Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Kilmarnock. A crowd of 9,447 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Booth.
The pitch is in good condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Booth.
0.00
Kilmarnock get the match underway!
3.06
Romero P. Marcelino hits a low pass to Don Meiklejohn. Don Meiklejohn tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.22
Garry Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Henderson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Stephen Morrison didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
8.22
Pascal Arndt hacks Garry Hansen from behind! The referee calls over Pascal Arndt and warns him to calm down! Garry Hansen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.37
Romero P. Marcelino threads a neat ball through to Gavin Mason. Gavin Mason shoots from long range. Andy Burley gets down and covers it.
14.55
Garry Hansen flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Henderson who brings the ball under control. Stuart Henderson plays a quick one-two with Matt Dalglish and rushes in on goal... Stuart Henderson comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.59
Tommy Neville plays the ball forward to Romero P. Marcelino. Romero P. Marcelino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Mason. Gavin Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Don Meiklejohn. Don Meiklejohn gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
20.52
Garry Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
24.16
Romero P. Marcelino takes the throw-in. Pascal Arndt threads a neat ball through to Don Meiklejohn. Don Meiklejohn puts a great ball through. Gavin Mason runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
28.10
Markus Welter flicks a high ball forward to Garry Hansen who gracefully takes it down. Garry Hansen passes the ball forward to Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stephen Morrison with no chance!! Goal for Kilmarnock!
34.19
Duncan Cleland comes in with a late challenge on Romero P. Marcelino. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Romero P. Marcelino gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
40.26
Romero P. Marcelino flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Meiklejohn. Don Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Colin Hansen!
44.01
With great vision, Alejandro Ramirez plays the ball forward to Garry Hansen. Garry Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay makes a convincing header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
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. Kilmarnock appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. The Kilmarnock players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Albion Rovers start the second half!
47.46
Romero P. Marcelino chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
48.53
Duncan Cleland threads the ball through to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
49.23
Garry Hansen knocks the ball forward to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.15
Garry Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson threads a neat, attacking ball through to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.22
Pascal Arndt flicks a high pass forward to Colin Hansen who brings the ball under control. Colin Hansen sees Don Meiklejohn just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Don Meiklejohn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper, Andy Burley, sees it late!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
59.46
Duncan Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Matt Dalglish collects the pass. Matt Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Henderson. Stuart Henderson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.34
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Stuart Morrison replacing Gavin Mason .
72.43
Duncan Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Henderson collects the pass. Stuart Henderson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Matteo.
73.03
Garry Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Davidson controls it well on his chest. Stephen Davidson shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.29
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with David Souness replacing Sylvain Thatcher .
83.44
Pascal Arndt threads the ball through to Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Hansen and advances towards the goal... Stuart Morrison looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies wide!
87.22
Garry Hansen flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Henderson who brings the ball under control. Stuart Henderson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
9
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.3%
58.7%
Play Area
24%
52%
24%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin Hansen of Albion Rovers |
Match Ratings
1. | Stephen Morrison (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Andy Morton (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Mario Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Sylvain Thatcher (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Tommy Neville (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | John Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
7. | Pascal Arndt (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Romero P. Marcelino (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Colin Hansen (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
10. | Don Meiklejohn (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
11. | Gavin Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | David Souness (MID) | 6 | |
13. | Stuart Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Craig McStay (MID) | 0 |
1. | Andy Burley (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Paul Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Markus Welter (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Alejandro Ramirez (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Neil Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Duncan Cleland (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
7. | Garry Hansen (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Stephen McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
9. | Matt Dalglish (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Stephen Davidson (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
11. | Stuart Henderson (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Gary Dickov (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Duncan Gallacher (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Marc Morris (MID) | 0 |