League

Cromarty
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Taylor McAlister made the kick off which started today's match. Alexander McLeister's late challenge caught a Banchory United's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Alexander McLeister helped the player get up and apologised. Alexander McLeister kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. 9 minutes into the match, Rangers FC's goal looked a bit too open when Samuel McKnight came free, but Darren McNuyer reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 16th minute, Taylor McAlister managed to get in a good position for a shot. Rangers FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Taylor McAlister was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jim McOull breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Taylor McAlister fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jim McOull having to interfere. Jake Dempster hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. Darren McNuyer stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Samuel McKnight's shot from short distance in the 26th minute. If Craig Kinnell had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Innes Gold fell near the penalty area in the 31st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Banchory United's protests and gave Innes Gold a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Rangers FC booed when Banchory United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Innes Gold didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jim McOull took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Taylor McAlister, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jim McOull made an important save on a dangerous shot by Taylor McAlister in the 34th minute. After a rather tough play, Banchory United's Robert Francis got a free kick in the 35th minute. Banchory United's Alistair Tawesson got a good chance for a goal in the 39th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Robert Francis fell near the penalty area in the 41st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Banchory United's protests and gave Robert Francis a yellow card for diving instead. In the 41st match minute, Banchory United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Robert Francis to maneuver through the defense. 45 minutes into the match, Rangers FC's Craig Kinnell sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jim McOull narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

Jim McOull showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Taylor McAlister, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. Samuel McKnight sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Darren McNuyer showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Samuel McKnight in the 64th minute of the match. A collision led to Rangers FC getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Johnny McLergain hit a great ball. Darren McNuyer showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Samuel McKnight in the 65th minute of the match. Samuel McKnight fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Darren McNuyer having to interfere. Alistair Tawesson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Darren McNuyer tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 72 minutes, Alistair Tawesson managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Banchory United's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alistair Tawesson was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Samuel McKnight sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jonathan Roberts charged in rather forcefully in the 84th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jonathan Roberts the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Banchory United's Jonathan Roberts got a free kick in the 84th minute. In the 87th minute Rangers FC were awarded a corner. Dylan McGuaran went to the cornerflag to take it. A nice corner shot did that Dylan McGuaran got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Jim McOull quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Samuel McKnight sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Alistair Tawesson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Banchory United were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing Rangers FC to leave the ground with a draw.