Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Hampden Park where Queens Park play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 7,790 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Queens Park and Albion Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Glass.


0.00
The whistle blows and Albion Rovers get the match underway!
2.17
Greg Venus kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Diez. Jose Diez makes a defence splitting pass to Dominic Rae. Dominic Rae cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Andre Pinheiro manages to keep it out.
3.52
Adrian Ljungberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Rae. Dominic Rae knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.47
Komian Marquet makes a probing pass to Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Caldwell.
8.09
Komian Marquet flicks a high pass forward. Matt Matteo collects the pass. Matt Matteo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Andre Pinheiro!
12.14
Komian Marquet runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Komian Marquet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefano Vasari.
15.17
Andy Dickov flicks a high pass forward. John McNeill controls it well on his chest. John McNeill knocks in a cross ball towards Gianluca Dalmat. Gianluca Dalmat is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
16.50
Craig Matteo catches Komian Marquet on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Komian Marquet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.24
Greg Venus sees Adrian Ljungberg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adrian Ljungberg whips in a cross ball towards Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo heads the ball goalwards. Andre Pinheiro easily punches it away to safety.
22.29
Dominic Rae knocks the ball forward to Komian Marquet. Komian Marquet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.38
Mauricio Pastor hacks Colin Craddock from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Craddock grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.09
Marc Scheffler flicks a high ball forward to John McNeill who takes it down. John McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. With a superhuman jump, Marc Scheffler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
40.05
Hauke Hermann hacks Dominic Rae from behind! Hauke Hermann is given a warning by the referee! Dominic Rae runs off the knock.
42.14
Mauricio Pastor flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Caldwell who brings the ball under control. Duncan Caldwell darts forward. Duncan Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Gianluca Dalmat. Gianluca Dalmat makes a looping header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Queens Park appear unchanged since the first half. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park kick off!
47.46
Greg Venus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Rae. Dominic Rae whips in a cross ball towards Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.39
Andy Dickov catches Alun Adams on the ankles. Andy Dickov is shown the yellow card! Alun Adams stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.42
With great vision, Duncan Caldwell plays the ball forward to Gianluca Dalmat. Gianluca Dalmat hits a low pass to Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alun Adams.
54.39
Adrian Ljungberg threads the ball through to Jose Diez. Jose Diez whips in a cross ball towards Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
60.04
Queens Park have made a substitution with Alejandro Andres replacing Colin Craddock .Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Massimo Bedin replacing John McNeill and Craig Souness replacing Andy Dickov .
61.12
Stefano Vasari sees George Wise in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. George Wise controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Souness. Craig Souness connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Craig Souness scores for Albion Rovers!!
77.00
Queens Park have made 2 substitutions with Claus Flo replacing Jose Diez and Colin Young replacing Greg Venus and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Cesare Di Vaio replacing Duncan Caldwell .
79.00
Kevin Elliott takes it forward alone. Kevin Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Claus Flo who brings the ball under control. Claus Flo knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.27
Hauke Hermann knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Pastor. Mauricio Pastor changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mauricio Pastor lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo knocks 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
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 3
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 57.5342465753425 vs 42.4657534246575
Play Area
Home team third: 23.29%, Midfield: 43.84%, Away team third: 32.88%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Matteo of Queens Park

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Martin Tomic (DEF)
6
3. Kevin Elliott (DEF)
7
6
5. Alun Adams (DEF)
6
7. Greg Venus (MID)
7
7
9. Dominic Rae (ATT)
7
10. Matt Matteo (ATT)
9
11. Jose Diez (ATT)
6

6
13. Colin Young (MID)
6
14. Claus Flo (ATT)
6

6
6
4. Hauke Hermann (DEF)
6
7
6. Craig Matteo (MID)
6
7. George Wise (MID)
6
6
8
10. Andy Dickov (ATT)
5
11. John McNeill (ATT)
7

12. Massimo Bedin (MID)
6
13. Craig Souness (MID)
8
14. Cesare Di Vaio (ATT)
6