Match Report
| Alloa Athletic | Alloa Athletic |  |  | Clydebank | Clydebank | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kevin Hendry | K. Hendry |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | | G | 42 | | Don Mason | D. Mason | |||||||||
| Neil Strachan | N. Strachan | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Don Sullivan | D. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Billy Law | B. Law | | 57 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 47 | | Gary Meiklejohn | G. Meiklejohn | ||||||||
| Neil Hopkin | N. Hopkin | | 56 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Billy Inglis | B. Inglis | |||||||||
| Gary Mason | G. Mason | | 52 | D | | 5 | | M | 51 | | Colin Thomson | C. Thomson | |||||||||
| Matt Mason | M. Mason | | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Gavin Collins | G. Collins | |||||||||
| Duncan McStay | D. McStay | | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Duncan Matteo | D. Matteo | |||||||||
| Paul Mccall | P. Mccall | | 58 | A | | 8 | | M | 41 | | Stuart Strachan | S. Strachan | |||||||||
| Colin Ferguson | C. Ferguson | | 55 | A | | | 9 | | A | 61 |  | Antonio Vega | A. Vega | ||||||||
| John McStay | J. McStay | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Duncan Dickov | D. Dickov | |||||||||
| Gary Elliott | G. Elliott | | 44 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Alex McNeill | A. McNeill | |||||||||
| Loic Zairi | L. Zairi |  | 57 | M | | 12 | | A | 46 | | Andy Hansen | A. Hansen | |||||||||
| Alex Hutchison | A. Hutchison | | 56 | M | | 13 | | A | 45 | | Craig Ritchie | C. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Craig Telfer | C. Telfer | | 52 | M | | 14 | | A | 43 | | Matt Ferguson | M. Ferguson | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by AGI |
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to Clydebank. A crowd of 4,575 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Clydebank appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Ferguson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Clydebank appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Ferguson.
0.00
0-0Clydebank get the match underway!
3.31
0-0Duncan McStay hacks Colin Thomson from behind! The referee calls over Duncan McStay and shows him a yellow card! Colin Thomson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
4.15
0-0Duncan McStay hacks Duncan Matteo from behind! The referee brings Duncan McStay to one side and gives him a warning! Duncan Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.01
0-0Gary Meiklejohn darts forward. With imagination, Gary Meiklejohn laces a through ball forward to Antonio Vega. Antonio Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.26
Neil Hopkin sees space and advances. Neil Hopkin hits a low pass to Gary Elliott. Gary Elliott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Meiklejohn.
12.11
0-0Duncan McStay makes a simple pass to Paul Mccall. Paul Mccall shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Don Mason manages to gather it comfortably.
14.20
Colin Thomson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Dickov. Duncan Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
15.52
Duncan McStay flicks a high pass forward. Gary Elliott controls it well on his chest. Gary Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Sullivan.
20.34
Colin Thomson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Colin Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Vega. With a superhuman jump, Antonio Vega connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Kevin Hendry easily punches it away to safety.
22.22
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Gavin Collins plays the ball forward to Colin Thomson. Colin Thomson shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
26.02
Duncan Matteo catches Duncan McStay on the ankles. The referee brings Duncan Matteo to one side and gives him a warning! Duncan McStay stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.08
1-0Duncan McStay runs straight at the opposition's defence. Duncan McStay runs straight at the defence! Duncan McStay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Don Mason has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.11
1-0Matt Mason threads a neat ball through to Gary Elliott. Gary Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Mccall. Paul Mccall heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent block by Gary Meiklejohn!
34.06
1-0Duncan McStay barges into Gary Meiklejohn. Duncan McStay is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Gary Meiklejohn stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alloa Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Clydebank also appear unchanged since the first half. The Clydebank players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Alloa Athletic kick off!
47.42
Matt Mason flicks a high pass forward. John McStay controls it well on his chest. John McStay shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Alloa Athletic are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
48.07
Billy Inglis knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex McNeill. Alex McNeill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Hopkin.
51.22
Billy Inglis passes the ball forward to Alex McNeill. Alex McNeill tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Kevin Hendry has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
55.58
Colin Thomson makes a simple pass to Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Dickov. Duncan Dickov is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Clydebank are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
61.13
Gary Elliott clumsily knocks into Antonio Vega. The referee calls over Gary Elliott and warns him to calm down! Antonio Vega gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
61.13
1-1Free kick to Clydebank just outside the area...
62.46
Antonio Vega steps up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
73.32
Duncan Matteo darts forward. Duncan Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.44
Don Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Alex McNeill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.55
Gary Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Colin Thomson controls it well on his chest. Colin Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Dickov. Duncan Dickov makes a deft header but it flies well off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
25.4%
74.6%
Play Area
22.4%
52.2%
25.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary Meiklejohn of Clydebank |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kevin Hendry (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Neil Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Billy Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Duncan McStay (MID) |   | 3 |
| 8. | Paul Mccall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Colin Ferguson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | John McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gary Elliott (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Loic Zairi (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Hutchison (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Telfer (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Don Mason (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Don Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gary Meiklejohn (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Billy Inglis (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Colin Thomson (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Gavin Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Duncan Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stuart Strachan (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Antonio Vega (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Dickov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alex McNeill (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Andy Hansen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Ritchie (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matt Ferguson (ATT) | 0 | |