Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Ibrox where Rangers play Raith Rovers in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Gallacher.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Gallacher.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rangers kick off!
2.03
0-0Craig Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Lockley. Richard Lockley shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
3.12
Scott Bremner threads a neat ball through to Charles Medrano. Charles Medrano plays a scrappy one-two with Ricardo Bento and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Charles Medrano provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
8.41
0-0Tobias Sammer makes a simple pass to Neil Souness. Neil Souness flicks a high pass forward to Elena Redondo who brings the ball under control. Elena Redondo knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento makes a looping header on goal. Emiliano Ferraresi gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
9.14
0-1Neil Souness flicks a high pass forward. Charles Medrano controls it well on his chest. Charles Medrano tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.20
Garba Nwakire sees a break and surges forward. With some swift thinking, Garba Nwakire plays the ball forward to Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento shoots from outside the area but somehow Emiliano Ferraresi manages to keep it out.
14.40
0-1Scott Bremner barges into Craig Gemmill. The referee calls over Scott Bremner and shows him a yellow card! Craig Gemmill runs off the knock.
15.48
0-1Colin Mason threads a neat ball through to Charles Medrano. Charles Medrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.48
Neil Souness sees space and advances. Neil Souness whips in a cross ball towards Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.48
Colin Mason passes the ball forward to Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Emiliano Ferraresi comfortably picks it out of the air!
30.14
Scott Bremner plays the ball forward to Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
32.18
Sven Ooijer knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Souness. Neil Souness flicks a high pass forward. Elena Redondo collects the pass. Elena Redondo lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.27
Scott Bremner makes a probing pass to Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Emiliano Ferraresi.
34.34
It's a corner kick. Colin Mason loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Neil Souness comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Superb reactions from Emiliano Ferraresi. What a save!
36.20
With great vision, Scott Bremner plays the ball forward to Charles Medrano. Charles Medrano lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Emiliano Ferraresi.
37.16
0-2It's a corner kick. Colin Mason kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Some world-class footwork from Neil Souness provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it flies just off target!
38.45
Tobias Sammer flicks a high pass forward. Neil Souness holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Souness makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo knocks in a cross ball towards Charles Medrano. Charles Medrano heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
39.44
Colin Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento skips past Leon Kirschner! Some silky footwork from Ricardo Bento provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.09
Jack Molenaar flicks a high pass forward. Colin Mason collects the pass. Colin Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo whips in a cross ball towards Charles Medrano. Charles Medrano connects with a diving header. Emiliano Ferraresi effortlessly punches it away to safety.
42.36
Without breaking stride, Jack Molenaar plays the ball forward to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Bento who takes it down. Ricardo Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Kirschner.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The whistle blows and Raith Rovers get the second half underway!
54.51
Sven Ooijer catches Craig Gemmill on the ankles. Sven Ooijer is shown the yellow card! Craig Gemmill runs off the knock.
60.02
0-2Colin Mason clumsily knocks into David Morrison. The referee brings Colin Mason to one side and gives him a warning! David Morrison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.09
Colin Mason threads the ball through to Charles Medrano. Charles Medrano knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento flicks the ball with his head but Emiliano Ferraresi reads it well. Superb keeping!
65.12
Craig Gemmill passes the ball forward to Richard Lockley. Richard Lockley shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
67.38
Leon Kirschner sees a break and surges forward. Leon Kirschner knocks the ball to his team mate, Milan Berck Van Loenhout. Milan Berck Van Loenhout knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mika Brander who gathers it comfortably.
72.51
Tobias Sammer makes a beautiful solo run. Tobias Sammer changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tobias Sammer knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Emiliano Ferraresi.
73.22
Jack Molenaar flicks a high pass forward. Scott Bremner controls it well on his chest. Scott Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo skips past Colin Collins! Elena Redondo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Emiliano Ferraresi.
74.04
0-2Corner kick to Raith Rovers. Colin Mason plays it to the near post. Charles Medrano takes a shot at goal but somehow Craig Hendry happens to be in the right place to block it.
75.22
0-2Jermaine Greaves flicks a high pass forward to Richard Lockley who brings the ball neatly under control. Richard Lockley knocks the ball forward to Alec Mccall but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
77.51
Craig Hendry hacks Elena Redondo from behind! The referee calls over Craig Hendry and shows him a yellow card! Elena Redondo runs off the knock.
83.48
Colin Mason hits a low pass to Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Emiliano Ferraresi (GK)
9
2. Colin Collins (DEF)
6
3. Leon Kirschner (DEF)
6
4. Craig Hendry (DEF)
5
5. Jermaine Greaves (MID)
6
6. Craig Gemmill (MID)
6
7. David Morrison (MID)
6
8. John Ferguson (MID)
6
9. Alec Mccall (ATT)
6
10. Milan Berck Van Loenhout (ATT)
6
11. Richard Lockley (ATT)
6
12. Richard Law (DEF)
0
13. Alex Booth (GK)
0
14. Garry Meiklejohn (ATT)
0
1. Mika Brander (GK)
6
2. Garba Nwakire (DEF)
6
3. Jack Molenaar (DEF)
6
4. Tobias Sammer (DEF)
7
5. Sven Ooijer (DEF)
5
6. Neil Souness (MID)
8
7. Colin Mason (MID)
6
8. Scott Bremner (MID)
6
9. Ricardo Bento (ATT)
7
10. Charles Medrano (ATT)
8
11. Elena Redondo (ATT)
9
12. Zeljko Milosevic (ATT)
0
13. Paul Hendry (MID)
0
14. Hugo Leon (DEF)
0