Match Report
| Albion Rovers | Albion Rovers |  |  | St. Johnstone | St. Johnstone | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Andre Pinheiro | A. Pinheiro |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | | G | 73 |  | Don Glass | D. Glass | |||||||||
| Stefano Vasari | S. Vasari |  | 59 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 69 | | Garry Dickov | G. Dickov | ||||||||
| Mauricio Pastor | M. Pastor |  | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 | | Juri Bondi | J. Bondi | |||||||||
| Hauke Hermann | H. Hermann |  | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Garry Campbell | G. Campbell | |||||||||
| Duncan Caldwell | D. Caldwell | | 51 | D | | 5 | | M | 61 | | Diogo Marques | D. Marques | |||||||||
| Gavin James | G. James | | 66 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Gary Matteo | G. Matteo | |||||||||
| Craig Matteo | C. Matteo | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Craig Law | C. Law | |||||||||
| George Wise | G. Wise |  | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Scott Glass | S. Glass | |||||||||
| Marc Scheffler | M. Scheffler | | 67 | A | | 9 | | A | 66 | | Gary Gemmell | G. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Andy Dickov | A. Dickov | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Gary Burley | G. Burley | |||||||||
| Cesare Di Vaio | C. Di Vaio | | 55 | A | | 11 | | | A | 50 | | Miguel Herrera | M. Herrera | ||||||||
| Massimo Bedin | M. Bedin | | 58 | M | | 12 | | G | 70 |  | Harald Smits | H. Smits | |||||||||
| Gianluca Dalmat | G. Dalmat | | 57 | M | | 13 | | G | 63 | | Harris van der Linden | H. van der Linden | |||||||||
| Craig Souness | C. Souness | | 56 | M | | 14 | | A | 47 | | Duncan Burley | D. Burley | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to St. Johnstone. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic James.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic James.
0.00
0-0St. Johnstone kick off and get the first half underway!
2.35
0-0Craig Matteo clumsily knocks into Gary Matteo. The referee calls over Craig Matteo and warns him to calm down! Gary Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.01
0-0Juri Bondi threads a neat ball through to Gary Gemmell. Gary Gemmell rushes past George Wise! Gary Gemmell takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Andre Pinheiro.
4.01
0-0Scott Glass takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Gary Burley shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
8.17
Craig Law knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Matteo. Gary Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Burley. Gary Burley beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Andre Pinheiro!
9.28
Craig Matteo chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Don Glass!
12.47
0-0Juri Bondi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Glass. Scott Glass threads a neat ball through to Miguel Herrera. Miguel Herrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.07
Craig Law sees Gary Gemmell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Gemmell makes a defence splitting pass to Craig Law. Craig Law muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Andre Pinheiro. Excellent save.
18.19
0-0Juri Bondi flicks a high ball forward to Gary Burley who takes it down. Gary Burley rushes past Mauricio Pastor! Gary Burley tries a spectacular strike but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.27
0-0Gary Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Law. Craig Law deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Herrera but the linesman indicates offside!
27.26
Gary Gemmell flicks a high ball forward to Gary Matteo who takes it down. Gary Matteo threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gary Gemmell. Gary Gemmell comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
28.31
Without breaking stride, Garry Campbell plays the ball forward to Gary Matteo. Gary Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Gemmell. Gary Gemmell plays a scrappy one-two with Gary Burley and advances towards the goal... Gary Gemmell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Andre Pinheiro gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
30.32
Juri Bondi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Juri Bondi finds some space and shoots from distance. Andre Pinheiro gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
39.35
George Wise knocks the ball forward to Gavin James. Gavin James knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Don Glass punches it away to safety.
40.23
Garry Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Matteo. Gary Matteo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gary Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
42.03
0-1Miguel Herrera sees space and advances. Miguel Herrera lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Burley. Gary Burley gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
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. St. Johnstone also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Albion Rovers get the second half underway!
49.06
Garry Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Craig Law controls it well on his chest. Craig Law cuts inside the box! Craig Law cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
51.12
Duncan Caldwell decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Caldwell makes a probing pass to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Don Glass reads it well. Nice save!
59.38
0-1Gary Gemmell comes in with a late challenge on Mauricio Pastor. The referee calls over Gary Gemmell and shows him a yellow card! Mauricio Pastor stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.35
0-1Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Massimo Bedin replacing Cesare Di Vaio and Gianluca Dalmat replacing Andy Dickov .St. Johnstone have made 3 substitutions with Harald Smits replacing Garry Dickov, Harris van der Linden replacing Gary Matteo and Duncan Burley replacing Gary Burley .
66.23
Hauke Hermann knocks the ball forward to Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler knocks in a cross ball towards Gianluca Dalmat. Gianluca Dalmat makes a convincing header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.21
Gavin James takes it forward alone. Gavin James knocks in a cross ball towards Massimo Bedin. Massimo Bedin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
77.13
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Craig Souness replacing Duncan Caldwell .
79.24
Diogo Marques sees a break and surges forward. Diogo Marques knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley connects with a diving header but it's a woeful effort!
81.51
Harald Smits barges into Marc Scheffler. The referee brings Harald Smits to one side and gives him a warning! Marc Scheffler runs off the knock.
83.57
Gavin James hits a low pass to Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluca Dalmat. Gianluca Dalmat outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Don Glass.
85.43
0-1Craig Matteo takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Scott Glass reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
87.46
Hauke Hermann flicks a high pass forward. Craig Matteo collects the pass. Craig Matteo advances with the ball. Craig Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
33.8%
44.6%
21.5%
Scorers
| Gary Burley 42 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary Burley of St. Johnstone |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andre Pinheiro (GK) | 9 | |
| 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) | 7 | |
| 10. | Andy Dickov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Cesare Di Vaio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Massimo Bedin (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gianluca Dalmat (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Craig Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Don Glass (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Garry Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juri Bondi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Garry Campbell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Diogo Marques (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Matteo (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Craig Law (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Scott Glass (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Gemmell (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Gary Burley (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Miguel Herrera (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Harald Smits (GK) | 5 | |
| 13. | Harris van der Linden (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Duncan Burley (ATT) | 6 | |