Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to Queen of the South. A crowd of 14,550 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Rae.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Rae.
0.00
0-0Queen of the South kick off and get the match underway!
3.50
0-0Gavin Gascoigne knocks the ball to his team mate, Nunzio Tentoni. Nunzio Tentoni shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
8.05
0-0With vision, Vincenzo De Sanzo picks a pass forward to Nunzio Tentoni. Nunzio Tentoni knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Hendry.
10.57
1-0Gavin Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Tobias Röhlig who takes it down. Tobias Röhlig knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stephen Mcinnes!
21.58
Paul Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Gascoigne. Gavin Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to David Strachan. David Strachan threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo De Sanzo. Vincenzo De Sanzo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Vincenzo De Sanzo scores for Queen of the South!!
27.16
1-1Paul McCoist darts forward. Paul McCoist shoots from long range but John Hopkin reads it well. Nice keeping!
28.02
Stephen Mcinnes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stephen Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Ritchie.
30.58
Stephen Hendry darts forward. Stephen Hendry decides to run forward with the ball. Stephen Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Matt McGrory. Matt McGrory connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.16
Eduardo Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Julian Suarez controls it well on his chest. Julian Suarez threads the ball through to David Strachan. David Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Scott Law is on top of it.
36.49
Stephen Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt McGrory. Matt McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
39.22
With great vision, Gavin Hendry plays the ball forward to Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
44.14
Stephen Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tobias Röhlig. Tobias Röhlig threads the ball through to Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Tobias Röhlig. With a superhuman jump, Tobias Röhlig connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
45.00
Matt McGrory flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Mcinnes who brings the ball under control. Stephen Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Paul McCoist. With a superhuman jump, Paul McCoist connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Paul McCoist scores for Alloa Athletic!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alloa Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Queen of the South also appear unchanged since the first half. The Queen of the South players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Alloa Athletic kick off!
48.45
Without breaking stride, Stephen Mcinnes plays the ball forward to Tobias Röhlig. Tobias Röhlig shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by John Hopkin.
49.09
2-1Matt McGrory takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Stuart McGrory reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
54.22
Stephen Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward to Matt McGrory who brings the ball under control. Matt McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Ritchie.
55.43
Gavin Hendry knocks the ball forward to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry hits a low pass to Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott makes a deft header. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
60.46
2-1Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Alexandre Moreira replacing Alec Elliott .
63.26
Julian Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Strachan. David Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo De Sanzo. Vincenzo De Sanzo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
67.35
Without breaking stride, Gavin Gascoigne plays the ball forward to David Strachan. David Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Julian Suarez. With a superhuman jump, Julian Suarez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Scott Law. Excellent save.
71.12
Stuart McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez takes it forward alone. Julian Suarez shoots from outside the area. Scott Law gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
75.12
2-2Tobias Röhlig catches Stuart McGrory on the ankles. The referee warns Tobias Röhlig to calm down! Stuart McGrory grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.11
Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Callum Dalglish replacing Matt McGrory .
78.19
Eduardo Helguera hits a low pass to Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie sees David Strachan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Strachan passes the ball forward to Vincenzo De Sanzo. Vincenzo De Sanzo shoots from just inside the box but somehow Scott Law manages to keep it out.
81.25
Callum Dalglish sees Stephen Mcinnes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Mcinnes shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.58
Gavin Campbell hits a low pass to Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez lofts in a cross ball towards Vincenzo De Sanzo. Vincenzo De Sanzo makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! The crowd cheers as the veteran Italian celebrates his hattrick!
89.37
Julian Suarez sees a break and surges forward. Julian Suarez lofts in a cross ball towards Nunzio Tentoni. Nunzio Tentoni whips the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
23%
45.9%
31.1%
Scorers
| Stephen Mcinnes 11 Paul McCoist 45 | Vincenzo De Sanzo 22, 63, 85 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vincenzo De Sanzo of Queen of the South |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Scott Law (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Titus Rodgers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephen Hendry (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Tobias Röhlig (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Mcinnes (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Matt McGrory (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | John Cleland (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Neil Greig (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paul McCoist (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Alec Elliott (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alexandre Moreira (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alberto Mckay (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Dalglish (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | John Hopkin (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Julian Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Ritchie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eduardo Helguera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Julian Suarez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gavin Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gavin Gascoigne (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nunzio Tentoni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Vincenzo De Sanzo (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | David Strachan (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Roberto Tavares (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Romarin Song (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry Van Der Doelen (DEF) | 0 | |