Match Report
| Rangers | Rangers |  |  | Stranraer | Stranraer | ||||||||||||||||
| Justin Harper | Justin Harper | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Pontus Brolin | P. Brolin |  | 77 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 |  | Garry Booth | G. Booth | |||||||||
| Salomon Song | S. Song |  | 81 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 | | Alex Young | A. Young | |||||||||
| Stuart Ritchie | S. Ritchie | | 88 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Stuart Bremner | S. Bremner | |||||||||
| Noel Zoro | N. Zoro |  | 84 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 | | Richard Davidson | R. Davidson | |||||||||
| Oscar Felix | O. Felix |  | 85 | M | | 5 | | M | 64 | | Craig Bremner | C. Bremner | |||||||||
| Francis Ramirez | F. Ramirez |  | 83 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 | | Gary Liddell | G. Liddell | |||||||||
| Hugo Aliyu | H. Aliyu |  | 75 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Gavin Ferguson | G. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Mario Stanic | M. Stanic |  | 79 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Stuart Young | S. Young | |||||||||
| Jerome Zimmerman | J. Zimmerman |  | 82 | A | | 9 | | A | 81 | | Paul Henderson | P. Henderson | |||||||||
| Valeriy Vlasenko | V. Vlasenko |  | 79 | A | | 10 | | A | 73 |  | Gharib El Brazi | G. El Brazi | |||||||||
| Marco Oechslin | M. Oechslin |  | 81 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 |  | Jan Arnold | J. Arnold | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 18,939 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Rangers and Stranraer are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Rangers and Stranraer are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Stranraer get the match underway!
3.25
0-0Hugo Aliyu passes the ball forward to Marco Oechslin. Marco Oechslin shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Garry Booth.
4.38
0-1Richard Davidson passes the ball forward to Stuart Young. Stuart Young knocks the ball to his team mate, Gharib El Brazi. Gharib El Brazi threads the ball through to Paul Henderson. Paul Henderson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.03
Hugo Aliyu makes a simple pass to Valeriy Vlasenko. Valeriy Vlasenko knocks in a cross ball towards Jerome Zimmerman. Jerome Zimmerman heads the ball goalwards. Garry Booth easily picks it out of the air!
10.14
Francis Ramirez surges forward with the ball. Francis Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Valeriy Vlasenko. Valeriy Vlasenko directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
12.27
0-1Stuart Ritchie takes it forward alone. Stuart Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Jerome Zimmerman. Jerome Zimmerman lofts in a cross ball towards Valeriy Vlasenko. Valeriy Vlasenko is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.48
0-1Stuart Bremner comes in with a late challenge on Jerome Zimmerman. The referee calls over Stuart Bremner and warns him to calm down! Jerome Zimmerman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.11
0-1Stuart Ritchie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Aliyu. Hugo Aliyu makes a probing pass to Marco Oechslin. Marco Oechslin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.07
Mario Stanic makes a beautiful solo run. Mario Stanic lofts in a cross ball towards Valeriy Vlasenko. Valeriy Vlasenko directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.45
Stuart Young surges forward with the ball. Stuart Young lofts in a cross ball towards Gharib El Brazi. Gharib El Brazi flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.15
Gavin Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Henderson. Paul Henderson tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Pontus Brolin manages to gather it comfortably.
33.50
Oscar Felix controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jerome Zimmerman. Jerome Zimmerman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.06
Mario Stanic sees a break and surges forward. Mario Stanic whips in a cross ball towards Marco Oechslin. Marco Oechslin heads the ball goalwards. Garry Booth easily smothers it.
39.18
1-1Stuart Bremner catches Jerome Zimmerman on the ankles. The referee calls over Stuart Bremner and shows him a yellow card! Jerome Zimmerman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.46
Stuart Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Ramirez. Francis Ramirez threads the ball through to Valeriy Vlasenko. Valeriy Vlasenko knocks in a cross ball towards Jerome Zimmerman. Jerome Zimmerman heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
2-1Rangers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Stranraer's defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Rangers kick off the second half!
48.33
Gavin Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Arnold. Jan Arnold whips in a cross ball towards Paul Henderson. Paul Henderson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.27
Craig Bremner knocks the ball forward to Gharib El Brazi. Gharib El Brazi shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
53.14
Noel Zoro knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Aliyu. Hugo Aliyu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Valeriy Vlasenko. Valeriy Vlasenko goes all the way! Valeriy Vlasenko shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Garry Booth is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.03
Hugo Aliyu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jerome Zimmerman. Jerome Zimmerman whips in a cross ball towards Marco Oechslin. Marco Oechslin flicks the ball with his head. Garry Booth is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.56
4-1Stuart Young chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Henderson. Paul Henderson knocks the ball forward to Gharib El Brazi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
67.12
Gary Liddell advances with the ball. Gary Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Henderson. Paul Henderson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
77.59
Hugo Aliyu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Oechslin. Marco Oechslin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Young.
78.55
Francis Ramirez kicks a strong pass forward to Jerome Zimmerman. Jerome Zimmerman lofts in a cross ball towards Valeriy Vlasenko. Valeriy Vlasenko flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
81.38
Stranraer are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Rangers's defence.
83.32
Salomon Song surges forward with the ball. Salomon Song kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Oechslin. Marco Oechslin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Bremner.
84.14
Stuart Ritchie makes a probing pass to Mario Stanic. Mario Stanic makes a simple pass to Valeriy Vlasenko. Valeriy Vlasenko knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Booth who gathers it comfortably.
85.31
Francis Ramirez passes the ball forward to Marco Oechslin. Marco Oechslin knocks in a cross ball towards Valeriy Vlasenko. Valeriy Vlasenko is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.07
Noel Zoro makes a beautiful solo run. Noel Zoro makes a probing pass to Jerome Zimmerman. Jerome Zimmerman finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
90.00
Hugo Aliyu knocks the ball to his team mate, Marco Oechslin. Marco Oechslin whips in a cross ball towards Jerome Zimmerman. Jerome Zimmerman powers a header at goal. Jerome Zimmerman scores for Rangers!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Valeriy Vlasenko 21, 53 Jerome Zimmerman 40, 90 Marco Oechslin 61 | Paul Henderson 4 |