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
52Dominic CaldwellD. Caldwell
Mauricio PastorM. Pastor57
D
3captain
D
52Glynn MintoG. Minto
Hauke HermannH. Hermann54
D
4
D
50Billy GallacherB. Gallacher
Duncan CaldwellD. Caldwell51
D
5
D
49Dominic WhiteD. White
Gavin JamesG. James66
M
6
M
57John SullivanJ. Sullivan
Craig MatteoC. Matteo64
M
7
M
53Alex ConteA. Conte
George WiseG. Wise59
M
8
M
52Paul HelmerP. Helmer
Marc SchefflerM. Scheffler67
A
9
A
61Thierry LumsdonT. Lumsdon
Andy DickovA. Dickov59
A
10
A
59Garry ElliottG. Elliott
Craig HansenC. Hansen43
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
54Billy ClelandB. Cleland

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Dunfermline Athletic. A crowd of 7,586 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 Alec Brady.


0.00
Albion Rovers start the match!
4.55
With vision, Thierry Lumsdon laces a through ball forward to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott edges inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Garry Elliott provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
8.03
Dominic Caldwell threads a neat ball through to John Sullivan. With vision, John Sullivan laces a through ball forward to Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin James.
14.30
John Sullivan makes a simple pass to Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock shoots from long range but is denied by Andre Pinheiro. Excellent save.
18.49
George Wise kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler makes a convincing header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.57
Mauricio Pastor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin James. Gavin James flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Patricio Gomez. Excellent save.
24.21
Paul Helmer threads the ball through to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott sees Thierry Lumsdon just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Thierry Lumsdon looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
28.49
Paul Helmer catches Gavin James on the ankles. Paul Helmer is shown the yellow card! Gavin James gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.51
Andy Dickov threads the ball through to Gavin James. Gavin James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Gomez who gathers it comfortably.
33.18
George Wise threads a neat ball through to Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen rushes past Glynn Minto! Craig Hansen rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.19
George Wise threads the ball through to Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Glynn Minto.
36.38
Paul Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Garry Elliott controls it well on his chest. Garry Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hauke Hermann.
38.07
Seeing a gap ahead, Danny Laycock plays the ball forward to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Thierry Lumsdon but the referee indicates it's offside!
39.27
Duncan Caldwell makes a simple pass to Gavin James. Seeing a gap ahead, Gavin James laces a weighted ball forward to Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Gallacher.
40.50
Craig Hansen threads a neat ball through to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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
The whistle blows and Dunfermline Athletic get the second half underway!
51.42
Craig Matteo plays the ball forward to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Patricio Gomez!
55.35
Glynn Minto surges forward with the ball. Glynn Minto threads the ball through to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon sees Danny Laycock just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Danny Laycock provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Andre Pinheiro!
60.49
Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Massimo Bedin replacing Craig Hansen and Gianluca Dalmat replacing Andy Dickov .
61.50
Glynn Minto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Pastor.
63.34
Alex Conte makes a simple pass to Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.10
Hauke Hermann passes the ball forward to Gavin James. Gavin James threads a neat ball through to Gianluca Dalmat. Gianluca Dalmat knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin James. Gavin James makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
67.50
Showing composure, Paul Helmer laces a through ball forward to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.35
Mauricio Pastor chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin James. Gavin James chips the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Dalmat. Gianluca Dalmat sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Patricio Gomez!
71.12
Hauke Hermann flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Pastor controls it well on his chest. Mauricio Pastor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianluca Dalmat. Gianluca Dalmat knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.12
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Craig Souness replacing Duncan Caldwell .
78.15
Dominic Caldwell sees John Sullivan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, John Sullivan plays the ball forward to Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock edges inside the box! Danny Laycock strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it flies just wide!
79.19
Massimo Bedin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.16
Garry Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Pastor.
83.10
Craig Matteo makes a probing pass to Massimo Bedin. Massimo Bedin shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
84.36
Dominic Caldwell flicks a high pass forward to Thierry Lumsdon who brings the ball under control. Thierry Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Laycock. Hauke Hermann clumsily knocks into Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
89.18
Paul Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin James.
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Billy Gallacher plays the ball forward to Alex Conte. Alex Conte plays the ball forward to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon makes a probing pass to Garry Elliott but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Albion Rovers

Dunfermline Athletic
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.8%
55.2%
Play Area
31%
44.8%
24.1%

Scorers
Marc Scheffler 71
Garry Elliott 5

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Garry Elliott of Dunfermline Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Andre Pinheiro (GK)
7
2.Stefano Vasari (DEF)
6
3.Mauricio Pastor (DEF)
7
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)goal scored
9
10.Andy Dickov (ATT)
6
11.Craig Hansen (ATT)
7
 
12.Massimo Bedin (MID)
6
13.Gianluca Dalmat (MID)
7
14.Craig Souness (MID)
6

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