Match Report


Albion RoversAlbion Rovers     Heart of MidlothianHeart of Midlothian
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stephen MorrisonS. Morrison61
G
captain1captain
G
60Gary NaysmithG. Naysmith
Andy MortonA. Morton61
D
2
D
72Antoine van DamA. van Dam
Mario MoutinhoM. Moutinho55
D
3
D
62Gavin DickovG. Dickov
Sylvain ThatcherS. Thatcher51
D
4
D
54Kevin NaysmithK. Naysmith
Tommy NevilleT. Neville48
D
5
D
49Danny BroerseD. Broerse
John MatteoJ. Matteo45
D
6
M
72Philipp RöhnerP. Röhner
Romero P. MarcelinoR. Marcelino66
M
7
M
70Jesper DavidsJ. Davids
David SounessD. Souness60
M
8
A
67Alec ClelandA. Cleland
Colin HansenC. Hansen74
A
9
A
61Oliver FreundO. Freund
Don MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn54
A
10
A
53Evans FoglioE. Foglio
Gavin MasonG. Mason52
A
11
A
46Antonio FariaA. Faria
 
Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison55
M
12
M
70Gary LiddellG. Liddell
Craig McStayC. McStay53
M
13
M
63Neil HendryN. Hendry
Luca MarsalaL. Marsala51
M
14
G
60Stephen McGroryS. McGrory

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 8,920 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Dickov.


0.00
Albion Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
2.01
Romero P. Marcelino flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Mason. Gavin Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.05
David Souness flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Meiklejohn. Don Meiklejohn plays a one-two with Colin Hansen and rushes in on goal... Don Meiklejohn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
4.21
Mario Moutinho passes the ball forward to Romero P. Marcelino. Romero P. Marcelino knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Mason. Gavin Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Hansen but the linesman indicates offside!
10.39
With great vision, Jesper Davids plays the ball forward to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
14.24
Jesper Davids flicks a high ball forward to Evans Foglio who takes it down. Evans Foglio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Matteo.
18.37
David Souness hacks Philipp Röhner from behind! David Souness is shown the yellow card! Philipp Röhner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.21
Mario Moutinho plays the ball forward to Romero P. Marcelino. Romero P. Marcelino passes the ball forward to Gavin Mason. Gavin Mason tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.04
Jesper Davids flicks a high pass forward. Evans Foglio controls it well on his chest. Evans Foglio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Matteo.
22.51
Romero P. Marcelino flicks a high pass forward to Colin Hansen who brings the ball under control. Colin Hansen shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
26.55
Kevin Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Jesper Davids. Jesper Davids threads the ball through to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Morrison who gathers it comfortably.
27.55
David Souness flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Mason controls it well on his chest. Gavin Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Hansen but he's offside!
32.09
Mario Moutinho laces a weighted ball forward to David Souness. David Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen advances inside the box! Colin Hansen comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.28
Philipp Röhner makes a probing pass to Evans Foglio. Without breaking stride, Evans Foglio plays the ball forward to Antonio Faria who has made a great run into the box. Antonio Faria cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.35
Philipp Röhner threads a neat ball through to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Morrison who gathers it comfortably.
42.17
John Matteo makes a simple pass to David Souness. David Souness flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Mason who brings the ball under control. Gavin Mason shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
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. Heart of Midlothian appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation.

45.00
Heart of Midlothian kick off the second half!
47.22
Alec Cleland catches Mario Moutinho on the ankles. Alec Cleland is warned by the referee! Mario Moutinho grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
48.49
Jesper Davids hits a low pass to Evans Foglio. Evans Foglio whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Freund. Oliver Freund rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
51.20
Jesper Davids threads a neat ball through to Antonio Faria. Antonio Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.57
John Matteo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romero P. Marcelino. Romero P. Marcelino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Mason. Seeing a gap ahead, Gavin Mason plays the ball forward to Don Meiklejohn who has made a great run into the box. Don Meiklejohn shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.05
Philipp Röhner hits a low pass to Oliver Freund. Oliver Freund whips in a cross ball towards Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.04
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Craig McStay replacing Gavin Mason .
65.53
David Souness makes a simple pass to Craig McStay. Craig McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Naysmith who gathers it comfortably.
77.06
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Stuart Morrison replacing Sylvain Thatcher .
78.07
Danny Broerse decides to run forward with the ball. Danny Broerse brings the ball forward. Danny Broerse knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.58
Jesper Davids barges into Romero P. Marcelino. The referee calls over Jesper Davids and shows him a yellow card! Romero P. Marcelino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.46
Jesper Davids comes in with a late challenge on Mario Moutinho. The referee brings Jesper Davids to one side and gives him a warning! Mario Moutinho runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Albion Rovers

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

Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
30.1%
42.5%
27.4%

Scorers
Don Meiklejohn 54
Antonio Faria 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Don Meiklejohn of Albion Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Stephen Morrison (GK)
6
2.Andy Morton (DEF)
6
3.Mario Moutinho (DEF)
8
4.Sylvain Thatcher (DEF)
6
5.Tommy Neville (DEF)
6
6.John Matteo (DEF)
6
7.Romero P. Marcelino (MID)
7
8.David Souness (MID)yellow card
7
9.Colin Hansen (ATT)
7
10.Don Meiklejohn (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Gavin Mason (ATT)
7
 
12.Stuart Morrison (MID)
6
13.Craig McStay (MID)
6
14.Luca Marsala (MID)
0

1.Gary Naysmith (GK)
6
2.Antoine van Dam (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Dickov (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Naysmith (DEF)
6
5.Danny Broerse (DEF)
8
6.Philipp Röhner (MID)
6
7.Jesper Davids (MID)yellow card
6
8.Alec Cleland (ATT)
5
9.Oliver Freund (ATT)
6
10.Evans Foglio (ATT)
7
11.Antonio Faria (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Gary Liddell (MID)
0
13.Neil Hendry (MID)
0
14.Stephen McGrory (GK)
0