Match Report
| St. Johnstone | St. Johnstone |  |  | Albion Rovers | Albion Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Matt Johnstone | M. Johnstone |  | 70 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 | | John Hutchison | J. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Duncan Matteo | D. Matteo | | 67 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 62 |  | Bernabé Brown | B. Brown | ||||||||
| Lee Potts | L. Potts |  | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 |  | Nunzio Grieco | N. Grieco | |||||||||
| Kevin Law | K. Law | | 60 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 | | Simon Murphy | S. Murphy | |||||||||
| Richard Morrison | R. Morrison | | 60 | D | | 5 | | D | 54 |  | Florian Schneider | F. Schneider | |||||||||
| Eddie Kahn | E. Kahn | | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Matt Hendry | M. Hendry | |||||||||
| Frederico Reis | F. Reis |  | 61 | M | | 7 | | | M | 54 | | Craig Matteo | C. Matteo | ||||||||
| Colin McGrory | C. McGrory | | 67 | A | | 8 | | M | 54 | | Colin McCoist | C. McCoist | |||||||||
| Lee Matthews | L. Matthews | | 66 | A | | 9 | | M | 54 | | Stephen Meiklejohn | S. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Tommaso Poggi | T. Poggi | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Alec Booth | A. Booth | |||||||||
| Daniele Jacobs | D. Jacobs | | 61 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Roberto Fanucci | R. Fanucci | |||||||||
| Alex Morton | A. Morton | | 59 | D | | 12 | | G | 65 |  | Oscar Redondo | O. Redondo | |||||||||
| Andy Hansen | A. Hansen | | 58 | D | | 13 | | A | 56 | | Nils Hollmer | N. Hollmer | |||||||||
| Richard James | R. James | | 58 | M | | 14 | | M | 53 | | Richard Elliott | R. Elliott | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Latinos 305 |
Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 10,181 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Morton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Morton.
0.00
0-0Albion Rovers kick off!
3.28
1-0Frederico Reis changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Frederico Reis chips the ball to his team mate, Daniele Jacobs. Some good footwork from Daniele Jacobs provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.52
1-0Craig Matteo makes a probing pass to Roberto Fanucci. Roberto Fanucci shoots from 20 yards but somehow Matt Johnstone manages to keep it out.
10.42
1-0Simon Murphy flicks a high pass forward. Craig Matteo controls it well on his chest. Craig Matteo darts forward. Craig Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Morrison.
12.00
1-0Frederico Reis knocks the ball forward to Tommaso Poggi. Tommaso Poggi deftly passes the ball to Colin McGrory, releasing him through on goal. Colin McGrory cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
15.04
Simon Murphy knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Fanucci. Roberto Fanucci knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.05
1-0Colin McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Florian Schneider. The referee warns Colin McGrory to calm down! Florian Schneider grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.24
1-0Richard Morrison barges into Matt Hendry. The referee warns Richard Morrison to calm down! Matt Hendry runs off the knock.
32.22
1-0Kevin Law hacks Roberto Fanucci from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Fanucci stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.59
Kevin Law kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn threads a neat ball through to Frederico Reis. Frederico Reis tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
42.07
1-0Nunzio Grieco chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Fanucci. Roberto Fanucci flicks a high pass forward. Alec Booth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Fanucci. Lee Potts catches Roberto Fanucci on the ankles. Roberto Fanucci appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
44.26
Eddie Kahn sees Frederico Reis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Reis shoots from distance. John Hutchison effortlessly gets down and covers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. St. Johnstone appear unchanged since the first half. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Albion Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
St. Johnstone kick off the second half!
51.50
Matt Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Florian Schneider. Florian Schneider chips the ball to his team mate, Colin McCoist. Colin McCoist controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
55.40
Simon Murphy makes a simple pass to Alec Booth. Alec Booth shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.33
Simon Murphy sees Alec Booth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Booth whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Fanucci. With a superhuman jump, Roberto Fanucci connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Colin McCoist laces a weighted ball forward to Matt Hendry. Matt Hendry makes an attacking run forward. Matt Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Fanucci. Roberto Fanucci connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
71.39
Richard Morrison clumsily knocks into Matt Hendry. Richard Morrison is given another warning by the referee! Matt Hendry runs off the knock.
72.33
Frederico Reis catches Alec Booth on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alec Booth grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.01
1-1Albion Rovers are dictating the run of play here today.
87.17
Frederico Reis catches Craig Matteo on the ankles. Frederico Reis is warned by the referee! Craig Matteo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Fanucci of Albion Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Matt Johnstone (GK)
6
2. Duncan Matteo (DEF)
6
3. Lee Potts (DEF)
6
4. Kevin Law (DEF)
5
5. Richard Morrison (DEF)
5
6. Eddie Kahn (MID)
6
7. Frederico Reis (MID)
7
8. Colin McGrory (ATT)
5
9. Lee Matthews (ATT)
6
10. Tommaso Poggi (ATT)
6
11. Daniele Jacobs (ATT)
8
12. Alex Morton (DEF)
0
13. Andy Hansen (DEF)
0
14. Richard James (MID)
0
1. John Hutchison (GK)
6
2. Bernabé Brown (DEF)
6
3. Nunzio Grieco (DEF)
6
4. Simon Murphy (DEF)
7
5. Florian Schneider (DEF)
6
6. Matt Hendry (MID)
7
7. Craig Matteo (MID)
7
8. Colin McCoist (MID)
7
9. Stephen Meiklejohn (MID)
6
10. Alec Booth (ATT)
8
11. Roberto Fanucci (ATT)
9
12. Oscar Redondo (GK)
0
13. Nils Hollmer (ATT)
0
14. Richard Elliott (MID)
0