Match Report


Albion RoversAlbion Rovers     KilmarnockKilmarnock
Tom BinghamTom Bingham Computer Player Computer Player
Steinar HalleS. Halle81
G
1
G
73Adolfo RodriguezA. Rodriguez
Lucien NdoL. Ndo76
D
2
D
74Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith
Zachary ThompsonZ. Thompson79
D
captain3captain
D
72Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith
Con BosnichC. Bosnich71
D
4
D
66Simon KoncheskyS. Konchesky
Hannes BehrensH. Behrens78
D
5
D
60Alfred WrightA. Wright
Jon RizaJ. Riza84
M
6
M
73Eric BrehmeE. Brehme
Paul ElliottP. Elliott81
M
7
M
71Jacob BrownJ. Brown
Gísli IllugasonG. Illugason79
A
8
M
69Rodolphe BourgeaisR. Bourgeais
Jason VieiraJ. Vieira78
A
9
A
77Matt InglisM. Inglis
Ernest HillE. Hill72
A
10
A
69Dave BrandD. Brand
Francisco AndersonF. Anderson79
A
11
A
68Don GreigD. Greig
 
Gavin McNeillG. McNeill33
D
12
G
69Paul NaysmithP. Naysmith
Gudmundur Ingi GardarssonG. Gardarsson79
M
13
G
67Gregorio CamposG. Campos
Andy VenusA. Venus38
A
14
M
65Paul RitchieP. Ritchie

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Kilmarnock. A crowd of 18,138 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Niven.


0.00
The whistle blows and Albion Rovers kick off!
2.04
Jon Riza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernest Hill. Ernest Hill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.22
Jon Riza threads a neat ball through to Francisco Anderson. Francisco Anderson whips in a cross ball towards Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira beats his man to it with a header. Adolfo Rodriguez punches it away to safety.
4.21
Eric Brehme catches Paul Elliott on the ankles. Eric Brehme is shown the yellow card! Paul Elliott runs off the knock.
12.59
Jon Riza flicks a high pass forward. Ernest Hill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ernest Hill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Konchesky.
14.03
Paul Elliott runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul Elliott plays a quick one-two with Francisco Anderson and rushes in on goal... Paul Elliott muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
15.55
Jacob Brown makes a beautiful solo run. Jacob Brown shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
18.40
Zachary Thompson threads a neat ball through to Paul Elliott. Paul Elliott surges forward with the ball. Paul Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira connects with a diving header. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Albion Rovers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
20.53
Jacob Brown flicks a high ball forward to Dave Brand who takes it down. Dave Brand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.14
Paul Elliott hits a low pass to Ernest Hill. Ernest Hill knocks in a cross ball towards Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.05
Lucien Ndo powers a long ball forward. Francisco Anderson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Konchesky.
28.33
Jacob Brown kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Brand. Dave Brand knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hannes Behrens.
30.25
Eric Brehme changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eric Brehme shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
34.18
Lucien Ndo kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Riza. Jon Riza hits a low pass to Francisco Anderson. Francisco Anderson shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
39.26
Zachary Thompson makes a simple pass to Paul Elliott. Paul Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira deftly passes the ball to Ernest Hill, releasing him through on goal. Ernest Hill shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but Alfred Wright blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
40.47
Garry Naysmith clumsily knocks into Jason Vieira. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jason Vieira stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.35
Seeing a gap ahead, Paul Elliott plays the ball forward to Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira makes a probing pass to Francisco Anderson but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Albion Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Kilmarnock also appear unchanged since the first half. The Kilmarnock players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Kilmarnock kicking off!
49.09
Dave Brand barges into Con Bosnich. The referee calls over Dave Brand and warns him to calm down! Con Bosnich stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.19
Rodolphe Bourgeais brings the ball forward. Rodolphe Bourgeais knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.15
Jon Riza flicks a high pass forward. Jason Vieira collects the pass. Jason Vieira knocks the ball to his team mate, Ernest Hill. Ernest Hill takes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.14
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson replacing Jon Riza .Kilmarnock have made 2 substitutions with Paul Naysmith replacing Matt Naysmith and Paul Ritchie replacing Dave Brand and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
63.41
Paul Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Rodolphe Bourgeais. Rodolphe Bourgeais deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
69.54
With a delightful solo run, Paul Elliott stretches the opposition's defence. Paul Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Adolfo Rodriguez!
72.00
Paul Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Gísli Illugason collects the pass. Gísli Illugason whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Anderson. Francisco Anderson makes a convincing header. Fantastic reaction save from Adolfo Rodriguez!
73.17
Con Bosnich flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Elliott. Paul Elliott threads the ball through to Ernest Hill. Ernest Hill shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.54
Rodolphe Bourgeais makes a probing pass to Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Zachary Thompson.
77.55
Kilmarnock have made a substitution with Gregorio Campos replacing Jacob Brown .
85.03
Showing intelligent composure, Matt Inglis laces a through ball forward to Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Don Greig. Don Greig heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Albion Rovers

Kilmarnock
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
25%
44.7%
30.3%

Scorers
Gísli Illugason 22
Don Greig 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Elliott of Albion Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Steinar Halle (GK)
6
2.Lucien Ndo (DEF)
6
3.Zachary Thompson (DEF)
6
4.Con Bosnich (DEF)
6
5.Hannes Behrens (DEF)
6
6.Jon Riza (MID)
7
7.Paul Elliott (MID)
9
8.Gísli Illugason (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Jason Vieira (ATT)
6
10.Ernest Hill (ATT)
7
11.Francisco Anderson (ATT)
6
 
12.Gavin McNeill (DEF)
0
13.Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson (MID)
6
14.Andy Venus (ATT)
0

1.Adolfo Rodriguez (GK)
7
2.Matt Naysmith (DEF)
6
3.Garry Naysmith (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Simon Konchesky (DEF)
7
5.Alfred Wright (DEF)
6
6.Eric Brehme (MID)yellow card
5
7.Jacob Brown (MID)
7
8.Rodolphe Bourgeais (MID)
7
9.Matt Inglis (ATT)
6
10.Dave Brand (ATT)
5
11.Don Greig (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Paul Naysmith (GK)
6
13.Gregorio Campos (GK)
6
14.Paul Ritchie (MID)
7