Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Stirling Albion. A crowd of 2,792 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Stirling Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Don Ferguson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Stirling Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Don Ferguson.
0.00
The whistle blows and Albion Rovers get the match underway!
2.36
Callum Cleland surges forward with the ball. Callum Cleland knocks the ball forward to Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
12.32
Richard Matteo chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
15.51
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Rafael Jardim replacing Alberto Davis .
16.52
Alec Niven flicks a high pass forward to Richard Matteo who brings the ball under control. Richard Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim edges inside the box! Rafael Jardim tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
22.57
Stephen Young catches Callum Law on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Callum Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.57
Albion Rovers's packed defence is making it hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
24.14
Callum Law kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Gough.
28.27
Callum Henderson hacks Colin Mckinlay from behind! Callum Henderson is shown the yellow card! Colin Mckinlay runs off the knock.
32.53
Callum Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Andy Henderson had no chance!! Goal for Stirling Albion!
39.02
Callum Cleland breaks forward. Callum Cleland plays the ball forward to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson heads the ball goalwards but it's well over the bar!
42.03
Dominic Brady threads a neat ball through to Kieron Royce. Kieron Royce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Albion Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Stirling Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The Albion Rovers players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Stirling Albion kick off the second half!
51.31
Scott Bremner chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Jesus. Frederico Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Billy Cleland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Brady.
61.07
Kieron Royce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.42
With a delightful solo run, Stephen Young stretches the opposition's defence. Stephen Young plays a one-two with Rafael Jardim and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Stephen Young provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
67.18
David Gough threads a neat ball through to Richard Matteo. Richard Matteo takes it forward alone. Richard Matteo threads the ball through to Rafael Jardim but he's offside!
71.29
Richard Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.24
Stirling Albion have made a substitution with Neil Johnstone replacing Callum Cleland .
79.58
Callum Law sees space and advances. Callum Law sees Colin Mckinlay just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Colin Mckinlay shoots from just inside the box but somehow Andy Henderson manages to keep it out.
84.42
Frederico Jesus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Cleland but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.3%
52.7%
Play Area
35.1%
47.3%
17.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Jardim of Albion Rovers |
Match Ratings
1. | Andy Henderson (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Callum Henderson (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
3. | David Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Scott Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Alec Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Dominic Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
7. | Richard Matteo (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Stephen Young (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
9. | Frederico Jesus (MID) | 6 | |
10. | Alberto Davis (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Billy Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Craig Henderson (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Scott Naysmith (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Rafael Jardim (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
1. | Colin Mason (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Callum Cleland (DEF) | 7 | |
3. | Giampaolo Rocchi (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Dominic Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Craig Hopkin (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Callum Law (MID) | 8 | |
7. | Kieron Royce (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Stuart James (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Richard Ferguson (ATT) | 7 | |
10. | Kevin Gemmell (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
11. | Colin Mckinlay (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Gavin Thomson (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Neil Johnstone (GK) | 6 | |
14. | John Henderson (MID) | 0 |