Match Report


Berwick RangersBerwick Rangers     Alloa AthleticAlloa Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alec MckinlayA. Mckinlay69
G
1captain
G
53Duncan McCoistD. McCoist
Kevin TelferK. Telfer76
D
2
D
67Stefan IachiniS. Iachini
Clive ClemenceC. Clemence74
D
3
D
63Cristiano JardimC. Jardim
Alec SounessA. Souness53
D
4
D
56Guillermo MolinaG. Molina
Aaron CollymoreA. Collymore47
D
5
D
56Seb KlosS. Klos
Stephen McinnesS. Mcinnes68
M
6
M
68Dominic HutchisonD. Hutchison
Terry CookeT. Cooke61
M
7
M
67Kevin DalglishK. Dalglish
Paul RohrschneiderP. Rohrschneider60
M
captain8
M
66Les ScowcroftL. Scowcroft
Stephen MasonS. Mason62
A
9
A
64Dominic BurleyD. Burley
Duncan GreigD. Greig62
A
10
A
59Stephen FergusonS. Ferguson
Sander Van Der ReeS. Van Der Ree59
A
11
A
57Alfons Van NistelrooyA. Van Nistelrooy
 
Alex GemmillA. Gemmill65
G
12
M
58Neil TelferN. Telfer
Craig HopkinC. Hopkin58
M
13
A
51Gavin MorrisonG. Morrison
Pegguy ColleterP. Colleter58
A
14
G
50Davy SierD. Sier

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Match Report
There are a few clouds 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 Scott Ritchie.


0.00
Berwick Rangers kick off and get the first half underway!
2.52
Stephen Mcinnes hacks Les Scowcroft from behind! The referee warns Stephen Mcinnes to calm down! Les Scowcroft grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
3.15
Guillermo Molina barges into Stephen Mason. The referee calls over Guillermo Molina and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Mason hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.49
Kevin Dalglish changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Dalglish shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Alec Mckinlay manages to gather it.
27.45
Paul Rohrschneider flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Mason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan McCoist who gathers it comfortably.
28.28
Stephen Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Sander Van Der Ree. Sander Van Der Ree skips past Seb Klos! Sander Van Der Ree cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
30.36
Kevin Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Burley controls it well on his chest. Dominic Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
33.01
Stephen Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sander Van Der Ree. Sander Van Der Ree plays a one-two with Duncan Greig and rushes in on goal... Seb Klos catches Sander Van Der Ree on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
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
Alloa Athletic kick off!
47.01
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 it goes wide for a goal kick.
48.45
Paul Rohrschneider passes the ball forward to Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
49.05
Dominic Hutchison passes the ball forward to Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Ferguson. Stephen Ferguson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Alec Mckinlay had no chance!! Goal for Alloa Athletic!
53.34
Without breaking stride, Les Scowcroft plays the ball forward to Stephen Ferguson. Stephen Ferguson makes a defence splitting pass to Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
57.55
Les Scowcroft makes a simple pass to Dominic Burley. With some swift thinking, Dominic Burley plays the ball forward to Alfons Van Nistelrooy who has made a great run into the box. Alfons Van Nistelrooy shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.19
Berwick Rangers have made a substitution with Craig Hopkin replacing Stephen Mcinnes .Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Davy Sier replacing Dominic Burley .
61.25
Kevin Dalglish controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Ferguson. Stephen Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to Alfons Van Nistelrooy but the referee indicates it's offside!
63.33
Terry Cooke flicks a high ball forward to Sander Van Der Ree who takes it down. Sander Van Der Ree whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Duncan McCoist is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.34
With vision, Les Scowcroft plays the ball forward to Davy Sier. Davy Sier makes a probing pass to Stephen Ferguson but he's offside!
77.44
Alloa Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Neil Telfer replacing Cristiano Jardim and Gavin Morrison replacing Dominic Hutchison .
79.09
Craig Hopkin plays the ball forward to Duncan Greig. Duncan Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.24
Kevin Telfer makes a probing pass to Paul Rohrschneider. Paul Rohrschneider deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.46
Paul Rohrschneider sees a break and surges forward. Paul Rohrschneider makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sander Van Der Ree but he's offside!
90.00
Terry Cooke decides to run forward with the ball. Terry Cooke shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Berwick Rangers

Alloa Athletic
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
21.4%
48.6%
30%

Scorers
Stephen Mason 63
Stephen Ferguson 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Ferguson of Alloa Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Alec Mckinlay (GK)
6
2.Kevin Telfer (DEF)
6
3.Clive Clemence (DEF)
6
4.Alec Souness (DEF)
6
5.Aaron Collymore (DEF)
6
6.Stephen Mcinnes (MID)
6
7.Terry Cooke (MID)
7
8.Paul Rohrschneider (MID)
8
9.Stephen Mason (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Duncan Greig (ATT)
6
11.Sander Van Der Ree (ATT)
8
 
12.Alex Gemmill (GK)
0
13.Craig Hopkin (MID)
6
14.Pegguy Colleter (ATT)
0

1.Duncan McCoist (GK)
6
2.Stefan Iachini (DEF)
6
3.Cristiano Jardim (DEF)
8
4.Guillermo Molina (DEF)yellow card
7
5.Seb Klos (DEF)
6
6.Dominic Hutchison (MID)
6
7.Kevin Dalglish (MID)
7
8.Les Scowcroft (MID)
7
9.Dominic Burley (ATT)
7
10.Stephen Ferguson (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Alfons Van Nistelrooy (ATT)
6
 
12.Neil Telfer (MID)
6
13.Gavin Morrison (ATT)
6
14.Davy Sier (GK)
6