Match Report


Alloa AthleticAlloa Athletic     Albion RoversAlbion Rovers
Thomas SmithThomas Smith Computer Player Computer Player
Pedro VelosoP. Veloso68
G
1
G
59Andre PinheiroA. Pinheiro
David GreigD. Greig56
D
2captain
D
59Stefano VasariS. Vasari
Gavin HendryG. Hendry68
D
3
D
57Mauricio PastorM. Pastor
Colin JohnstoneC. Johnstone64
D
4
D
54Hauke HermannH. Hermann
Callum MccallC. Mccall54
M
5
D
51Duncan CaldwellD. Caldwell
Tobias RöhligT. Röhlig70
M
6
M
66Gavin JamesG. James
Craig LawC. Law47
M
7
M
64Craig MatteoC. Matteo
Flavio MazziF. Mazzi71
M
8
M
59George WiseG. Wise
Scott YoungS. Young71
A
captain9
A
67Marc SchefflerM. Scheffler
Matt DickovM. Dickov74
A
10
A
59Andy DickovA. Dickov
Paul McCoistP. McCoist64
A
11
A
55Cesare Di VaioC. Di Vaio
 
Colin MatteoC. Matteo53
M
12
M
58Massimo BedinM. Bedin
Alec ElliottA. Elliott62
A
13
M
57Gianluca DalmatG. Dalmat
Neil ClelandN. Cleland55
A
14
M
56Craig SounessC. Souness

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 9,225 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good 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 Alex Morton.


0.00
Albion Rovers kick off the first half!
8.48
George Wise flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Hendry.
12.07
Mauricio Pastor flicks a high pass forward. George Wise holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. George Wise flicks a high pass forward. Cesare Di Vaio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cesare Di Vaio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.41
Gavin James knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.20
Callum Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Matt Dickov controls it well on his chest. Matt Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.30
Gavin Hendry makes a simple pass to Scott Young. Scott Young makes a simple pass to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov plays a one-two with Scott Young and advances towards the goal... Matt Dickov comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies wide!
21.18
Colin Johnstone hits a low pass to Tobias Röhlig. Tobias Röhlig makes a simple pass to Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist plays a one-two with Matt Dickov and advances towards the goal... Paul McCoist tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Andre Pinheiro.
22.42
Craig Law takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Andre Pinheiro punches the ball out of the danger area!
24.08
Alloa Athletic are keeping most of the possession.
26.16
Hauke Hermann flicks a high pass forward to Craig Matteo who brings the ball under control. Craig Matteo chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin James. Gavin James whips in a cross ball towards Cesare Di Vaio. Cesare Di Vaio directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
30.57
Callum Mccall knocks the ball forward to Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist knocks the ball forward to Matt Dickov but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
32.05
Craig Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tobias Röhlig. Tobias Röhlig skips past Hauke Hermann! Tobias Röhlig side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
36.11
Tobias Röhlig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Law. Craig Law deftly passes the ball to Paul McCoist, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Paul McCoist provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Andre Pinheiro effortlessly smothers it!
39.32
With great vision, Hauke Hermann plays the ball forward to Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo makes a simple pass to Cesare Di Vaio. Cesare Di Vaio plays a one-two with Gavin James and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Cesare Di Vaio provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Pedro Veloso.
40.43
Craig Matteo takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some silky footwork from Duncan Caldwell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.12
Craig Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Cesare Di Vaio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cesare Di Vaio makes a probing pass to George Wise but he's offside!
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. The Alloa Athletic players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Alloa Athletic kick off the second half!
48.44
Craig Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Veloso who gathers it comfortably.
49.31
Hauke Hermann passes the ball forward to Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler whips in a cross ball towards Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.08
With great vision, Flavio Mazzi plays the ball forward to Tobias Röhlig. Tobias Röhlig knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.55
Callum Mccall threads a neat ball through to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov advances inside the box! Matt Dickov strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.04
Colin Johnstone flicks a high pass forward to Craig Law who brings the ball under control. Craig Law sees Scott Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Young makes a pass forward but Matt Dickov is yards offside!
59.47
Craig Law sees space and advances. Craig Law sees a break and surges forward. Craig Law whips in a cross ball towards Scott Young. Scott Young connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Mauricio Pastor is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
60.09
Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Massimo Bedin replacing Cesare Di Vaio and Gianluca Dalmat replacing Andy Dickov .
61.10
Showing composure, Craig Matteo picks a pass forward to Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin James. Gavin James is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Pedro Veloso.
63.09
Stefano Vasari hacks Paul McCoist from behind! Stefano Vasari is warned by the referee! Paul McCoist carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.14
Gavin Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Law. Craig Law threads a neat ball through to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.08
Tobias Röhlig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Young. Scott Young advances inside the box! Scott Young takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Andre Pinheiro.
77.52
Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Neil Cleland replacing Craig Law .Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Craig Souness replacing Duncan Caldwell .
78.59
Colin Johnstone plays the ball forward to Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tobias Röhlig. Tobias Röhlig plays a one-two with Matt Dickov and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Tobias Röhlig provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
79.16
Flavio Mazzi catches Gavin James on the ankles. Flavio Mazzi is warned by the referee! Gavin James runs off the knock.
90.00
Craig Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler whips in a cross ball towards Massimo Bedin. Massimo Bedin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Alloa Athletic

Albion Rovers
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
28.2%
43.5%
28.2%

Scorers
Matt Dickov 54
Andy Dickov 15

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Dickov of Alloa Athletic

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

1.Andre Pinheiro (GK)
7
2.Stefano Vasari (DEF)
5
3.Mauricio Pastor (DEF)
6
4.Hauke Hermann (DEF)
7
5.Duncan Caldwell (DEF)
6
6.Gavin James (MID)
7
7.Craig Matteo (MID)
8
8.George Wise (MID)
6
9.Marc Scheffler (ATT)
6
10.Andy Dickov (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Cesare Di Vaio (ATT)
6
 
12.Massimo Bedin (MID)
6
13.Gianluca Dalmat (MID)
6
14.Craig Souness (MID)
6