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 Hamilton Academical. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Elliott.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Elliott.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Hamilton Academical get the match underway!
2.49
0-0Paul Cleland chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Silvio Moreira!
3.06
1-0Saïd Hamadou flicks a high pass forward to Stuart McGrory who brings the ball neatly under control. Stuart McGrory shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.27
1-0Seeing Gary Johnstone's run, Paul Cleland quickly throws the ball into his path. Gary Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Dalglish.
14.00
Garry Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Tony Jobson who takes it down. Tony Jobson lofts in a cross ball towards Johnny Westerveld. Johnny Westerveld is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Stuart Gemmill. Excellent save.
15.42
1-0Hamilton Academical have made a substitution with Scott Hendry replacing Stuart Gemmill .
21.27
1-0Tony Jobson threads a neat ball through to Johnny Westerveld. Johnny Westerveld plays a scrappy one-two with Nils Hollmer and advances towards the goal... Johnny Westerveld muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
28.53
Paul Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Gary Johnstone controls it well on his chest. Gary Johnstone makes a simple pass to Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Dalglish.
32.25
Saïd Hamadou kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Jobson. Tony Jobson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.13
1-0Garry Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Stuart McGrory controls it well on his chest. Stuart McGrory passes the ball forward but Johnny Westerveld is offside!
36.14
Garry Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Tony Jobson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tony Jobson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.50
Garry Mcallister threads the ball through to Nils Hollmer. Nils Hollmer tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
44.03
1-0Nunzio Grieco advances with the ball. Nunzio Grieco lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister makes a convincing header but it is deflected wide by Paul Cleland.
45.00
1-0It's a corner kick. Garry Mcallister kicks a low ball out wide. Neil Mckinlay comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Albion Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hamilton Academical players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Albion Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.24
1-0Andy Mckinlay hacks Tony Jobson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tony Jobson runs off the knock.
53.32
Nunzio Grieco threads a neat ball through to Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister decides to run forward with the ball. Garry Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.11
Saïd Hamadou knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
66.39
Billy Strachan hacks Nunzio Grieco from behind! The referee calls over Billy Strachan and shows him a yellow card! Nunzio Grieco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.35
Saïd Hamadou clumsily knocks into Callum Johnstone. Saïd Hamadou is shown the yellow card! Callum Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.32
Callum Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
73.30
Neil Dalglish hacks Gary Johnstone from behind! The referee calls over Neil Dalglish and shows him a yellow card! Gary Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.44
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Don Naysmith replacing Stuart McGrory .Hamilton Academical have made a substitution with Ali Bogaczyk replacing Andy Mckinlay and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
78.47
Nunzio Grieco decides to run forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Nunzio Grieco laces a through ball forward to Johnny Westerveld. Johnny Westerveld shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
83.57
Without breaking stride, Roberto Martins plays the ball forward to Ali Bogaczyk. Ali Bogaczyk threads the ball through to Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Mckinlay.
87.58
Gregorio Delgado decides to run forward with the ball. Gregorio Delgado lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Bremner. With a superhuman jump, Kevin Bremner connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Scott Hutchison decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Hutchison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Silvio Moreira (GK)
6
2. Neil Mckinlay (DEF)
6
3. Aaron Potts (DEF)
6
4. Nunzio Grieco (DEF)
9
5. Neil Dalglish (DEF)
5
6. Saïd Hamadou (MID)
6
7. Tony Jobson (MID)
6
8. Garry Mcallister (MID)
7
9. Stuart McGrory (ATT)
8
10. Johnny Westerveld (ATT)
6
11. Nils Hollmer (ATT)
6
12. Simon Murphy (DEF)
0
13. Alex Morton (MID)
0
14. Don Naysmith (ATT)
6
1. Stuart Gemmill (GK)
6
2. Scott Hutchison (DEF)
6
3. Roberto Martins (DEF)
6
4. Andy Mckinlay (DEF)
5
5. Gregorio Delgado (DEF)
7
6. Callum Johnstone (DEF)
6
7. Gary Johnstone (MID)
6
8. Paul Cleland (MID)
6
9. Kevin Bremner (ATT)
8
10. Stephen Davidson (ATT)
6
11. Billy Strachan (ATT)
5
12. Scott Hendry (MID)
6
13. Ali Bogaczyk (MID)
6
14. John McGrory (ATT)
0