GLASGOW. Rangers tops Dundee United 2-0 after M. Tillman scores 2 goals.
The match was played at the Ibrox Stadium stadium in Glasgow on Saturday and it started at 3:00 pm local time. The referee was Don Robertson with the collaboration of Dougie Potter and Drew Kirkland. The 4th official was Iain Snedden. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was cold at 8 degrees Celsius or 46.36 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 78%.
Match Statistics
- ! 77 Ball Possession 23
Shots
- 28 Total 9
- 7 On Target 4
- 11 Off Target 2
- 10 Shots blocked 3
- 176 Attack 82
- 113 Dangerous attack 27
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 10 Corners 2
Fouls
- 11 Total 8
- 1 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 6 Substitutions 4
Ball possession
Rangers was in firm control of the ball 77% while Dundee United was struggling with a 23% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Rangers had a more offensive attitude with 113 dangerous attacks and 28 shots of which 7 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Rangers won the match.
Rangers shot 28 times, 7 on target, 11 off target. On the opposite side, Dundee United shot 9 times, 4 on target, 2 off target.
Cards
Rangers received 1 yellow card (James Tavernier). On the opposite side, Dundee United received 1 yellow card (Ilmari Niskanen).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Rangers will have 76 points to remain in the 2nd place. On the opposite side, Dundee United will stay with 22 points to remain in the 12th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premiership, Rangers will play away against Aberdeen on the 23rd of April with a 28-8 head to head in favor of Rangers (13 draws).
Dundee United will host Livingston on the 22nd of April with a 8-3 head to head statistic in favor of Livingston (3 draws).
Rangers – Formation
Rangers
73'
51'
38', 55'
Rangers started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Michael Beale decided to play with the following team: Allan McGregor , James Tavernier , Connor Goldson , Ben Davies , Borna Barišić , John Lundstram , Ryan Jack , Todd Cantwell , Malik Tillman , Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos .
The home team had on the bench: Kieran Wright, Jon McLaughlin, Rıdvan Yılmaz, John Souttar , Glen Kamara, Scott Arfield , Fashion Sakala , Rabbi Matondo, Antonio Čolak and Scott Wright .
Rangers could not rely on the presence of Antonio Colak (injured).
Substitutions
Rangers made 5 changes: Alfredo Morelos for Fashion Sakala (73′), James Tavernier for Scott Wright (73′), Ryan Jack for John Souttar (85′), Todd Cantwell for Scott Arfield (85′) and Malik Tillman for Antonio Čolak (85′).
Best player: Malik Tillman
The player that probably impressed the most for Rangers was Malik Tillman.
His rating is with 2 goals, 47 passes (91% accurate) and 5 key passes. He was won 10 duels out of 18. He performed 2 crosses.
Dundee United – Formation
Dundee United
Dundee United started with a 3-4-2-1 line-up (3-4-2-1).
Jim Goodwin played with: Mark Birighitti , Loick Ayina , Ryan Edwards , Scott McMann , Kieran Freeman , Craig Sibbald , Ian Harkes , Aziz Behich , Peter Pawlett , Jamie McGrath and Steven Fletcher .
They had on the bench: Jack Newman, Ross Graham, Arnaud Djoum, Mathew Anim Cudjoe , Ilmari Niskanen , Miller Thomson, Lewis O’Donnell, Sadat Anaku and Kai Fotheringham .
Dundee United could not rely on the presence of K. Fotheringham (injured).
Substitutions
Dundee United made 4 changes: Peter Pawlett for Kai Fotheringham (21′), Steven Fletcher for Sadat Happy Anaku (76′), Scott McMann for Ilmari Niskanen (76′) and Aziz Behich for Mathew Anim Cudjoe (82′).
Best player: Jamie McGrath
Following our analysis, the most impressive player for Dundee United was Jamie McGrath.
His rating is with 29 passes (82% accurate) and 0 key passes. He was won 9 duels out of 14. He performed 2 crosses.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premiership.
- St. Mirren – Livingston – 3-0
- St. Johnstone – Aberdeen – 0-1
- Rangers – Dundee United – 2-0
- Kilmarnock – Hearts – 2-1
- Hibernian – Motherwell – 1-3
