Match Report

0.00 0-0

Alloa Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!

2.24 1-0

Kevin Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton plays a quick one-two with Mike Newby and rushes in on goal... Alun Shilton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!

9.03 1-0

Robert Riza threads the ball through to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Newby. Mike Newby controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jeremy Levintsky through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jeremy Levintsky provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!

10.28 1-0

Callum McNeill threads a neat ball through to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Zimmermann. Nicolas Zimmermann finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!

14.57 1-0

Jeremy Levintsky flicks the ball to his team mate, Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!

15.44 1-0

Tobias Röhlig sees a break and surges forward. Tobias Röhlig plays a one-two with Paul McCoist and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Tobias Röhlig provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.

16.37 1-0

Stanley Smithe flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Zimmermann who takes it down. Nicolas Zimmermann sees Alun Shilton just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Alun Shilton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!

21.41 1-0

Stanley Smithe makes a probing pass to Nicolas Zimmermann. Nicolas Zimmermann shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Pedro Veloso.

27.54 1-1

Tobias Röhlig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerald Diallo. Gerald Diallo hits a low pass to Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist skips past Julian Hierro! Some silky footwork from Paul McCoist provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Alloa Athletic!

33.57 1-1

Kevin Strachan sees space and advances. Kevin Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Hendry.

38.23 1-1

Kevin Strachan takes it forward alone. Kevin Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton whips the ball goalwards with his head. Pedro Veloso gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!

45.00 1-1

Colin Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry threads a neat ball through to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov rushes past Julian Hierro! Matt Dickov cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Silvio Lima manages to keep it out.

45.00 1-1

The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

45.00 1-1

The second half starts with Heart of Midlothian kicking off!

48.45 2-1

Stanley Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Alun Shilton collects the pass. Alun Shilton threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Zimmermann. Nicolas Zimmermann comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Heart of Midlothian!

53.57 2-1

Julian Hierro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Newby. Mike Newby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Zimmermann. Nicolas Zimmermann skips past Gavin Hendry! Nicolas Zimmermann tries a spectacular strike. Pedro Veloso easily gets down and covers it.

57.02 2-1

Julian Hierro sees Stanley Smithe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stanley Smithe makes a beautiful solo run. Stanley Smithe skips past Gary Mccall! Stanley Smithe takes a shot at goal. Colin Johnstone sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!

59.09 2-1

Jeremy Levintsky barges into Tobias Röhlig. Jeremy Levintsky is given a warning by the referee! Tobias Röhlig carries on, but is struggling a bit.

60.20 2-1

Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Alec Elliott replacing Colin Johnstone .

61.21 2-1

Chritophe Laslandes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Smithe. Stanley Smithe plays a scrappy one-two with Mike Newby and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stanley Smithe takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!

66.20 2-1

Alec Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill flicks a high pass forward to Paul McCoist who brings the ball under control. Paul McCoist sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Silvio Lima comfortably smothers it!

67.39 2-1

Tobias Röhlig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist knocks the ball forward, putting Matt Dickov through on goal. Matt Dickov strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Silvio Lima!

69.55 2-1

Callum McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Strachan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Smithe controls it well on his chest. Stanley Smithe advances inside the box! Stanley Smithe looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!

71.09 2-1

Jeremy Levintsky deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!

72.00 2-2

Gavin Hendry threads a neat ball through to Gerald Diallo. Gerald Diallo flicks a high pass forward to Matt Dickov who brings the ball under control. Matt Dickov plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Young and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Matt Dickov provides some space. He shoots at goal. Silvio Lima is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!

77.02 2-2

Heart of Midlothian have made a substitution with Kevin Mckinlay replacing Chritophe Laslandes .Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Neil Cleland replacing Gary McNeill .

81.01 2-3

Neil Cleland changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Neil Cleland threads a neat ball through to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!

84.57 2-3

Alec Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland hits a low pass to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Paul McCoist. With a superhuman jump, Paul McCoist connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!

89.54 2-3

Stanley Smithe threads a neat ball through to Mike Newby. Mike Newby knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton directs the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!

90.00 2-3

Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!