Match Report
| Albion Rovers | Albion Rovers |  |  | Aberdeen | Aberdeen | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ricardo Lima | R. Lima |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Paul Mckinlay | P. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Alex Souness | A. Souness | | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 |  | Roland Dufresnes | R. Dufresnes | |||||||||
| John Naysmith | J. Naysmith | | 70 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Billy Burley | B. Burley | |||||||||
| Philipp Helmer | P. Helmer |  | 70 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 | | Stephen Caldwell | S. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Christie | N. Christie |  | 70 | M | | 5 | | D | 52 | | Matt James | M. James | |||||||||
| Anton Sachs | A. Sachs | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Craig Meiklejohn | C. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Gavin Greig | G. Greig | | 68 | M | | 7 | | M | 64 | | Stuart Mccall | S. Mccall | |||||||||
| Dominic McNeill | D. McNeill | | 68 | M | | 8 | | M | 63 | | Kai Overath | K. Overath | |||||||||
| Duncan Dickov | D. Dickov | | 72 | A | | 9 | | A | 72 | | James Stockdale | J. Stockdale | |||||||||
| Colin Collins | C. Collins | | 71 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 | | Gary Mcinnes | G. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Oleg Oliver | O. Oliver | | 71 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Stephen McStay | S. McStay | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 18,254 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Aberdeen get the match underway!
2.32
0-0Stuart Mccall knocks the ball forward to Gary Mcinnes. Gary Mcinnes shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.10
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
6.32
Anton Sachs takes it forward alone. Anton Sachs shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.32
0-0Dominic McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Oliver. Oleg Oliver knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Caldwell.
10.11
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
12.41
Stuart Mccall threads the ball through to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Mcinnes. Gary Mcinnes directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.04
0-0Stuart Mccall makes a simple pass to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Stockdale but the linesman indicates offside!
21.56
0-0Anton Sachs makes a simple pass to Colin Collins. Colin Collins goes all the way! Colin Collins makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Paul Mckinlay manages to keep it out.
22.32
0-0Kai Overath comes in with a late challenge on Nwankwo Christie. The referee calls over Kai Overath and shows him a yellow card! Nwankwo Christie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.16
Roland Dufresnes knocks the ball forward to Stuart Mccall. Stuart Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay plays a perfect one-two with Gary Mcinnes and rushes in on goal... Stephen McStay tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Ricardo Lima.
28.58
0-1Billy Burley makes a probing pass to Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Mcinnes. Gary Mcinnes whips in a cross ball towards James Stockdale. James Stockdale directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.02
Gavin Greig kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Dickov. Duncan Dickov shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
39.19
Anton Sachs passes the ball forward to Colin Collins. Colin Collins sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.57
Billy Burley passes the ball forward to Kai Overath. Kai Overath kicks a strong pass forward to James Stockdale. James Stockdale sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Ricardo Lima.
42.12
Anton Sachs knocks the ball forward to Oleg Oliver. Oleg Oliver controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Paul Mckinlay!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Albion Rovers kick off!
51.11
Billy Burley takes it forward alone. Billy Burley threads the ball through to Gary Mcinnes. Gary Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, James Stockdale. James Stockdale takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Ricardo Lima easily smothers it!
53.43
Alex Souness knocks the ball forward to Anton Sachs. Anton Sachs knocks the ball forward to Oleg Oliver. Oleg Oliver whips in a cross ball towards Colin Collins. Colin Collins is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Paul Mckinlay has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.01
Craig Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay plays a perfect one-two with James Stockdale and rushes in on goal... Stephen McStay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
59.59
Gavin Greig chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Collins. Colin Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.20
Philipp Helmer knocks the ball forward to Anton Sachs. Anton Sachs makes a simple pass to Oleg Oliver. Oleg Oliver controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Paul Mckinlay manages to keep it out.
66.47
John Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig makes a probing pass to Oleg Oliver. Oleg Oliver shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
69.37
Kai Overath makes a simple pass to Stephen McStay. Stephen McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.57
Roland Dufresnes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn threads the ball through to James Stockdale. James Stockdale whips in a cross ball towards Gary Mcinnes. Gary Mcinnes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.49
Philipp Helmer chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic McNeill. Dominic McNeill passes the ball forward to Oleg Oliver. Oleg Oliver lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Collins. Colin Collins is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.52
Anton Sachs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oleg Oliver. Oleg Oliver shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.28
Anton Sachs sees a break and surges forward. Anton Sachs shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
81.43
John Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig kicks a strong pass forward to Oleg Oliver. Oleg Oliver controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Paul Mckinlay had no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
22.5%
43.8%
33.8%
Scorers