Match Report
| Arbroath | Arbroath |  |  | Alloa Athletic | Alloa Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Duncan Matteo | D. Matteo |  | 41 | G |  | 1 | | G | 41 | | Scott Hendry | S. Hendry | |||||||||
| Scott Dalglish | S. Dalglish | | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 56 | | Andy Bremner | A. Bremner | |||||||||
| Callum Mason | C. Mason | | 50 | D |  | | 3 | | | D | 54 | | Alex Campbell | A. Campbell | |||||||
| Andy Mcallister | A. Mcallister | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Dominic Hendry | D. Hendry | |||||||||
| Colin Morton | C. Morton | | 51 | M | | 5 | | M | 58 | | Callum Hendry | C. Hendry | |||||||||
| Kaci Marsiglia | K. Marsiglia |  | 42 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Schumann Mercier | S. Mercier | |||||||||
| Andy Gemmell | A. Gemmell | | 34 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 |  | Ian Byrne | I. Byrne | |||||||||
| John Rae | J. Rae | | 32 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Paul Sullivan | P. Sullivan | |||||||||
| John James | J. James | | 27 | M | | 9 | | A | 61 | | Don Bremner | D. Bremner | |||||||||
| Matt Mcinnes | M. Mcinnes | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Alec Hendry | A. Hendry | |||||||||
| Stephen Telfer | S. Telfer | | 40 | A | | 11 | | A | 42 | | Andy White | A. White | |||||||||
| Dominic Young | D. Young | | 46 | D | | 12 | | M | 46 | | Tony Karembeu | T. Karembeu | |||||||||
| Dominic Mason | D. Mason | | 44 | D | | 13 | | D | 45 | | Andy James | A. James | |||||||||
| Stuart Inglis | S. Inglis | | 42 | D | | 14 | | M | 43 | | Craig Gemmill | C. Gemmill | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by E-Energy |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Gayfield where Arbroath play host to Alloa Athletic. A crowd of 2,602 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arbroath are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Mcinnes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arbroath are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Arbroath kick off!
2.57
0-0Alex Campbell catches Matt Mcinnes on the ankles. Alex Campbell is warned by the referee! Matt Mcinnes runs off the knock.
3.51
Stephen Telfer hacks Dominic Hendry from behind! The referee brings Stephen Telfer to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic Hendry runs off the knock.
10.11
0-0Schumann Mercier hits a low pass to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Mcallister.
12.53
0-0Kaci Marsiglia barges into Paul Sullivan. The referee calls over Kaci Marsiglia and warns him to calm down! Paul Sullivan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.20
0-0Don Bremner catches Callum Mason on the ankles. The referee calls over Don Bremner and shows him a yellow card! Callum Mason stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.56
Schumann Mercier hacks John Rae from behind! The referee brings Schumann Mercier to one side and gives him a warning! John Rae stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.29
1-0Scott Dalglish makes a simple pass to Colin Morton. Colin Morton passes the ball forward to Stephen Telfer. Stephen Telfer sees Matt Mcinnes just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Matt Mcinnes takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.47
Andy Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Sullivan. Paul Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Andy White. Andy White knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Mcallister.
27.56
1-0Dominic Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Paul Sullivan controls it well on his chest. Paul Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Andy White holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy White makes a pass forward but Don Bremner makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
30.33
Alex Campbell plays the ball forward to Schumann Mercier. Schumann Mercier sees Andy White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy White rushes past Andy Mcallister! Andy White shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.57
1-1John Rae threads the ball through to Stephen Telfer. Stephen Telfer plays a one-two with Matt Mcinnes and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Stephen Telfer provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Callum Mason sees Kaci Marsiglia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kaci Marsiglia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Telfer. Stephen Telfer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Arbroath appear unchanged since the first half. Alloa Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Alloa Athletic players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Alloa Athletic kick off!
51.18
Dominic Hendry takes it forward alone. Dominic Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Andy White who brings the ball under control. Andy White passes the ball forward to Don Bremner. Don Bremner makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Don Bremner!
59.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Alex Campbell plays the ball forward to Paul Sullivan. Paul Sullivan knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Bremner. Don Bremner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Dalglish.
60.20
1-2Arbroath have made a substitution with Dominic Mason replacing John James .
61.28
1-2Scott Dalglish flicks a high ball forward to Kaci Marsiglia who takes it down. Kaci Marsiglia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Telfer. Stephen Telfer deftly passes the ball to Matt Mcinnes, releasing him through on goal. Matt Mcinnes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
66.24
Dominic Mason flicks a high pass forward. Matt Mcinnes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Hendry.
71.22
Colin Morton flicks a high pass forward. Matt Mcinnes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Mcinnes shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
72.32
1-2Andy Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Schumann Mercier. Schumann Mercier chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Andy White. Andy White is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Andy Mcallister. That should have been a goal!
77.08
Arbroath have made a substitution with Dominic Young replacing Callum Mason .Alloa Athletic have made 3 substitutions with Andy James replacing Alex Campbell, Tony Karembeu replacing Callum Hendry and Craig Gemmill replacing Alec Hendry .
83.15
Ian Byrne hits a low pass to Craig Gemmill. Craig Gemmill shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
84.28
Scott Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Colin Morton collects the pass. Colin Morton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Colin Morton lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Telfer. Stephen Telfer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
32.1%
42%
25.9%
Scorers
| Matt Mcinnes 22 | Andy White 30 Don Bremner 51 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Andy White of Alloa Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duncan Matteo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Dalglish (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Callum Mason (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Andy Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Colin Morton (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Kaci Marsiglia (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andy Gemmell (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | John Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | John James (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matt Mcinnes (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Stephen Telfer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Dominic Young (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Dominic Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stuart Inglis (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Scott Hendry (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andy Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alex Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Hendry (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Callum Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Schumann Mercier (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ian Byrne (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paul Sullivan (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Don Bremner (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Alec Hendry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Andy White (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Tony Karembeu (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Andy James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Craig Gemmill (MID) | 6 | |