Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 9,302 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Albion Rovers and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Ritchie.


0.00
The first half starts with Albion Rovers kicking off!
2.02
Billy Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Watson. Max Watson edges inside the box! Max Watson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.58
Colin Mccall takes it forward alone. Colin Mccall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Souness.
10.11
Paul Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Billy Caldwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Caldwell makes a simple pass to Max Watson. Max Watson shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.41
Duncan Souness makes a probing pass to Max Watson. Max Watson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.51
Paul McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Don Naysmith. The referee warns Paul McGrory to calm down! Don Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.26
Andy Mason threads a neat ball through to Richard Telfer. Richard Telfer chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
24.08
Paul McGrory makes a simple pass to Max Watson. Max Watson flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
32.12
Scott Gemmell makes a beautiful solo run. Scott Gemmell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.16
Scott Gemmell pushes up the pitch. Scott Gemmell advances with the ball. Scott Gemmell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
36.24
Richard Telfer flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Bremner who brings the ball under control. Kevin Bremner advances inside the box! Kevin Bremner rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.30
Scott Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Gavin McGrory collects the pass. Gavin McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
Paul McGrory flicks a high pass forward to Craig Dalglish who brings the ball under control. Craig Dalglish makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Raith Rovers start the second half!
47.19
Richard Telfer comes in with a late challenge on Scott Gemmell. Richard Telfer is warned by the referee! Scott Gemmell runs off the knock.
48.28
Callum Dickov breaks forward. Callum Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Souness. Duncan Souness plays a scrappy one-two with Max Watson and advances towards the goal... Duncan Souness cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
51.18
Duncan Souness makes a probing pass to Max Watson. Max Watson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Booth.
59.31
Andy Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Don Naysmith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Naysmith decides to run forward with the ball. Don Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
63.02
Don Naysmith clumsily knocks into Craig Dalglish. The referee calls over Don Naysmith and shows him a yellow card! Craig Dalglish stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.08
Paul Hopkin hits a low pass to Don Booth. Don Booth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.07
Billy Caldwell surges forward with the ball. Billy Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Max Watson. Max Watson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Max Watson scores for Albion Rovers!!
84.06
Gary Davidson makes a simple pass to Andy Mason. Andy Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Mccall. Colin Mccall advances inside the box! Colin Mccall tries a spectacular strike. John McCoist is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 62.3376623376623 vs 37.6623376623377
Play Area
Home team third: 29.87%, Midfield: 44.16%, Away team third: 25.97%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Bremner of Raith 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)
6
6
9. Scott Gemmell (MID)
7
10. Max Watson (ATT)
9
11. Billy Caldwell (ATT)
7

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

1. Gavin Hendry (GK)
6
2. Andy Davidson (DEF)
6
3. Don Booth (DEF)
6
4. Andy Mason (DEF)
7
5. Paul Hopkin (DEF)
6
6. Colin Mccall (MID)
8
6
8. Don Naysmith (MID)
6
9. Gary Davidson (MID)
6
10. Kevin Bremner (ATT)
9
11. Don Gough (ATT)
6

12. Callum Morrison (ATT)
0
13. Craig McNeill (GK)
0
14. Neil Henderson (DEF)
0