Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Hibernian. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rangers and Hibernian are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Cleland.


0.00
Rangers start the match!
4.41
Peter Young chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez plays a scrappy one-two with Callum Naysmith and advances towards the goal... Juan Suarez rockets a shot on goal but Miguael Platini is on top of it.
8.30
Neil Henderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.57
Matt Campbell clumsily knocks into Garry White. The referee brings Matt Campbell to one side and gives him a warning! Garry White stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.45
Gavin James flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Vernazza controls it well on his chest. Marcus Vernazza kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero whips in a cross ball towards Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.46
Gavin James sees Neil Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Henderson passes the ball forward to Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Moulijn. Garry White comes in with a late challenge on Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
22.22
Ledley Keegan makes a simple pass to Elena Barkero. With great vision, Elena Barkero plays the ball forward to Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez plays a quick one-two with Gary Davidson and rushes in on goal... Juan Suarez comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just wide!
24.07
Stephen Gough knocks the ball forward to Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Matt Campbell is offside!
26.25
Gavin Booth darts forward. Gavin Booth flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Herrero who brings the ball under control. Alberto Herrero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Craig Campbell comfortably gets down and covers it.
27.08
Neil Henderson catches Dmitri Korneev on the ankles. Neil Henderson is shown the yellow card! Dmitri Korneev stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.13
Richard Matteo threads the ball through to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguael Platini who gathers it comfortably.
32.02
Dmitri Korneev pushes up the pitch. With a delightful solo run, Dmitri Korneev stretches the opposition's defence. Dmitri Korneev threads the ball through into the box. Juan Suarez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Miguael Platini is on top of it.
34.50
Seeing a gap ahead, David Hendry laces a through ball forward to Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
36.18
Richard Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Gary Davidson collects the pass. Gary Davidson rushes past Gavin James! Gary Davidson takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Miguael Platini.
40.30
Stephen Gough takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Marcus Vernazza. Marcus Vernazza threads the ball through to Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Neil Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Hibernian kick off!
48.57
David Hendry hacks Peter Young from behind! The referee brings David Hendry to one side and gives him a warning! Peter Young stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.10
Gavin Booth flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Gough who takes it down. Stephen Gough flicks a high pass forward to Stefan Moulijn who brings the ball under control. Stefan Moulijn shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
54.04
David Hendry makes a probing pass to Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.36
Dmitri Korneev comes in with a late challenge on Matt Campbell. The referee calls over Dmitri Korneev and warns him to calm down! Matt Campbell carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.19
Neil Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Herrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Herrero knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.34
Stefan Moulijn comes in with a late challenge on Ledley Keegan. Stefan Moulijn is shown the yellow card! Ledley Keegan runs off the knock.
60.34
Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Stuart McNeill replacing Gavin James and Andy Hendry replacing David Hendry .
61.36
Dmitri Korneev comes in with a late challenge on Neil Henderson. The referee calls over Dmitri Korneev again and warns him to calm down! Neil Henderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.30
Richard Matteo chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
65.37
Andy Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Craig Campbell!
67.46
Andy Hendry threads a neat ball through to Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
72.10
Gavin Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Vernazza. Marcus Vernazza knocks the ball forward to Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
77.44
Hibernian have made a substitution with Scott Morrison replacing Stefan Moulijn .
85.40
Peter Young plays the ball forward to Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson threads the ball through into the box. Callum Naysmith takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
87.26
Stephen Gough hits a low pass to Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero whips in a cross ball towards Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison powers a header at goal but somehow Ledley Keegan happens to be in the right place to block it.
89.56
Richard Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Gary Davidson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Juan Suarez scores for Rangers!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.5%
59.5%
Play Area
32.9%
45.6%
21.5%


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)
8
5.Elena Barkero (MID)
6
6.Peter Young (MID)
6
7.Richard Matteo (MID)
7
8.Eduardo Mora (MID)
6
9.Juan Suarez (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Callum Naysmith (ATT)
6
11.Gary Davidson (ATT)
8
 
12.Alec Ritchie (DEF)
0
13.Stuart Caldwell (GK)
0
14.Rainer Streich (DEF)
0

1.Miguael Platini (GK)
8
2.Gary Hansen (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Booth (DEF)
7
4.Gavin James (DEF)
6
5.Marcus Vernazza (MID)
6
6.Neil Henderson (MID)yellow card
7
7.David Hendry (MID)
6
8.Stephen Gough (MID)
6
9.Stefan Moulijn (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
10.Alberto Herrero (ATT)
8
11.Matt Campbell (ATT)
6
 
12.Stuart McNeill (MID)
6
13.Andy Hendry (DEF)
6
14.Scott Morrison (ATT)
6