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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 20,454 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Aberdeen kick off and get the match underway!
6.25
0-0Callum Rae makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Matt Thomson manages to gather it comfortably.
8.42
Gianmatteo Maldini sees a break and surges forward. Gianmatteo Maldini chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Ruiz. Gabriel Ruiz shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Matt Thomson.
9.17
1-0Callum Rae threads the ball through to Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Ruiz. Gabriel Ruiz heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.24
1-0Callum McCoist clumsily knocks into Gavin Liddell. The referee calls over Callum McCoist and warns him to calm down! Gavin Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.50
1-0Gian Paolo Di Cara deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Ruiz. Gabriel Ruiz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Ferguson.
28.47
John Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Matt Strachan. Matt Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Niven. Alex Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Gian Matteo Gritti. Gian Matteo Gritti directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.12
Pascal Arndt sees space and advances. Pascal Arndt knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Ruiz. Gabriel Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Medina.
38.56
1-1Pascal Arndt knocks the ball forward to Callum Rae. Callum Rae knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Ruiz. Gabriel Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.14
Matt Strachan knocks the ball forward to Gian Matteo Gritti. Gian Matteo Gritti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pascal Arndt.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Albion Rovers kick off!
49.48
1-1Callum Rae barges into Dominic White. Callum Rae is given a warning by the referee! Dominic White grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.43
Gian Paolo Di Cara threads the ball through to Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.35
Alexandre Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Rae. Callum Rae chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Ruiz. Gabriel Ruiz tries a spectacular strike but somehow Matt Thomson manages to keep it out.
59.51
Piero Minotti kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gian Matteo Gritti. Gian Matteo Gritti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.33
Dominic White knocks the ball forward to Gian Matteo Gritti. Gian Matteo Gritti goes all the way! Gian Matteo Gritti makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
63.35
Callum Rae surges forward with the ball. Callum Rae knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
65.37
Oscar Medina flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Gian Matteo Gritti. Gian Matteo Gritti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Garrido who gathers it comfortably.
71.31
Ivan Westwood sees space and advances. Ivan Westwood takes it forward alone. Ivan Westwood whips in a cross ball towards Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Matt Thomson had no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
75.56
Dominic White chips the ball to his team mate, Gian Matteo Gritti. Gian Matteo Gritti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.56
85.52
Alec Hendry advances with the ball. Alec Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Garrido who gathers it comfortably.
87.56
Gianmatteo Maldini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher goes all the way! Callum Gallacher shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Matt Thomson is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
24.7%
47.9%
27.4%
Scorers