Match Report


Albion RoversAlbion Rovers     Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andy HendersonA. Henderson42
G
1captain
G
41Alex GlassA. Glass
Callum HendersonC. Henderson49
D
2
D
46Matt DickovM. Dickov
Scott BremnerS. Bremner39
D
captain3
D
45Richard DavidsonR. Davidson
Alec NivenA. Niven37
D
4
D
39Eduardo VarelaE. Varela
Dominic TelferD. Telfer37
D
5
M
57Paul NivenP. Niven
Garry MatteoG. Matteo35
D
6
M
54Scott SullivanS. Sullivan
Richard MatteoR. Matteo51
M
7
M
40Richard MasonR. Mason
Stephen YoungS. Young45
M
8
M
40Gavin CollinsG. Collins
Frederico JesusF. Jesus38
M
9
M
38John GlassJ. Glass
Billy ClelandB. Cleland40
A
10
A
58Stuart McallisterS. Mcallister
Rafael JardimR. Jardim38
A
11
A
49Stephen NivenS. Niven
 
Craig HendersonC. Henderson40
G
12
A
48Craig SullivanC. Sullivan
Scott NaysmithS. Naysmith37
M
13
A
47Billy McStayB. McStay
Cataldo BachiniC. Bachini37
A
14
D
38Stuart HopkinS. Hopkin

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 2,385 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Sullivan.


0.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle get the match underway!
2.39
Richard Mason sees Stephen Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Niven controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
3.48
Paul Niven surges forward with the ball. Paul Niven shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.08
Richard Mason hacks Stephen Young from behind! Richard Mason is warned by the referee! Stephen Young grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.08
Gavin Collins changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Collins knocks the ball forward, putting Stephen Niven through on goal. Scott Bremner hacks Stephen Niven from behind! Stephen Niven appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
14.24
Scott Sullivan makes a beautiful solo run. Scott Sullivan plays a one-two with Stephen Niven and rushes in on goal... Scott Sullivan strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Andy Henderson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
16.24
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Cataldo Bachini replacing Billy Cleland .
18.43
John Glass hacks Richard Matteo from behind! John Glass is warned by the referee! Richard Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.38
Richard Mason knocks the ball forward to Stuart Mcallister. Stuart Mcallister knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Bremner.
36.55
Paul Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
40.17
Scott Sullivan makes an attacking run forward. Scott Sullivan plays a scrappy one-two with Stuart Mcallister and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Scott Sullivan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
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. Inverness Caledonian Thistle 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
The whistle blows and Albion Rovers get the second half underway!
48.03
Frederico Jesus comes in with a late challenge on Paul Niven. The referee brings Frederico Jesus to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Niven runs off the knock.
49.23
Gavin Collins sees a break and surges forward. Gavin Collins makes a pass forward but Stuart Mcallister is yards offside!
53.40
Garry Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Matteo. With vision, Richard Matteo picks a pass forward to Cataldo Bachini. Cataldo Bachini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.25
Gavin Collins hits a low pass to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven runs straight at the defence! Stephen Niven makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.38
Stephen Young threads a neat ball through to Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
60.51
Inverness Caledonian Thistle have made 3 substitutions with Craig Sullivan replacing Richard Mason, Billy McStay replacing Scott Sullivan and Stuart Hopkin replacing John Glass .
63.16
Cataldo Bachini clumsily knocks into Richard Davidson. Cataldo Bachini is given a warning by the referee! Richard Davidson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.42
Stephen Young barges into Craig Sullivan. Stephen Young is given a warning by the referee! Craig Sullivan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.08
Frederico Jesus chips the ball to his team mate, Cataldo Bachini. Cataldo Bachini finds some space and shoots from distance but Alex Glass reads it well. Excellent save!
72.01
Eduardo Varela advances with the ball. Eduardo Varela makes a probing pass to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
75.42
Stuart Hopkin makes a simple pass to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
77.50
Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
78.07
Stuart Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.04
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are dictating the run of play here today.
90.00
Frederico Jesus hacks Gavin Collins from behind! The referee warns Frederico Jesus again to calm down! Gavin Collins stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Albion Rovers

Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
0
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.2%
64.8%
Play Area
29.6%
56.3%
14.1%

Scorers
Scott Sullivan 14

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Sullivan of Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Match Ratings
1.Andy Henderson (GK)
6
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)
6
8.Stephen Young (MID)
6
9.Frederico Jesus (MID)
5
10.Billy Cleland (ATT)
6
11.Rafael Jardim (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Henderson (GK)
0
13.Scott Naysmith (MID)
0
14.Cataldo Bachini (ATT)
6

1.Alex Glass (GK)
7
2.Matt Dickov (DEF)
6
3.Richard Davidson (DEF)
6
4.Eduardo Varela (DEF)
6
5.Paul Niven (MID)
6
6.Scott Sullivan (MID)goal scored
9
7.Richard Mason (MID)
6
8.Gavin Collins (MID)
7
9.John Glass (MID)
5
10.Stuart Mcallister (ATT)
6
11.Stephen Niven (ATT)
8
 
12.Craig Sullivan (ATT)
6
13.Billy McStay (ATT)
6
14.Stuart Hopkin (DEF)
6