Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Shielfield Park where Berwick Rangers play host to Alloa Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Berwick Rangers are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Ritchie.
The pitch is in good condition.
Berwick Rangers are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Ritchie.
0.00
0-0Alloa Athletic kick off and get the match underway!
2.54
1-0Paul Rohrschneider makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sander Van Der Ree. Sander Van Der Ree shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.02
1-0Garry Dalglish sees Terry Cooke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Terry Cooke knocks the ball forward to Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason makes a simple pass, allowing Pegguy Colleter to run into the box. Pegguy Colleter tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.06
1-0With intelligent imagination, Les Scowcroft picks a pass forward to Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Good keeping from Alec Mckinlay as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
23.05
1-0Corner kick to Alloa Athletic. Dominic Hutchison plays it to the far post. Stefan Iachini comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out his aim is horrendously poor!
26.09
1-0Les Scowcroft makes a probing pass to Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Dalglish.
33.40
Stephen Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Sander Van Der Ree. Sander Van Der Ree controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
42.07
Matt Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Mason who takes it down. Stephen Mason shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Berwick Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Alloa Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Berwick Rangers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Berwick Rangers kick off!
47.01
Terry Cooke hits a low pass to Pegguy Colleter. Pegguy Colleter tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
57.47
Dominic Hutchison sees space and advances. Dominic Hutchison lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alec Mckinlay with no chance!! Goal for Alloa Athletic!
60.03
2-1Berwick Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Craig Hopkin replacing Stephen Mcinnes and Alex Gemmill replacing Sander Van Der Ree .Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Gary Mason replacing Dominic Burley .
63.21
Cristiano Jardim sees Dominic Hutchison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Hutchison makes a probing pass to Gary Mason. Gary Mason cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Gary Mason provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alec Mckinlay with no chance!! Goal for Alloa Athletic!
69.52
Kevin Dalglish flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Morrison who takes it down. Gavin Morrison shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.53
Craig Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Pegguy Colleter. Pegguy Colleter knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Gemmill. Alex Gemmill rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.17
Alloa Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Craig Souness replacing Cristiano Jardim and Neil Telfer replacing Dominic Hutchison .
79.19
Seb Klos gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Gary Mason hits a low pass to Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.1%
43.9%
Play Area
21.1%
49.1%
29.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary Mason of Alloa Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alec Mckinlay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kevin Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Garry Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Mcinnes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Terry Cooke (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paul Rohrschneider (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stephen Mason (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Sander Van Der Ree (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Pegguy Colleter (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alex Gemmill (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Craig Hopkin (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Matthew Beckham (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Duncan McCoist (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stefan Iachini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cristiano Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Guillermo Molina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Seb Klos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dominic Hutchison (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Kevin Dalglish (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Les Scowcroft (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dominic Burley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Collins (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Gavin Morrison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Neil Telfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gary Mason (MID) | | 8 |