Match Report
| Albion Rovers | Albion Rovers |  |  | Aberdeen | Aberdeen | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Gary Gemmell | G. Gemmell |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 |  | Wilfred Ebbinge | W. Ebbinge | |||||||||
| Stefano Vasari | S. Vasari |  | 60 | D |  |  | 2 |  | | D | 64 |  | Noel Dyer | N. Dyer | |||||||
| Mauricio Pastor | M. Pastor |  | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 63 | | Giulio Garavelli | G. Garavelli | |||||||||
| Hauke Hermann | H. Hermann |  | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 | | Don Hansen | D. Hansen | |||||||||
| Duncan Caldwell | D. Caldwell | | 51 | D | | 5 | | D | 60 | | Garry White | G. White | |||||||||
| Craig Matteo | C. Matteo | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Kevin Strachan | K. Strachan | |||||||||
| George Wise | G. Wise | | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 | | Jacob Murray | J. Murray | |||||||||
| Massimo Bedin | M. Bedin | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 62 | | Simon Schumacher | S. Schumacher | |||||||||
| Marc Scheffler | M. Scheffler | | 67 | A | | 9 | | A | 60 | | Craig Charlton | C. Charlton | |||||||||
| Gary Ritchie | G. Ritchie | | 65 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Armin Schönenborn | A. Schönenborn | |||||||||
| Andy Dickov | A. Dickov | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 |  | Fabian Carbajal | F. Carbajal | |||||||||
| Gianluca Dalmat | G. Dalmat | | 59 | M | | 12 | | M | 62 | | Colin Cleland | C. Cleland | |||||||||
| John McNeill | J. McNeill | | 59 | A | | 13 | | M | 60 | | Teddy Johnson | T. Johnson | |||||||||
| Scott Mccall | S. Mccall | | 59 | M | | 14 | | M | 57 | | Ross Dublin | R. Dublin | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 8,451 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Albion Rovers and Aberdeen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Greig.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Albion Rovers and Aberdeen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Greig.
0.00
0-0Albion Rovers kick off the first half!
2.36
0-0Garry White passes the ball forward to Fabian Carbajal. Fabian Carbajal plays a scrappy one-two with Craig Charlton and stumbles forward towards the goal... Fabian Carbajal takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
3.54
0-0Hauke Hermann hits a low pass to Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wilfred Ebbinge who gathers it comfortably.
6.47
0-0Massimo Bedin hacks Craig Charlton from behind! The referee brings Massimo Bedin to one side and gives him a warning! Craig Charlton stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.45
0-0Craig Matteo comes in with a late challenge on Simon Schumacher. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simon Schumacher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.51
Jacob Murray deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabian Carbajal. Fabian Carbajal cuts inside the box! Fabian Carbajal tries a spectacular strike but it flies just wide!
21.36
George Wise catches Jacob Murray on the ankles. George Wise is given a warning by the referee! Jacob Murray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.26
Massimo Bedin comes in with a late challenge on Giulio Garavelli. Massimo Bedin is warned by the referee again! Giulio Garavelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.13
0-0Don Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Duncan Caldwell. Excellent block.
28.24
0-0Giulio Garavelli takes it forward alone. Giulio Garavelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Gary Gemmell manages to gather it effortlessly.
38.05
0-0Simon Schumacher catches Craig Matteo on the ankles. Simon Schumacher is shown the yellow card! Craig Matteo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
40.05
1-0Craig Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Albion Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Aberdeen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Aberdeen kicking off!
47.27
Stefano Vasari pushes mid-way up the pitch. Stefano Vasari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Wise. George Wise skips past Noel Dyer! George Wise makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
48.34
Mauricio Pastor makes a probing pass to Craig Matteo. Without breaking stride, Craig Matteo plays the ball forward to Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Ritchie. With a superhuman jump, Gary Ritchie connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
57.40
Massimo Bedin makes a simple pass to George Wise. George Wise whips in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.16
2-0Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Gianluca Dalmat replacing Andy Dickov and John McNeill replacing Gary Ritchie .
63.14
Hauke Hermann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo threads a neat ball through to Gianluca Dalmat. Gianluca Dalmat finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.22
George Wise takes it forward alone. George Wise threads a neat, attacking ball through to John McNeill. Some silky footwork from John McNeill provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Wilfred Ebbinge manages to keep it out.
71.10
Duncan Caldwell makes a probing pass to Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo plays the ball forward to Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noel Dyer.
73.36
Stefano Vasari passes the ball forward to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. John McNeill collects the pass. John McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!! The crowd cheers as the German celebrates his hattrick!
77.24
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Scott Mccall replacing Duncan Caldwell .
78.32
Kevin Strachan threads a neat ball through to Fabian Carbajal. Fabian Carbajal lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Schumacher. Simon Schumacher beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.02
3-0Craig Charlton advances with the ball. Craig Charlton threads the ball through to Fabian Carbajal but he's offside!
85.19
3-0Craig Matteo catches Simon Schumacher in the face with his elbow. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Simon Schumacher is a little dazed but should be okay.
89.25
Jacob Murray threads the ball through to Armin Schönenborn. Armin Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Marc Scheffler 40, 57, 73 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marc Scheffler of Albion Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gary Gemmell (GK)
6
2. Stefano Vasari (DEF)
6
3. Mauricio Pastor (DEF)
6
4. Hauke Hermann (DEF)
6
5. Duncan Caldwell (DEF)
6
6. Andy Dickov (ATT)
6
7. George Wise (MID)
7
8. Massimo Bedin (MID)
5
9. Marc Scheffler (ATT)
9
10. Gary Ritchie (ATT)
6
11. Gianluca Dalmat (MID)
6
12. Craig Matteo (MID)
3
13. John McNeill (ATT)
6
14. Scott Mccall (MID)
6
1. Wilfred Ebbinge (GK)
6
2. Noel Dyer (DEF)
6
3. Giulio Garavelli (DEF)
6
4. Don Hansen (DEF)
6
5. Garry White (DEF)
6
6. Kevin Strachan (MID)
6
7. Jacob Murray (MID)
6
8. Simon Schumacher (MID)
5
9. Craig Charlton (ATT)
6
10. Armin Schönenborn (ATT)
6
11. Fabian Carbajal (ATT)
6
12. Colin Cleland (MID)
0
13. Teddy Johnson (MID)
0
14. Ross Dublin (MID)
0