Match Report


Alloa AthleticAlloa Athletic     AberdeenAberdeen
Thomas SmithThomas Smith Computer Player Computer Player
Pedro VelosoP. Veloso68
G
1
G
56Wilfred EbbingeW. Ebbinge
Gavin HendryG. Hendry68
D
2captain
D
64Noel DyerN. Dyer
Stuart HansenS. Hansen54
D
3
D
62Giulio GaravelliG. Garavelli
Colin JohnstoneC. Johnstone64
D
4
D
61Cataldo PizziC. Pizzi
Callum MccallC. Mccall54
M
5
D
59Garry WhiteG. White
Tobias RöhligT. Röhlig70
M
6
M
62Jacob MurrayJ. Murray
Gary McNeillG. McNeill66
M
7
M
61Simon SchumacherS. Schumacher
Flavio MazziF. Mazzi71
M
8
M
60Teddy JohnsonT. Johnson
Scott YoungS. Young71
A
captain9
A
59Craig CharltonC. Charlton
Matt DickovM. Dickov74
A
10
A
59Gavin MorrisonG. Morrison
Alec ElliottA. Elliott62
A
11
A
49Armin SchönenbornA. Schönenborn
 
Colin MatteoC. Matteo53
M
12
M
58Habib FanniH. Fanni
Paul McCoistP. McCoist64
A
13
M
57Ross DublinR. Dublin
Neil ClelandN. Cleland55
A
14
D
53John BosschaartJ. Bosschaart

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to Aberdeen. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Greig.


0.00
Alloa Athletic kick off the first half!
2.24
Simon Schumacher makes a probing pass to Jacob Murray. Jacob Murray tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.17
Garry White takes a quick throw-in, which Teddy Johnson takes on the chest. Teddy Johnson makes a simple pass to Simon Schumacher. Simon Schumacher shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
9.23
Gavin Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Röhlig. Tobias Röhlig chips the ball to his team mate, Flavio Mazzi. Flavio Mazzi plays a quick one-two with Scott Young and rushes in on goal... Flavio Mazzi takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
15.40
Teddy Johnson hits a low pass to Armin Schönenborn. Armin Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Veloso who gathers it comfortably.
21.44
Gavin Hendry threads a neat ball through to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Matt Dickov provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies wide!
26.46
Gary McNeill flicks a high ball forward to Flavio Mazzi who takes it down. Flavio Mazzi shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Wilfred Ebbinge effortlessly smothers it!
28.53
Jacob Murray receives the ball from a throw-in from Noel Dyer. Jacob Murray flicks a high pass forward. Armin Schönenborn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Armin Schönenborn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Hendry.
30.36
Cataldo Pizzi flicks a high pass forward. Craig Charlton controls it well on his chest. Craig Charlton plays a one-two with Armin Schönenborn and advances towards the goal... Craig Charlton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
32.33
Tobias Röhlig makes an attacking run forward. Tobias Röhlig plays a one-two with Alec Elliott and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Tobias Röhlig provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tobias Röhlig!
36.45
Stuart Hansen darts forward. Stuart Hansen deftly passes the ball to Alec Elliott, releasing him through on goal. Some world-class footwork from Alec Elliott provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
42.05
Stuart Hansen sees Gary McNeill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary McNeill runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gary McNeill shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
44.56
Colin Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Matt Dickov collects the pass. Matt Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alloa Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Aberdeen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Aberdeen get the second half underway!
48.03
Jacob Murray knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin Morrison and advances towards the goal... Craig Charlton comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
53.52
Flavio Mazzi brings the ball forward. Flavio Mazzi tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.22
With imagination, Noel Dyer plays the ball forward to Jacob Murray. Without breaking stride, Jacob Murray plays the ball forward to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
57.36
Alec Elliott threads the ball through to Scott Young. Scott Young lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is deflected wide by Giulio Garavelli.
58.21
Gary McNeill takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Gavin Morrison gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
60.54
Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Colin Matteo replacing Alec Elliott .
63.33
Callum Mccall surges forward with the ball. Callum Mccall advances inside the box! Callum Mccall comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies well off target!
69.51
Gary McNeill darts forward. Gary McNeill tries a spectacular long range effort. Wilfred Ebbinge gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
75.15
Simon Schumacher catches Stuart Hansen on the ankles. The referee calls over Simon Schumacher and warns him to calm down! Stuart Hansen stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.43
Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Neil Cleland replacing Gary McNeill .
78.44
Stuart Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Young. Scott Young tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
79.15
Jacob Murray flicks a high pass forward. Armin Schönenborn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Armin Schönenborn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Morrison but the linesman indicates offside!
81.02
Showing composure, Gavin Hendry picks a pass forward to Tobias Röhlig. Tobias Röhlig threads a neat ball through to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Mccall. Callum Mccall jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
83.38
Colin Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Tobias Röhlig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With great vision, Tobias Röhlig plays the ball forward to Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Matteo. Colin Matteo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Alloa Athletic

Aberdeen
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.2%
37.8%
Play Area
30.5%
41.5%
28%

Scorers
Flavio Mazzi 9
Tobias Röhlig 32

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tobias Röhlig of Alloa Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Pedro Veloso (GK)
7
2.Gavin Hendry (DEF)
7
3.Stuart Hansen (DEF)
7
4.Colin Johnstone (DEF)
7
5.Callum Mccall (MID)
7
6.Tobias Röhlig (MID)goal scored
9
7.Gary McNeill (MID)
7
8.Flavio Mazzi (MID)goal scored
9
9.Scott Young (ATT)
7
10.Matt Dickov (ATT)
6
11.Alec Elliott (ATT)
7
 
12.Colin Matteo (MID)
6
13.Paul McCoist (ATT)
0
14.Neil Cleland (ATT)
6

1.Wilfred Ebbinge (GK)
6
2.Noel Dyer (DEF)
6
3.Giulio Garavelli (DEF)
6
4.Cataldo Pizzi (DEF)
6
5.Garry White (DEF)
6
6.Jacob Murray (MID)
6
7.Simon Schumacher (MID)
6
8.Teddy Johnson (MID)
6
9.Craig Charlton (ATT)
6
10.Gavin Morrison (ATT)
6
11.Armin Schönenborn (ATT)
6
 
12.Habib Fanni (MID)
0
13.Ross Dublin (MID)
0
14.John Bosschaart (DEF)
0