Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play Rangers in this league cup game. A crowd of 18,589 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Mckinlay.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Mckinlay.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rangers get the match underway!
2.03
0-0Luigi Léonard comes in with a late challenge on Armin Turek. Luigi Léonard is shown the yellow card! Armin Turek gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
4.36
0-0Dion Palmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Charles-Edward Ghanhouan. Charles-Edward Ghanhouan laces a weighted ball forward to Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
6.46
0-0Bruno Moreira makes a beautiful solo run. Bruno Moreira knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Riza. Kevin Riza beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Don Hendry.
7.58
0-0Matt James takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Ricardo Marquez reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
8.08
0-0Armin Turek hits a low pass to Ricardo Marquez. Ricardo Marquez makes a probing pass to Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.02
0-1Paul Moeliker hits a low pass to Fouzi Elkhatabi. Fouzi Elkhatabi knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.54
Andrés Yanez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Murray. Eddie Murray chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Parker. Martin Parker rushes past Armin Turek! Martin Parker cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
20.06
Paul Moeliker flicks a high pass forward. George Noica holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. George Noica knocks in a cross ball towards Fouzi Elkhatabi. With a superhuman jump, Fouzi Elkhatabi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
24.54
Matt James flicks a high ball forward to Andy Gough who takes it down. Andy Gough controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
27.57
Paul Moeliker kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Neves. Jose Neves lofts in a cross ball towards George Noica. With a superhuman jump, George Noica connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Wonderful reactions from Elkin Maldonado keeps it out!
28.41
0-1Andrés Yanez barges into George Noica. Andrés Yanez is shown the yellow card! George Noica runs off the knock.
30.53
Armin Turek makes a probing pass to Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker flicks a high pass forward. Jose Neves comfortably collects the pass. Jose Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Marquez. Ricardo Marquez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Elkin Maldonado manages to keep it out.
32.57
Kevin Riza plays the ball forward to Matt James. Matt James lofts in a cross ball towards Luigi Léonard. Luigi Léonard makes a deft header. Fantastic reaction save from Don Hendry!
34.24
Ricardo Marquez knocks the ball forward to Jose Neves. Jose Neves tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.04
Marcos Hernandez flicks a high pass forward to Dion Palmer who brings the ball under control. Dion Palmer threads a neat ball through to Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.28
Fouzi Elkhatabi comes in with a late challenge on Andrés Yanez. The referee warns Fouzi Elkhatabi to calm down! Andrés Yanez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.12
Eddie Murray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Riza. Kevin Riza threads the ball through to Matt James. Matt James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Armin Turek.
45.00
Billy Brady catches Marcos Hernandez on the ankles. Billy Brady is shown the yellow card! Marcos Hernandez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queen of the South appear unchanged since the first half. Rangers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation.
45.00
The second half starts with Queen of the South kicking off!
48.28
Paul Moeliker kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Marquez. Ricardo Marquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Elkin Maldonado.
49.08
0-2Paul Moeliker takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Some silky footwork from Dion Palmer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball is well placed but Eddie Murray blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
51.13
Jose Neves threads a neat ball through to Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andrés Yanez.
53.37
Ricardo Marquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Noica. George Noica plays a one-two with Jose Neves and rushes in on goal... George Noica looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Elkin Maldonado is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.18
Dion Palmer chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Marquez. Ricardo Marquez knocks in a cross ball towards Fouzi Elkhatabi. Fouzi Elkhatabi connects with a diving header but somehow Elkin Maldonado manages to keep it out.
59.24
George Noica comes in with a late challenge on Eddie Murray. The referee calls over George Noica and shows him a yellow card! Eddie Murray carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.36
Marcos Hernandez makes a simple pass to Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker advances with the ball. Paul Moeliker whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Marquez. Ricardo Marquez powers a header at goal. Elkin Maldonado is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.04
Bruno Moreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Riza. Kevin Riza kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Parker. Martin Parker advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Martin Parker provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.23
Danny Coppinger knocks the ball to his team mate, George Noica. George Noica knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andrés Yanez.
69.23
Billy Brady makes a strong solo run forward. Billy Brady sees Luigi Léonard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luigi Léonard knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Parker. Martin Parker outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Martin Parker scores for Queen of the South!!
75.54
Billy Brady makes a simple pass to Kevin Riza. Kevin Riza threads a neat ball through to Andy Gough. Andy Gough whips in a cross ball towards Martin Parker. Martin Parker powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.54
2-4Rangers have made a substitution with J-David Rubil replacing Marcos Hernandez .
83.17
Paul Moeliker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fouzi Elkhatabi. Fouzi Elkhatabi lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball strikes Andrés Yanez's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
84.16
It's a corner kick. Ricardo Marquez loops the ball over to the far post. J-David Rubil comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Elkin Maldonado gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
90.00
Paul Moeliker sees George Noica in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. George Noica skips past Andrés Yanez! George Noica looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Elkin Maldonado. Excellent save.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
5
13
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.3%
57.7%
Play Area
35.9%
42.3%
21.8%
Scorers
| Martin Parker 69, 76 | Paul Moeliker 14 Jose Neves 34 George Noica 53 Ricardo Marquez 61 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul Moeliker of Rangers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Elkin Maldonado (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Bruno Moreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andrés Yanez (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Billy Brady (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Eddie Murray (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Riza (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matt James (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andy Gough (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Martin Parker (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Luigi Léonard (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Duncan Liddell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Malte Ahrens (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Del Beattie (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Scott Dalglish (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Don Hendry (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Charles-Edward Ghanhouan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dion Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Armin Turek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcos Hernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ricardo Marquez (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Paul Moeliker (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Fouzi Elkhatabi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jose Neves (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | George Noica (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Danny Coppinger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | J-David Rubil (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Hugo Guerrero Lopez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nico Buchwald (ATT) | 0 | |