Match Report
| Alloa Athletic | Alloa Athletic |  |  | Albion Rovers | Albion Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pedro Veloso | P. Veloso |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 | | Andre Pinheiro | A. Pinheiro | |||||||||
| Gavin Hendry | G. Hendry |  | 68 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 59 |  | Stefano Vasari | S. Vasari | ||||||||
| Colin Johnstone | C. Johnstone | | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 |  | Mauricio Pastor | M. Pastor | |||||||||
| David Greig | D. Greig | | 56 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 |  | Hauke Hermann | H. Hermann | |||||||||
| Flavio Mazzi | F. Mazzi | | 71 | M | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Duncan Caldwell | D. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Tobias Röhlig | T. Röhlig | | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Gavin James | G. James | |||||||||
| Gary McNeill | G. McNeill | | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 | | Craig Matteo | C. Matteo | |||||||||
| Callum Mccall | C. Mccall | | 54 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 |  | George Wise | G. Wise | |||||||||
| Scott Young | S. Young | | 71 | A | | | 9 | | A | 66 | | Marc Scheffler | M. Scheffler | ||||||||
| Paul McCoist | P. McCoist | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Andy Dickov | A. Dickov | |||||||||
| Alec Elliott | A. Elliott | | 62 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 | | Cesare Di Vaio | C. Di Vaio | |||||||||
| Neil Cleland | N. Cleland | | 55 | A | | 12 | | M | 58 | | Massimo Bedin | M. Bedin | |||||||||
| Stuart Hansen | S. Hansen | | 54 | D | | 13 | | M | 57 | | Gianluca Dalmat | G. Dalmat | |||||||||
| Colin Matteo | C. Matteo | | 53 | M | | 14 | | M | 56 | | Craig Souness | C. Souness | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Green Towers Spa |
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to Albion Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Greig.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Greig.
0.00
0-0Alloa Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.59
0-0Tobias Röhlig sees Alec Elliott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Tobias Röhlig. Tobias Röhlig flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.11
Colin Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Mccall. Seeing a gap ahead, Callum Mccall plays the ball forward to Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
21.34
0-0Gavin James flicks a high pass forward. Craig Matteo controls it well on his chest. Craig Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesare Di Vaio. Cesare Di Vaio knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
24.58
0-0Alloa Athletic are in full control of this game.
28.05
0-0Alec Elliott sees Scott Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.28
Stefano Vasari knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Pastor. Mauricio Pastor threads a neat ball through to Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Greig.
33.30
0-0George Wise flicks a high pass forward to Marc Scheffler who brings the ball under control. Marc Scheffler knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Craig Matteo is offside!
36.40
1-0Colin Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill flicks a high pass forward to Paul McCoist who brings the ball under control. Paul McCoist plays a quick one-two with Alec Elliott and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Paul McCoist provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.32
Flavio Mazzi sees a break and surges forward. Flavio Mazzi lofts in a cross ball towards Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Andre Pinheiro manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alloa Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Albion Rovers kick off!
47.58
Gavin James flicks a high pass forward. Cesare Di Vaio controls it well on his chest. Cesare Di Vaio whips in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler connects with a diving header. It's there!! Pedro Veloso has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.24
1-1Gavin Hendry hacks Marc Scheffler from behind! The referee calls over Gavin Hendry and shows him a yellow card! Marc Scheffler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.25
Mauricio Pastor makes a probing pass to Gavin James. Gavin James threads a neat ball through to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.20
Colin Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary McNeill. With a delightful solo run, Gary McNeill stretches the opposition's defence. Gary McNeill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Pastor.
60.44
1-1Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Massimo Bedin replacing Cesare Di Vaio and Gianluca Dalmat replacing Andy Dickov .
63.42
Gavin Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Scott Young who brings the ball under control. Scott Young shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.39
Gavin James passes the ball forward to Massimo Bedin. Massimo Bedin shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
73.57
Tobias Röhlig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Young and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Alec Elliott provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.05
Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Colin Matteo replacing Gary McNeill .Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Craig Souness replacing Duncan Caldwell .
84.23
Gianluca Dalmat knocks the ball forward to Massimo Bedin. Massimo Bedin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Veloso who gathers it comfortably.
87.57
Mauricio Pastor kicks a strong pass forward to George Wise. George Wise threads a neat ball through to Gianluca Dalmat. Gianluca Dalmat knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler connects with a diving header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
31.8%
45.5%
22.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul McCoist of Alloa Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pedro Veloso (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Hendry (DEF) |  | 7 |
| 3. | Colin Johnstone (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | David Greig (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Flavio Mazzi (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Tobias Röhlig (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gary McNeill (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Callum Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Young (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Paul McCoist (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Alec Elliott (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Neil Cleland (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stuart Hansen (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Andre Pinheiro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stefano Vasari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mauricio Pastor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hauke Hermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin James (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Craig Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | George Wise (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marc Scheffler (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Andy Dickov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Cesare Di Vaio (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Massimo Bedin (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gianluca Dalmat (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Craig Souness (MID) | 6 | |