Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to Rangers. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Alloa Athletic and Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
Alloa Athletic get the match underway!
3.04
Andy McStay makes a probing pass to Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan whips in a cross ball towards David Caldwell. David Caldwell heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.09
Arturo Castro makes a simple pass to David Caldwell. David Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Caldwell.
8.18
Richard Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Thomson. Garry Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.39
Andy McStay chips the ball to his team mate, David Caldwell. David Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gary Sullivan!
14.49
Ljubisa Cannarsa surges forward with the ball. Ljubisa Cannarsa knocks the ball forward to Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan plays a perfect one-two with David Caldwell and rushes in on goal... Gary Sullivan shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
16.31
Ljubisa Cannarsa flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Hansen. Don Hansen makes a probing pass to Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Ferguson who gathers it comfortably.
20.53
Neil Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan threads the ball through to David Caldwell. David Caldwell rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Callum Ferguson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.51
Neil Meiklejohn chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
27.32
Richard Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Caldwell. Neil Caldwell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.28
David Ritchie clumsily knocks into Andy McStay. David Ritchie is given a warning by the referee! Andy McStay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.31
Andy McStay makes a probing pass to Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
32.07
Rangers are easily keeping Alloa Athletic at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
33.39
Richard Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Thomson. Garry Thomson shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.47
Andy McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison knocks in a cross ball towards David Caldwell. David Caldwell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.19
Don Hansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Caldwell.
42.24
Dominic Hendry lofts the ball long. David Caldwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
David Ritchie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Caldwell. Neil Caldwell goes all the way! Neil Caldwell rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and Rangers kick off!
49.09
Stephen Caldwell passes the ball forward to David Ritchie. David Ritchie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Caldwell. Neil Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Colin James. Colin James heads the ball goalwards. Richard Campbell manages to gather it comfortably.
59.12
Stephen Souness makes a probing pass to Andy McStay. Andy McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Callum Ferguson easily smothers it!
60.46
David Ritchie makes a simple pass to Colin James. Colin James sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.14
Stephen Souness comes in with a late challenge on Garry Thomson. Stephen Souness is warned by the referee! Garry Thomson stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.46
Don Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Caldwell. David Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.58
Andy McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, David Caldwell. David Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.22
Don Hansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
73.24
Duncan Sullivan flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Caldwell. Neil Caldwell plays a perfect one-two with Garry Thomson and rushes in on goal... Neil Caldwell rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Richard Campbell.
78.10
Don Hansen threads the ball through to Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan directs the ball goalwards with his head. Callum Ferguson easily smothers it.
81.37
Andy McStay knocks the ball forward to Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison lofts in a cross ball towards David Caldwell. David Caldwell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.10
Duncan Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Caldwell. Neil Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Colin James. Colin James directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
87.44
John Morton makes a beautiful solo run. John Morton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Caldwell but he's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Gary Sullivan of Alloa Athletic

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 10 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 55.2631578947369 vs 44.7368421052632
Play Area
Home team third: 26.32%, Midfield: 43.42%, Away team third: 30.26%