Match Report


Albion RoversAlbion Rovers     St. JohnstoneSt. Johnstone
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andre PinheiroA. Pinheiro59
G
1
G
76Martijn DitewigM. Ditewig
Stefano VasariS. Vasari58
D
captain2
D
67Garry RaeG. Rae
Matt RitchieM. Ritchie57
D
3
D
66Juri BondiJ. Bondi
Mauricio PastorM. Pastor56
D
4
D
53Garry CampbellG. Campbell
Hauke HermannH. Hermann54
D
5
M
76Andres GarciaA. Garcia
George WiseG. Wise59
M
6
M
61Billy HansenB. Hansen
Massimo BedinM. Bedin57
M
7
M
60Diogo MarquesD. Marques
Simon MorrisS. Morris54
M
8
M
59Gary MatteoG. Matteo
Scott SullivanS. Sullivan66
A
9
A
76Morgan JenkinsM. Jenkins
Marc SchefflerM. Scheffler66
A
10
A
65Gary GemmellG. Gemmell
Andy DickovA. Dickov59
A
11captain
A
58Gary BurleyG. Burley
 
Don BurleyD. Burley56
G
12
G
73Don GlassD. Glass
Cesare Di VaioC. Di Vaio54
A
13
G
62Harris van der LindenH. van der Linden
Niccol˜ LupatelliN. Lupatelli54
M
14
A
55Alec RitchieA. Ritchie

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 8,984 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Cleland.


0.00
St. Johnstone start the match!
4.44
Garry Campbell hits it upfield. Billy Hansen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Pastor.
6.13
Billy Hansen hits a low pass to Andres Garcia. Andres Garcia whips in a cross ball towards Morgan Jenkins. Morgan Jenkins makes a deft header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.05
Simon Morris deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martijn Ditewig who gathers it comfortably.
12.49
Simon Morris flicks a high pass forward. Marc Scheffler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marc Scheffler whips in a cross ball towards Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.34
Juri Bondi chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Campbell. Garry Campbell threads the ball through to Billy Hansen. Billy Hansen shoots from distance. Solid save from Andre Pinheiro.
20.42
George Wise comes in with a late challenge on Gary Matteo. The referee calls over George Wise and shows him a yellow card! Gary Matteo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.13
Mauricio Pastor flicks a high ball forward to George Wise who takes it down. George Wise kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.26
Garry Campbell knocks the ball forward to Gary Matteo. Gary Matteo hits a low pass to Gary Burley. Gary Burley threads the ball through to Gary Gemmell but he's offside!
30.42
Mauricio Pastor pushes mid-way up the pitch. Mauricio Pastor threads a neat ball through to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Campbell.
36.18
Diogo Marques knocks the ball forward to Gary Gemmell. Gary Gemmell plays a one-two with Morgan Jenkins and advances towards the goal... Gary Gemmell comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Andre Pinheiro reads it well. Good save!
39.22
Diogo Marques makes a probing pass to Gary Gemmell. Gary Gemmell knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Matteo. Gary Matteo makes a convincing header. Andre Pinheiro punches it away to safety.
40.58
Simon Morris flicks a high pass forward. Andy Dickov collects the pass. Andy Dickov runs straight at the defence! Andy Dickov takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
42.53
Simon Morris controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.03
With some swift thinking, Andres Garcia plays the ball forward to Gary Gemmell. Gary Gemmell flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Burley. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gary Burley provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Massimo Bedin catches Gary Burley on the ankles. The referee warns Massimo Bedin to calm down! Gary Burley grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Albion Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. St. Johnstone also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Albion Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
48.34
Hauke Hermann chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Morris. Simon Morris threads a neat ball through to Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.38
Diogo Marques passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Morgan Jenkins. Morgan Jenkins chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Gemmell. Gary Gemmell tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.49
Diogo Marques passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Gary Gemmell. Gary Gemmell plays a one-two with Billy Hansen and rushes in on goal... Hauke Hermann barges into Gary Gemmell. Gary Gemmell appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
57.41
Gary Matteo passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Gary Burley. Gary Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Gemmell but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.11
Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Don Burley replacing Andy Dickov and Cesare Di Vaio replacing Marc Scheffler .St. Johnstone have made 3 substitutions with Don Glass replacing Garry Rae, Harris van der Linden replacing Billy Hansen and Alec Ritchie replacing Gary Gemmell .
61.12
Mauricio Pastor chips the ball to his team mate, Cesare Di Vaio. Cesare Di Vaio whips in a cross ball towards Scott Sullivan. With a superhuman jump, Scott Sullivan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
65.20
Diogo Marques threads a neat ball through to Andres Garcia. Andres Garcia knocks the ball forward to Diogo Marques. Diogo Marques finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! That brings them level!
71.09
Harris van der Linden passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Diogo Marques. Diogo Marques advances inside the box! Diogo Marques shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Stefano Vasari.
72.39
It's a corner kick. Gary Matteo loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Stefano Vasari steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
75.42
Gary Matteo threads a neat ball through to Gary Burley. Gary Burley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.41
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Niccol˜ Lupatelli replacing Hauke Hermann .
79.03
Don Glass chips the ball to his team mate, Diogo Marques. Diogo Marques threads the ball through to Alec Ritchie. Alec Ritchie passes the ball forward but Harris van der Linden is offside!
84.20
Garry Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Andres Garcia collects the pass. Andres Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Alec Ritchie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Ritchie shoots from outside the area but is denied by Andre Pinheiro. Excellent save.
85.31
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
Juri Bondi hits a low pass to Gary Matteo. Gary Matteo flicks a high pass forward to Morgan Jenkins who brings the ball under control. Morgan Jenkins rushes past George Wise! Morgan Jenkins shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper, Andre Pinheiro, sees it late!! Goal for St. Johnstone!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Albion Rovers

St. Johnstone
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
29.7%
70.3%
Play Area
33.8%
43.2%
23%

Scorers
Andy Dickov 12
Diogo Marques 65
Morgan Jenkins 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Diogo Marques of St. Johnstone

Match Ratings
1.Andre Pinheiro (GK)
7
2.Stefano Vasari (DEF)
6
3.Matt Ritchie (DEF)
6
4.Mauricio Pastor (DEF)
6
5.Hauke Hermann (DEF)
6
6.George Wise (MID)yellow card
5
7.Massimo Bedin (MID)
5
8.Simon Morris (MID)
6
9.Scott Sullivan (ATT)
6
10.Marc Scheffler (ATT)
6
11.Andy Dickov (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Don Burley (GK)
6
13.Cesare Di Vaio (ATT)
6
14.Niccol˜ Lupatelli (MID)
6

1.Martijn Ditewig (GK)
6
2.Garry Rae (DEF)
6
3.Juri Bondi (DEF)
6
4.Garry Campbell (DEF)
6
5.Andres Garcia (MID)
7
6.Billy Hansen (MID)
6
7.Diogo Marques (MID)goal scored
9
8.Gary Matteo (MID)
7
9.Morgan Jenkins (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Gary Gemmell (ATT)
7
11.Gary Burley (ATT)
6
 
12.Don Glass (GK)
6
13.Harris van der Linden (GK)
6
14.Alec Ritchie (ATT)
6