Match Report


Elgin CityElgin City     Alloa AthleticAlloa Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Duncan NivenD. Niven75
G
1captain
G
53Duncan McCoistD. McCoist
Gavin MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn70
D
2
D
67Stefan IachiniS. Iachini
Giampietro MemmoG. Memmo55
D
3
D
63Cristiano JardimC. Jardim
Simon ProctorS. Proctor50
D
4
D
57Guillermo MolinaG. Molina
Alex YoungA. Young62
M
5
D
56Seb KlosS. Klos
Julian CanoJ. Cano60
M
6
M
68Dominic HutchisonD. Hutchison
Jermaine LoweJ. Lowe59
M
7
M
67Kevin DalglishK. Dalglish
Francis LightfootF. Lightfoot58
M
8
M
66Les ScowcroftL. Scowcroft
Stuart JamesS. James70
A
9
A
64Dominic BurleyD. Burley
Alex MatteoA. Matteo63
A
captain10
A
59Stephen FergusonS. Ferguson
Glynn GriffinG. Griffin58
A
11
A
57Alfons Van NistelrooyA. Van Nistelrooy
 
Andy NivenA. Niven67
G
12
M
58Neil TelferN. Telfer
Paul WhiteP. White53
M
13
A
51Gavin MorrisonG. Morrison
Alex McStayA. McStay52
M
14
G
50Davy SierD. Sier

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Borough Briggs where Elgin City play host to Alloa Athletic. A crowd of 8,759 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Booth.


0.00
Elgin City get the match underway!
2.13
Giampietro Memmo sees Julian Cano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Cano threads a neat ball through to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo runs straight at the defence! Alex Matteo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.50
Jermaine Lowe knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart James. Stuart James whips in a cross ball towards Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.44
Giampietro Memmo hacks Kevin Dalglish from behind! Giampietro Memmo is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Dalglish runs off the knock.
12.40
Kevin Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Ferguson. Stephen Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Alfons Van Nistelrooy. Alfons Van Nistelrooy strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Duncan Niven. What a great pair of hands!
14.59
Dominic Hutchison makes an attacking run forward. Dominic Hutchison passes the ball forward but Stephen Ferguson is offside!
15.33
Simon Proctor catches Stephen Ferguson on the ankles. The referee brings Simon Proctor to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen Ferguson runs off the knock.
16.15
Gavin Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Alex Young. Alex Young threads a neat ball through to Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
21.21
Cristiano Jardim hits a low pass to Les Scowcroft. Les Scowcroft advances with the ball. Les Scowcroft runs straight at the defence! Les Scowcroft shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Duncan Niven!
22.39
Francis Lightfoot chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart James. Stuart James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan McCoist who gathers it comfortably.
32.18
Giampietro Memmo barges into Kevin Dalglish. Giampietro Memmo is warned by the referee again! Kevin Dalglish hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.23
Simon Proctor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Lowe. Jermaine Lowe flicks a high pass forward to Alex Matteo who brings the ball under control. Alex Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Seb Klos.
38.13
Cristiano Jardim threads a neat ball through to Les Scowcroft. Les Scowcroft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.47
Guillermo Molina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Hutchison. With a delightful solo run, Dominic Hutchison stretches the opposition's defence. Dominic Hutchison tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
Les Scowcroft chips the ball to his team mate, Alfons Van Nistelrooy. Alfons Van Nistelrooy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Proctor.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Alloa Athletic kick off the second half!
47.20
Simon Proctor flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Lowe collects the pass. Jermaine Lowe passes the ball forward to Stuart James. Stuart James sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.28
Julian Cano plays the ball forward to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart James. Stuart James is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.33
Stefan Iachini clumsily knocks into Alex Matteo. The referee calls over Stefan Iachini and warns him to calm down! Alex Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.26
Stefan Iachini catches Stuart James on the ankles. Stefan Iachini is given another warning by the referee! Stuart James gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.43
Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Davy Sier replacing Dominic Burley .
63.44
Francis Lightfoot kicks a strong pass forward to Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart James. Stuart James gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
65.13
Simon Proctor threads a neat ball through to Jermaine Lowe. Jermaine Lowe hits a low pass to Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan McCoist who gathers it comfortably.
66.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Julian Cano plays the ball forward to Stuart James. Stuart James shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.12
Kevin Dalglish sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Dalglish plays a scrappy one-two with Alfons Van Nistelrooy and advances towards the goal... Kevin Dalglish makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.53
Gavin Meiklejohn flicks a high ball forward to Francis Lightfoot who takes it down. Francis Lightfoot kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.44
Simon Proctor threads the ball through to Francis Lightfoot. Francis Lightfoot knocks the ball to his team mate, Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin shoots from 25 yards. Duncan McCoist gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
73.24
Simon Proctor breaks forward. Simon Proctor makes a simple pass to Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart James. Stuart James finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stuart James!
77.39
Elgin City have made a substitution with Paul White replacing Francis Lightfoot .Alloa Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Neil Telfer replacing Cristiano Jardim and Gavin Morrison replacing Dominic Hutchison .
79.33
Guillermo Molina makes a simple pass to Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Ferguson. Stephen Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.28
Giampietro Memmo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Young. Alex Young flicks a high pass forward to Glynn Griffin who brings the ball under control. Glynn Griffin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.10
Simon Proctor threads a neat ball through to Alex Young. Alex Young kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Duncan McCoist as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
86.58
Corner kick to Elgin City. Jermaine Lowe chips it out wide. Seb Klos reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Elgin City

Alloa Athletic
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.4%
41.6%
Play Area
31.5%
41.6%
27%

Scorers
Alex Matteo 16
Stuart James 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alex Matteo of Elgin City

Match Ratings
1.Duncan Niven (GK)
7
2.Gavin Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
3.Giampietro Memmo (DEF)
6
4.Simon Proctor (DEF)
8
5.Alex Young (MID)
7
6.Julian Cano (MID)
7
7.Jermaine Lowe (MID)
7
8.Francis Lightfoot (MID)
7
9.Stuart James (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Alex Matteo (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Glynn Griffin (ATT)
8
 
12.Andy Niven (GK)
0
13.Paul White (MID)
6
14.Alex McStay (MID)
0

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