Division One League Match, Rangers FC vs. Newcastle (Mon Jul 24)


                           Rangers FC  |  Newcastle
                              4-4-2 P  |  5-4-1 N
                          Gazza Grant  |  Tony Glendinning
                                       |
                           Belushi GK  |  GK Hugo_Lloris
                        R_Giovinco DF  |  DF N_Burdisso
                         S_Bassong DF  |  DF B_Ivanovic
                       K_Ramsteijn DF  |  DF B_Benson
                         F_de_Boer DF  |  DF L_Inagzij
                          L_Thomas MF  |  DF D_Yedlin
                         K_Richard MF  |  MF V_Wanyama
                          B_Hemoth MF  |  MF F_Moussa
                         J_Shaddix MF  |  MF J_M_Jurado
                     R_Acquafresca FW  |  MF N_Schulz
                       H_Rodellega FW  |  FW H_Kane
                                       |
                      H_Schumacher SUB |  SUB R_Clemence
                           G_Grant SUB |  SUB D_A_Cole
                         D_McGrain SUB |  SUB D_Rose
                      A_Gunnarsson SUB |  SUB A_Oldridge
                          J_Garner SUB |  SUB E_Huws

Referee: J_Eriksson (Sweden)


Min. 4  :(rfc) L_Thomas finds H_Rodellega on the edge of the box
          ...  A skilful effort from H_Rodellega !
          ...  Hugo_Lloris catches the ball
Min. 4  :(nwt) J_M_Jurado with the header on
          ...  He finds H_Kane in space
          ...  H_Kane with the side footed shot!
          ...  But Belushi makes a fine save
          ...  Wow!! That was close!
          ...  He had to be at his best to reach that one!
Min. 10 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca makes himself available
          ...  R_Acquafresca aims for the top right corner !
          ...  But he puts it wide
          ...  He found himself with no room to manoeuvre
Min. 18 :(nwt) J_M_Jurado finds H_Kane with a perfectly weighted pass
          ...  H_Kane tries to beat Belushi!
          ...  Belushi with a fantastic point blank save
          ...  He showed great Reflexes there
Min. 19 :(rfc) K_Richard controls it well
          ...  He nutmegs L_Inagzij
          ...  He puts in R_Acquafresca!
          ...  R_Acquafresca shoots towards goal !
          ...  It's wide!
          ...  9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 20 :(nwt) H_Kane plays a quick one-two with his team mate
          ...  He looks around for options
          ...  He moves forward with the ball
          ...  Good sliding challenge from K_Ramsteijn and it had to be
Min. 21 :(nwt) N_Burdisso runs at the heart of the defence
          ...  N_Burdisso goes for goal !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  What a well worked goal!
          ...  That's given Newcastle the lead!
          ...  Rangers FC 0-1 Newcastle ...
Min. 23 :(rfc) L_Thomas runs at goal
          ...  He spots the run of R_Acquafresca
          ...  He's played him in
          ...  D_Yedlin is forced to retreat
          ...  He knocks it back!
          ...  Hugo_Lloris misses it!
          ...  It creeps just wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  L_Thomas hits it into the box!
          ...  H_Rodellega with the shot!
          ...  It hits the post
          ...  And goes clear
Min. 24 :(rfc) H_Rodellega is force to hold onto the ball
          ...  No one seems to be coming forward
          ...  He heads towards the goal alone!
          ...  N_Burdisso cleanly tackles him
          ...  He judged that well
Min. 25 :(rfc) K_Richard with an intelligent ball to K_Ramsteijn
          ...  K_Ramsteijn with a powerful diving header!
          ...  Hugo_Lloris makes a good save
Min. 34 :(nwt) B_Ivanovic beats one
          ...  Knocks it past a second
          ...  And finds H_Kane
          ...  H_Kane belts the ball towards goal!
          ...  It swerves a lot in the air
          ...  It hits the bar and goes over
          ...  Well, sometimes they go in, sometimes they don't
Min. 39 :(rfc) B_Hemoth has space to run with the ball
          ...  B_Hemoth tries the shot !
          ...  It goes wide for a goal kick
Min. 40 :(rfc) F_de_Boer looks around for some movement
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to H_Rodellega
          ...  But L_Inagzij wins the ball
Min. 41 :(rfc) K_Richard pushes it past H_Kane
          ...  F_Moussa with the tackle
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
Min. 42 :(rfc) R_Acquafresca is force to hold onto the ball
          ...  No one seems to be coming forward
          ...  He heads towards the goal alone!
          ...  But B_Benson puts it in row Z!
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(rfc) J_Shaddix with an incisive pass to H_Rodellega
          ...  A powerful shot by H_Rodellega !
          ...  Hugo_Lloris with a fantastic point blank save
          ...  He showed great Reflexes there

