Match Report


RangersRangers     CelticCeltic
Elwyn CopeElwyn Cope darren Nicholls darren Nicholls
David MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn76
G
captain1
G
66Gavin McStayG. McStay
Matt BoothM. Booth64
D
2
D
61Giancarlo Di LivioG. Di Livio
Edgar VarelaE. Varela63
D
3
D
60Lilian CiechelsiL. Ciechelsi
Callum NivenC. Niven65
D
4
D
63Garry CaldwellG. Caldwell
Tomˆs de KoningT. de Koning65
D
5
M
62Craig MeiklejohnC. Meiklejohn
Scott LawS. Law63
M
6captain
M
69Armin BierhoffA. Bierhoff
Billy GoughB. Gough57
M
7
M
61Armin RummeniggeA. Rummenigge
Gary LawG. Law55
A
8
M
60Jean-Paul KnopperJ. Knopper
Walter MicilloW. Micillo67
A
9
A
54Don McCoistD. McCoist
Pedro VieiraP. Vieira57
A
10
A
67Filipe VieiraF. Vieira
Jason MowbrayJ. Mowbray74
A
11
A
65Guillermo MendezG. Mendez
 
Alje QuansahA. Quansah52
D
12
D
50Callum BremnerC. Bremner
Billy ThomsonB. Thomson57
M
13
M
48Hugo PeiroH. Peiro
Don NivenD. Niven54
A
14
A
51Gabriele CarnascialiG. Carnasciali

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead 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 4-2-4 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex James.


0.00
The whistle blows and Celtic get the match underway!
6.31
Armin Rummenigge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armin Bierhoff. Armin Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.54
Lilian Ciechelsi makes a probing pass to Jean-Paul Knopper. Jean-Paul Knopper kicks a strong pass forward to Armin Rummenigge. Armin Rummenigge cuts inside the box! Armin Rummenigge rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Celtic!
18.21
Callum Niven runs forward with the ball. Callum Niven threads a neat ball through to Gary Law. Gary Law whips in a cross ball towards Walter Micillo. Walter Micillo connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
22.27
Billy Gough threads a neat ball through to Jason Mowbray. Jason Mowbray whips in a cross ball towards Billy Gough. Billy Gough fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Gavin McStay!
24.43
Guillermo Mendez makes a probing pass to Don McCoist. Don McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.20
Giancarlo Di Livio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armin Rummenigge. With a delightful solo run, Armin Rummenigge stretches the opposition's defence. Armin Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edgar Varela.
36.41
With great vision, Armin Rummenigge plays the ball forward to Filipe Vieira. Filipe Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.12
Callum Niven makes a probing pass to Billy Gough. Billy Gough surges forward with the ball. Billy Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Vieira. Pedro Vieira knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
40.41
Giancarlo Di Livio chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armin Rummenigge. Armin Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.09
Billy Gough controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Walter Micillo. Walter Micillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Mowbray but he's offside!
45.00
Armin Bierhoff advances with the ball. Armin Bierhoff whips in a cross ball towards Don McCoist. Don McCoist is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rangers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 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
The whistle blows and Rangers kick off!
49.17
Lilian Ciechelsi makes a simple pass to Armin Bierhoff. Armin Bierhoff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillermo Mendez. Guillermo Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.05
Callum Niven knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Gough. Billy Gough decides to run forward with the ball. Billy Gough plays a scrappy one-two with Jason Mowbray and stumbles forward towards the goal... Billy Gough shoots from just inside the box but slams it into the crowd!
57.03
Billy Gough knocks the ball forward to Walter Micillo. Walter Micillo whips in a cross ball towards Scott Law. Scott Law connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Gavin McStay has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.29
Garry Caldwell passes the ball forward to Armin Rummenigge. Armin Rummenigge makes a beautiful solo run. Armin Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edgar Varela.
66.51
Jason Mowbray makes a probing pass to Gary Law. Gary Law knocks in a cross ball towards Walter Micillo. Walter Micillo makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
72.25
Billy Gough barges into Giancarlo Di Livio. The referee brings Billy Gough to one side and gives him a warning! Giancarlo Di Livio runs off the knock.
75.58
Showing composure, Jean-Paul Knopper plays the ball forward to Filipe Vieira. Filipe Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Mendez. Guillermo Mendez directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by David Meiklejohn.
77.12
Craig Meiklejohn takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Matt Booth jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
78.16
Edgar Varela threads the ball through to Billy Gough. Billy Gough chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Mowbray. Jason Mowbray knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Caldwell.
79.32
Giancarlo Di Livio knocks the ball forward to Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Vieira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filipe Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edgar Varela.
84.48
Walter Micillo barges into Armin Bierhoff. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Armin Bierhoff hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.04
With some swift thinking, Garry Caldwell plays the ball forward to Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn plays the ball forward to Armin Rummenigge. Armin Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Meiklejohn who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Billy Gough flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Vieira. Pedro Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rangers

Celtic
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
33.3%
40.7%
25.9%

Scorers
Walter Micillo 18
Scott Law 57
Armin Rummenigge 16

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Armin Rummenigge of Celtic

Match Ratings
1.David Meiklejohn (GK)
7
2.Matt Booth (DEF)
7
3.Edgar Varela (DEF)
6
4.Callum Niven (DEF)
7
5.Tomˆs de Koning (DEF)
6
6.Scott Law (MID)goal scored
8
7.Billy Gough (MID)
8
8.Gary Law (ATT)
7
9.Walter Micillo (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
10.Pedro Vieira (ATT)
6
11.Jason Mowbray (ATT)
6
 
12.Alje Quansah (DEF)
0
13.Billy Thomson (MID)
0
14.Don Niven (ATT)
0

1.Gavin McStay (GK)
6
2.Giancarlo Di Livio (DEF)
7
3.Lilian Ciechelsi (DEF)
6
4.Garry Caldwell (DEF)
6
5.Craig Meiklejohn (MID)
6
6.Armin Bierhoff (MID)
7
7.Armin Rummenigge (MID)goal scored
9
8.Jean-Paul Knopper (MID)
7
9.Don McCoist (ATT)
6
10.Filipe Vieira (ATT)
6
11.Guillermo Mendez (ATT)
6
 
12.Callum Bremner (DEF)
0
13.Hugo Peiro (MID)
0
14.Gabriele Carnasciali (ATT)
0