Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 9,396 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Alloa Athletic and Heart of Midlothian are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Alloa Athletic start the match!
2.51
Stuart Gemmell decides to run forward with the ball. Stuart Gemmell shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.46
David Gallacher makes a simple pass to Les King. Les King knocks the ball forward to Matt Sullivan. Matt Sullivan shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
12.26
Albert Pardo surges forward with the ball. Albert Pardo tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Andy Campbell.
20.38
Duncan Dalglish chips the ball to his team mate, Milan Berck Van Der Gaag. Milan Berck Van Der Gaag sees a break and surges forward. Milan Berck Van Der Gaag flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.24
Stuart Gemmell makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Gemmell shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.28
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
26.02
Guillermo Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Mason. Gary Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Brady. Craig Brady shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.30
Matt Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Sullivan. Matt Sullivan tries a spectacular long range effort. Matt Sullivan scores for Alloa Athletic!!
42.33
Alloa Athletic are easily keeping Heart of Midlothian at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
44.17
David Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Mason. Gary Mason threads the ball through to Craig Brady. Craig Brady knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Heart of Midlothian kick off and get the second half underway!
53.38
John Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Gemmell. Stuart Gemmell knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.42
Stuart Gemmell threads the ball through to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin goes all the way! Alec Hopkin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Andy Campbell easily smothers it.
66.22
Gavin Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Mason. Gary Mason passes the ball forward to Craig Brady. Craig Brady knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Cleland.
83.55
Albert Pardo brings the ball forward. Albert Pardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Milan Berck Van Der Gaag advances with the ball. Milan Berck Van Der Gaag whips in a cross ball towards Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin flicks the ball with his head. Alec Hopkin scores for Heart of Midlothian!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Milan Berck Van Der Gaag of Heart of Midlothian
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.7%
56.3%
Play Area
26.8%
50.7%
22.5%