Match Report


Albion RoversAlbion Rovers     Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andre PinheiroA. Pinheiro59
G
1
G
62Patricio GomezP. Gomez
Stefano VasariS. Vasari59
D
captain2
D
52Glynn MintoG. Minto
Mauricio PastorM. Pastor57
D
3captain
D
51Dominic CaldwellD. Caldwell
Hauke HermannH. Hermann54
D
4
D
50Billy GallacherB. Gallacher
Duncan CaldwellD. Caldwell51
D
5
D
48Daniel RamboD. Rambo
Gavin JamesG. James66
M
6
M
56John SullivanJ. Sullivan
Craig MatteoC. Matteo63
M
7
M
53Alex ConteA. Conte
George WiseG. Wise59
M
8
M
52Paul HelmerP. Helmer
Marc SchefflerM. Scheffler66
A
9
A
61Thierry LumsdonT. Lumsdon
Andy DickovA. Dickov59
A
10
A
59Garry ElliottG. Elliott
Cesare Di VaioC. Di Vaio54
A
11
A
58Danny LaycockD. Laycock
 
Massimo BedinM. Bedin58
M
12
G
61Alessio MantelliA. Mantelli
Gianluca DalmatG. Dalmat57
M
13
G
58Ledley CotteeL. Cottee
Craig SounessC. Souness56
M
14
A
53Billy ClelandB. Cleland

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Dunfermline Athletic. A crowd of 8,435 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Albion Rovers and Dunfermline Athletic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Cleland.


0.00
The whistle blows and Dunfermline Athletic kick off!
2.30
Billy Gallacher makes a probing pass to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward to Garry Elliott who brings the ball under control. Garry Elliott makes a pass forward but Danny Laycock is yards offside!
9.41
Stefano Vasari hits a low pass to Mauricio Pastor. Mauricio Pastor flicks a high pass forward. Marc Scheffler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marc Scheffler lofts in a cross ball towards George Wise. George Wise connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Patricio Gomez with no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
12.56
George Wise flicks a high ball forward to Marc Scheffler who takes it down. Marc Scheffler lofts in a cross ball towards George Wise. George Wise makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
24.02
Gavin James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cesare Di Vaio. Cesare Di Vaio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.34
Dominic Caldwell takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of John Sullivan. John Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Lumsdon collects the pass. Thierry Lumsdon flicks a high ball forward to Garry Elliott who takes it down. Garry Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
28.28
Craig Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Cesare Di Vaio who takes it down. Cesare Di Vaio lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov 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!!
38.45
Mauricio Pastor plays the ball forward to Gavin James. Gavin James sees Andy Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Dickov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Sullivan.
40.20
John Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Danny Laycock holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Danny Laycock advances inside the box! Danny Laycock tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Andre Pinheiro.
41.28
John Sullivan takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Stefano Vasari comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
45.00
Mauricio Pastor sees a break and surges forward. Mauricio Pastor kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin James. Gavin James finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Patricio Gomez manages to keep it out.
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. Dunfermline Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Albion Rovers kick off!
47.40
George Wise sees Cesare Di Vaio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cesare Di Vaio whips in a cross ball towards Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Patricio Gomez. Excellent save.
51.53
George Wise catches John Sullivan on the ankles. The referee warns George Wise to calm down! John Sullivan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.05
Paul Helmer knocks the ball forward to John Sullivan. John Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Lumsdon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thierry Lumsdon advances inside the box! Thierry Lumsdon side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Andre Pinheiro gets down and covers it.
59.39
Mauricio Pastor knocks the ball forward to Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Rambo.
60.46
Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Massimo Bedin replacing Cesare Di Vaio and Gianluca Dalmat replacing Andy Dickov .
73.23
George Wise knocks the ball forward to Gianluca Dalmat. Gianluca Dalmat shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
75.20
Craig Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Gavin James controls it well on his chest. Gavin James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
77.07
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Craig Souness replacing Duncan Caldwell .
79.04
John Sullivan hacks Craig Souness from behind! John Sullivan is warned by the referee! Craig Souness hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.33
George Wise clumsily knocks into John Sullivan. George Wise is given another warning by the referee! John Sullivan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.46
Craig Souness passes the ball forward to Massimo Bedin. Massimo Bedin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Caldwell.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Albion Rovers

Dunfermline Athletic
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
24.4%
50%
25.6%

Scorers
George Wise 9
Andy Dickov 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to George Wise of Albion Rovers

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

1.Patricio Gomez (GK)
7
2.Glynn Minto (DEF)
6
3.Dominic Caldwell (DEF)
6
4.Billy Gallacher (DEF)
7
5.Daniel Rambo (DEF)
6
6.John Sullivan (MID)
7
7.Alex Conte (MID)
6
8.Paul Helmer (MID)
6
9.Thierry Lumsdon (ATT)
7
10.Garry Elliott (ATT)
6
11.Danny Laycock (ATT)
7
 
12.Alessio Mantelli (GK)
0
13.Ledley Cottee (GK)
0
14.Billy Cleland (ATT)
0