Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Dundee United. A crowd of 9,081 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Elliott.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Elliott.
0.00
0-0Albion Rovers kick off the first half!
2.35
0-1Daniele Moore knocks the ball to his team mate, Jurgen Goossen. Jurgen Goossen shoots from outside the area. Jurgen Goossen scores for Dundee United!!
8.27
0-1Simon Morris makes a beautiful solo run. Simon Morris shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
9.24
Mauricio Pastor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Massimo Bedin. Massimo Bedin flicks a high ball forward to Marc Scheffler who takes it down. Marc Scheffler shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
12.34
0-1Daniele Moore makes a beautiful solo run. Daniele Moore knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry shoots from just inside the box. Andre Pinheiro gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
18.51
0-1Simon Morris flicks a high pass forward to Andy Dickov who brings the ball under control. Andy Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Simon Morris. Simon Morris connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but Damian Devineau blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
36.13
Garry Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Callum Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Callum Hendry shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.46
Damian Devineau surges forward with the ball. Damian Devineau knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Albion Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Dundee United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Dundee United start the second half!
47.57
Daniele Moore passes the ball forward to Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
48.36
Simon Morris makes a beautiful solo run. Simon Morris shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Scott Strachan effortlessly smothers it!
51.19
0-3Callum Hendry makes a probing pass to Daniele Moore. Daniele Moore knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Callum Hendry is offside!
53.32
Daniele Moore flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp controls it well on his chest. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.15
Stefano Vasari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Wise. George Wise flicks the ball to his team mate, Massimo Bedin. Massimo Bedin lofts in a cross ball towards George Wise. George Wise rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
60.16
1-3Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Don Burley replacing Andy Dickov and Cesare Di Vaio replacing Marc Scheffler .
61.24
Pascal Dudoit deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniele Moore. Daniele Moore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp shoots from long range but it is miles over!
63.11
Matt Ritchie flicks the ball to his team mate, Massimo Bedin. Massimo Bedin threads a neat ball through to Don Burley. Don Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Sullivan but he's offside!
66.39
Daniele Moore threads the ball through to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry plays a scrappy one-two with Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp and stumbles forward towards the goal... Callum Hendry shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.14
Giacomo Espartero decides to run forward with the ball. Giacomo Espartero finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.09
Damian Devineau makes a probing pass to Jurgen Goossen. Jurgen Goossen flicks a high pass forward. Callum Hendry controls it well on his chest. Callum Hendry shoots from 20 yards but Andre Pinheiro is on top of it.
73.10
Hauke Hermann darts forward. Hauke Hermann lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Morris. Simon Morris jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Scott Strachan.
74.20
1-3Corner kick to Albion Rovers. Massimo Bedin plays it to the far post. Scott Strachan drops low and scoops up the ball.
75.15
George Wise kicks a strong pass forward to Cesare Di Vaio. Cesare Di Vaio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniele Moore.
77.58
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Niccol˜ Lupatelli replacing Hauke Hermann .
78.60
Giacomo Espartero makes a simple pass to Daniele Moore. Daniele Moore controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
79.31
Pascal Dudoit laces a through ball forward to Damian Devineau. With some swift thinking, Damian Devineau plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.38
Rodrigo Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
89.32
Stefano Vasari decides to run forward with the ball. Stefano Vasari threads the ball through to Cesare Di Vaio. Cesare Di Vaio shoots from 20 yards. Scott Strachan comfortably gets down and covers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
32.9%
44.3%
22.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Callum Hendry of Dundee United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andre Pinheiro (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Stefano Vasari (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Matt Ritchie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mauricio Pastor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hauke Hermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | George Wise (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Massimo Bedin (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Simon Morris (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Scott Sullivan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marc Scheffler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Andy Dickov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Don Burley (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Cesare Di Vaio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Niccol˜ Lupatelli (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Scott Strachan (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Garry Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Damian Devineau (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Pascal Dudoit (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Scott Power (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daniele Moore (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Giacomo Espartero (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jurgen Goossen (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Callum Hendry (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Rodrigo Pinto (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Gregorio Arias (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Gemmell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pierre Petit (ATT) | 0 | |