Match Report


RangersRangers     St MirrenSt Mirren
Elwyn CopeElwyn Cope Sean Clayton Sean Clayton
David MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn76
G
captain1
G
60Garry GraavenG. Graaven
Matt BoothM. Booth65
D
2
D
64Duncan ThomsonD. Thomson
Edgar VarelaE. Varela63
D
3
D
56Arthur MersonA. Merson
Callum NivenC. Niven65
D
4
D
52Frederico MarquitosF. Marquitos
Tomˆs de KoningT. de Koning65
D
5
D
50Jose CostaJ. Costa
Billy GoughB. Gough57
M
6
M
71Dave HoekstraD. Hoekstra
Billy ThomsonB. Thomson57
M
7captain
M
56Gareth SinclairG. Sinclair
Gary LawG. Law55
A
8
M
60John GallacherJ. Gallacher
Walter MicilloW. Micillo67
A
9
A
63Jose Fortes ReyJ. Rey
Pedro VieiraP. Vieira57
A
10
A
66Richard GallacherR. Gallacher
Jason MowbrayJ. Mowbray74
A
11
A
51Ralph DublinR. Dublin
 
Alje QuansahA. Quansah52
D
12
G
62Alex GemmillA. Gemmill
Callum GallacherC. Gallacher55
M
13
D
63Ivan MarcosI. Marcos
Don NivenD. Niven54
A
14
D
53Gavin JamesG. James

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to St Mirren. 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 St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Thomson.


0.00
The first half starts with Rangers kicking off!
2.22
Tomˆs de Koning makes a simple pass to Billy Gough. Billy Gough sees Billy Thomson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.50
Arthur Merson knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Hoekstra. Dave Hoekstra darts forward. Dave Hoekstra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomˆs de Koning.
10.22
Gareth Sinclair flicks a high pass forward. Richard Gallacher controls it well on his chest. Richard Gallacher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
15.12
Duncan Thomson threads a neat ball through to Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Meiklejohn who gathers it comfortably.
27.38
John Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Rey. Jose Fortes Rey hits a low pass to John Gallacher. John Gallacher comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving David Meiklejohn with no chance!! Goal for St Mirren!
32.33
Edgar Varela flicks a high ball forward to Billy Thomson who takes it down. Billy Thomson kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Mowbray. Jason Mowbray lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Gough. Billy Gough makes a looping header on goal but it is miles over!
36.56
Frederico Marquitos sees Ralph Dublin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ralph Dublin skips past Callum Niven! Ralph Dublin shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.56
Edgar Varela threads a neat ball through to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Walter Micillo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Walter Micillo knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Law. Gary Law heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates 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. St Mirren 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 St Mirren get the second half underway!
54.14
Frederico Marquitos knocks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Sinclair. Gareth Sinclair threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Rey. Jose Fortes Rey shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
59.14
Edgar Varela clumsily knocks into Richard Gallacher. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Gallacher grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.21
Rangers have made a substitution with Callum Gallacher replacing Billy Thomson .
63.38
Jose Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Hoekstra. Seeing a gap ahead, Dave Hoekstra plays the ball forward to Jose Fortes Rey. Jose Fortes Rey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.42
Frederico Marquitos barges into Callum Gallacher. The referee brings Frederico Marquitos to one side and gives him a warning! Callum Gallacher runs off the knock.
75.38
Callum Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Gough. Billy Gough shoots from 25 yards but somehow Garry Graaven manages to keep it out.
78.43
Duncan Thomson plays the ball forward to Gareth Sinclair. Gareth Sinclair sees Dave Hoekstra just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Dave Hoekstra shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
79.54
Arthur Merson arcs the ball upfield. Jose Fortes Rey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomˆs de Koning.
81.41
Frederico Marquitos makes a beautiful solo run. Frederico Marquitos flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Rey. Jose Fortes Rey lofts in a cross ball towards John Gallacher. John Gallacher is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. David Meiklejohn manages to gather it.
85.12
Arthur Merson threads a neat ball through to Gareth Sinclair. Gareth Sinclair chips the ball to his team mate, John Gallacher. John Gallacher whips in a cross ball towards Ralph Dublin. Ralph Dublin directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
87.20
Edgar Varela knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Mowbray. Jason Mowbray shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Callum Niven makes a probing pass to Billy Gough. Billy Gough knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Vieira. Pedro Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Rangers

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

Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
34.7%
38.9%
26.4%

Scorers
Gary Law 39
Callum Gallacher 90
John Gallacher 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Gallacher of St Mirren

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

1.Garry Graaven (GK)
6
2.Duncan Thomson (DEF)
6
3.Arthur Merson (DEF)
6
4.Frederico Marquitos (DEF)
7
5.Jose Costa (DEF)
6
6.Dave Hoekstra (MID)
6
7.Gareth Sinclair (MID)
7
8.John Gallacher (MID)goal scored
9
9.Jose Fortes Rey (ATT)
7
10.Richard Gallacher (ATT)
6
11.Ralph Dublin (ATT)
6
 
12.Alex Gemmill (GK)
0
13.Ivan Marcos (DEF)
0
14.Gavin James (DEF)
0