Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 11,841 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Telfer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Telfer.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Aberdeen kick off!
2.54
0-0Copain Jansen clumsily knocks into Malcolm Vassell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Malcolm Vassell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
3.33
1-0Andy Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Gemmill. Garry Gemmill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Semedo. Francisco Semedo runs straight at the defence! Francisco Semedo takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gaspar Barbosa with no chance!! Goal for Alloa Athletic!
12.25
1-0Jose Alvarez chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Inglis. Gary Inglis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Hopkin.
18.10
Malcolm Vassell passes the ball forward to Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.27
Malcolm Vassell sees Francis Cooke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francis Cooke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn lofts in a cross ball towards John Jones. John Jones jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.47
1-1Stephen Hendry hacks Francis Cooke from behind! The referee warns Stephen Hendry to calm down! Francis Cooke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.25
Copain Jansen barges into Francis Cooke. Copain Jansen is warned by the referee! Francis Cooke runs off the knock.
42.52
Hector Negron passes the ball forward to Francis Cooke. Francis Cooke knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Wetherall. Jonathan Wetherall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.38
1-1Francis Cooke makes an attacking run forward. Francis Cooke shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
45.00
1-1Jose Alvarez drives a long ball upfield. Francisco Semedo shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Gaspar Barbosa.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alloa Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Aberdeen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Alloa Athletic players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Alloa Athletic kicking off!
49.16
Stuart White makes a probing pass to Jose Alvarez. Jose Alvarez tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.46
Dominic Elliott knocks the ball forward to Copain Jansen. Copain Jansen passes the ball forward to Garry Gemmill. Garry Gemmill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
60.40
1-1Aberdeen have made a substitution with Matt Moffat replacing Craig Inglis .
61.41
Jonathan Wetherall comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Hendry. The referee calls over Jonathan Wetherall and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Hendry carries on, but is struggling a bit.
63.44
Copain Jansen powers a long ball forward. Francisco Semedo shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.04
Garry Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Jose Alvarez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Alvarez plays a quick one-two with Francisco Semedo and rushes in on goal... Jose Alvarez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Gaspar Barbosa manages to keep it out.
75.20
Showing composure, Malcolm Vassell picks a pass forward to Francis Cooke. Francis Cooke threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Wetherall. Jonathan Wetherall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Meiklejohn who gathers it comfortably.
77.50
Aberdeen have made a substitution with Stephen Young replacing Steven Winterburn .
78.55
Gavin Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Francis Cooke collects the pass. Francis Cooke flicks a high pass forward. Elena Fernandez controls it well on his chest. Elena Fernandez shoots from distance but it flies wide!
83.15
1-1Copain Jansen sees a break and surges forward. Copain Jansen threads the ball through to Garry Gemmill but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates 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 Francisco Semedo of Alloa Athletic |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alex Meiklejohn (GK)
6
2. Stuart White (DEF)
6
3. Robert Schoenmakers (DEF)
7
4. Andy Naysmith (DEF)
6
5. Dominic Elliott (DEF)
6
6. Jose Alvarez (MID)
7
7. Copain Jansen (MID)
5
8. Stephen Hendry (MID)
7
9. Francisco Semedo (ATT)
9
10. Garry Gemmill (ATT)
7
11. Gary Inglis (ATT)
6
12. Trevor Luzhny (MID)
0
13. Craig Brady (MID)
0
14. Alec White (MID)
0
1. Gaspar Barbosa (GK)
7
2. Gavin Sullivan (DEF)
6
3. Malcolm Vassell (DEF)
7
4. Hector Negron (DEF)
6
5. Billy Hopkin (DEF)
6
6. Steven Winterburn (MID)
7
7. Francis Cooke (MID)
7
8. Craig Inglis (MID)
6
9. John Jones (MID)
8
10. Elena Fernandez (ATT)
6
11. Jonathan Wetherall (ATT)
5
12. Billy Hendry (DEF)
0
13. Stephen Young (MID)
6
14. Matt Moffat (ATT)
6