Match Report
| Rangers | Rangers |  |  | Greenock Morton | Greenock Morton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Craig Campbell | C. Campbell |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 78 | | Richard Hendry | R. Hendry | |||||||||
| Ledley Keegan | L. Keegan |  | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 | | Stuart Sullivan | S. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Garry White | G. White | | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 63 | | Simon Forbes | S. Forbes | |||||||||
| Dmitri Korneev | D. Korneev |  | 64 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 |  | Julian Beck | J. Beck | |||||||||
| Richard Thomson | R. Thomson | | 64 | M | | 5 | | D | 59 | | Bakary Lorenz | B. Lorenz | |||||||||
| Elena Barkero | E. Barkero |  | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Duncan Gallacher | D. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Peter Young | P. Young | | 61 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 64 |  | Thierry Huard | T. Huard | ||||||||
| Richard Matteo | R. Matteo | | 59 | M | | 8 | | | A | 69 | | Neil Bremner | N. Bremner | ||||||||
| Juan Suarez | J. Suarez | | 69 | A | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Rafael Herrera | R. Herrera | |||||||||
| Callum Naysmith | C. Naysmith | | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | John Cleland | J. Cleland | |||||||||
| Gary Burley | G. Burley | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Brian Sherwood | B. Sherwood | |||||||||
| Alec Ritchie | A. Ritchie | | 63 | D | | 12 | | G | 57 | | Paul Mcinnes | P. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Stuart Caldwell | S. Caldwell | | 62 | G | | 13 | | D | 54 | | Harry Robson | H. Robson | |||||||||
| Rainer Streich | R. Streich | | 62 | D | | 14 | | M | 52 | | Garry James | G. James | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 9,087 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mcinnes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0Rangers kick off!
3.40
0-0Richard Thomson makes a simple pass to Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
6.38
Peter Young kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Burley. Gary Burley plays a one-two with Juan Suarez and rushes in on goal... Gary Burley shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.48
0-0Ledley Keegan chips the ball to his team mate, Elena Barkero. Elena Barkero flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Sullivan.
9.48
0-0Thierry Huard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Sherwood. Brian Sherwood knocks in a cross ball towards John Cleland. John Cleland jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Superb reactions from Craig Campbell. What a save!
18.22
Showing composure, Julian Beck plays the ball forward to Duncan Gallacher. Duncan Gallacher knocks the ball forward to Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner whips in a cross ball towards John Cleland. John Cleland finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
24.21
Duncan Gallacher brings the ball forward. Duncan Gallacher finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Craig Campbell. Excellent save.
26.29
0-0Rafael Herrera clumsily knocks into Dmitri Korneev. The referee warns Rafael Herrera to calm down! Dmitri Korneev stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.55
Richard Matteo threads the ball through to Gary Burley. Gary Burley shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
28.02
0-0Richard Thomson advances with the ball. Richard Thomson cuts inside the box! Richard Thomson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Stuart Sullivan's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
29.55
0-0Corner kick to Rangers. Richard Thomson chips it out wide. Garry White is dispossessed by a tackle from Simon Forbes.
33.18
Ledley Keegan kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Barkero. Elena Barkero flicks a high pass forward. Callum Naysmith controls it well on his chest. Callum Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bakary Lorenz.
38.16
Bakary Lorenz hits a low pass to Thierry Huard. Thierry Huard makes a probing pass to Brian Sherwood. Brian Sherwood lofts in a cross ball towards John Cleland. John Cleland is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Greenock Morton are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
39.11
Duncan Gallacher threads the ball through to Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Herrera. Rafael Herrera connects with a diving header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.23
Thierry Huard flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Herrera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Herrera shoots from 25 yards but Craig Campbell reads it well. Well saved!
44.23
Richard Thomson kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Forbes.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Greenock Morton also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Greenock Morton kicking off!
47.21
Richard Thomson knocks the ball forward to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Suarez. With a superhuman jump, Juan Suarez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Richard Hendry.
48.23
0-0Richard Matteo takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Garry White side-steps and rifles a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
51.45
Duncan Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. John Cleland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Herrera. Rafael Herrera makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Craig Campbell!
54.23
Thierry Huard flicks a high pass forward. Brian Sherwood controls it well on his chest. Brian Sherwood lofts in a cross ball towards John Cleland. John Cleland outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
55.20
0-0Stuart Sullivan makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Sullivan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Sherwood. Brian Sherwood passes the ball forward but John Cleland is offside!
59.30
Garry White flicks a high pass forward. Richard Matteo controls it well on his chest. Richard Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Burley. Gary Burley shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
61.27
Thierry Huard flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Herrera collects the pass. Rafael Herrera shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.45
0-1Duncan Gallacher receives the ball from a throw-in from Thierry Huard. Duncan Gallacher flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Herrera who brings the ball under control. Rafael Herrera plays a scrappy one-two with John Cleland and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Rafael Herrera provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
71.23
Garry White kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Young. Peter Young kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it rises well off target!
83.33
Julian Beck kicks a strong pass forward to Thierry Huard. Thierry Huard flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Herrera who takes it down. Rafael Herrera whips in a cross ball towards John Cleland. John Cleland directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
85.31
Julian Beck sees Duncan Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Brian Sherwood collects the pass. Brian Sherwood makes a defence splitting pass to Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Craig Campbell had no chance!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.4%
43.6%
Play Area
29.5%
44.9%
25.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Herrera of Greenock Morton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Craig Campbell (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ledley Keegan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garry White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dmitri Korneev (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Richard Thomson (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Elena Barkero (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Peter Young (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Richard Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan Suarez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Callum Naysmith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gary Burley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alec Ritchie (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stuart Caldwell (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rainer Streich (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Richard Hendry (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stuart Sullivan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Simon Forbes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Beck (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Bakary Lorenz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Gallacher (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Thierry Huard (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Neil Bremner (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Rafael Herrera (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | John Cleland (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Brian Sherwood (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Paul Mcinnes (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Harry Robson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry James (MID) | 0 | |