Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to Rangers. A crowd of 18,039 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Souness.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Souness.
0.00
0-0Rangers get the match underway!
2.14
1-0Marc Janes threads the ball through to Igor Boksic. Igor Boksic passes the ball forward to Brian Vernazza. Brian Vernazza knocks in a cross ball towards Igor Boksic. Igor Boksic rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Don Hendry with no chance!! Goal for Dunfermline Athletic!
6.17
1-0Armin Turek sees Paul Moeliker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Moeliker hits a low pass to Nico Buchwald. Nico Buchwald shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
14.03
Marcos Hernandez passes the ball forward to Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Buchwald. Nico Buchwald lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.34
1-1Aniello Petrachi flicks a high ball forward to Brian Vernazza who takes it down. Brian Vernazza threads the ball through to Igor Boksic. Igor Boksic passes the ball forward but Anastasios Triadis is offside!
24.48
Chris Delaney surges forward with the ball. Chris Delaney chips the ball to his team mate, Bernard Olembé. Bernard Olembé lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.00
2-1Chris Delaney hits a low pass to Brian Vernazza. Brian Vernazza hits a low pass to Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Anastasios Triadis. Anastasios Triadis beats his man to it with a header. Marcos Hernandez steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
32.05
Brian Vernazza knocks the ball forward to Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown whips in a cross ball towards Anastasios Triadis. Anastasios Triadis heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.29
Dion Palmer threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Marquez. Ricardo Marquez takes it forward alone. Ricardo Marquez whips in a cross ball towards Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.09
2-1Armin Turek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker hits a low pass to Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger shoots from outside the area. Kevin Davidson gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
36.23
Charles-Edward Ghanhouan takes a long throw-in. Dion Palmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Buchwald. Nico Buchwald sees Paul Moeliker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Moeliker plays a one-two with Nico Buchwald and rushes in on goal... Paul Moeliker looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Kevin Davidson.
39.21
Igor Boksic passes the ball forward to Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Igor Boksic. Igor Boksic rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Don Hendry!
42.47
Armin Turek threads a neat ball through to Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker flicks a high pass forward. Danny Coppinger collects the pass. Danny Coppinger tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
With imagination, Armin Turek plays the ball forward to Ricardo Marquez. Ricardo Marquez shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Kevin Davidson keeps it out!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dunfermline Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Rangers have changed their lineup with George Noica replacing Jose Neves. The Rangers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Dunfermline Athletic kicking off!
47.00
Claudio Rodriquez makes a probing pass to Igor Boksic. Igor Boksic flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Chandler. Pedro Chandler makes a great pass forward. Igor Boksic runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
48.40
Charles-Edward Ghanhouan makes a simple pass to Nico Buchwald. Nico Buchwald lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.50
Dion Palmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker threads a neat ball through to Nico Buchwald. Nico Buchwald whips in a cross ball towards Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Kevin Davidson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.26
Dion Palmer threads a neat ball through to Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker hits a low pass to Fouzi Elkhatabi. Fouzi Elkhatabi knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Marquez. With a superhuman jump, Ricardo Marquez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
55.02
Danny Coppinger makes a simple pass to Fouzi Elkhatabi. Fouzi Elkhatabi shoots from distance but it flies wide!
57.22
Dion Palmer makes a probing pass to Ricardo Marquez. Ricardo Marquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger whips in a cross ball towards Fouzi Elkhatabi. Fouzi Elkhatabi makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rangers!
60.18
2-4Dunfermline Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Anthony Haller replacing Harvey Brown and Elena Alonso replacing Pedro Chandler .
63.33
Dion Palmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Charles-Edward Ghanhouan. Charles-Edward Ghanhouan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of George Noica. George Noica cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Kevin Davidson.
64.32
2-4Ricardo Marquez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Claudio Rodriquez reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
67.03
2-4There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
69.29
Armin Turek flicks a high pass forward. Paul Moeliker collects the pass. Paul Moeliker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Buchwald. Nico Buchwald shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
71.22
With vision, Paul Moeliker laces a through ball forward to Ricardo Marquez. Ricardo Marquez knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker whips the ball goalwards with his head. Kevin Davidson punches it away to safety.
73.27
Paul Moeliker knocks the ball to his team mate, George Noica. George Noica lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Marquez. Ricardo Marquez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Kevin Davidson had no chance!! Goal for Rangers!
77.44
Rangers have made a substitution with J-David Rubil replacing Marcos Hernandez .
83.06
Dion Palmer pushes mid-way up the pitch. Dion Palmer surges forward with the ball. Dion Palmer whips in a cross ball towards Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker makes a deft header. Wonderful reactions from Kevin Davidson keeps it out!
84.21
Charles-Edward Ghanhouan laces a through ball forward to Nico Buchwald. Nico Buchwald lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.51
2-6Igor Boksic sees space and advances. Igor Boksic plays the ball forward to Anastasios Triadis. Anastasios Triadis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
89.30
Chris Delaney flicks a high pass forward to Aniello Petrachi who brings the ball under control. Aniello Petrachi darts forward. Aniello Petrachi knocks in a cross ball towards Anastasios Triadis. Anastasios Triadis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Don Hendry!
90.00
Ricardo Marquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker whips in a cross ball towards George Noica. George Noica jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
7
Shots on Target
5
14
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.8%
64.2%
Play Area
34.6%
38.3%
27.2%
Scorers
| Igor Boksic 2 Harvey Brown 24 | Danny Coppinger 14, 84 Paul Moeliker 48, 51 Fouzi Elkhatabi 57 Ricardo Marquez 73 George Noica 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul Moeliker of Rangers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kevin Davidson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Aniello Petrachi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marc Janes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Chris Delaney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Claudio Rodriquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brian Vernazza (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Igor Boksic (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Bernard Olembé (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pedro Chandler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Anastasios Triadis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Harvey Brown (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Anthony Haller (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Olivier Van Himst (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Elena Alonso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Don Hendry (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Charles-Edward Ghanhouan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dion Palmer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Armin Turek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcos Hernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ricardo Marquez (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Paul Moeliker (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Fouzi Elkhatabi (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Jose Neves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nico Buchwald (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Danny Coppinger (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | J-David Rubil (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Hugo Guerrero Lopez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | George Noica (ATT) | | 7 |