Match Report


MontroseMontrose     Albion RoversAlbion Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Niccolo BrownN. Brown54
G
1
G
42Andy HendersonA. Henderson
John DavidsonJ. Davidson52
D
2
D
49Callum HendersonC. Henderson
Uwe SchachtU. Schacht51
D
3captain
D
39Scott BremnerS. Bremner
Matt SullivanM. Sullivan50
D
4
D
37Alec NivenA. Niven
Alex ThomsonA. Thomson48
D
5
D
37Dominic TelferD. Telfer
Alec GemmellA. Gemmell51
M
6
D
35Garry MatteoG. Matteo
Gary McStayG. McStay49
M
7
M
51Richard MatteoR. Matteo
John SounessJ. Souness44
M
8
M
45Stephen YoungS. Young
Don McStayD. McStay39
M
9
M
38Frederico JesusF. Jesus
Kevin BurleyK. Burley55
A
captain10
A
40Billy ClelandB. Cleland
Neil MccallN. Mccall54
A
11
A
39Alberto DavisA. Davis
 
Matt StrachanM. Strachan48
D
12
G
40Craig HendersonC. Henderson
Callum GemmillC. Gemmill46
D
13
A
38Rafael JardimR. Jardim
David BrittonD. Britton44
D
14
M
37Scott NaysmithS. Naysmith

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 2,495 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montrose are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Inglis.


0.00
Montrose start the match!
15.09
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Scott Naysmith replacing Billy Cleland .
16.14
Don McStay makes a simple pass to Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall cuts inside the box! Neil Mccall rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
21.17
Scott Bremner hacks Don McStay from behind! Scott Bremner is given a warning by the referee! Don McStay runs off the knock.
26.17
Scott Bremner catches John Souness on the ankles. Scott Bremner is given another warning by the referee! John Souness hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.20
With some swift thinking, Uwe Schacht plays the ball forward to Alec Gemmell. Alec Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall plays a one-two with Kevin Burley and rushes in on goal... Neil Mccall makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
30.14
Frederico Jesus barges into Gary McStay. The referee calls over Frederico Jesus and warns him to calm down! Gary McStay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.27
Stephen Young catches Gary McStay on the ankles. Stephen Young is shown the yellow card! Gary McStay gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.51
John Souness flicks a high pass forward to Neil Mccall who brings the ball under control. Neil Mccall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
40.16
John Davidson darts forward. John Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half. Albion Rovers 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
Albion Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
54.58
Don McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Burley. Kevin Burley rushes past Alec Niven! Kevin Burley looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.31
Frederico Jesus sees a break and surges forward. Frederico Jesus shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Frederico Jesus!
69.55
Alex Thomson threads a neat ball through to Gary McStay. Gary McStay flicks a high ball forward to Neil Mccall who takes it down. Neil Mccall plays a one-two with Kevin Burley and rushes in on goal... Neil Mccall cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Andy Henderson gets down and covers it.
71.21
Frederico Jesus hacks Alec Gemmell from behind! Frederico Jesus is warned by the referee again! Alec Gemmell stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.27
Alec Gemmell hacks Frederico Jesus from behind! Alec Gemmell is shown the yellow card! Frederico Jesus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.51
John Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
81.19
Uwe Schacht kicks a strong pass forward to Gary McStay. Gary McStay flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Burley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Burley advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Kevin Burley provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Montrose

Albion Rovers
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.4%
31.6%
Play Area
22.8%
46.8%
30.4%

Scorers
Frederico Jesus 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Frederico Jesus of Albion Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Niccolo Brown (GK)
6
2.John Davidson (DEF)
7
3.Uwe Schacht (DEF)
7
4.Matt Sullivan (DEF)
6
5.Alex Thomson (DEF)
6
6.Alec Gemmell (MID)yellow card
6
7.Gary McStay (MID)
8
8.John Souness (MID)
7
9.Don McStay (MID)
7
10.Kevin Burley (ATT)
7
11.Neil Mccall (ATT)
8
 
12.Matt Strachan (DEF)
0
13.Callum Gemmill (DEF)
0
14.David Britton (DEF)
0

1.Andy Henderson (GK)
8
2.Callum Henderson (DEF)
6
3.Scott Bremner (DEF)
6
4.Alec Niven (DEF)
6
5.Dominic Telfer (DEF)
6
6.Garry Matteo (DEF)
6
7.Richard Matteo (MID)
7
8.Stephen Young (MID)yellow card
5
9.Frederico Jesus (MID)goal scored
8
10.Billy Cleland (ATT)
6
11.Alberto Davis (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Henderson (GK)
0
13.Rafael Jardim (ATT)
0
14.Scott Naysmith (MID)
6