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Rangers FC 0-1 Newcastle

Min. 48 :(rfc) K_Richard hits a hard pass to F_de_Boer
          ...  F_de_Boer controls the ball well!
          ...  He hits the shot towards goal!
          ...  But Hugo_Lloris parries the shot
          ...  The defender manages to scramble the ball away
Min. 49 :(nwt) N_Burdisso nicks it past the slide tackle skilfully
          ...  He only has going for the goal in mind!
          ...  S_Bassong with an ugly foul
          ...  J_Eriksson will want to speak to him
          ...  He gets away with that one
          ...  It's just a warning
Min. 50 :(nwt) B_Benson flicks it over the defenders head
          ...  He showed some great skill there!
          ...  But K_Ramsteijn comes away with the ball
          ...  Excellent defending there!
Min. 53 :(rfc) H_Rodellega knocks the ball past the lunge of the defender
          ...  H_Rodellega with a bicycle kick !
          ...  He hits the sponsor hoarding with that effort
Min. 53 :(nwt) J_M_Jurado breaks clear of the defence!
          ...  He is clean through on Belushi!
          ...  S_Bassong brings him down!
          ...  He could be off!!
          ...  J_Eriksson calls him over
          ...  The ref is taking his time with him!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 55 :(rfc) H_Rodellega flicks it past D_Yedlin
          ...  He runs forward
          ...  B_Ivanovic takes the ball and the player!!
          ...  But the ref waves play on!!
Min. 57 :(rfc) K_Richard gets to the by line
          ...  He looks up and lobs in a cross
          ...  L_Thomas is unmarked
          ...  L_Thomas hits the shot with the inside of the right foot!
          ...  It goes wide!
          ...  He made that look harder than it was!!
Min. 60 :(rfc) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
          ...  J_Garner will come on for R_Acquafresca and play FW
Min. 60 :(rfc) K_Ramsteijn runs with the ball to the corner flag
          ...  He plays the ball across to H_Rodellega
          ...  But L_Inagzij sweeps up the threat
Min. 63 :(nwt) N_Schulz pass splits open the defence and finds V_Wanyama
          ...  But S_Bassong clears the ball to safety
Min. 65 :(nwt) A_Oldridge is coming on and F_Moussa is being brought off
          ...  Looks likely he will go and play MF
Min. 65 :(rfc) L_Thomas crosses into the box, finding J_Garner
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge by B_Benson
          ...  He timed it well
Min. 68 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson is being prepared to come on
          ...  L_Thomas is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 68 :(rfc) S_Bassong squares it to J_Garner
          ...  A well-placed shot from J_Garner !
          ...  It hits the bar and goes over
          ...  Well, sometimes they go in, sometimes they don't
Min. 69 :(nwt) J_M_Jurado takes possession
          ...  What can he do here?
          ...  But F_de_Boer sweeps up the threat
Min. 70 :(rfc) D_McGrain is coming on for R_Giovinco and playing DF
Min. 70 :(nwt) D_A_Cole replaces D_Yedlin to play as a DF
Min. 70 :(rfc) F_de_Boer with an intelligent ball to A_Gunnarsson
          ...  L_Inagzij reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 72 :(rfc) J_Garner could get a shot on goal here
          ...  J_Garner with the strike !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  He rips off his shirt and spins it in the air
          ...  Rangers FC have squared things up with that goal!
          ...  Rangers FC 1-1 Newcastle ...
Min. 72 :(nwt) V_Wanyama sidesteps J_Shaddix
          ...  D_McGrain forces him off the ball
Min. 72 :(rfc) J_Shaddix cuts the ball back to J_Garner
          ...  J_M_Jurado with a bad challenge
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He was unlucky to be booked for that
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  This is a good chance!
          ...  J_Garner hits it over the wall
          ...  Hugo_Lloris tips it round the post
          ...  Good save
          ...  Corner not given!!
Min. 80 :(rfc) Rangers FC will now play A
Min. 80 :(nwt) E_Huws will replace the useless H_Kane and will play FW
Min. 81 :(rfc) F_de_Boer with the first time flick to H_Rodellega
          ...  Superbly timed tackle by N_Schulz
          ...  He made it look easy
Min. 81 :(nwt) V_Wanyama chips the ball over the defence and finds N_Burdisso
          ...  N_Burdisso with a powerful diving header!
          ...  But Belushi parries the ball
          ...  It's picked up by the defender, much to the relief of the crowd
Min. 82 :(rfc) J_Shaddix plays a quick one-two with his team mate
          ...  He looks around for options
          ...  He moves forward with the ball
          ...  J_Shaddix hits the shot with the inside of the left foot!
          ...  It hits the outside of the post
          ...  And goes out
Min. 82 :(nwt) A_Oldridge moves out wide
          ...  He plays the ball through to N_Schulz
          ...  But K_Ramsteijn comes away with the ball
          ...  Excellent defending there!
Min. 83 :(rfc) H_Rodellega gets the ball on the wing
          ...  He slides the ball past the defender!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  A delicate chip from H_Rodellega !
          ...  It's going over!
          ...  It dips dramatically!!
          ...  But lands on the roof of the net !!
          ...  Hugo_Lloris looks relieved there!
Min. 83 :(nwt) B_Ivanovic beats S_Bassong
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender
          ...  B_Ivanovic with the 40 yard drive !
          ...  Belushi makes a comfortable save
          ...  He makes it look so easy
Min. 84 :(rfc) J_Shaddix with a flashy move
          ...  N_Burdisso takes the players legs from beneath him!!
          ...  That's a poor tackle!
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  What a silly place to give away a free kick
          ...  J_Garner hoists it forward
          ...  K_Ramsteijn gets on the end of it
          ...  K_Ramsteijn keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
          ...  But Hugo_Lloris parries the ball
          ...  It's picked up by the defender, much to the relief of the crowd
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(nwt) N_Schulz retreats under pressure
          ...  He hits the ball up field
          ...  B_Ivanovic latches onto the end of it
          ...  K_Richard cuts out the pass
          ...  That was close!
Min. 93 :(nwt) J_M_Jurado comes to collect the ball
          ...  Great turn!!!
          ...  Superb play
          ...  K_Richard gets in the way and wins the ball

