Match Report


Alloa AthleticAlloa Athletic     MotherwellMotherwell
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Duncan McCoistD. McCoist53
G
captain1
G
61Gary DickovG. Dickov
Stefan IachiniS. Iachini67
D
2
D
70Ulrich AvenetU. Avenet
Cristiano JardimC. Jardim63
D
3
D
69Don StrachanD. Strachan
Guillermo MolinaG. Molina56
D
4
D
59Morgan GottardiM. Gottardi
Seb KlosS. Klos56
D
5
D
51Don CollinsD. Collins
Dominic HutchisonD. Hutchison68
M
6
M
71Pedro MolinaP. Molina
Kevin DalglishK. Dalglish67
M
7captain
M
71Andy NaysmithA. Naysmith
Les ScowcroftL. Scowcroft66
M
8
M
70Duncan GemmellD. Gemmell
Dominic BurleyD. Burley64
A
9
M
68Christian LindemannC. Lindemann
Kevin CollinsK. Collins63
A
10
A
73Tommy BurbageT. Burbage
Gavin MorrisonG. Morrison50
A
11
A
68Chris DyerC. Dyer
 
Craig SounessC. Souness60
M
12
A
67Simon HerzogS. Herzog
Gary MasonG. Mason50
M
13
M
64Tieme BoatengT. Boateng
Davy SierD. Sier50
G
14
A
60Dominic BoothD. Booth

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to Motherwell. A crowd of 8,415 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Campbell.


0.00
The whistle blows and Motherwell get the match underway!
9.35
Cristiano Jardim pushes mid-way up the pitch. Cristiano Jardim chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Morgan Gottardi.
12.15
Christian Lindemann hacks Dominic Hutchison from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dominic Hutchison runs off the knock.
14.04
Guillermo Molina breaks forward. Guillermo Molina knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins plays a one-two with Gavin Morrison and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Kevin Collins provides some space. He shoots at goal but Gary Dickov is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
15.39
Dominic Hutchison flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Burley who brings the ball under control. Dominic Burley finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
20.42
Guillermo Molina sees a break and surges forward. With a delightful solo run, Guillermo Molina stretches the opposition's defence. Guillermo Molina runs straight at the defence! Guillermo Molina comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
26.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Dominic Hutchison laces a through ball forward to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Gary Dickov.
36.33
Duncan Gemmell kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.48
Duncan Gemmell flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Duncan McCoist manages to gather it easily.
40.41
Dominic Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley cuts inside the box! Dominic Burley looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
44.47
Les Scowcroft hacks Pedro Molina from behind! The referee warns Les Scowcroft to calm down! Pedro Molina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alloa Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Motherwell also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Alloa Athletic start the second half!
47.52
Pedro Molina makes a probing pass to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
48.27
Andy Naysmith hits a low pass to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
54.16
Don Strachan barges into Kevin Collins. The referee calls over Don Strachan and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Collins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.16
Morgan Gottardi breaks forward. Morgan Gottardi makes a simple pass to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer shoots from long range. Duncan McCoist gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
57.11
Don Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Naysmith. Andy Naysmith makes a simple pass to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
59.28
Don Collins threads the ball through to Andy Naysmith. Andy Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan McCoist who gathers it comfortably.
60.16
Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Davy Sier replacing Dominic Burley .Motherwell appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
65.28
Andy Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage whips in a cross ball towards Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
66.15
Cristiano Jardim knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish kicks a strong pass forward to Davy Sier. Davy Sier tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
72.40
Duncan Gemmell makes a simple pass to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
77.50
Alloa Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Craig Souness replacing Cristiano Jardim and Gary Mason replacing Dominic Hutchison .
78.52
Craig Souness knocks the ball forward to Les Scowcroft. Les Scowcroft changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Les Scowcroft finds some space and shoots from distance. Les Scowcroft scores for Alloa Athletic!!
90.00
Kevin Dalglish comes in with a late challenge on Andy Naysmith. Kevin Dalglish is given a warning by the referee! Andy Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Alloa Athletic

Motherwell
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
32.9%
45.2%
21.9%

Scorers
Guillermo Molina 20
Les Scowcroft 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Guillermo Molina of Alloa Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Duncan McCoist (GK)
7
2.Stefan Iachini (DEF)
6
3.Cristiano Jardim (DEF)
6
4.Guillermo Molina (DEF)goal scored
9
5.Seb Klos (DEF)
6
6.Dominic Hutchison (MID)
7
7.Kevin Dalglish (MID)
6
8.Les Scowcroft (MID)goal scored
8
9.Dominic Burley (ATT)
7
10.Kevin Collins (ATT)
6
11.Gavin Morrison (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Souness (MID)
6
13.Gary Mason (MID)
6
14.Davy Sier (GK)
6

1.Gary Dickov (GK)
7
2.Ulrich Avenet (DEF)
6
3.Don Strachan (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Morgan Gottardi (DEF)
6
5.Don Collins (DEF)
6
6.Pedro Molina (MID)
6
7.Andy Naysmith (MID)
6
8.Duncan Gemmell (MID)
7
9.Christian Lindemann (MID)yellow card
5
10.Tommy Burbage (ATT)
6
11.Chris Dyer (ATT)
6
 
12.Simon Herzog (ATT)
0
13.Tieme Boateng (MID)
0
14.Dominic Booth (ATT)
0