Match Report


RangersRangers     Ayr UnitedAyr United
James DunlopJames Dunlop Scott Tubbritt Scott Tubbritt
Don HendryD. Hendry80
G
1
G
83Andy McStayA. McStay
Petre SipercoP. Siperco81
D
2
D
72Pierre MbambaP. Mbamba
Dion PalmerD. Palmer82
D
captain3
D
70Craig CollinsC. Collins
Charles-Edward GhanhouanC. Ghanhouan79
D
4
D
80Emilio BustamanteE. Bustamante
Armin TurekA. Turek84
D
5captain
D
76Alpay AbdullahA. Abdullah
Paul MoelikerP. Moeliker94
M
6
M
73Emmanuel NwakireE. Nwakire
Ricardo MarquezR. Marquez89
M
7
M
78Craig MccallC. Mccall
Pascal PolheimP. Polheim82
M
8
M
73Marcus CharltonM. Charlton
Fouzi ElkhatabiF. Elkhatabi87
A
9
A
72Gianfranco ZanettiG. Zanetti
Danny CoppingerD. Coppinger83
A
10
A
72Pablo PonceP. Ponce
Jose NevesJ. Neves76
A
11
A
72Carlton BrandC. Brand
 
Marcos HernandezM. Hernandez78
D
12
G
52Alex CampbellA. Campbell
Hugo Guerrero LopezH. Guerrero Lopez82
M
13
M
70Magnus MoukokoM. Moukoko
George NoicaG. Noica81
A
14
A
42Maksym ValeevM. Valeev

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 17,399 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rangers and Ayr United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul McStay.


