Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Stranraer. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Stranraer start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.09
0-0Santiago Tapia flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Palacios. Manuel Palacios deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Paul Liddell!
9.17
0-0Alec Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Law. Gavin Law knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Ramirez. Martin Ramirez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.26
Andres Alvarado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Palacios. Manuel Palacios decides to run forward with the ball. Manuel Palacios lofts in a cross ball towards Erik Tryggvason. Erik Tryggvason connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Paul Liddell.
30.03
0-0Manuel Palacios hacks Kevin McCoist from behind! Manuel Palacios is warned by the referee! Kevin McCoist hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.18
0-0Abdelhadif Tasfaout knocks the ball forward to Yassine Murati. Yassine Murati chips the ball to his team mate, Erik Tryggvason. Erik Tryggvason knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Liddell who gathers it comfortably.
42.22
Manuel Palacios makes a beautiful solo run. Manuel Palacios shoots from 20 yards but somehow Paul Liddell manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Albion Rovers get the second half underway!
47.13
Andres Alvarado passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Salas. Rodrigo Salas knocks the ball forward to Erik Tryggvason. Erik Tryggvason shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
48.59
Santiago Tapia hoofs the ball up the pitch. Scott Naysmith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Paul Liddell easily smothers it.
51.32
Santiago Tapia sees space and advances. Santiago Tapia kicks a strong pass forward to Erik Tryggvason. Erik Tryggvason finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.53
Rodrigo Salas advances with the ball. Rodrigo Salas plays a perfect one-two with Liborio Nieves and rushes in on goal... Rodrigo Salas rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
65.19
Stephen Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin McCoist. Kevin McCoist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Law. Gavin Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.29
Alex Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Ramirez. Martin Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Garrido who gathers it comfortably.
71.43
Andres Alvarado threads the ball through to Yassine Murati. Yassine Murati kicks a strong pass forward to Erik Tryggvason. Erik Tryggvason knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Liddell who gathers it comfortably.
73.25
Abdelhadif Tasfaout passes the ball forward to Manuel Palacios. Manuel Palacios passes the ball forward to Erik Tryggvason. Erik Tryggvason knocks in a cross ball towards Liborio Nieves. Liborio Nieves is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Paul Liddell easily smothers it.
78.41
Andres Alvarado makes a beautiful solo run. Andres Alvarado threads the ball through to Liborio Nieves. Liborio Nieves shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.39
Kevin McCoist sees a break and surges forward. Kevin McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Law. Gavin Law heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.40
Santiago Tapia kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Palacios. Manuel Palacios controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Erik Tryggvason. Erik Tryggvason shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
28.6%
44.2%
27.3%