Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Rangers. A crowd of 20,750 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Albion Rovers and Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Albion Rovers and Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Rangers start the match!
2.18
0-0Alex Souness threads the ball through to Dominic McNeill. Dominic McNeill makes a simple pass to Colin Collins. Colin Collins knocks the ball forward to Duncan Dickov but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
6.06
1-0Anton Sachs sees a break and surges forward. Anton Sachs knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Dickov. Duncan Dickov is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.34
1-0Gary Davidson makes a beautiful solo run. Gary Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Davidson. Richard Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.08
Kubilay Sükür controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florian Binder. Florian Binder knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Lima who gathers it comfortably.
16.08
Zisi Bourbakis knocks the ball forward to Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Davidson. Richard Davidson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.04
1-1Philipp Helmer chips the ball to his team mate, Anton Sachs. Anton Sachs threads the ball through to Duncan Dickov. Duncan Dickov shoots from distance. Ralph Merson easily smothers it.
27.29
1-1Dominic Niven makes a probing pass to Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür makes a simple pass to Richard Morton. Richard Morton lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Binder. Florian Binder is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.40
Dominic McNeill makes a simple pass to Oleg Oliver. Oleg Oliver knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Zisi Bourbakis.
34.41
Dominic McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Collins. Colin Collins shoots from 20 yards. Ralph Merson easily smothers it.
36.09
1-1Albion Rovers are easily keeping Rangers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
38.27
Alex Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig threads the ball through to Duncan Dickov. Duncan Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.22
Gavin Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oleg Oliver. Oleg Oliver knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Dickov. Duncan Dickov heads the ball goalwards. Ralph Merson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Albion Rovers get the second half underway!
49.25
2-1Gary Davidson clumsily knocks into Duncan Dickov. Gary Davidson is given a warning by the referee! Duncan Dickov runs off the knock.
53.03
Gary Davidson decides to run forward with the ball. Gary Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Morton. Richard Morton shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.45
Kubilay Sükür makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Davidson. Richard Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Florian Binder. Florian Binder powers a header at goal. Ricardo Lima is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.27
Anton Sachs advances with the ball. Anton Sachs tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Ralph Merson.
65.32
Gary Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Mcallister. Billy Mcallister makes a probing pass to Florian Binder. Florian Binder finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ricardo Lima.
66.00
Karim Benhamou passes the ball forward to Richard Morton. Richard Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Davidson. Richard Davidson tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.53
Gavin Greig knocks the ball forward to Duncan Dickov. Duncan Dickov finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Ralph Merson!
77.39
Anton Sachs kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Dickov. Duncan Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ralph Merson who gathers it comfortably.
79.34
Billy Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Davidson. Richard Davidson goes all the way! Richard Davidson takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Ricardo Lima.
81.03
2-3Richard Davidson barges into Alex Souness. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alex Souness runs off the knock.
85.06
Philipp Helmer advances with the ball. Philipp Helmer makes a simple pass to Colin Collins. Colin Collins finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Zisi Bourbakis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Mcallister. Billy Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Davidson. Richard Davidson knocks the ball forward to Richard Morton but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
29.6%
40.8%
29.6%
Scorers
| Duncan Dickov 6, 40 | Richard Davidson 16, 66 Florian Binder 54 |