*************  FULL TIME  ****************


Match Details
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Venue                : Ibrox Stadium
Attendance           : 147,260
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Rangers FC Match Info
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Best player          : K_Richard (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : J_Garner (72)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : S_Bassong (53)
Injured              : N/A
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Newcastle Match Info
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Best player          : N_Burdisso
Scorers              : N_Burdisso (21)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : J_M_Jurado (72)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                            Rangers FC    |    Newcastle
Attempts on Goal     :          16        |       6
Off target           :           9        |       1
On target            :           7        |       5
Possession           :          62        |       38
Corners              :           1        |       0
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       1
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :           5        |       7
Key Tackles          :           8        |       9
Key Passes           :          14        |       7
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Final Score          : Rangers FC 1 - 1 Newcastle
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Player Statistics - Rangers FC
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Belushi        GK  39   8   8   5  11 |  95   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0   0   0
R_Giovinco     DF   2  29  13  10  35 |  71   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Bassong      DF   2  29  11   6  30 |  95   0   1   1   0   0   0   1   0   0  18   8  -2
K_Ramsteijn    DF   1  28  11  10  42 |  95   0   3   1   0   2   0   0   0   0  60  10  10
F_de_Boer      DF   2  28   7   7  27 |  95   0   1   3   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  30   5
L_Thomas       MF   1   7  31   7  18 |  69   0   0   3   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  30   1
K_Richard      MF   1  10  28   9  26 |  95   0   2   4   0   0   0   0   0   0  40  40   0
B_Hemoth       MF   2   5  28   6  22 |  95   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1
J_Shaddix      MF   3  11  27  17  31 |  95   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  20   1
R_Acquafresca  FW   1   7   9  30  36 |  61   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   2
H_Rodellega    FW   2   5   8  26  13 |  95   0   0   0   0   5   0   0   0   0   0   0  13
H_Schumacher   GK  32   4   7   7  11 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Grant        DF   3  29   6   8  13 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_McGrain      DF   1  28  12   7  24 |  24   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
A_Gunnarsson   MF   2   8  29  18  34 |  26   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Garner       FW   3   7   8  27  11 |  34   0   0   0   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0  26

Player Statistics - Newcastle
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Hugo_Lloris    GK  30   3   2   3  13 |  95   6   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0   0
N_Burdisso     DF   2  27   8   7  31 |  95   0   1   0   0   2   1   0   0   0  20   0  25
B_Ivanovic     DF   3  26  10   7  22 |  95   0   1   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  10   5
B_Benson       DF   1  26   7   6  12 |  95   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
L_Inagzij      DF   1  25  11   6  11 |  95   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0   0
D_Yedlin       DF   1  23  10   5  23 |  71   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
V_Wanyama      MF   1   7  25  18  19 |  95   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
F_Moussa       MF   1   5  25  18  23 |  66   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_M_Jurado     MF   2   6  25  17  18 |  95   0   0   2   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2  18  -2
N_Schulz       MF   1   7  25  16  21 |  95   0   1   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  20   0
H_Kane         FW   1   7  10  28  33 |  81   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  11
R_Clemence     GK  27   1   3   1  11 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_A_Cole       DF   1  26   9  10  29 |  24   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Rose         DF   1  24  10   7  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Oldridge     MF   1   8  23  17  17 |  29   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
E_Huws         FW   2   7  24  17  38 |  14   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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