Match Report


Albion RoversAlbion Rovers     HibernianHibernian
Tom BinghamTom Bingham Computer Player Computer Player
Steinar HalleS. Halle81
G
1captain
G
71Dominic RaeD. Rae
Lucien NdoL. Ndo76
D
2
D
63Kevin MatteoK. Matteo
Con BosnichC. Bosnich71
D
captain3
D
60Craig MasonC. Mason
Stefan StoichitaS. Stoichita77
D
4
D
56Scott McNeillS. McNeill
Hannes BehrensH. Behrens78
D
5
D
50Alex RitchieA. Ritchie
Paul ElliottP. Elliott81
M
6
M
67Linus JahnL. Jahn
Jon RizaJ. Riza84
M
7
M
64John BurleyJ. Burley
Gísli IllugasonG. Illugason79
A
8
A
61Zerbini CapecchiZ. Capecchi
Alin HagiA. Hagi84
A
9
A
59Leonardo HierroL. Hierro
Jason VieiraJ. Vieira78
A
10
A
56Neil McNeillN. McNeill
Edmundo SolerE. Soler82
A
11
A
51Ricardo ReisR. Reis
 
Scott HopkinS. Hopkin33
D
12
M
61Craig ElliottC. Elliott
Gudmundur Ingi GardarssonG. Gardarsson80
M
13
G
61Duncan BurleyD. Burley
Ernest HillE. Hill72
A
14
M
53Kevin GallacherK. Gallacher

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 16,869 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Hansen.


0.00
Albion Rovers kick off the first half!
3.39
Con Bosnich flicks a high ball forward to Paul Elliott who takes it down. Paul Elliott runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Alin Hagi. Alin Hagi makes a deft header but somehow Dominic Rae manages to keep it out.
4.45
Jon Riza makes a simple pass to Edmundo Soler. Edmundo Soler whips in a cross ball towards Alin Hagi. Alin Hagi connects with a diving header. Dominic Rae manages to gather it.
6.20
Paul Elliott changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paul Elliott finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
14.39
Paul Elliott runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.02
Craig Mason hits a low pass to John Burley. John Burley sees Leonardo Hierro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leonardo Hierro runs straight at the defence! Leonardo Hierro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
20.14
Paul Elliott passes the ball forward to Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Dominic Rae manages to gather it comfortably.
26.53
Con Bosnich makes a probing pass to Paul Elliott. Paul Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Soler controls it well on his chest. Edmundo Soler lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Dominic Rae!
28.45
Jon Riza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edmundo Soler. Edmundo Soler whips in a cross ball towards Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Dominic Rae effortlessly punches it away to safety.
30.26
Lucien Ndo comes in with a late challenge on Linus Jahn. The referee brings Lucien Ndo to one side and gives him a warning! Linus Jahn runs off the knock.
33.50
Con Bosnich makes a probing pass to Jon Riza. Jon Riza surges forward with the ball. Jon Riza whips in a cross ball towards Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gísli Illugason!
38.01
Craig Mason chips the ball to his team mate, John Burley. John Burley makes a probing pass to Zerbini Capecchi. Zerbini Capecchi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steinar Halle who gathers it comfortably.
44.38
Paul Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alin Hagi. Alin Hagi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Jon Riza hits a low pass to Edmundo Soler. Edmundo Soler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Rae who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Albion Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian have changed their lineup with Craig Elliott replacing Scott McNeill.

45.00
The whistle blows and Hibernian kick off!
48.07
Con Bosnich flicks a high ball forward to Jon Riza who takes it down. Jon Riza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edmundo Soler. Edmundo Soler lofts in a cross ball towards Alin Hagi. Alin Hagi makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dominic Rae with no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
57.38
John Burley takes it forward alone. John Burley plays a one-two with Neil McNeill and advances towards the goal... John Burley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
59.47
Con Bosnich hits a low pass to Jon Riza. Jon Riza runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jon Riza lofts in a cross ball towards Alin Hagi. Alin Hagi rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Dominic Rae is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
60.01
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson replacing Jon Riza .
63.56
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson threads the ball through to Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira shoots from outside the area but somehow Dominic Rae manages to keep it out.
67.43
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson makes an attacking run forward. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Dominic Rae!
69.32
Craig Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, Linus Jahn. Linus Jahn threads the ball through to Zerbini Capecchi. Zerbini Capecchi plays a one-two with Leonardo Hierro and rushes in on goal... Zerbini Capecchi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Zerbini Capecchi scores for Hibernian!!
72.42
Craig Mason sees Linus Jahn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Linus Jahn hits a low pass to Zerbini Capecchi. Zerbini Capecchi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.57
Lucien Ndo plays a long ball forward. Jason Vieira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Elliott.
77.41
Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Scott Hopkin replacing Lucien Ndo and Ernest Hill replacing Alin Hagi .Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Gallacher replacing Leonardo Hierro and Duncan Burley replacing Zerbini Capecchi .
78.47
Paul Elliott threads a neat ball through to Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but Craig Elliott is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
79.39
Paul Elliott takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Linus Jahn reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
87.03
Hannes Behrens flicks a high pass forward. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson plays the ball forward to Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
89.19
Stefan Stoichita flicks the ball to his team mate, Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson hits a low pass to Ernest Hill. Ernest Hill lofts in a cross ball towards Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is deflected wide by Kevin Matteo.
90.00
Corner kick to Albion Rovers. Paul Elliott chips it out wide. Craig Elliott reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Albion Rovers

Hibernian
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
14
2
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
23.9%
39.4%
36.6%

Scorers
Paul Elliott 6, 14
Gísli Illugason 33
Alin Hagi 48
Zerbini Capecchi 69

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.Con Bosnich (DEF)
6
4.Stefan Stoichita (DEF)
6
5.Hannes Behrens (DEF)
6
6.Paul Elliott (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
10
7.Jon Riza (MID)
8
8.Gísli Illugason (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Alin Hagi (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Jason Vieira (ATT)
6
11.Edmundo Soler (ATT)
7
 
12.Scott Hopkin (DEF)
6
13.Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson (MID)
6
14.Ernest Hill (ATT)
6

1.Dominic Rae (GK)
8
2.Kevin Matteo (DEF)
6
3.Craig Mason (DEF)
6
4.Scott McNeill (DEF)
6
5.Alex Ritchie (DEF)
6
6.Linus Jahn (MID)
7
7.John Burley (MID)
6
8.Zerbini Capecchi (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Leonardo Hierro (ATT)
6
10.Neil McNeill (ATT)
6
11.Ricardo Reis (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Elliott (MID)
6
13.Duncan Burley (GK)
6
14.Kevin Gallacher (MID)
6