Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Stenhousemuir. A crowd of 9,794 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Albion Rovers and Stenhousemuir are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Cleland.


0.00
The whistle blows and Albion Rovers kick off!
2.06
Duncan Souness flicks a high pass forward. Scott Gemmell controls it well on his chest. Scott Gemmell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Scott Gemmell!
26.37
Duncan Souness makes a beautiful solo run. Duncan Souness shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Richard Niven effortlessly smothers it!
30.00
Paul Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Craig Dalglish collects the pass. Craig Dalglish darts forward. Craig Dalglish knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Dalglish.
32.57
Callum Dickov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Souness. Duncan Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.04
Duncan Souness knocks the ball forward to Max Watson. Max Watson tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
39.51
Craig Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Niven who brings the ball neatly under control. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.32
Colin Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Hansen. Paul Hansen skips past Paul McGrory! Paul Hansen comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul Hansen!
45.00
Richard Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Paul Hansen who takes it down. Paul Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Dickov.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Stenhousemuir kick off!
47.57
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
48.22
Callum Naysmith sees Paul Hansen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Hansen shoots from outside the area but John McCoist reads it well. Fabulous save!
54.46
Callum Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Hopkin. Richard Hopkin makes a simple pass, allowing Callum Naysmith to run into the box. Gavin McGrory hacks Callum Naysmith from behind! Penalty not given!!
61.13
Gavin McGrory barges into Colin Booth. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Booth stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.16
Callum Dickov threads a neat ball through to Max Watson. Max Watson makes a probing pass to Billy Caldwell but he's offside!
69.33
Callum Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Souness collects the pass. Duncan Souness sees Craig Dalglish in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Dalglish makes a great pass forward. Max Watson runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
72.32
Paul Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Niven collects the pass. Stephen Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Hansen. Paul Hansen makes a deft header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.03
Scott Gemmell knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Watson. Max Watson flicks a high pass forward to Billy Caldwell who brings the ball under control. Billy Caldwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
77.44
Scott Gemmell hits a low pass to Max Watson. Max Watson knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin McGrory. With a superhuman jump, Gavin McGrory connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
83.58
Duncan Souness surges forward with the ball. Duncan Souness knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Niven who gathers it comfortably.
84.54
Showing composure, Stephen Niven plays the ball forward to Paul Hansen. Paul Hansen whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven whips the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 60 vs 40
Play Area
Home team third: 22.86%, Midfield: 52.86%, Away team third: 24.29%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Souness of Albion Rovers

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. John McCoist (GK)
6
2. Paul McGrory (DEF)
6
3. Paul Hansen (DEF)
6
4. Callum Dickov (DEF)
6
5. Gary Collins (DEF)
6
6
7. Gavin McGrory (MID)
7
9
9. Scott Gemmell (MID)
8
10. Max Watson (ATT)
7
11. Billy Caldwell (ATT)
6

12. Duncan Liddell (ATT)
0
13. Callum Campbell (ATT)
0
14. Gary Souness (ATT)
0

6
2. Scott Mccall (DEF)
6
3. Garry McNeill (DEF)
6
6
6
6
6
6
9. Colin Booth (MID)
6
10. Paul Hansen (ATT)
9
11. Stephen Niven (ATT)
6

12. Don Campbell (GK)
0
13. Duncan Matteo (GK)
0
14. Craig Campbell (MID)
0