Match Report


Albion RoversAlbion Rovers     MotherwellMotherwell
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stephen MorrisonS. Morrison61
G
captain1
G
54Andy JamesA. James
Andy MortonA. Morton61
D
2
D
70Stuart McGroryS. McGrory
Mario MoutinhoM. Moutinho55
D
3
D
68Mauricio GainzaM. Gainza
Sylvain ThatcherS. Thatcher51
D
4
D
66Torsten EiltsT. Eilts
Tommy NevilleT. Neville48
D
5
D
60Darren GreeningD. Greening
John MatteoJ. Matteo45
D
6
M
67Eric RaffE. Raff
Pascal ArndtP. Arndt69
M
7
M
65Pedro IbanezP. Ibanez
Romero P. MarcelinoR. Marcelino66
M
8captain
A
80David McGroryD. McGrory
Colin HansenC. Hansen74
A
9
A
67Gavin MorrisonG. Morrison
Don MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn54
A
10
A
62Gavin McStayG. McStay
Gavin MasonG. Mason52
A
11
A
59Tiago TavaresT. Tavares
 
David SounessD. Souness60
M
12
A
58Pasquale CammarataP. Cammarata
Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison55
M
13
M
55Callum NivenC. Niven
Craig McStayC. McStay53
M
14
M
55Colin TelferC. Telfer

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Motherwell. A crowd of 9,960 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Hansen.


0.00
The whistle blows and Albion Rovers get the match underway!
4.34
John Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Marcelino. Romero P. Marcelino plays the ball forward to Gavin Mason. Gavin Mason shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
8.14
Eric Raff flicks a high pass forward to Tiago Tavares who brings the ball under control. Tiago Tavares shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
9.43
Pedro Ibanez brings the ball forward. Pedro Ibanez whips in a cross ball towards David McGrory. David McGrory finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.28
Pedro Ibanez decides to run forward with the ball. Pedro Ibanez knocks in a cross ball towards David McGrory. David McGrory directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
21.51
Romero P. Marcelino threads the ball through to Gavin Mason. Gavin Mason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darren Greening.
22.56
Romero P. Marcelino hits a low pass to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy James who gathers it comfortably.
24.58
Pedro Ibanez sees a break and surges forward. Pedro Ibanez knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Stephen Morrison. Excellent save.
26.33
Romero P. Marcelino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Meiklejohn. Don Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.41
Eric Raff brings the ball forward. Eric Raff finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
34.36
Eric Raff kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
45.00
Pascal Arndt kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen plays a quick one-two with Gavin Mason and rushes in on goal... Colin Hansen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
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. Motherwell have changed their lineup with Callum Niven replacing Pedro Ibanez and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.

45.00
Motherwell kick off!
47.30
Eric Raff makes a beautiful solo run. Eric Raff shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
48.48
Eric Raff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Mario Moutinho is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
51.44
Eric Raff flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Tavares controls it well on his chest. Tiago Tavares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tommy Neville.
53.23
Torsten Eilts clumsily knocks into Colin Hansen. Torsten Eilts is given a warning by the referee! Colin Hansen runs off the knock.
55.55
Tiago Tavares barges into John Matteo. The referee calls over Tiago Tavares and shows him a yellow card! John Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.12
Callum Niven sees space and advances. Callum Niven whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.27
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Stuart Morrison replacing Gavin Mason .Motherwell have made a substitution with Colin Telfer replacing Gavin McStay .
67.56
Pascal Arndt flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hansen collects the pass. Colin Hansen makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.29
Mauricio Gainza chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Niven. Callum Niven flicks a high pass forward to Tiago Tavares who brings the ball under control. Tiago Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards David McGrory. David McGrory makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.21
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with David Souness replacing Sylvain Thatcher .
81.37
Callum Niven sees Colin Telfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Telfer lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Stephen Morrison.
83.40
Stuart McGrory makes a strong solo run forward. Stuart McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Telfer. Colin Telfer whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
84.14
Stuart McGrory flicks a high ball forward to Eric Raff who takes it down. Eric Raff makes a simple pass to Colin Telfer. Colin Telfer whips in a cross ball towards David McGrory. David McGrory flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
85.05
Tommy Neville flicks a high ball forward to Romero P. Marcelino who takes it down. Romero P. Marcelino flicks a high ball forward to Colin Hansen who takes it down. Colin Hansen rushes past Mauricio Gainza! Colin Hansen rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.23
Eric Raff flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Morrison easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Morrison puts a great ball through. David McGrory runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Albion Rovers

Motherwell
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
1
8
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
32.9%
44.3%
22.9%

Scorers
Colin Hansen 45, 85
Stuart Morrison 68
David McGrory 9, 71

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)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Don Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
11.Gavin Mason (ATT)
6
 
12.David Souness (MID)
6
13.Stuart Morrison (MID)goal scored
7
14.Craig McStay (MID)
0

1.Andy James (GK)
6
2.Stuart McGrory (DEF)
6
3.Mauricio Gainza (DEF)
6
4.Torsten Eilts (DEF)
5
5.Darren Greening (DEF)
6
6.Eric Raff (MID)
7
7.Pedro Ibanez (MID)
7
8.David McGrory (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
9.Gavin Morrison (ATT)
6
10.Gavin McStay (ATT)
6
11.Tiago Tavares (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Pasquale Cammarata (ATT)
0
13.Callum Niven (MID)
6
14.Colin Telfer (MID)
6