Match Report
| Albion Rovers | Albion Rovers |  |  | Montrose | Montrose | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Andy Henderson | A. Henderson |  | 42 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 |  | Niccolo Brown | N. Brown | |||||||||
| Callum Henderson | C. Henderson | | 49 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | John Davidson | J. Davidson | |||||||||
| David Gough | D. Gough | | 48 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 50 |  | Uwe Schacht | U. Schacht | ||||||||
| Scott Bremner | S. Bremner | | 39 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Matt Sullivan | M. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Alec Niven | A. Niven | | 37 | D | | 5 | | D | 48 | | Alex Thomson | A. Thomson | |||||||||
| Dominic Telfer | D. Telfer | | 37 | D | | 6 | | M | 49 | | Gary McStay | G. McStay | |||||||||
| Richard Matteo | R. Matteo | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Alec Gemmell | A. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Stephen Young | S. Young | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 43 | | John Souness | J. Souness | |||||||||
| Frederico Jesus | F. Jesus |  | 37 | M | | 9 | | M | 39 | | Don McStay | D. McStay | |||||||||
| Alberto Davis | A. Davis | | 39 | A | | 10 | | | A | 54 | | Kevin Burley | K. Burley | ||||||||
| Billy Cleland | B. Cleland | | 39 | A | | 11 | | A | 42 | | Garry Law | G. Law | |||||||||
| Craig Henderson | C. Henderson | | 40 | G | | 12 | | D | 48 | | Matt Strachan | M. Strachan | |||||||||
| Scott Naysmith | S. Naysmith | | 37 | M | | 13 | | D | 46 | | Callum Gemmill | C. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Rafael Jardim | R. Jardim | | 37 | A | | 14 | | G | 45 | | Duncan Gough | D. Gough | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Ski France |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Montrose. A crowd of 2,600 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Telfer.
The pitch is in good condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Telfer.
0.00
0-0Albion Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.21
0-0Dominic Telfer hits a low pass to Richard Matteo. Richard Matteo makes an attacking run forward. Richard Matteo shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
8.05
With vision, John Souness plays the ball forward to Garry Law. Garry Law edges inside the box! Garry Law side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
9.25
John Souness hits a low pass to Kevin Burley. Kevin Burley shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
10.44
0-0Don McStay makes a probing pass to Garry Law. Garry Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Telfer.
15.33
0-0Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Rafael Jardim replacing Alberto Davis .
20.53
0-0John Souness sees Garry Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Law kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Burley but the referee indicates it's offside!
36.32
0-0Richard Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Niccolo Brown!
44.26
Alec Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Matteo. Richard Matteo threads the ball through to Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Uwe Schacht.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Albion Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Montrose also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look much more laid back than they were at the start of the game.
45.00
Montrose start the second half!
49.58
Matt Sullivan makes a probing pass to John Souness. John Souness threads a neat ball through to Garry Law. Garry Law whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Burley. Kevin Burley flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
55.42
Callum Henderson threads a neat ball through to Frederico Jesus. Frederico Jesus makes a probing pass to Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Brown who gathers it comfortably.
59.58
0-0Richard Matteo clumsily knocks into Don McStay. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Don McStay runs off the knock.
61.45
Richard Matteo flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Jardim who brings the ball under control. Rafael Jardim hits a low pass to Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.03
David Gough sees Frederico Jesus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Jesus sees a break and surges forward. Frederico Jesus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Davidson.
69.05
Uwe Schacht flicks a high pass forward. Alec Gemmell collects the pass. Alec Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Garry Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Law sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
81.53
With some swift thinking, John Souness plays the ball forward to Kevin Burley. Kevin Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Law. Garry Law flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
84.01
John Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Don McStay. Don McStay makes a probing pass to Garry Law. Garry Law runs straight at the defence! Garry Law takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Alec Niven makes a probing pass to Frederico Jesus. Frederico Jesus threads a neat ball through to Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
30.3%
47%
22.7%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Garry Law of Montrose |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andy Henderson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alec Niven (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Dominic Telfer (DEF) | 9 | |
| 7. | Richard Matteo (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Stephen Young (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Frederico Jesus (MID) | 8 | |
| 10. | Alberto Davis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Billy Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Henderson (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott Naysmith (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rafael Jardim (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Niccolo Brown (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Davidson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Uwe Schacht (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matt Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alec Gemmell (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | John Souness (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Don McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Burley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Garry Law (ATT) | 9 | |
| 12. | Matt Strachan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Gemmill (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duncan Gough (GK) | 0 | |