Dundee v St Johnstone - listen to Sportsound commentary

Summary

Bottom side Dundee five points below St Johnstone

Live Reporting

Clive Lindsay

'Rangers want to re-group'published at 12:53 British Summer Time 23 April 2022
HT: Motherwell 1-1 Rangers
Neil McCann
Former Rangers winger on BBC Sportsound
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Rangers just want to get in at half-time, re-group and get the manager to get a few thoughts and few bits of tactical information across. Just getting the team in for Giovanni van Bronckhorst will be good
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HALF-TIME Motherwell 1-1 Rangerspublished at 12:47 British Summer Time 23 April 2022
Rangers have 45 minutes to rescue their hopes of retaining the Scottish title.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst gambled with eight changes ahead of Thursday's Europa League semi-final and it looked like it was working as Scott Wright got the final touch after a goalmouth scramble to put them ahead.
But a wild challenge by Leon Balogun and Ross Tierney's headed goal soon after the Rangers centre-half's red card has the visitors deep in trouble.
Postpublished at 45mins
Motherwell 1-1 Rangers
We're into two minutes of stoppage time and Motherwell are ending the half in attack, with visiting captain James Tavernier having to hack clear inside his own six-yard box.
YELLOW CARD Arfield (Rangers)published at 44mins
Motherwell 1-1 Rangers
Rangers midfielder Scott Arfield is booked for pulling back Motherwell forward Connor Shields.
Turning pointpublished at 12:44 British Summer Time 23 April 2022
Motherwell 1-1 Rangers
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Rangers' Leon Balogun was sent off after leaving Dean Cornelius injured
Postpublished at 39mins
Motherwell 1-1 Rangers
A dangerous James Tavernier cross is inviting inside the Motherwell penalty box, but striker Fashion Sakala is unable to react quick enough to score.
More cards on way?published at 12:39 British Summer Time 23 April 2022
Motherwell 1-1 Rangers
Neil McCann
Former Rangers winger on BBC Sportsound
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The game is wide open. There's a few tackles flying in
Postpublished at 38mins
Motherwell 1-1 Rangers
Rangers have looked shaken but are back in attack despite being down to 10 men.
But Scott Arfield's low drive is saved well by goalkeeper Liam Kelly at the near post.
'Great header'published at 12:37 British Summer Time 23 April 2022
Motherwell 1-1 Rangers
David Clarkson
Former Motherwell forward on BBC Sportsound
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It's a great delivery, they've kept the pressure on. Ross Tierney does well. It's a great position and a great header. He puts it back across the goalkeeper, gives him now chance. Great reaction
GOAL Motherwell 1-1 Rangerspublished at 34mins
Ross Tierney
Rangers are in trouble now.
Glen Kamara is caught in possession on his own bye-line and, when Jake Carroll sends in a dangerous cross, midfielder Ross Tierney rises to head low into the corner giving goalkeeper Allan McGregor no chance.
YELLOW CARD Ojala (Motherwell)published at 30mins
Motherwell 0-1 Rangers
Rangers are calling for a red card this time as winger Scott Wright is upended by Motherwell defender Juhani Ojala.
However, a booking suffices.
'Correct decision'published at 12:32 British Summer Time 23 April 2022
Motherwell 0-1 Rangers
Neil McCann
Former Rangers winger on BBC Sportsound
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I have to say it's the correct decision on first viewing. Dean Cornelius has bounced through two nutmegs, bounces through two challenges and then when it comes to the third, Leon Balogun goes in strong but he goes in with the sole of the boot. He looked like it was full-on speed. He does get a bit of the ball but it doesn't matter because I think it's dangerous.
Bassey replaces Diallopublished at 29mins
Motherwell 0-1 Rangers
Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst responds immediately.
Amad Diallo's rare start doesn't last long as the on-loan Manchester United winger is replaced with defender Calvin Bassey.
RED CARD Balogun (Rangers)published at 28mins
Motherwell 0-1 Rangers
Rangers are reduced to 10 men as Dean Cornelius evades two challenges, but centre-half Leon Balogun clatters into the Motherwell midfielder's shin.
High and reckless - Rangers' title hopes on the line now?
'A shift for Motherwell midfield'published at 12:28 British Summer Time 23 April 2022
Motherwell 0-1 Rangers
David Clarkson
Former Motherwell forward on BBC Sportsound
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It's a shift for the Motherwell midfielders, having to cover a lot of ground. Glen Kamara's picking up, Steven Davis is picking up. People are getting dragged out of position
Wright call at last?published at 12:27 British Summer Time 23 April 2022
Motherwell 0-1 Rangers
It looks like it might have been Scott Wright who got the goal after all.
A replay suggests Liam Kelly scooped it off the line and the goalkeeper diverted it off the Rangers winger and into the net.
Praise for veteran Davispublished at 12:26 British Summer Time 23 April 2022
Motherwell 0-1 Rangers
Neil McCann
Former Rangers winger on BBC Sportsound
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What a player Steven Davis is. He orchestrates the tempo of the game. He's just a fantastic player
HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 23mins
Motherwell 0-1 Rangers
So close to a second for Rangers.
A Scott Arfield shot is deflected on the edge of the penalty box and Scott Wright plays it into the path of James Tavernier, but the right-back's low drive takes the paint off the far post.
Kelly own goal?published at 12:22 British Summer Time 23 April 2022
Motherwell 0-1 Rangers
Third time lucky.
Rangers winger Scott Wright was credited with the goal at first, then it was Motherwell midfielder Callum Slattery, but now it seems that it was goalkeeper Liam Kelly with the final touch according to TV replays.
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Rangers took the lead after a goalline scramble
'Great chance'published at 12:20 British Summer Time 23 April 2022
Motherwell 0-1 Rangers
David Clarkson
Former Motherwell forward on BBC Sportsound
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A great chance, a good opportunity. Callum Slattery with a wee nutmeg and gets his shot away