Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Celtic in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rangers are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott White.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rangers are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott White.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rangers get the match underway!
2.55
0-0Craig Mcallister plays the ball forward to Robin Favre. Robin Favre knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.17
Matt Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Armin Turek.
10.05
0-0Craig Mcallister sees Tony Carrick in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tony Carrick makes a pass forward but Robin Favre is yards offside!
14.33
Robin Favre threads the ball through to Neil Souness. Neil Souness knocks the ball forward to Tony Carrick but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.39
0-0Craig Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Don Hendry manages to gather it effortlessly.
16.46
1-0Dion Palmer flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Hernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcos Hernandez decides to run forward with the ball. Marcos Hernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Claus Petersen. Claus Petersen directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.23
Matt Brady flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Liddell who takes it down. Gavin Liddell shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Don Hendry!
22.42
Damiano Sadotti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robin Favre. Robin Favre knocks the ball forward to Tony Carrick. Tony Carrick lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister 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 Celtic!
28.52
Armin Turek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dion Palmer. Dion Palmer brings the ball forward. Dion Palmer passes the ball forward but Paul Moeliker is offside!
32.44
1-1Matt Brady barges into Thomas Hofer. The referee calls over Matt Brady and shows him a yellow card! Thomas Hofer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.23
1-1Oscar Castaneda makes a simple pass to Matt Brady. Matt Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Carrick. Tony Carrick directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Armin Turek blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
39.38
Oscar Castaneda threads a neat ball through to Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Gemmill. Matt Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.12
Craig Mcallister threads the ball through to Neil Souness. Neil Souness knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Paul Moeliker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claus Petersen. Claus Petersen plays a scrappy one-two with Fouzi Elkhatabi and advances towards the goal... Claus Petersen shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rangers have changed their lineup with Nico Buchwald replacing Claus Petersen and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. Celtic appear unchanged since the first half. The Rangers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Celtic start the second half!
47.32
Gavin Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister puts a great ball through. Neil Souness runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
48.43
Paul Moeliker catches Craig Mcallister on the ankles. The referee calls over Paul Moeliker and shows him a yellow card! Craig Mcallister runs off the knock.
53.58
Nico Buchwald makes a simple pass to Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Noica but he's offside!
55.54
Danny Coppinger knocks the ball forward to Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer whips in a cross ball towards Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Neil Benali with no chance!! Goal for Rangers!
59.38
Matt Brady knocks the ball forward to Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Souness. Neil Souness outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Don Hendry manages to keep it out.
66.07
Paul Moeliker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Buchwald. Nico Buchwald knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Benali who gathers it comfortably.
69.09
Matt Brady knocks the ball forward to Tony Carrick. Tony Carrick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.54
Richard Sterjovski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robin Favre. Robin Favre tries a spectacular long range effort but Don Hendry is on top of it.
72.48
Oscar Castaneda flicks a high ball forward to Craig Mcallister who takes it down. Craig Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Carrick. Tony Carrick knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Souness. Neil Souness directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.25
Dion Palmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker knocks the ball forward to Nico Buchwald. Nico Buchwald knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Benali who gathers it comfortably.
77.44
Tony Carrick hits a low pass to Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
81.46
Paul Moeliker threads the ball through to Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damiano Sadotti.
87.10
Paul Moeliker passes the ball forward to Nico Buchwald. Nico Buchwald knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
89.20
Damiano Sadotti catches Paul Moeliker on the ankles. Damiano Sadotti is shown the yellow card! Paul Moeliker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Armin Turek chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Buchwald. Nico Buchwald knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Neil Benali.
90.00
Thomas Hofer takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Armin Turek makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but Oscar Castaneda blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
0
0
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.3%
60.7%
Play Area
33.7%
41.6%
24.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig Mcallister of Celtic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Don Hendry (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Charles-Edward Ghanhouan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dion Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Armin Turek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcos Hernandez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Thomas Hofer (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Paul Moeliker (MID) |   | 8 |
| 8. | Fouzi Elkhatabi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Claus Petersen (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | George Noica (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Danny Coppinger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | J-David Rubil (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Marquez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nico Buchwald (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Neil Benali (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Damiano Sadotti (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Richard Sterjovski (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oscar Castaneda (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Gavin Liddell (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Matt Brady (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Craig Mcallister (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Matt Gemmill (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tony Carrick (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Neil Souness (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Robin Favre (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stephen Naysmith (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | León Carvajal (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kubilay Kayis (MID) | 0 | |