Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Rangers. A crowd of 20,984 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Rangers kicking off!
2.21
Harry Drake comes in with a late challenge on Shaun Moss. The referee calls over Harry Drake and shows him a yellow card! Shaun Moss runs off the knock.
8.01
Kevin Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaac Alves. Isaac Alves knocks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Moss. Shaun Moss cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Garry McNeill easily smothers it.
9.59
Pedro Jardim knocks the ball forward to Andreas Dahlin. Andreas Dahlin knocks in a cross ball towards Shaun Moss. Shaun Moss powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Garry McNeill!
18.21
Kevin Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaac Alves. Isaac Alves plays a perfect one-two with Shaun Moss and rushes in on goal... Isaac Alves makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
21.17
Paul Meiklejohn barges into Pedro Jardim. Paul Meiklejohn is warned by the referee! Pedro Jardim gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.25
Ezequiel Herrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shaun Moss. Shaun Moss goes all the way! Shaun Moss shoots from just inside the box. Garry McNeill is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.03
Gavin Niven catches Leon Linke on the ankles. The referee calls over Gavin Niven and shows him a yellow card! Leon Linke runs off the knock.
34.52
Paul Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Paul Glass. Paul Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.03
Kevin Greig takes it forward alone. Kevin Greig shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
39.56
Matt Telfer knocks the ball forward to Billy Morrison. Billy Morrison takes it forward alone. Billy Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Glass. Paul Glass connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Peter Hakansson.
40.43
Kevin Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaac Alves. Isaac Alves tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Garry McNeill easily smothers it!
44.06
Leon Linke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Jardim. Pedro Jardim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andreas Dahlin. Andreas Dahlin plays a perfect one-two with Shaun Moss and rushes in on goal... Andreas Dahlin rockets a shot on goal but somehow Garry McNeill manages to keep it out.
45.00
Gunther Braine knocks the ball to his team mate, Pegguy Daylly. Pegguy Daylly passes the ball forward to Andreas Dahlin. Andreas Dahlin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shaun Moss. Shaun Moss tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Albion Rovers get the second half underway!
47.09
Gunther Braine advances with the ball. Gunther Braine flicks the ball to his team mate, Andreas Dahlin. Andreas Dahlin tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Garry McNeill.
48.46
Kevin Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Isaac Alves. Isaac Alves threads the ball through to Shaun Moss but he's offside!
49.49
Gavin Wainwright makes a simple pass to Gavin Niven. Gavin Niven shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
51.47
Craig Collins comes in with a late challenge on Andreas Dahlin. The referee calls over Craig Collins and warns him to calm down! Andreas Dahlin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.02
Paul Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.04
Gavin Wainwright makes a simple pass to Gavin Niven. Gavin Niven finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.35
Gavin Wainwright passes the ball forward to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gunther Braine.
65.57
Albion Rovers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Rangers's defence.
66.20
Ezequiel Herrera makes a simple pass to Isaac Alves. Isaac Alves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shaun Moss. Shaun Moss shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.29
Billy Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo tries a spectacular long range effort. Alex Matteo scores for Albion Rovers!!
84.03
Pedro Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Moss. Shaun Moss knocks in a cross ball towards Andreas Dahlin. Andreas Dahlin powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Pedro Jardim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andreas Dahlin. Andreas Dahlin goes all the way! Andreas Dahlin rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Shaun Moss of Rangers

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 8
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 4 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 31.25 vs 68.75
Play Area
Home team third: 33.75%, Midfield: 45.00%, Away team third: 21.25%