Match Report


Alloa AthleticAlloa Athletic     ArbroathArbroath
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Duncan McCoistD. McCoist53
G
captain1
G
55Dominic GemmellD. Gemmell
Stefan IachiniS. Iachini67
D
2
D
67Richard McGroryR. McGrory
Cristiano JardimC. Jardim63
D
3captain
D
57Gianfranco GalliG. Galli
Guillermo MolinaG. Molina56
D
4
D
53Andy HendryA. Hendry
Seb KlosS. Klos56
D
5
D
52Garry ClelandG. Cleland
Dominic HutchisonD. Hutchison68
M
6
M
62David LawD. Law
Kevin DalglishK. Dalglish67
M
7
M
60Neil MckinlayN. Mckinlay
Les ScowcroftL. Scowcroft66
M
8
A
61Gary HansenG. Hansen
Dominic BurleyD. Burley64
A
9
A
60Gian Luca RutzittuG. Rutzittu
Stephen FergusonS. Ferguson59
A
10
A
57Philippe BanchelliP. Banchelli
Alfons Van NistelrooyA. Van Nistelrooy57
A
11
A
53John LiddellJ. Liddell
 
Neil TelferN. Telfer58
M
12
M
58Craig MortonC. Morton
Gavin MorrisonG. Morrison51
A
13
G
54Garry NivenG. Niven
Davy SierD. Sier50
G
14
M
53Anton HermannA. Hermann

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to Arbroath. A crowd of 8,492 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arbroath appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Campbell.


0.00
The whistle blows and Alloa Athletic kick off!
9.37
Les Scowcroft threads the ball through to Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley rushes past Garry Cleland! Dominic Burley muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.13
Kevin Dalglish hits a low pass to Stephen Ferguson. Stephen Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Alfons Van Nistelrooy. Alfons Van Nistelrooy directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Dominic Gemmell.
11.22
Kevin Dalglish takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some good footwork from Les Scowcroft provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.27
Richard McGrory flicks a high ball forward to Neil Mckinlay who takes it down. Neil Mckinlay sees a break and surges forward. Neil Mckinlay shoots from distance but Duncan McCoist is on top of it.
16.58
Stephen Ferguson comes in with a late challenge on Garry Cleland. Stephen Ferguson is given a warning by the referee! Garry Cleland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.09
Guillermo Molina flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Hutchison who brings the ball under control. Dominic Hutchison runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dominic Hutchison plays a quick one-two with Stephen Ferguson and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Dominic Hutchison provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Dominic Gemmell.
25.47
Kevin Dalglish takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Garry Cleland reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
27.17
David Law threads a neat ball through to Philippe Banchelli. Philippe Banchelli whips in a cross ball towards Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
32.16
Neil Mckinlay knocks the ball forward to John Liddell. John Liddell shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.43
Dominic Hutchison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Ferguson. Stephen Ferguson plays a quick one-two with Dominic Burley and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Stephen Ferguson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.49
Neil Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Gary Hansen collects the pass. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Philippe Banchelli. Philippe Banchelli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Duncan McCoist has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Seb Klos flicks a high pass forward to Les Scowcroft who brings the ball under control. Les Scowcroft makes a probing pass to Alfons Van Nistelrooy. Alfons Van Nistelrooy shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alloa Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Arbroath also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Arbroath kick off!
49.27
Dominic Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Ferguson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Garry Cleland. Excellent block.
51.46
Gianfranco Galli flicks a high pass forward. David Law controls it well on his chest. David Law knocks the ball forward to John Liddell. John Liddell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cristiano Jardim.
57.24
Les Scowcroft passes the ball forward to Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley plays a scrappy one-two with Alfons Van Nistelrooy and advances towards the goal... Dominic Burley looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
60.26
Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Davy Sier replacing Dominic Burley .
61.34
David Law clumsily knocks into Dominic Hutchison. David Law is warned by the referee! Dominic Hutchison stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.36
Garry Cleland advances with the ball. Garry Cleland flicks a high ball forward to Philippe Banchelli who takes it down. Philippe Banchelli shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.40
David Law flicks a high pass forward to Gian Luca Rutzittu who brings the ball under control. Gian Luca Rutzittu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Iachini.
75.38
Neil Mckinlay hits a low pass to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen whips in a cross ball towards Philippe Banchelli. Philippe Banchelli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball strikes Seb Klos's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
76.23
Corner kick to Arbroath. David Law plays it to the near post. Les Scowcroft reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
77.29
Alloa Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Neil Telfer replacing Cristiano Jardim and Gavin Morrison replacing Dominic Hutchison .
81.35
Gavin Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Alfons Van Nistelrooy. Alfons Van Nistelrooy whips in a cross ball towards Davy Sier. Davy Sier gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Dominic Gemmell is on top of his game. Excellent save!
85.29
Philippe Banchelli hacks Seb Klos from behind! Philippe Banchelli is shown the yellow card! Seb Klos carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Kevin Dalglish makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Dalglish deftly passes the ball to Alfons Van Nistelrooy, releasing him through on goal. Alfons Van Nistelrooy shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Alloa Athletic

Arbroath
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
25.6%
45.3%
29.1%

Scorers
Philippe Banchelli 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Gemmell of Arbroath

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

1.Dominic Gemmell (GK)
8
2.Richard McGrory (DEF)
6
3.Gianfranco Galli (DEF)
6
4.Andy Hendry (DEF)
6
5.Garry Cleland (DEF)
8
6.David Law (MID)
7
7.Neil Mckinlay (MID)
8
8.Gary Hansen (ATT)
7
9.Gian Luca Rutzittu (ATT)
6
10.Philippe Banchelli (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
11.John Liddell (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Morton (MID)
0
13.Garry Niven (GK)
0
14.Anton Hermann (MID)
0