Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Balmoor Stadium where Peterhead play host to Albion Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterhead 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 Billy Glass.


0.00
Albion Rovers kick off!
3.02
Mauricio Pastor threads the ball through to Hauke Hermann. With great vision, Hauke Hermann plays the ball forward to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler makes a deft header but Niccol˜ Pellizzaro is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
6.09
Hauke Hermann hits a low pass to Cesare Di Vaio. Cesare Di Vaio flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.25
Marinus Galàsek sees Matthew Holloway in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthew Holloway makes a simple pass to Juan-Carlos Diez. Juan-Carlos Diez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Pastor.
21.03
Mauricio Pastor flicks a high ball forward to Marc Scheffler who takes it down. Marc Scheffler lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov beats his man to it with a header but it is shockingly off target!
22.17
Gavin James knocks the ball forward to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
24.05
Marinus Galàsek hits a low pass to Matthew Holloway. With a delightful solo run, Matthew Holloway stretches the opposition's defence. Matthew Holloway knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefano Vasari.
26.28
Garry Collins plays the ball forward to Don Ritchie. Don Ritchie shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Andre Pinheiro easily smothers it!
27.22
Marinus Galàsek runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marinus Galàsek lofts in a cross ball towards Tarik Bolivard. Tarik Bolivard is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.27
Matthew Holloway runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matthew Holloway knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.11
Mauricio Pastor flicks a high pass forward. Andy Dickov controls it well on his chest. Andy Dickov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niccolo Smithe.
36.50
Maurizio Trinchera flicks a high pass forward. Don Ritchie collects the pass. Don Ritchie shoots from 20 yards. Andre Pinheiro gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
39.27
Niccolo Smithe sees a break and surges forward. Niccolo Smithe makes a probing pass to Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Andre Pinheiro.
42.15
Duncan Caldwell sees a break and surges forward. Duncan Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. George Wise controls it well on his chest. George Wise controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
44.15
Massimo Bedin makes a probing pass to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niccolo Smithe.
45.00
With great vision, Marinus Galàsek plays the ball forward to Tarik Bolivard. Tarik Bolivard threads the ball through to Juan-Carlos Diez. Juan-Carlos Diez shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Peterhead appear unchanged since the first half. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Peterhead get the second half underway!
48.52
Marinus Galàsek pushes up the pitch. Marinus Galàsek flicks a high ball forward to Matthew Holloway who takes it down. Matthew Holloway lofts in a cross ball towards Don Ritchie. Don Ritchie makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.27
Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Gianluca Dalmat replacing Cesare Di Vaio and Craig Souness replacing Andy Dickov .
65.36
With great vision, Gavin James plays the ball forward to Gianluca Dalmat. Gianluca Dalmat knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Souness. With a superhuman jump, Craig Souness connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Pedro Tavares.
66.11
Corner kick to Albion Rovers. George Wise plays it short to Massimo Bedin. Niccolo Smithe steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
67.05
Marinus Galàsek takes it forward alone. Marinus Galàsek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tarik Bolivard. Tarik Bolivard lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Collins. With a superhuman jump, Garry Collins connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.50
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Stefano Klein replacing Duncan Caldwell .
78.55
Seeing a gap ahead, Garry Collins laces a through ball forward to Don Ritchie. Don Ritchie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Andre Pinheiro!
81.33
Niccol˜ Pellizzaro makes a simple pass to Tarik Bolivard. Tarik Bolivard flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Gemmell collects the pass. Duncan Gemmell knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Holloway. Matthew Holloway heads the ball goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
84.58
Mauricio Pastor makes a probing pass to Gavin James. Gavin James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianluca Dalmat. Gianluca Dalmat shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.7%
41.3%
Play Area
30.7%
40%
29.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marinus Galàsek of Peterhead

Match Ratings