Match Report
| Albion Rovers | Albion Rovers |  |  | Hibernian | Hibernian | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| John Hutchison | J. Hutchison |  | 70 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 | | Craig Hopkin | C. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Bernabé Brown | B. Brown |  | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 |  | Fernando Peiro | F. Peiro | |||||||||
| Nunzio Grieco | N. Grieco |  | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 |  | Lennart Littbarski | L. Littbarski | |||||||||
| Simon Murphy | S. Murphy |  | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 | | Victor Romero | V. Romero | |||||||||
| Florian Schneider | F. Schneider | | 54 | D | | 5 | | D | 58 |  | Rodrigo Santos | R. Santos | |||||||||
| Matt Hendry | M. Hendry | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 | | Scott Mcinnes | S. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Gavin Hendry | G. Hendry | | 58 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 67 | | Rodolfo Pirri | R. Pirri | ||||||||
| Craig Matteo | C. Matteo | | 54 | M | | 8 | | | M | 66 | | Garry Hendry | G. Hendry | ||||||||
| Colin McCoist | C. McCoist | | 54 | M | | 9 | | M | 60 | | Francisco Pirri | F. Pirri | |||||||||
| Alec Booth | A. Booth | | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Tiziano De Gasperi | T. De Gasperi | |||||||||
| Roberto Fanucci | R. Fanucci | | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Andy Dickov | A. Dickov | |||||||||
| Oscar Redondo | O. Redondo | | 65 | G | | 12 | | M | 59 |  | Micka‘l Castro | M. Castro | |||||||||
| Nils Hollmer | N. Hollmer | | 56 | A | | 13 | | M | 58 | | Aldo Grabbi | A. Grabbi | |||||||||
| Stephen Meiklejohn | S. Meiklejohn | | 54 | M | | 14 | | A | 58 | | Kamal Chalier | K. Chalier | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 12,522 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Albion Rovers and Hibernian are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Mcallister.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Albion Rovers and Hibernian are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Mcallister.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Albion Rovers kick off!
3.32
0-1Scott Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward to Andy Dickov who brings the ball under control. Andy Dickov skips past Craig Matteo! Andy Dickov strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's there!! John Hutchison has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.41
0-1Craig Matteo passes the ball forward to Alec Booth. Alec Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
12.30
0-1Rodolfo Pirri sees space and advances. Rodolfo Pirri plays a one-two with Andy Dickov and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Rodolfo Pirri provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by John Hutchison. Excellent save.
24.21
0-1Garry Hendry catches Simon Murphy on the ankles. Garry Hendry is shown the yellow card! Simon Murphy grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.55
Nunzio Grieco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Booth. Alec Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
27.13
0-1Lennart Littbarski surges forward with the ball. Lennart Littbarski finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
28.32
Simon Murphy hits a low pass to Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Fanucci. Roberto Fanucci lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Booth. Alec Booth jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Craig Hopkin.
32.46
Lennart Littbarski threads the ball through to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Tiziano De Gasperi who takes it down. Tiziano De Gasperi tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.10
Nunzio Grieco makes a strong solo run forward. Nunzio Grieco kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Booth. Alec Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Albion Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half. The Albion Rovers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Hibernian get the second half underway!
49.43
Craig Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Alec Booth controls it well on his chest. Alec Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.33
Matt Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Colin McCoist controls it well on his chest. Colin McCoist makes a probing pass to Roberto Fanucci. Roberto Fanucci knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin McCoist. Some silky footwork from Colin McCoist provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Craig Hopkin gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
54.12
Victor Romero sees Rodolfo Pirri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodolfo Pirri sees Andy Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.53
Alec Booth knocks the ball forward to Roberto Fanucci. With some swift thinking, Roberto Fanucci plays the ball forward to Alec Booth who has made a great run into the box. Alec Booth cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
65.53
Rodolfo Pirri knocks the ball forward to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
67.03
With a delightful solo run, Rodolfo Pirri stretches the opposition's defence. Rodolfo Pirri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Murphy.
69.37
Lennart Littbarski runs forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Lennart Littbarski plays the ball forward to Tiziano De Gasperi. Tiziano De Gasperi chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but John Hutchison manages to gather it effortlessly.
72.48
0-1Garry Hendry comes in with a late challenge on Matt Hendry. The referee warns Garry Hendry to calm down! Matt Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.04
Craig Matteo passes the ball forward to Alec Booth. Alec Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Hendry. Matt Hendry directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
77.37
Colin McCoist slams into Scott Mcinnes with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Scott Mcinnes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.56
Gavin Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Booth. Alec Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Francisco Pirri makes a probing pass to Tiziano De Gasperi. Tiziano De Gasperi lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov makes a convincing header his aim is horrendously poor!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. John Hutchison (GK)
6
2. Bernabé Brown (DEF)
6
3. Nunzio Grieco (DEF)
7
4. Simon Murphy (DEF)
6
5. Florian Schneider (DEF)
6
6. Matt Hendry (MID)
6
7. Gavin Hendry (MID)
6
8. Craig Matteo (MID)
6
9. Colin McCoist (MID)
3
10. Alec Booth (ATT)
6
11. Roberto Fanucci (ATT)
6
12. Oscar Redondo (GK)
0
13. Nils Hollmer (ATT)
0
14. Stephen Meiklejohn (MID)
0
1. Craig Hopkin (GK)
7
2. Fernando Peiro (DEF)
6
3. Lennart Littbarski (DEF)
7
4. Victor Romero (DEF)
6
5. Rodrigo Santos (DEF)
6
6. Scott Mcinnes (MID)
6
7. Rodolfo Pirri (MID)
7
8. Garry Hendry (MID)
5
9. Francisco Pirri (MID)
6
10. Tiziano De Gasperi (ATT)
6
11. Andy Dickov (ATT)
8
12. Micka‘l Castro (MID)
0
13. Aldo Grabbi (MID)
0
14. Kamal Chalier (ATT)
0