Match Report


Stirling AlbionStirling Albion     Albion RoversAlbion Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Colin MasonC. Mason50
G
1
G
42Andy HendersonA. Henderson
Callum ClelandC. Cleland51
D
2
D
49Callum HendersonC. Henderson
Giampaolo RocchiG. Rocchi50
D
3captain
D
48David GoughD. Gough
Dominic BradyD. Brady49
D
4
D
39Scott BremnerS. Bremner
Craig HopkinC. Hopkin47
M
5
D
37Alec NivenA. Niven
Callum LawC. Law47
M
6
D
37Dominic TelferD. Telfer
Kieron RoyceK. Royce46
M
captain7
M
51Richard MatteoR. Matteo
Stuart JamesS. James42
M
8
M
45Stephen YoungS. Young
Richard FergusonR. Ferguson55
A
9
M
37Frederico JesusF. Jesus
Kevin GemmellK. Gemmell54
A
10
A
39Alberto DavisA. Davis
Colin MckinlayC. Mckinlay51
A
11
A
39Billy ClelandB. Cleland
 
Gavin ThomsonG. Thomson48
A
12
G
40Craig HendersonC. Henderson
Neil JohnstoneN. Johnstone44
G
13
M
37Scott NaysmithS. Naysmith
John HendersonJ. Henderson41
M
14
A
37Rafael JardimR. Jardim

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 2,872 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Don Burley.


0.00
Albion Rovers start the match!
6.12
Callum Cleland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart James. Stuart James flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Gemmell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Gemmell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Telfer.
14.41
Dominic Brady pushes up the pitch. Dominic Brady makes a probing pass to Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
15.01
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Rafael Jardim replacing Alberto Davis .
21.26
Alec Niven pushes mid-way up the pitch. Alec Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim skips past Giampaolo Rocchi! Rafael Jardim looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rafael Jardim!
26.01
Alec Niven makes a simple pass to Richard Matteo. Richard Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.56
Callum Cleland lofts the ball long. Richard Ferguson shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
30.04
Frederico Jesus chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.38
Callum Law picks a pass forward to Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Andy Henderson manages to gather it.
36.02
Callum Law comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Jesus. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Frederico Jesus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.43
Scott Bremner barges into Kieron Royce. The referee warns Scott Bremner to calm down! Kieron Royce runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stirling Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Stirling Albion kick off and get the second half underway!
49.47
Stephen Young flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Jardim who takes it down. Rafael Jardim sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
53.09
Scott Bremner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Matteo. Seeing a gap ahead, Richard Matteo plays the ball forward to Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.39
Frederico Jesus clumsily knocks into Callum Law. The referee warns Frederico Jesus to calm down! Callum Law stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.55
Craig Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson puts a great ball through. Colin Mckinlay runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
61.06
Craig Hopkin sees Colin Mckinlay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Mckinlay kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Gemmell but the referee indicates it's offside!
66.27
Stuart James surges forward with the ball. Stuart James plays a one-two with Kevin Gemmell and rushes in on goal... Stuart James looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Stuart James scores for Stirling Albion!!
71.01
Callum Cleland knocks the ball forward to Callum Law. Callum Law chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay runs straight at the defence! Dominic Telfer catches Colin Mckinlay on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
77.21
Stirling Albion have made a substitution with Neil Johnstone replacing Callum Cleland .
81.51
Kevin Gemmell catches David Gough on the ankles. Kevin Gemmell is shown the yellow card! David Gough runs off the knock.
83.40
Dominic Telfer kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Matteo. Richard Matteo makes a probing pass to Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland advances inside the box! Billy Cleland looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Colin Mason.
84.31
Corner kick to Albion Rovers. Stephen Young plays it short to David Gough. Giampaolo Rocchi comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
87.35
Giampaolo Rocchi knocks the ball forward to Craig Hopkin. Craig Hopkin threads the ball through to Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson makes a simple pass, allowing Colin Mckinlay to run into the box. Some good footwork from Colin Mckinlay provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
89.55
Dominic Brady makes a simple pass to Stuart James. Stuart James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Kevin Gemmell is offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Stirling Albion

Albion Rovers
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
21.3%
45.3%
33.3%

Scorers
Stuart James 66
Rafael Jardim 21

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stuart James of Stirling Albion

Match Ratings
1.Colin Mason (GK)
6
2.Callum Cleland (DEF)
6
3.Giampaolo Rocchi (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Brady (DEF)
7
5.Craig Hopkin (MID)
6
6.Callum Law (MID)yellow card
6
7.Kieron Royce (MID)
7
8.Stuart James (MID)goal scored
9
9.Richard Ferguson (ATT)
6
10.Kevin Gemmell (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Colin Mckinlay (ATT)
6
 
12.Gavin Thomson (ATT)
0
13.Neil Johnstone (GK)
6
14.John Henderson (MID)
0

1.Andy Henderson (GK)
7
2.Callum Henderson (DEF)
6
3.David Gough (DEF)
6
4.Scott Bremner (DEF)
6
5.Alec Niven (DEF)
8
6.Dominic Telfer (DEF)
6
7.Richard Matteo (MID)
7
8.Stephen Young (MID)
6
9.Frederico Jesus (MID)
6
10.Alberto Davis (ATT)
6
11.Billy Cleland (ATT)
7
 
12.Craig Henderson (GK)
0
13.Scott Naysmith (MID)
0
14.Rafael Jardim (ATT)goal scored
9