Match Report
| Ayr United | Ayr United |  |  | Albion Rovers | Albion Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Darren Green | D. Green |  | 43 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 66 |  | Don Gallacher | D. Gallacher | ||||||||
| Andy Hendry | A. Hendry | | 62 | D | |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Callum Niven | C. Niven | ||||||||
| Callum Gough | C. Gough | | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 58 | | Duncan Campbell | D. Campbell | |||||||||
| Andy Mason | A. Mason | | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 |  | Giacomo Raymond | G. Raymond | |||||||||
| Colin James | C. James | | 47 | D | | 5 | | M | 65 | | Matt James | M. James | |||||||||
| Craig Gemmell | C. Gemmell | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 |  | Manuel Veloso | M. Veloso | |||||||||
| Billy Hendry | B. Hendry | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Gavin Bremner | G. Bremner | |||||||||
| Craig McGrory | C. McGrory | | 50 | A | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Neil Forbes | N. Forbes | |||||||||
| Carl Wiltord | C. Wiltord | | 47 | A | | 9 | | A | 51 | | Scott Davidson | S. Davidson | |||||||||
| Callum Thomson | C. Thomson | | 46 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 | | Teddy Chaveriat | T. Chaveriat | |||||||||
| Stephen Hopkin | S. Hopkin | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Stuart James | S. James | |||||||||
| Dominic Matteo | D. Matteo | | 49 | M | | 12 | | G | 61 | | Dominic Matteo | D. Matteo | |||||||||
| Steve Lightfoot | S. Lightfoot | | 47 | M | | 13 | | M | 48 | | David McStay | D. McStay | |||||||||
| Don Bremner | D. Bremner | | 47 | M | | 14 | | D | 48 | | Alex Cleland | A. Cleland | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 4,427 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hutchison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hutchison.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Ayr United kicking off!
3.36
0-0Matt James flicks a high ball forward to Stuart James who takes it down. Stuart James finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Darren Green. Excellent save.
10.36
0-0Duncan Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Neil Forbes who takes it down. Neil Forbes threads a neat ball through to Stuart James. Stuart James shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
16.37
Gavin Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Chaveriat. Teddy Chaveriat shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
24.30
Gavin Bremner runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gavin Bremner shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.05
Andy Mason takes a quick throw-in, which Andy Hendry takes on the chest. Andy Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry passes the ball forward to Carl Wiltord. Carl Wiltord knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Don Gallacher smothers it!
42.05
0-0Callum Thomson barges into Giacomo Raymond. The referee warns Callum Thomson to calm down! Giacomo Raymond hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.51
0-1Giacomo Raymond kicks a strong pass forward to Matt James. Matt James makes a simple pass to Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Albion Rovers kick off!
54.24
Matt James flicks a high ball forward to Teddy Chaveriat who takes it down. Teddy Chaveriat finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.51
Billy Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Callum Thomson who takes it down. Callum Thomson shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
57.04
Duncan Campbell hacks Craig McGrory from behind! Duncan Campbell is warned by the referee! Craig McGrory hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.11
Billy Hendry makes a simple pass to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
60.16
0-1Ayr United have made 2 substitutions with Dominic Matteo replacing Craig Gemmell and Steve Lightfoot replacing Callum Thomson .Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Dominic Matteo replacing Callum Niven .
61.22
Manuel Veloso flicks a high ball forward to Scott Davidson who gracefully takes it down. Scott Davidson shoots from long range. Scott Davidson scores for Albion Rovers!!
67.28
Matt James knocks the ball forward to Stuart James. Stuart James finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
71.51
Giacomo Raymond threads a neat ball through to Manuel Veloso. Manuel Veloso makes a simple pass to Stuart James. Stuart James advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Stuart James provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
73.48
Manuel Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Scott Davidson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Davidson shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
77.01
Ayr United have made a substitution with Don Bremner replacing Callum Gough .Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with David McStay replacing Neil Forbes and Alex Cleland replacing Scott Davidson .
78.05
0-2Gavin Bremner catches Andy Hendry on the ankles. The referee calls over Gavin Bremner and shows him a yellow card! Andy Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.18
Gavin Bremner runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gavin Bremner tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
81.33
Duncan Campbell knocks the ball forward to Manuel Veloso. Manuel Veloso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Chaveriat. Teddy Chaveriat plays a one-two with Stuart James and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Teddy Chaveriat provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Darren Green manages to keep it out.
83.05
Billy Hendry sees Carl Wiltord in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Wiltord shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
84.10
With vision, David McStay plays the ball forward to Stuart James. Stuart James shoots from distance but Darren Green is on top of it.
89.22
Billy Hendry surges forward with the ball. Billy Hendry shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
34.7%
65.3%
Play Area
34.7%
44%
21.3%
Scorers
| Scott Davidson 45, 61 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Scott Davidson of Albion Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Darren Green (GK) | 7 | |
| 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) | 7 | |
| 8. | Craig McGrory (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carl Wiltord (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Callum Thomson (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Stephen Hopkin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dominic Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Steve Lightfoot (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Don Bremner (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Don Gallacher (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duncan Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Giacomo Raymond (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matt James (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Manuel Veloso (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gavin Bremner (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Neil Forbes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Davidson (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Teddy Chaveriat (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stuart James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dominic Matteo (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | David McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alex Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |