Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ibrox where Rangers play host to Celtic. A crowd of 16,851 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Rangers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Celtic kick off!
3.54
Matt Telfer barges into Stuart Liddell. The referee calls over Matt Telfer and warns him to calm down! Stuart Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.52
Scott McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Scott Elliott. Scott McGrory is warned by the referee! Scott Elliott runs off the knock.
8.15
Andy Hutchison kicks a strong pass forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Hutchison.
10.35
Colin Collins takes it forward alone. Colin Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Moffat. Adam Moffat rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.14
Andy Hutchison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.07
Dominic Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner makes a probing pass to Gavin Young but he's offside!
16.21
Colin Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Young. Gavin Young plays a perfect one-two with Richard Bremner and rushes in on goal... Gavin Young takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.46
Sergio Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Moffat. Adam Moffat whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Young. Gavin Young is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow John Hopkin manages to keep it out.
26.22
Stuart Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner goes all the way! Richard Bremner shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by John Hopkin.
27.49
Andy Dalglish passes the ball forward to Stuart Liddell. Stuart Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Young. Gavin Young plays a perfect one-two with Richard Bremner and rushes in on goal... Gavin Young takes a shot at goal. It's there!! John Hopkin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.18
Celtic are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Rangers's defence.
36.12
Billy Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.55
Diego Jaramillo threads the ball through to Celestine Enyinnaya. Celestine Enyinnaya makes a beautiful solo run. Celestine Enyinnaya lofts in a cross ball towards Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Steven Willems is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Rangers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.05
Matt Telfer threads the ball through to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.26
Stuart Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Morton. Billy Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.26
Andy Hutchison makes a probing pass to Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Willems who gathers it comfortably.
59.01
Andy Dalglish passes the ball forward to Colin Collins. Colin Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Young. Gavin Young powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
65.28
Celestine Enyinnaya makes a probing pass to Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.38
Celestine Enyinnaya passes the ball forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Steven Willems manages to gather it comfortably.
77.09
Stuart Liddell kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Young. Gavin Young makes a probing pass to Adam Moffat. Adam Moffat takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.50
Dominic Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Moffat. Adam Moffat shoots from long range but John Hopkin is on top of it.
81.33
Diego Jaramillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Telfer. Matt Telfer makes a probing pass to Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.54
Billy Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Steven Willems.
84.25
Scott McGrory catches Andy Dalglish on the ankles. The referee calls over Scott McGrory again and warns him to calm down! Andy Dalglish stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.34
Dominic Caldwell makes a probing pass to Gavin Young. Gavin Young finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Sergio Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but John Hopkin easily smothers it!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Young of Celtic

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 45.0704225352113 vs 54.9295774647887
Play Area
Home team third: 28.17%, Midfield: 43.66%, Away team third: 28.17%