Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Rangers. A crowd of 18,146 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Albion Rovers and Rangers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Albion Rovers and Rangers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Albion Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
3.57
0-0Gian Paolo Di Cara passes the ball forward to Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.58
Gian Paolo Di Cara makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Ambrosi. Mauricio Ambrosi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tobias Basler.
6.44
0-0Alec Booth catches Juan Fuentes on the ankles. Alec Booth is shown the yellow card! Juan Fuentes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.21
0-0Rigobert Job passes the ball forward to Tomas Breda. Tomas Breda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohamed Bedrossian. Mohamed Bedrossian takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Guillermo Garrido manages to gather it comfortably.
18.52
0-0Ivan Westwood catches Sergio Faria on the ankles. The referee calls over Ivan Westwood and shows him a yellow card! Sergio Faria gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.33
0-0Gian Paolo Di Cara passes the ball forward to Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Naysmith but the referee indicates it's offside!
24.44
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
27.55
Rigobert Job knocks the ball to his team mate, Mohamed Bedrossian. Mohamed Bedrossian knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianmatteo Maldini.
28.40
Gianmatteo Maldini flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Booth. Alec Booth makes a probing pass to Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.49
0-0Callum McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Ambrosi. Mauricio Ambrosi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
32.34
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
36.12
Nuno Pinheiro kicks a strong pass forward to Mohamed Bedrossian. Mohamed Bedrossian knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Breda. Tomas Breda heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.02
Tobias Basler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Fuentes. Juan Fuentes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomas Breda. Tomas Breda shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Guillermo Garrido.
42.57
Jason Burgess makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nuno Pinheiro. Nuno Pinheiro threads the ball through to Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria shoots from 20 yards. Guillermo Garrido easily smothers it.
44.34
0-1Juan Fuentes decides to run forward with the ball. Juan Fuentes goes all the way! Juan Fuentes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Guillermo Garrido is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Rangers kick off!
47.31
Alec Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Ambrosi. Mauricio Ambrosi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jason Burgess.
54.14
Jason Burgess sees space and advances. Jason Burgess advances with the ball. Jason Burgess whips in a cross ball towards Mohamed Bedrossian. Mohamed Bedrossian flicks the ball with his head. Guillermo Garrido easily smothers it.
55.32
Rigobert Job makes a probing pass to Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
57.35
Callum McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.56
Alexandre Fonseca makes a simple pass to Gian Paolo Di Cara. Gian Paolo Di Cara flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Ambrosi. Mauricio Ambrosi shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Matt Mcallister.
63.36
Gian Paolo Di Cara makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
67.42
Juan Fuentes passes the ball forward to Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
69.03
Callum McCoist comes in with a late challenge on Tobias Basler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tobias Basler grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.06
Nuno Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomas Breda. Tomas Breda shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Guillermo Garrido manages to gather it comfortably.
72.10
Juan Fuentes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mohamed Bedrossian. Mohamed Bedrossian finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.45
Nuno Pinheiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.44
Ivan Westwood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Booth. Alec Booth chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Ambrosi. Mauricio Ambrosi powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Matt Mcallister!
83.24
1-1Nuno Pinheiro catches Callum McCoist on the ankles. The referee calls over Nuno Pinheiro and warns him to calm down! Callum McCoist runs off the knock.
85.04
Ivan Westwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist brings the ball forward. Callum McCoist tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Matt Mcallister had no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
89.03
Alec Booth threads the ball through to Mauricio Ambrosi. Mauricio Ambrosi knocks the ball forward to Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
25.6%
48.8%
25.6%
Scorers
| Callum Gallacher 63, 89 Callum McCoist 85 | Juan Fuentes 44 |