Match Report


Albion RoversAlbion Rovers     KilmarnockKilmarnock
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andre PinheiroA. Pinheiro59
G
1
G
47Silvio DistinS. Distin
Stefano VasariS. Vasari59
D
captain2
D
70Guillermo ReyesG. Reyes
Mauricio PastorM. Pastor57
D
3
D
64Alex McNeillA. McNeill
Hauke HermannH. Hermann54
D
4
D
60Alex MortonA. Morton
Duncan CaldwellD. Caldwell51
D
5captain
M
71Alec McStayA. McStay
Gavin JamesG. James65
M
6
M
69Tarik QuinteroT. Quintero
Craig MatteoC. Matteo63
M
7
M
64Guglielmo TriuzziG. Triuzzi
George WiseG. Wise59
M
8
M
57Lee SummerbellL. Summerbell
Marc SchefflerM. Scheffler66
A
9
A
72Stephen McStayS. McStay
Andy DickovA. Dickov59
A
10
A
64Stephen MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn
Cesare Di VaioC. Di Vaio54
A
11
A
57Duncan CaldwellD. Caldwell
 
Massimo BedinM. Bedin58
M
12
D
58Colin WhiteC. White
Gianluca DalmatG. Dalmat57
M
13
A
52Stuart GemmillS. Gemmill
Craig SounessC. Souness56
M
14
A
51Gary BloomerG. Bloomer

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Kilmarnock. A crowd of 9,711 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Cleland.


0.00
The whistle blows and Albion Rovers get the match underway!
3.05
With a delightful solo run, Tarik Quintero stretches the opposition's defence. Tarik Quintero lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball comes off Hauke Hermann and the loose ball is cleared up field.
6.35
Duncan Caldwell plays the ball forward to George Wise. George Wise flicks a high pass forward. Andy Dickov collects the pass. Andy Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Cesare Di Vaio. Cesare Di Vaio connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
10.22
Duncan Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Cesare Di Vaio. Cesare Di Vaio chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov makes a probing pass to Gavin James but he's offside!
15.51
Stephen Meiklejohn runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stephen Meiklejohn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
16.36
Craig Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler whips in a cross ball towards Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.18
Alex Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec McStay. Alec McStay passes the ball forward to Lee Summerbell. Lee Summerbell shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
22.51
Gavin James makes an attacking run forward. Gavin James lofts in a cross ball towards Cesare Di Vaio. Cesare Di Vaio connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Silvio Distin had no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
27.41
Alex McNeill threads a neat ball through to Alec McStay. Alec McStay sees Guglielmo Triuzzi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guglielmo Triuzzi knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
33.09
Gavin James sees a break and surges forward. Gavin James shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Silvio Distin had no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
42.40
Gavin James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Silvio Distin who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Guglielmo Triuzzi passes the ball forward to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
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. Kilmarnock also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Kilmarnock get the second half underway!
48.46
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
53.29
Guillermo Reyes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
55.43
Guglielmo Triuzzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell deftly passes the ball to Alec McStay, releasing him through on goal. Alec McStay shoots from just inside the box. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
57.14
Hauke Hermann kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo brings the ball forward. Craig Matteo shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.06
Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Massimo Bedin replacing Cesare Di Vaio and Gianluca Dalmat replacing Andy Dickov .
63.42
Alex McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Caldwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Caldwell shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
65.47
Alex Morton clumsily knocks into Gavin James. The referee warns Alex Morton to calm down! Gavin James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.10
Tarik Quintero flicks a high pass forward. Stephen McStay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
71.43
Guillermo Reyes makes a probing pass to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell sees Tarik Quintero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tarik Quintero shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tarik Quintero!
75.24
Guglielmo Triuzzi makes a run forward as Tarik Quintero takes the throw-in. Guglielmo Triuzzi skillfully chests the ball down. Guglielmo Triuzzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec McStay. Alec McStay shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
77.24
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Craig Souness replacing Duncan Caldwell .
78.26
Stefano Vasari flicks a high ball forward to George Wise who takes it down. George Wise makes an attacking run forward. George Wise lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Marc Scheffler scores for Albion Rovers!!
81.14
Gavin James advances with the ball. Without breaking stride, Gavin James plays the ball forward to Massimo Bedin. Massimo Bedin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.43
Craig Matteo clumsily knocks into Guglielmo Triuzzi. Craig Matteo is shown the yellow card! Guglielmo Triuzzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.18
Alex McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Alec McStay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec McStay flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Meiklejohn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
89.19
Guillermo Reyes sees Alec McStay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec McStay makes a probing pass to Tarik Quintero. Tarik Quintero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec McStay but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Albion Rovers

Kilmarnock
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.5%
53.5%
Play Area
31%
46.5%
22.5%

Scorers
Andy Dickov 16
Cesare Di Vaio 23
Gavin James 33
Marc Scheffler 78
Stephen Meiklejohn 66
Tarik Quintero 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin James of Albion Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Andre Pinheiro (GK)
7
2.Stefano Vasari (DEF)
6
3.Mauricio Pastor (DEF)
6
4.Hauke Hermann (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Caldwell (DEF)
6
6.Gavin James (MID)goal scored
9
7.Craig Matteo (MID)yellow card
6
8.George Wise (MID)
7
9.Marc Scheffler (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Andy Dickov (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Cesare Di Vaio (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Massimo Bedin (MID)
6
13.Gianluca Dalmat (MID)
6
14.Craig Souness (MID)
6

1.Silvio Distin (GK)
6
2.Guillermo Reyes (DEF)
6
3.Alex McNeill (DEF)
6
4.Alex Morton (DEF)
6
5.Alec McStay (MID)
6
6.Tarik Quintero (MID)goal scored
8
7.Guglielmo Triuzzi (MID)
6
8.Lee Summerbell (MID)
6
9.Stephen McStay (ATT)
6
10.Stephen Meiklejohn (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Duncan Caldwell (ATT)
7
 
12.Colin White (DEF)
0
13.Stuart Gemmill (ATT)
0
14.Gary Bloomer (ATT)
0