0.00
Rangers start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.39
Charles-Edward Ghanhouan flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Marquez. Ricardo Marquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Fouzi Elkhatabi. Fouzi Elkhatabi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Neves but the linesman indicates offside!
4.34
Ricardo Marquez flicks a high pass forward to Danny Coppinger who brings the ball under control. Danny Coppinger shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Andy McStay!
10.44
Ricardo Marquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pascal Polheim. Pascal Polheim plays a one-two with Fouzi Elkhatabi and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Pascal Polheim provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.14
Dion Palmer makes a simple pass to Jose Neves. Jose Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Collins.
14.11
Fouzi Elkhatabi threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Marquez. Ricardo Marquez runs straight at the defence! Ricardo Marquez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Emilio Bustamante.
16.56
Dion Palmer flicks a high pass forward to Charles-Edward Ghanhouan who brings the ball under control. Charles-Edward Ghanhouan makes a probing pass to Fouzi Elkhatabi. Fouzi Elkhatabi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.17
Paul Moeliker threads a neat ball through to Fouzi Elkhatabi. Fouzi Elkhatabi knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Neves. Jose Neves beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.28
Paul Moeliker flicks a high pass forward. Jose Neves collects the pass. Jose Neves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
27.45
Ricardo Marquez flicks a high ball forward to Pascal Polheim who takes it down. Pascal Polheim sees space and advances. Pascal Polheim knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Andy McStay gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
33.04
Emilio Bustamante threads a neat ball through to Craig Collins. Craig Collins threads a neat ball through to Marcus Charlton. Marcus Charlton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.51
Emmanuel Nwakire deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ponce. Pablo Ponce plays a scrappy one-two with Carlton Brand and stumbles forward towards the goal... Pablo Ponce shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Don Hendry manages to gather it easily.
42.38
Armin Turek punts the ball hopefully upfield. Danny Coppinger puts a great ball through. Ricardo Marquez runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
44.24
Paul Moeliker makes a simple pass to Fouzi Elkhatabi. Fouzi Elkhatabi whips in a cross ball towards Pascal Polheim. Pascal Polheim jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball comes off Pierre Mbamba and the loose ball is cleared up field.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Ayr United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Ayr United kick off the second half!
47.03
Paul Moeliker flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Marquez. Ricardo Marquez makes a probing pass to Jose Neves but he's offside!
49.53
Charles-Edward Ghanhouan hacks Pablo Ponce from behind! The referee calls over Charles-Edward Ghanhouan and warns him to calm down! Pablo Ponce stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.34
Emilio Bustamante makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Mccall. Seeing a gap ahead, Craig Mccall plays the ball forward to Gianfranco Zanetti. Gianfranco Zanetti plays a one-two with Carlton Brand and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Gianfranco Zanetti provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Armin Turek!
60.22
Ricardo Marquez knocks the ball forward to Pascal Polheim. Pascal Polheim knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emmanuel Nwakire.
61.53
Alpay Abdullah flicks a high pass forward to Gianfranco Zanetti who brings the ball under control. Gianfranco Zanetti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Ponce. Pablo Ponce threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Carlton Brand provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Don Hendry keeps it out!
63.33
Charles-Edward Ghanhouan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dion Palmer. Dion Palmer knocks the ball forward to Pascal Polheim. Pascal Polheim kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Moeliker but the referee indicates it's offside!
65.02
Dion Palmer plays the ball forward to Ricardo Marquez. Ricardo Marquez sees Paul Moeliker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Moeliker passes the ball forward to Jose Neves. Jose Neves cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Andy McStay.
66.34
Paul Moeliker takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Some good footwork from Dion Palmer provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
69.56
Emmanuel Nwakire knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Zanetti. Gianfranco Zanetti shoots from 20 yards. Wonderful reactions from Don Hendry keeps it out!
75.28
Petre Siperco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pascal Polheim. Pascal Polheim chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger plays a one-two with Fouzi Elkhatabi and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Danny Coppinger provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Andy McStay gets down and covers it.
78.09
Petre Siperco flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Marquez who brings the ball under control. Ricardo Marquez flicks a high pass forward. Fouzi Elkhatabi controls it well on his chest. Fouzi Elkhatabi plays a one-two with Jose Neves and advances towards the goal... Fouzi Elkhatabi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Andy McStay comfortably smothers it!
79.25
Emilio Bustamante chips the ball to his team mate, Emmanuel Nwakire. Emmanuel Nwakire surges forward with the ball. Emmanuel Nwakire knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ponce. Pablo Ponce looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Don Hendry manages to keep it out.
84.07
Pierre Mbamba threads a neat ball through to Emmanuel Nwakire. Emmanuel Nwakire passes the ball forward to Gianfranco Zanetti. Gianfranco Zanetti whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Ponce. Pablo Ponce finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Don Hendry!
90.00
Armin Turek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Marquez collects the pass. Ricardo Marquez lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Danny Coppinger!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rangers

Ayr United
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
10
6
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.7%
35.3%
Play Area
23.5%
43.5%
32.9%

Scorers
Fouzi Elkhatabi 17
Jose Neves 21
Danny Coppinger 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fouzi Elkhatabi of Rangers

Match Ratings
1.Don Hendry (GK)
8
2.Petre Siperco (DEF)
6
3.Dion Palmer (DEF)
7
4.Charles-Edward Ghanhouan (DEF)
7
5.Armin Turek (DEF)
6
6.Paul Moeliker (MID)
7
7.Ricardo Marquez (MID)
9
8.Pascal Polheim (MID)
7
9.Fouzi Elkhatabi (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Danny Coppinger (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Jose Neves (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Marcos Hernandez (DEF)
0
13.Hugo Guerrero Lopez (MID)
0
14.George Noica (ATT)
0

1.Andy McStay (GK)
7
2.Pierre Mbamba (DEF)
6
3.Craig Collins (DEF)
6
4.Emilio Bustamante (DEF)
7
5.Alpay Abdullah (DEF)
6
6.Emmanuel Nwakire (MID)
7
7.Craig Mccall (MID)
6
8.Marcus Charlton (MID)
6
9.Gianfranco Zanetti (ATT)
6
10.Pablo Ponce (ATT)
6
11.Carlton Brand (ATT)
6
 
12.Alex Campbell (GK)
0
13.Magnus Moukoko (MID)
0
14.Maksym Valeev (ATT)
0