pass to Marco Silva. Marco Silva kicks a strong pass forward to Amara Sanogo. Amara Sanogo tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Jocelyn Karembeu manages to gather it comfortably.
54.24
Billy Gough makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Gough flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill goes all the way! Colin McNeill rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Farid Boulmerka manages to gather it comfortably.
55.05
Billy Morton threads the ball through to Serge Soro. Serge Soro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.13
Anselmo Colle controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Glass. Duncan Glass makes a simple pass to Amara Sanogo. Amara Sanogo shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
60.45
Andy Hutchison sees space and advances. Andy Hutchison goes all the way! Andy Hutchison shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
63.03
Martin Nordahl passes the ball forward to Levin Sachers. Levin Sachers goes all the way! Levin Sachers shoots from just inside the box. Jocelyn Karembeu is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
67.55
Rigobert Ndiefi flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Hutchison. Andy Hutchison kicks a strong pass forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Serge Soro. Serge Soro shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.11
Martin Nordahl sees space and advances. Martin Nordahl controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Jocelyn Karembeu easily smothers it.
73.51
Celestine Enyinnaya surges forward with the ball. Celestine Enyinnaya knocks in a cross ball towards Serge Soro. Serge Soro powers a header at goal. Farid Boulmerka easily smothers it.
77.44
Ramiro Balbo passes the ball forward to Alex Sullivan. Alex Sullivan tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.14
Marco Silva knocks the ball to his team mate, Levin Sachers. Levin Sachers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jocelyn Karembeu who gathers it comfortably.
87.06
Celestine Enyinnaya deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory makes a probing pass to Serge Soro. Serge Soro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.21
Andy Hutchison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory goes all the way! Scott McGrory shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Amara Sanogo barges into Billy Gough. The referee calls over Amara Sanogo again and warns him to calm down! Billy Gough grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
30.9%
40.4%
28.7%
Scorers
| Serge Soro 68 | Alex Sullivan 18 Levin Sachers 63 |