Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Airdrieonians. 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 Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Morrison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rangers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Morrison.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Rangers kicking off!
2.16
0-0Gavin Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Gilardino controls it well on his chest. Vincenzo Gilardino threads a neat, attacking ball through to Andy Burley. Andy Burley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
4.55
Alec Burley makes a probing pass to Gavin Gemmill. Gavin Gemmill sees Rafael Barros in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Barros lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Telfer. Alex Telfer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by David Meiklejohn.
6.51
0-0Gavin Gemmill takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Marvin Van Galen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
8.36
0-0Gary Law hacks John Young from behind! Gary Law is shown the yellow card! John Young hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.52
0-0Billy Thomson threads the ball through to Gary Law. Gary Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
16.57
Matt Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Varela. Edgar Varela controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Vieira. Pedro Vieira shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
18.42
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Matt Davidson plays the ball forward to Marvin Van Galen. Marvin Van Galen makes a simple pass to Andy Burley. Andy Burley controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Vincenzo Gilardino through on goal. Vincenzo Gilardino comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. David Meiklejohn is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.25
Billy Thomson catches Marvin Van Galen on the ankles. Billy Thomson is shown the yellow card! Marvin Van Galen stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.43
Andy Burley comes in with a late challenge on Edgar Varela. Andy Burley is shown the yellow card! Edgar Varela hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.18
Edgar Varela brings the ball forward. Edgar Varela flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Vieira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Law. Scott Law beats his man to it with a header but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.07
Alec Burley passes the ball forward to Gareth Maclean. Gareth Maclean knocks the ball forward to Vincenzo Gilardino. Vincenzo Gilardino knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Barros. With a superhuman jump, Rafael Barros connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.33
Matt Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Maclean. Gareth Maclean shoots from long range. David Meiklejohn gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
33.47
Edgar Varela threads a neat ball through to Callum Niven. Callum Niven flicks a high pass forward. Gary Law controls it well on his chest. Gary Law shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.29
Matt Booth flicks a high ball forward to Jason Mowbray who takes it down. Jason Mowbray lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
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. Airdrieonians appear unchanged since the first half. The Rangers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Airdrieonians kick off and get the second half underway!
48.52
Edgar Varela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Mowbray. Jason Mowbray runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jason Mowbray knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Law. Scott Law beats his man to it with a header. James Evans manages to gather it.
49.31
Billy Thomson kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Vieira. Pedro Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Gary Law. Gary Law beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving James Evans with no chance!! Goal for Rangers!
54.05
Callum Niven flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Vieira who brings the ball under control. Pedro Vieira advances inside the box! Pedro Vieira shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
59.25
With great vision, Gary Law plays the ball forward to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Jason Mowbray. Jason Mowbray is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.25
3-2Airdrieonians have made 2 substitutions with Richard Bremner replacing Alex Telfer and Paolo Meijer replacing Vincenzo Gilardino .
65.33
Richard Bremner hacks Billy Thomson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy Thomson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.17
Callum Niven knocks the ball forward to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson hits a low pass to Don Niven. Don Niven shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
67.44
Matt Davidson sees Gareth Maclean in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gareth Maclean flicks a high pass forward to Paolo Meijer who brings the ball under control. Paolo Meijer knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
71.01
3-3Marvin Van Galen flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Meijer. Paolo Meijer passes the ball forward but Andy Burley is offside!
72.08
3-373.30
Edgar Varela passes the ball forward to Scott Law. Scott Law knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Vieira. Pedro Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Scott Law. Scott Law makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.54
Airdrieonians have made a substitution with Alec Brady replacing Alec Burley .
79.15
Gareth Maclean controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Meijer. Paolo Meijer knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Burley. Andy Burley outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it rises well off target!
84.49
4-3Edgar Varela clumsily knocks into Gavin Gemmill. Edgar Varela is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Gemmill stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.19
Gavin Gemmill runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gavin Gemmill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Niven.
87.01
Richard Bremner receives the ball from a throw-in from Gareth Maclean. Richard Bremner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Meijer. Paolo Meijer plays a quick one-two with Marvin Van Galen and rushes in on goal... Paolo Meijer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
31.4%
42.9%
25.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jason Mowbray of Rangers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David Meiklejohn (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Matt Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Edgar Varela (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Callum Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tomˆs de Koning (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Law (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Billy Thomson (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Don Niven (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Law (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Pedro Vieira (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Jason Mowbray (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Alje Quansah (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Billy Gough (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Gallacher (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | James Evans (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Matt Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alec Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Young (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marvin Van Galen (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Gemmill (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gareth Maclean (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alex Telfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andy Burley (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Vincenzo Gilardino (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Rafael Barros (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Alec Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Richard Bremner (MID) | | 7 |
| 14. | Paolo Meijer (ATT) | 7 | |