Match Report


Albion RoversAlbion Rovers     Stirling AlbionStirling Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Don GallacherD. Gallacher66
G
captain1
G
47Garry CollinsG. Collins
Callum NivenC. Niven60
D
2
D
52Callum StrachanC. Strachan
Duncan CampbellD. Campbell58
D
3
D
46Alec MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn
Giacomo RaymondG. Raymond54
D
4
D
43Craig ClelandC. Cleland
Matt JamesM. James65
M
5
M
50Don JohnstoneD. Johnstone
Manuel VelosoM. Veloso56
M
6
M
45Rody MeijerR. Meijer
Gavin BremnerG. Bremner51
M
7
M
45Dominic NaysmithD. Naysmith
Neil ForbesN. Forbes48
M
8
M
43Dominic BradyD. Brady
Scott DavidsonS. Davidson51
A
9
A
60Garry MccallG. Mccall
Teddy ChaveriatT. Chaveriat51
A
10captain
A
52Edward GreenE. Green
Stuart JamesS. James48
A
11
A
51Thomas PaterT. Pater
 
Dominic MatteoD. Matteo61
G
12
A
45Duncan YoungD. Young
David McStayD. McStay48
M
13
M
43Alec BoothA. Booth
Alex ClelandA. Cleland48
D
14
A
41Matt MorrisonM. Morrison

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Stirling Albion. A crowd of 4,502 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Albion Rovers and Stirling Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Mckinlay.


0.00
The first half starts with Stirling Albion kicking off!
2.38
Craig Cleland sees Dominic Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With imagination, Dominic Naysmith plays the ball forward to Edward Green. Edward Green shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Don Gallacher. Excellent save.
3.50
Callum Strachan makes a probing pass to Rody Meijer. Rody Meijer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Campbell.
4.42
Giacomo Raymond advances with the ball. Giacomo Raymond chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Chaveriat. Teddy Chaveriat makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.39
Rody Meijer flicks a high pass forward. Garry Mccall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Niven.
10.08
Duncan Campbell barges into Thomas Pater. The referee calls over Duncan Campbell and warns him to calm down! Thomas Pater runs off the knock.
18.39
Callum Niven threads a neat ball through to Manuel Veloso. Manuel Veloso flicks a high pass forward to Scott Davidson who brings the ball under control. Scott Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Collins who gathers it comfortably.
22.39
Neil Forbes flicks a high pass forward. Scott Davidson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Davidson tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.18
Dominic Naysmith hits a low pass to Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
27.21
Callum Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Rody Meijer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rody Meijer sees a break and surges forward. Rody Meijer lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.21
Manuel Veloso flicks a high pass forward to Stuart James who brings the ball under control. Stuart James shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
44.20
Alec Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Rody Meijer collects the pass. Rody Meijer flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Pater who takes it down. Thomas Pater knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Albion Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Stirling Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Albion Rovers kick off!
47.30
Dominic Brady flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Pater who takes it down. Thomas Pater whips in a cross ball towards Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Callum Niven. That should have been a goal!
48.58
Craig Cleland threads the ball through to Rody Meijer. With some swift thinking, Rody Meijer plays the ball forward to Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
49.08
Manuel Veloso runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Manuel Veloso finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.01
Don Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Don Gallacher has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.08
Rody Meijer catches Neil Forbes on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Forbes stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.13
Manuel Veloso chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Chaveriat. Teddy Chaveriat shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
69.14
Giacomo Raymond threads the ball through to Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner threads the ball through to Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Garry Collins smothers it!
72.03
Dominic Naysmith runs up as Rody Meijer takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Dominic Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Campbell.
73.16
Callum Niven knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Veloso. Manuel Veloso sees a break and surges forward. Manuel Veloso shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.17
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with David McStay replacing Neil Forbes .
84.46
Without breaking stride, David McStay plays the ball forward to Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
85.31
Dominic Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Garry Mccall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Mccall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.17
Callum Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Brady collects the pass. Dominic Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giacomo Raymond.
89.28
Duncan Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson shoots from 20 yards. Scott Davidson scores for Albion Rovers!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Albion Rovers

Stirling Albion
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
30.8%
41%
28.2%

Scorers
Teddy Chaveriat 4
Manuel Veloso 49
Scott Davidson 89
Garry Mccall 27
Thomas Pater 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Veloso of Albion Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Don Gallacher (GK)
6
2.Callum Niven (DEF)
7
3.Duncan Campbell (DEF)
6
4.Giacomo Raymond (DEF)
7
5.Matt James (MID)
6
6.Manuel Veloso (MID)goal scored
9
7.Gavin Bremner (MID)
7
8.Neil Forbes (MID)
6
9.Scott Davidson (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Teddy Chaveriat (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Stuart James (ATT)
6
 
12.Dominic Matteo (GK)
0
13.David McStay (MID)
6
14.Alex Cleland (DEF)
0

1.Garry Collins (GK)
6
2.Callum Strachan (DEF)
6
3.Alec Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
4.Craig Cleland (DEF)
6
5.Don Johnstone (MID)
6
6.Rody Meijer (MID)yellow card
7
7.Dominic Naysmith (MID)
6
8.Dominic Brady (MID)
6
9.Garry Mccall (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Edward Green (ATT)
6
11.Thomas Pater (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Duncan Young (ATT)
0
13.Alec Booth (MID)
0
14.Matt Morrison (ATT)
0