Match Report


Albion RoversAlbion Rovers     Heart of MidlothianHeart of Midlothian
Tom BinghamTom Bingham Josh Davies Josh Davies
Steinar HalleS. Halle81
G
1captain
G
77Evangelos TsoukalasE. Tsoukalas
Lucien NdoL. Ndo76
D
2
D
74Bruno MoreiraB. Moreira
Zachary ThompsonZ. Thompson79
D
captain3
D
75Ignacio BarronI. Barron
Stefan StoichitaS. Stoichita77
D
4
D
74Guilherme BentoG. Bento
Hannes BehrensH. Behrens78
D
5
M
79Nicolás AurellioN. Aurellio
Jon RizaJ. Riza84
M
6
M
79Sebastian TurekS. Turek
Paul ElliottP. Elliott81
M
7
M
75Oscar MarsigliaO. Marsiglia
Edmundo SolerE. Soler82
A
8
M
79David ReimersD. Reimers
Jason VieiraJ. Vieira78
A
9
A
84Alin HagiA. Hagi
Howard LeeH. Lee83
A
10
A
81Djamel BenmiloudiD. Benmiloudi
Francisco AndersonF. Anderson79
A
11
A
77Gerhard KaiserG. Kaiser
 
Con BosnichC. Bosnich71
D
12
D
72Phil ThomsonP. Thomson
Gudmundur Ingi GardarssonG. Gardarsson79
M
13
M
74Nenad MeminN. Memin
Andy VenusA. Venus38
A
14
A
76Filipe ValenteF. Valente

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 20,618 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Law.


0.00
Albion Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
3.57
Paul Elliott changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paul Elliott makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Howard Lee. Howard Lee muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Evangelos Tsoukalas is on top of it.
4.09
Sebastian Turek threads a neat ball through to Gerhard Kaiser. Gerhard Kaiser lofts in a cross ball towards Alin Hagi. Alin Hagi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Steinar Halle effortlessly punches it away to safety.
9.58
Gerhard Kaiser comes in with a late challenge on Stefan Stoichita. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefan Stoichita hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.06
Nicolás Aurellio clumsily knocks into Jon Riza. The referee warns Nicolás Aurellio to calm down! Jon Riza gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.54
Lucien Ndo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Elliott. Paul Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
24.05
Paul Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Soler. Edmundo Soler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Evangelos Tsoukalas has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.08
Jon Riza makes a simple pass to Howard Lee. Howard Lee shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.00
Paul Elliott barges into Oscar Marsiglia. The referee calls over Paul Elliott and warns him to calm down! Oscar Marsiglia stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.53
Bruno Moreira sees Oscar Marsiglia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Marsiglia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerhard Kaiser. Gerhard Kaiser controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Steinar Halle!
34.56
Paul Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Anderson. Francisco Anderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.23
Paul Elliott clumsily knocks into Sebastian Turek. Paul Elliott is given another warning by the referee! Sebastian Turek hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.50
Bruno Moreira makes a probing pass to Oscar Marsiglia. Oscar Marsiglia kicks a strong pass forward to Alin Hagi. Alin Hagi whips in a cross ball towards Djamel Benmiloudi. Djamel Benmiloudi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Steinar Halle picks it out of the air!
45.00
Jon Riza makes a probing pass to Howard Lee. Howard Lee shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Albion Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Heart of Midlothian also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Heart of Midlothian kick off the second half!
47.12
Zachary Thompson gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Edmundo Soler shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
49.35
Stefan Stoichita flicks a high pass forward. Paul Elliott controls it well on his chest. Paul Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Anderson controls it well on his chest. Francisco Anderson lofts in a cross ball towards Howard Lee. Howard Lee whips the ball goalwards with his head but Evangelos Tsoukalas is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
51.15
Bruno Moreira threads the ball through to Sebastian Turek. Sebastian Turek flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Kaiser collects the pass. Gerhard Kaiser knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Stoichita.
60.03
Heart of Midlothian have made 3 substitutions with Phil Thomson replacing Bruno Moreira, Nenad Memin replacing Oscar Marsiglia and Filipe Valente replacing Djamel Benmiloudi .
61.05
Jon Riza flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Anderson who takes it down. Francisco Anderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.08
Nenad Memin flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Kaiser controls it well on his chest. Gerhard Kaiser shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
83.16
Nicolás Aurellio knocks the ball forward to Alin Hagi. Alin Hagi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.03
Paul Elliott threads the ball through to Edmundo Soler. Edmundo Soler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Evangelos Tsoukalas manages to gather it.
90.00
Sebastian Turek receives the ball from a throw-in from Nicolás Aurellio. Sebastian Turek flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Valente easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filipe Valente shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Albion Rovers

Heart of Midlothian
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
28.6%
42.9%
28.6%

Scorers
Edmundo Soler 24
Filipe Valente 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edmundo Soler of Albion Rovers

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

1.Evangelos Tsoukalas (GK)
8
2.Bruno Moreira (DEF)
7
3.Ignacio Barron (DEF)
6
4.Guilherme Bento (DEF)
6
5.Nicolás Aurellio (MID)
6
6.Sebastian Turek (MID)
8
7.Oscar Marsiglia (MID)
6
8.David Reimers (MID)
6
9.Alin Hagi (ATT)
7
10.Djamel Benmiloudi (ATT)
6
11.Gerhard Kaiser (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Phil Thomson (DEF)
6
13.Nenad Memin (MID)
6
14.Filipe Valente (ATT)goal scored
8