Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 20,834 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
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 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Rae.
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 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Rae.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Albion Rovers kick off!
3.02
0-1Giampiero Tramezzani chips the ball to his team mate, Vinicio E. Tarana. Vinicio E. Tarana whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Scarone. Jorge Scarone fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.03
0-1Stefan Stoichita knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Gleisenstein. Christian Gleisenstein flicks a high ball forward to Vinicio E. Tarana who gracefully takes it down. Vinicio E. Tarana shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
14.34
0-1Luiz Fernando Julinho barges into Ali Elkhatabi. Luiz Fernando Julinho is warned by the referee! Ali Elkhatabi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.06
0-1Damián Sandoval sees space and advances. Damián Sandoval deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Steinar Halle manages to keep it out.
18.27
With a delightful solo run, Sebastian Turek stretches the opposition's defence. Sebastian Turek knocks in a cross ball towards Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Steinar Halle.
19.49
0-1Claus Leonhardsen takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Daniel Gabriel Mutu jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
21.12
Oscar Marsiglia makes a simple pass to Luiz Fernando Julinho. Luiz Fernando Julinho lofts in a cross ball towards Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Steinar Halle!
24.40
0-1Fadel Petit makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ugo Holloway. Ugo Holloway makes a probing pass to Jorge Scarone. Jorge Scarone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Phil Thomson.
26.20
Giampiero Tramezzani brings the ball forward. Giampiero Tramezzani shoots from outside the area. Evangelos Tsoukalas gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
30.10
Afonso Aviles makes a run forward as Damián Sandoval takes the throw-in. Afonso Aviles skillfully chests the ball down. Afonso Aviles brings the ball forward. Afonso Aviles flicks a high pass forward. Nacer Ramdani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nacer Ramdani shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Steinar Halle manages to gather it comfortably.
39.50
Sebastian Turek makes a beautiful solo run. Sebastian Turek shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
40.27
Oscar Marsiglia flicks a high pass forward. Nacer Ramdani collects the pass. Nacer Ramdani plays a one-two with Haruto Sugiyama and rushes in on goal... Nacer Ramdani looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper, Steinar Halle, sees it late!! Goal for Heart of Midlothian!
45.00
Christian Gleisenstein flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Gabriel Mutu collects the pass. Daniel Gabriel Mutu knocks in a cross ball towards Vinicio E. Tarana. Vinicio E. Tarana makes a convincing header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates 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
The second half starts with Heart of Midlothian kicking off!
47.50
Ugo Holloway flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Scarone controls it well on his chest. Jorge Scarone whips in a cross ball towards Vinicio E. Tarana. Vinicio E. Tarana knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
51.12
Fadel Petit receives the ball from a throw-in from Con Bosnich. Fadel Petit hits a low pass to Christian Gleisenstein. Christian Gleisenstein controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Scarone. Jorge Scarone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damián Sandoval.
55.50
With great vision, Oscar Marsiglia plays the ball forward to Luiz Fernando Julinho. Luiz Fernando Julinho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
59.33
Phil Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Turek collects the pass. Sebastian Turek passes the ball forward to Luiz Fernando Julinho. Luiz Fernando Julinho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.48
1-2Heart of Midlothian have made 3 substitutions with Gianni Galindo replacing Damián Sandoval, Nenad Memin replacing Sebastian Turek and Moustapha Fertout replacing Nacer Ramdani .Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Omer Bailey replacing Vinicio E. Tarana .
69.50
Giampiero Tramezzani catches Oscar Marsiglia on the ankles. Giampiero Tramezzani is warned by the referee! Oscar Marsiglia runs off the knock.
71.44
1-2Giampiero Tramezzani flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Scarone. Jorge Scarone lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Gabriel Mutu. Daniel Gabriel Mutu makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Afonso Aviles is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
72.02
1-2It's a corner kick. Christian Gleisenstein loops the ball over to the far post. Ali Elkhatabi takes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.15
Oscar Marsiglia knocks the ball to his team mate, Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fadel Petit.
75.45
Claus Leonhardsen threads a neat ball through to Moustapha Fertout. Moustapha Fertout cuts inside the box! Moustapha Fertout strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Steinar Halle gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
78.23
Giampiero Tramezzani receives the ball from a throw-in from Christian Gleisenstein. Giampiero Tramezzani flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Scarone. Jorge Scarone shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Evangelos Tsoukalas!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Evangelos Tsoukalas (GK)
6
2. Damián Sandoval (DEF)
6
3. Afonso Aviles (DEF)
7
4. Phil Thomson (DEF)
6
5. Nicolás Aurellio (MID)
6
6. Sebastian Turek (MID)
7
7. Oscar Marsiglia (MID)
6
8. Claus Leonhardsen (MID)
6
9. Nacer Ramdani (ATT)
8
10. Haruto Sugiyama (ATT)
7
11. Luiz Fernando Julinho (ATT)
6
12. Gianni Galindo (DEF)
6
13. Nenad Memin (MID)
6
14. Moustapha Fertout (ATT)
6
1. Steinar Halle (GK)
8
2. Ali Elkhatabi (DEF)
6
3. Stefan Stoichita (DEF)
6
4. Fadel Petit (DEF)
6
5. Con Bosnich (DEF)
6
6. Giampiero Tramezzani (MID)
7
7. Ugo Holloway (MID)
6
8. Christian Gleisenstein (MID)
6
9. Jorge Scarone (ATT)
9
10. Daniel Gabriel Mutu (ATT)
6
11. Vinicio E. Tarana (ATT)
9
12. Nikolas Bräutigam (DEF)
0
13. Kubilay Sükür (MID)
0
14. Omer Bailey (ATT)
6