Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to Albion Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Rahn.
The pitch is in good condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Rahn.
0.00
0-0Heart of Midlothian start the match!
3.23
0-0Oscar Marsiglia takes it forward alone. Oscar Marsiglia chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Nunes. Some good footwork from Rafael Nunes provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Steinar Halle manages to gather it comfortably.
4.03
0-0Matthew Nyarko flicks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente plays a one-two with Rafael Nunes and rushes in on goal... Paul Delaney barges into Filipe Valente. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
9.47
0-0Nicholas Keegan hacks Oscar Marsiglia from behind! Nicholas Keegan is warned by the referee! Oscar Marsiglia stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.04
Nicholas Keegan comes in with a late challenge on Romero P. Ferrer. The referee brings Nicholas Keegan to one side and gives him another warning! Romero P. Ferrer stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.14
0-0Ignacio Barron flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Marsiglia. Oscar Marsiglia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
21.33
0-1Sebastian Rodriquez flicks a high ball forward to Nicholas Keegan who takes it down. Nicholas Keegan threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Soler. Edmundo Soler knocks in a cross ball towards Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
24.47
Guilherme Bento knocks the ball to his team mate, David Reimers. David Reimers decides to run forward with the ball. David Reimers shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
32.22
David Reimers hacks Zachary Thompson from behind! The referee brings David Reimers to one side and gives him a warning! Zachary Thompson stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.27
Oscar Marsiglia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
38.35
Zachary Thompson kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Keegan. Nicholas Keegan decides to run forward with the ball. Nicholas Keegan whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Soler. Edmundo Soler beats his man to it with a header. Evangelos Tsoukalas didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
40.17
0-1Ignacio Barron volleys a long ball forward. Filipe Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.41
Nicholas Keegan makes an attacking run forward. Nicholas Keegan knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Anderson. Francisco Anderson connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
44.00
Oscar Marsiglia sees Rafael Nunes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Nunes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Oscar Marsiglia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alin Hagi. Alin Hagi knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Steinar Halle with no chance!! Goal for Heart of Midlothian! That brings them back into the game!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Heart of Midlothian appear unchanged since the first half. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Albion Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.42
Paul Delaney flicks the ball to his team mate, Jon Riza. Without breaking stride, Jon Riza plays the ball forward to Edmundo Soler. Edmundo Soler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.59
Matthew Nyarko brings the ball forward. Matthew Nyarko shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Steinar Halle effortlessly smothers it!
51.34
Paul Delaney barges into Alin Hagi. Paul Delaney is given a warning by the referee! Alin Hagi runs off the knock.
53.43
1-1Nicholas Keegan laces a through ball forward to Francisco Anderson. Francisco Anderson lofts in a cross ball towards Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Guilherme Bento. Excellent block.
54.58
Ignacio Barron sees Oscar Marsiglia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Marsiglia knocks the ball forward to Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Steinar Halle!
59.47
Oscar Marsiglia surges forward with the ball. Oscar Marsiglia runs straight at the defence! Oscar Marsiglia cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Steinar Halle. Excellent save.
60.18
1-1Heart of Midlothian have made 3 substitutions with Carlos Poblete replacing Romero P. Ferrer, Youssef Bourgois replacing Nicolás Aurellio and Andre Barbosa replacing David Reimers .
63.38
Nicholas Keegan plays the ball forward to Francisco Anderson. Francisco Anderson shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.07
Nicholas Keegan barges into Oscar Marsiglia. The referee brings Nicholas Keegan to one side and gives him yet another warning! Oscar Marsiglia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.26
Nicholas Keegan threads a neat ball through to Salomon Olembé. Salomon Olembé knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Poblete.
77.37
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Jamie Bridge replacing Salomon Olembé .
78.38
With great vision, Nicholas Keegan plays the ball forward to Jamie Bridge. Jamie Bridge whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Anderson. Francisco Anderson heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Evangelos Tsoukalas. Excellent save.
79.28
Ignacio Barron drives a long ball upfield. Alin Hagi whips in a cross ball towards Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Sebastian Rodriquez. Excellent block.
83.20
Nicholas Keegan hits a low pass to Francisco Anderson. Francisco Anderson knocks in a cross ball towards Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Evangelos Tsoukalas. What a great pair of hands!
84.35
Youssef Bourgois flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Valente easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filipe Valente plays a quick one-two with Rafael Nunes and rushes in on goal... Filipe Valente side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
87.30
Guilherme Bento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youssef Bourgois. With vision, Youssef Bourgois picks a pass forward to Alin Hagi. Alin Hagi shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Steinar Halle!
89.12
Matthew Nyarko darts forward. Matthew Nyarko shoots from outside the area. Steinar Halle gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Evangelos Tsoukalas (GK)
7
2. Romero P. Ferrer (DEF)
6
3. Guilherme Bento (DEF)
6
4. Ignacio Barron (DEF)
7
5. Nicolás Aurellio (MID)
6
6. Oscar Marsiglia (MID)
9
7. Matthew Nyarko (MID)
8
8. David Reimers (MID)
6
9. Alin Hagi (ATT)
7
10. Filipe Valente (ATT)
6
11. Rafael Nunes (ATT)
8
12. Carlos Poblete (DEF)
6
13. Youssef Bourgois (MID)
6
14. Andre Barbosa (MID)
6
1. Steinar Halle (GK)
9
2. Zachary Thompson (DEF)
6
3. Sebastian Rodriquez (DEF)
6
4. Paul Delaney (DEF)
6
5. Garry Matteo (DEF)
6
6. Jon Riza (MID)
6
7. Nicholas Keegan (MID)
8
8. Gísli Illugason (ATT)
8
9. Edmundo Soler (ATT)
7
10. Salomon Olembé (ATT)
6
11. Francisco Anderson (ATT)
6
12. Con Bosnich (DEF)
0
13. Colin Rae (MID)
0
14. Jamie Bridge (ATT)
6