Match Report


Alloa AthleticAlloa Athletic     HibernianHibernian
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Scott LawS. Law67
G
1
G
69Eduardo GomesE. Gomes
Titus RodgersT. Rodgers72
D
2
D
74Fabian Van BeukeringF. Van Beukering
Gavin HendryG. Hendry68
D
3captain
D
71Kevin GemmillK. Gemmill
Alberto MckayA. Mckay58
D
4
D
63Dominic LawD. Law
Tobias RöhligT. Röhlig69
M
5
M
67Alejandro CastroA. Castro
Stephen McinnesS. Mcinnes65
M
6
M
63Anselmo SarliA. Sarli
Matt McGroryM. McGrory62
M
7
M
60Scott CampbellS. Campbell
John ClelandJ. Cleland60
M
8
M
57Matt FergusonM. Ferguson
Neil GreigN. Greig75
A
captain9
A
64Andy LiddellA. Liddell
Paul McCoistP. McCoist63
A
10
A
62Scott MccallS. Mccall
Alec ElliottA. Elliott61
A
11
A
57Tim DublinT. Dublin
 
Alexandre MoreiraA. Moreira64
G
12
G
66Henry BenjaminH. Benjamin
Stephen HendryS. Hendry58
D
13
D
63Luis GimenezL. Gimenez
Callum DalglishC. Dalglish57
M
14
D
60Kevin SullivanK. Sullivan

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 15,688 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Alloa Athletic and Hibernian are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Rae.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hibernian get the match underway!
2.47
Matt Ferguson flicks a high ball forward to Scott Campbell who takes it down. Scott Campbell shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
3.30
Titus Rodgers chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabian Van Beukering.
12.52
Alberto Mckay flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Mcinnes controls it well on his chest. Stephen Mcinnes shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.02
Paul McCoist decides to run forward with the ball. Paul McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Greig. With a superhuman jump, Neil Greig connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Neil Greig scores for Alloa Athletic!!
26.17
John Cleland passes the ball forward to Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.11
Titus Rodgers surges forward with the ball. Titus Rodgers flicks a high pass forward to Alec Elliott who brings the ball under control. Alec Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
34.39
John Cleland makes a simple pass to Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
36.14
Kevin Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Matt Ferguson. Matt Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Anselmo Sarli. Anselmo Sarli skips past Gavin Hendry! Gavin Hendry hacks Anselmo Sarli from behind! Penalty not given!!
39.30
Titus Rodgers advances with the ball. Titus Rodgers knocks in a cross ball towards Tobias Röhlig. Tobias Röhlig makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.01
Dominic Law breaks forward. Dominic Law passes the ball forward to Andy Liddell. Andy Liddell shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alloa Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Alloa Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
53.26
Stephen Mcinnes kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Greig. Neil Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Eduardo Gomes reads it well. Good save!
54.56
John Cleland threads the ball through to Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.31
Matt Ferguson comes in with a late challenge on Titus Rodgers. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Titus Rodgers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.19
Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Alexandre Moreira replacing Alec Elliott .
65.47
Matt Ferguson sees a break and surges forward. Matt Ferguson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
67.40
Neil Greig flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Mcinnes controls it well on his chest. Stephen Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Greig. Neil Greig beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Eduardo Gomes. Excellent save.
69.41
Stephen Mcinnes decides to run forward with the ball. Stephen Mcinnes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
73.40
Dominic Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anselmo Sarli. Anselmo Sarli passes the ball forward to Andy Liddell. Andy Liddell shoots from long range but Scott Law is on top of his game. Great save!
77.56
Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Callum Dalglish replacing Matt McGrory .
85.30
Fabian Van Beukering flicks a high ball forward to Scott Campbell who takes it down. Scott Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anselmo Sarli. Anselmo Sarli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Titus Rodgers threads a neat ball through to Neil Greig. Neil Greig shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Alloa Athletic

Hibernian
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.9%
36.1%
Play Area
21.3%
49.2%
29.5%

Scorers
Neil Greig 16
Alec Elliott 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Titus Rodgers of Alloa Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Scott Law (GK)
6
2.Titus Rodgers (DEF)
9
3.Gavin Hendry (DEF)
6
4.Alberto Mckay (DEF)
6
5.Tobias Röhlig (MID)
6
6.Stephen Mcinnes (MID)
7
7.Matt McGrory (MID)
6
8.John Cleland (MID)
6
9.Neil Greig (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Paul McCoist (ATT)
8
11.Alec Elliott (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Alexandre Moreira (GK)
6
13.Stephen Hendry (DEF)
0
14.Callum Dalglish (MID)
6

1.Eduardo Gomes (GK)
7
2.Fabian Van Beukering (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Gemmill (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Law (DEF)
6
5.Alejandro Castro (MID)
6
6.Anselmo Sarli (MID)
6
7.Scott Campbell (MID)
6
8.Matt Ferguson (MID)yellow card
6
9.Andy Liddell (ATT)
6
10.Scott Mccall (ATT)
6
11.Tim Dublin (ATT)
6
 
12.Henry Benjamin (GK)
0
13.Luis Gimenez (DEF)
0
14.Kevin Sullivan (DEF)
0