Match Report
| Albion Rovers | Albion Rovers |  |  | Ayr United | Ayr United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Don Gallacher | D. Gallacher |  | 66 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 43 |  | Darren Green | D. Green | ||||||||
| Callum Niven | C. Niven | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | | D | 62 | | Andy Hendry | A. Hendry | ||||||||
| Duncan Campbell | D. Campbell | | 58 | D | | 3 | | D | 59 | | Callum Gough | C. Gough | |||||||||
| Giacomo Raymond | G. Raymond |  | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 | | Andy Mason | A. Mason | |||||||||
| Matt James | M. James | | 65 | M | | 5 | | D | 47 | | Colin James | C. James | |||||||||
| Manuel Veloso | M. Veloso |  | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Craig Gemmell | C. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Gavin Bremner | G. Bremner | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Billy Hendry | B. Hendry | |||||||||
| Neil Forbes | N. Forbes | | 48 | M | | 8 | | A | 50 | | Craig McGrory | C. McGrory | |||||||||
| Scott Davidson | S. Davidson | | 51 | A | | 9 | | A | 47 | | Carl Wiltord | C. Wiltord | |||||||||
| Stuart James | S. James | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 46 | | Callum Thomson | C. Thomson | |||||||||
| Duncan Elliott | D. Elliott | | 43 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Stephen Hopkin | S. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Dominic Matteo | D. Matteo | | 61 | G | | 12 | | M | 49 | | Dominic Matteo | D. Matteo | |||||||||
| David McStay | D. McStay | | 48 | M | | 13 | | M | 47 | | Steve Lightfoot | S. Lightfoot | |||||||||
| Alex Cleland | A. Cleland | | 48 | D | | 14 | | M | 47 | | Don Bremner | D. Bremner | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 4,239 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Cleland.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Cleland.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Albion Rovers get the match underway!
3.16
0-0Manuel Veloso laces a through ball forward to Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
12.19
1-0With imagination, Gavin Bremner laces a weighted ball forward to Stuart James. Stuart James lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.54
1-0Giacomo Raymond makes a simple pass to Matt James. Matt James runs straight at the opposition's defence. Matt James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.56
1-0Andy Mason makes a beautiful solo run. Andy Mason passes the ball forward to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory threads a neat ball through to Stephen Hopkin. Stephen Hopkin tries a spectacular strike. Don Gallacher effortlessly gets down and covers it.
26.41
Manuel Veloso threads a neat ball through to Stuart James. Stuart James finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
27.31
Gavin Bremner flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Elliott who takes it down. Duncan Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart James. Stuart James outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stuart James!
30.09
Callum Gough flicks a high ball forward to Craig Gemmell who takes it down. Craig Gemmell knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Wiltord. Carl Wiltord plays a one-two with Callum Thomson and advances towards the goal... Carl Wiltord tries a spectacular strike. Don Gallacher gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
33.45
Gavin Bremner threads a neat ball through to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Mason.
36.32
Gavin Bremner threads a neat ball through to Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart James. Stuart James whips the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Darren Green.
38.31
Manuel Veloso kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart James. Stuart James makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Darren Green.
42.32
Showing composure, Billy Hendry plays the ball forward to Carl Wiltord. Carl Wiltord tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.05
Gavin Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson skips past Andy Hendry! Scott Davidson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Albion Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Ayr United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Ayr United kick off the second half!
51.01
Neil Forbes flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart James. Stuart James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Gough.
53.55
Duncan Campbell makes a simple pass to Matt James. Matt James threads a neat ball through to Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart James. Stuart James connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.38
Billy Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Wiltord. Carl Wiltord lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson connects with a diving header but it flies just off target!
59.22
Billy Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
60.54
3-0Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Dominic Matteo replacing Callum Niven .Ayr United have made 2 substitutions with Dominic Matteo replacing Craig Gemmell and Steve Lightfoot replacing Callum Thomson .
61.63
Dominic Matteo sees Carl Wiltord in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Wiltord sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
65.26
Manuel Veloso takes it forward alone. Manuel Veloso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Mason.
69.37
Billy Hendry sees a break and surges forward. Billy Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
71.39
Giacomo Raymond chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Forbes. Neil Forbes flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Elliott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.17
Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with David McStay replacing Neil Forbes and Alex Cleland replacing Scott Davidson .Ayr United have made a substitution with Don Bremner replacing Callum Gough .
79.54
Gavin Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott cuts inside the box! Duncan Elliott tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.02
3-0Billy Hendry hacks Manuel Veloso from behind! The referee calls over Billy Hendry and warns him to calm down! Manuel Veloso carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Giacomo Raymond flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Veloso. Manuel Veloso advances with the ball. Manuel Veloso lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart James. Stuart James finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Darren Green manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.2%
35.8%
Play Area
24.7%
45.7%
29.6%
Scorers
| Scott Davidson 12 Stuart James 27, 54 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stuart James of Albion Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Don Gallacher (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Callum Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duncan Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Giacomo Raymond (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matt James (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Manuel Veloso (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gavin Bremner (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Neil Forbes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Davidson (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Stuart James (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Duncan Elliott (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Dominic Matteo (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | David McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alex Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Darren Green (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andy Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Colin James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig Gemmell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Billy Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Craig McGrory (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carl Wiltord (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Callum Thomson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stephen Hopkin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dominic Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Steve Lightfoot (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Don Bremner (MID) | 6 | |