Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at St Mirren Park where St Mirren play host to Albion Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Mckinlay.
The pitch is in good condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Mckinlay.
0.00
St Mirren start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.54
Paul Elliott makes a simple pass to Howard Lee. Howard Lee shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Paul McStay as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
4.03
Paul Elliott takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Stephen Niven reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
6.58
Paul Elliott changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paul Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
9.02
Stephen Mcallister threads the ball through to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.54
Richard McNeill surges forward with the ball. Richard McNeill brings the ball forward. Richard McNeill shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
15.27
Gary James plays the ball forward to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Stoichita.
18.47
Lucien Ndo hits a low pass to Paul Elliott. Paul Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Anderson. Francisco Anderson knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!! Yet another for the new boy! He really has made a mark since joining the club.
24.01
Richard McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Dagui Oulmers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dagui Oulmers makes a beautiful solo run. Dagui Oulmers knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.44
Stephen Mcallister clumsily knocks into Jon Riza. The referee calls over Stephen Mcallister and warns him to calm down! Jon Riza gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.35
Jon Riza receives the ball from a throw-in from Paul Elliott. Jon Riza makes a probing pass to Howard Lee. Howard Lee kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Anderson but the referee indicates it's offside!
32.42
Gary James darts forward. Gary James whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
42.01
Paul Elliott sees a break and surges forward. Paul Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Paul McStay is on top of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. St Mirren appear unchanged since the first half. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Albion Rovers kick off!
48.40
Stefan Stoichita sees Paul Elliott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Elliott makes an attacking run forward. Paul Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Anderson. Francisco Anderson heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.53
Albion Rovers are dictating the run of play here today.
53.52
Paul Elliott makes a simple pass to Francisco Anderson. Francisco Anderson whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Soler. Edmundo Soler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.38
Stephen Mcallister sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Mcallister whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but Lucien Ndo blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
60.02
Paul Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Howard Lee who brings the ball under control. Howard Lee makes a probing pass to Edmundo Soler but he's offside!
61.42
Howard Lee barges into Richard McNeill. The referee warns Howard Lee to calm down! Richard McNeill runs off the knock.
65.19
Zachary Thompson kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Elliott. Paul Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Howard Lee comfortably collects the pass. Howard Lee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.26
Paul Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edmundo Soler. Edmundo Soler lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Anderson. Francisco Anderson powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
69.44
Paul Elliott threads a neat ball through to Howard Lee. Howard Lee tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.17
Dagui Oulmers flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Niven collects the pass. Stephen Niven controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
78.49
Zachary Thompson chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Elliott. Paul Elliott hits a low pass to Howard Lee. Howard Lee plays a scrappy one-two with Jason Vieira and stumbles forward towards the goal... Howard Lee shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Howard Lee!
83.39
Stefan Stoichita breaks forward. Stefan Stoichita threads the ball through to Francisco Anderson. Francisco Anderson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
6
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.7%
58.3%
Play Area
30.6%
45.8%
23.6%
Scorers
Jason Vieira 7, 18 Francisco Anderson 48, 66 Edmundo Soler 54 Howard Lee 78 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Anderson of Albion Rovers |
Match Ratings
1. | Paul McStay (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Nuno Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Richard McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Gary Cole (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Billy White (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Gary James (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Dagui Oulmers (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Stephen Mcallister (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Billy Booth (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Stephen Dalglish (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Stephen Niven (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Ben Ward (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Craig Shields (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Christian Frieser (MID) | 0 |
1. | Steinar Halle (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Lucien Ndo (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Zachary Thompson (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Stefan Stoichita (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Hannes Behrens (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Jon Riza (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Paul Elliott (MID) | 9 | |
8. | Edmundo Soler (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
9. | Jason Vieira (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
10. | Howard Lee (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
11. | Francisco Anderson (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
12. | Con Bosnich (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Andy Venus (ATT) | 0 |