Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Queens Park. A crowd of 9,267 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rangers and Queens Park are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Ritchie.


0.00
Rangers kick off and get the match underway!
4.10
Ledley Keegan comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Hopkin. The referee brings Ledley Keegan to one side and gives him a warning! Stuart Hopkin stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.28
Richard Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Burley. Gary Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Juan Suarez scores for Rangers!!
14.24
Ledley Keegan knocks the ball forward to Elena Barkero. Elena Barkero flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith runs straight at the defence! Callum Naysmith strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
20.41
Matt Mason makes a probing pass to John Strachan. John Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
21.46
Paolo Peruzzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Mboma. Jean-Sebastien Mboma passes the ball forward but Stuart Hopkin is offside!
24.53
Matt Mason kicks a strong pass forward to John Strachan. Seeing a gap ahead, John Strachan plays the ball forward to Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell rushes past Dmitri Korneev! Duncan Liddell shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
26.30
Carlton Allman threads the ball through to Jean-Sebastien Mboma. Jean-Sebastien Mboma lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell connects with a diving header. Solid save from Craig Campbell.
27.59
Urvin Vonk passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Filipe Tavares. Filipe Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Sebastien Mboma controls it well on his chest. Jean-Sebastien Mboma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Campbell who gathers it comfortably.
28.07
Elena Barkero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez whips in a cross ball towards Gary Burley. Gary Burley is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.01
Callum Brady makes a simple pass to Filipe Tavares. Filipe Tavares threads the ball through to Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Mboma. Jean-Sebastien Mboma shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Craig Campbell with no chance!! Goal for Queens Park!
38.31
Filipe Tavares knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Mboma. Jean-Sebastien Mboma finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Craig Campbell picks it out of the air!
39.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Garry White plays the ball forward to Peter Young. Peter Young makes a simple pass to Gary Burley. Gary Burley shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.57
Richard Thomson threads a neat ball through to Gary Burley. Gary Burley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.32
Callum Brady passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Filipe Tavares. Filipe Tavares threads a neat ball through to Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
Elena Barkero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez skips past Urvin Vonk! Juan Suarez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. The Queens Park players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Queens Park kick off and get the second half underway!
47.37
Elena Barkero makes a beautiful solo run. Elena Barkero shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
48.13
John Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Campbell who gathers it comfortably.
49.33
Elena Barkero flicks a high pass forward. Juan Suarez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Suarez shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! The crowd cheers as the Spaniard celebrates his hattrick!
57.04
Matt Mason runs up as Callum Brady takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Matt Mason flicks a high pass forward to Filipe Tavares who brings the ball under control. Filipe Tavares sees Paolo Peruzzi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Peruzzi knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Craig Campbell. Excellent save.
59.08
Richard Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Burley. Gary Burley rushes past Callum Brady! Gary Burley shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.08
Queens Park have made 2 substitutions with Gavin Sullivan replacing Carlton Allman and Massimo Franceschini replacing Stuart Hopkin .
63.20
Filipe Tavares flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Liddell who brings the ball under control. Duncan Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Peruzzi. Paolo Peruzzi knocks the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
69.08
Urvin Vonk plays a long ball forward. Paolo Peruzzi knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Mboma. Jean-Sebastien Mboma makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.51
Queens Park are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
77.40
Queens Park have made a substitution with Callum Naysmith replacing Callum Brady .
78.44
John Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Massimo Franceschini. Massimo Franceschini plays a one-two with Duncan Liddell and advances towards the goal... Massimo Franceschini tries a spectacular strike but it's a lousy effort!
81.43
Callum Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. John Strachan collects the pass. John Strachan knocks the ball forward to Paolo Peruzzi. Paolo Peruzzi lofts in a cross ball towards Massimo Franceschini. Massimo Franceschini powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
83.03
Richard Thomson receives the ball from a throw-in from Elena Barkero. Richard Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez rushes past Matt Mason! Urvin Vonk clumsily knocks into Juan Suarez. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
26.2%
42.9%
31%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Juan Suarez of Rangers

Match Ratings
1.Craig Campbell (GK)
7
2.Ledley Keegan (DEF)
6
3.Garry White (DEF)
6
4.Dmitri Korneev (DEF)
6
5.Richard Thomson (MID)
6
6.Elena Barkero (MID)
7
7.Peter Young (MID)
6
8.Richard Matteo (MID)
6
9.Juan Suarez (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Callum Naysmith (ATT)
6
11.Gary Burley (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Alec Ritchie (DEF)
0
13.Stuart Caldwell (GK)
0
14.Rainer Streich (DEF)
0

1.Scott Dalglish (GK)
6
2.Callum Brady (DEF)
6
3.Matt Mason (DEF)
6
4.Urvin Vonk (DEF)
6
5.Carlton Allman (MID)
6
6.Filipe Tavares (MID)
6
7.John Strachan (MID)
6
8.Paolo Peruzzi (MID)
6
9.Jean-Sebastien Mboma (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Stuart Hopkin (ATT)
6
11.Duncan Liddell (ATT)
6
 
12.Callum Naysmith (DEF)
6
13.Gavin Sullivan (ATT)
6
14.Massimo Franceschini (DEF)
6