Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Dunfermline Athletic. A crowd of 19,909 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rangers are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Hansen.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rangers are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Hansen.
0.00
Dunfermline Athletic get the match underway!
2.19
Paul Moeliker makes a simple pass to Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger knocks in a cross ball towards Claus Petersen. Claus Petersen whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
4.43
Paul Moeliker flicks a high pass forward. Fouzi Elkhatabi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fouzi Elkhatabi lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Kevin Davidson is on top of it.
12.14
Seeing a gap ahead, Marc Janes plays the ball forward to Igor Boksic. Igor Boksic makes a high pass forward. Bernard Olembé shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control just on the edge of the box. Bernard Olembé muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.10
Paul Moeliker knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Marquez. Ricardo Marquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
18.40
Armin Turek sees a break and surges forward. Armin Turek plays a one-two with Paul Moeliker and advances towards the goal... Armin Turek muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Kevin Davidson had no chance!! Goal for Rangers!
24.21
Charles-Edward Ghanhouan barges into Igor Boksic. The referee warns Charles-Edward Ghanhouan to calm down! Igor Boksic carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.23
Paul Moeliker knocks the ball forward to Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Igor Boksic.
28.42
Aniello Petrachi takes a quick throw-in, which Brian Vernazza takes on the chest. Brian Vernazza makes a probing pass to Anthony Haller. Anthony Haller knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Armin Turek.
30.05
J-David Rubil makes a probing pass to Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Paul Moeliker provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Kevin Davidson.
32.02
Ricardo Marquez passes the ball forward to Fouzi Elkhatabi. Fouzi Elkhatabi lofts in a cross ball towards Claus Petersen. Claus Petersen flicks the ball with his head but somehow Claudio Rodriquez happens to be in the right place to block it.
36.29
Paul Moeliker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Marquez. Ricardo Marquez knocks in a cross ball towards Fouzi Elkhatabi. Fouzi Elkhatabi flicks the ball with his head. The ball strikes Claudio Rodriquez's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
37.55
Corner kick to Rangers. Ricardo Marquez chips it to the near post. Anthony Haller reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
39.56
Paul Moeliker flicks the ball to his team mate, Fouzi Elkhatabi. Fouzi Elkhatabi makes a defence splitting pass to Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rangers!
42.23
Marc Janes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aniello Petrachi. Aniello Petrachi kicks a strong pass forward to Igor Boksic. Igor Boksic knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Chandler. Pedro Chandler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
44.22
Marcos Hernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker whips in a cross ball towards Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rangers!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Dunfermline Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rangers start the second half!
49.19
Igor Boksic flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown knocks the ball forward to Anthony Haller but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
53.54
Igor Boksic hacks Paul Moeliker from behind! Igor Boksic is warned by the referee! Paul Moeliker gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.37
Paul Moeliker threads a neat ball through to Fouzi Elkhatabi. Fouzi Elkhatabi makes a probing pass between the defence to Danny Coppinger. Marc Janes hacks Danny Coppinger from behind! Danny Coppinger appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
57.18
Paul Moeliker flicks a high pass forward. Claus Petersen collects the pass. Claus Petersen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Delaney.
60.31
Dunfermline Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Olivier Van Himst replacing Anthony Haller and Alistair Griffin replacing Pedro Chandler .
61.34
J-David Rubil knocks the ball forward to Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker hits a low pass to Claus Petersen. Claus Petersen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
63.40
J-David Rubil passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Armin Turek. Armin Turek flicks a high pass forward. Claus Petersen collects the pass. Claus Petersen knocks in a cross ball towards Fouzi Elkhatabi. Fouzi Elkhatabi rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Kevin Davidson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.47
Armin Turek flicks a high pass forward to Paul Moeliker who brings the ball under control. Paul Moeliker threads a neat ball through to Claus Petersen. Claus Petersen knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Marquez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
67.58
Armin Turek makes a probing pass to Ricardo Marquez. Ricardo Marquez makes a probing pass to Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.00
J-David Rubil laces a through ball forward to Charles-Edward Ghanhouan. Charles-Edward Ghanhouan runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Charles-Edward Ghanhouan whips in a cross ball towards Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker whips the ball goalwards with his head but Kevin Davidson is on top of his game. Nice save!
72.15
Igor Boksic makes a probing pass to Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Armin Turek.
73.22
Aniello Petrachi sees Igor Boksic in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Igor Boksic flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Griffin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alistair Griffin lofts in a cross ball towards Bernard Olembé. Bernard Olembé connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.07
Rangers have made a substitution with Alejandro Di Loreto replacing Marcos Hernandez .
78.16
Ricardo Marquez kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.15
Igor Boksic passes the ball forward to Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Bernard Olembé. Bernard Olembé connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
85.43
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
89.21
Chris Delaney barges into Nico Buchwald. Chris Delaney is given a warning by the referee! Nico Buchwald gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70%
30%
Play Area
20%
44.3%
35.7%
Scorers
| Armin Turek 18 Danny Coppinger 40, 44 Fouzi Elkhatabi 63 | Bernard Olembé 12, 73 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul Moeliker of Rangers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Don Hendry (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Charles-Edward Ghanhouan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | J-David Rubil (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Armin Turek (DEF) | ![]() | 8 |
| 5. | Marcos Hernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ricardo Marquez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paul Moeliker (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Fouzi Elkhatabi (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 9. | Claus Petersen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nico Buchwald (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Danny Coppinger (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Alejandro Di Loreto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Hugo Guerrero Lopez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | George Noica (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kevin Davidson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Aniello Petrachi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marc Janes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Chris Delaney (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Claudio Rodriquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brian Vernazza (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Igor Boksic (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Bernard Olembé (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
| 9. | Pedro Chandler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Harvey Brown (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Anthony Haller (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Olivier Van Himst (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Elena Alonso (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alistair Griffin (MID) | 6 | |



















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