Match Report
| Montrose | Montrose |  |  | Alloa Athletic | Alloa Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Maikel De Vries | Maikel De Vries | |||||||||||||||||
| Andy Brady | A. Brady |  | 51 | G |  | 1 | | G | 38 | | Stuart Elliott | S. Elliott | |||||||||
| Garry Naysmith | G. Naysmith | | 45 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 41 |  | Luigi Ravanelli | L. Ravanelli | |||||||||
| Neil Law | N. Law | | 44 | D | | 3 | | D | 44 |  | Damien Sinclair | D. Sinclair | |||||||||
| John Dalglish | J. Dalglish | | 40 | D | | 4 | | D | 39 | | Alex Thomson | A. Thomson | |||||||||
| Antonino Anastasi | A. Anastasi | | 35 | D | | 5 | |  | M | 43 | | Alessio Ruotolo | A. Ruotolo | ||||||||
| Scott Booth | S. Booth | | 47 | M | | | 6 | | M | 36 | | Stuart Mccall | S. Mccall | ||||||||
| Colin McCoist | C. McCoist | | 45 | M | | 7 | | M | 37 | | Gavin McNeill | G. McNeill | |||||||||
| Gavin Collins | G. Collins | | 42 | M | | 8 | | M | 34 | | Craig Morton | C. Morton | |||||||||
| Kevin Strachan | K. Strachan | | 41 | M | | 9 | | M | 52 | | Scott Inglis | S. Inglis | |||||||||
| Paul Burley | P. Burley | | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 44 | | Matt Ritchie | M. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Alec White | A. White | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Alex McStay | A. McStay | |||||||||
| Colin Cleland | C. Cleland | | 44 | G | | 12 | | D | 41 | | Andy Booth | A. Booth | |||||||||
| Andy Ritchie | A. Ritchie | | 44 | A | | 13 | | M | 36 | | Gary Ferguson | G. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Alex Mckinlay | A. Mckinlay | | 43 | A | | 14 | | A | 39 | | Billy McCoist | B. McCoist | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Alloa Athletic. A crowd of 2,668 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montrose are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mckinlay.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montrose are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mckinlay.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Montrose kicking off!
6.12
0-0Kevin Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Burley. Paul Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.38
Luigi Ravanelli sees space and advances. Luigi Ravanelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Brady who gathers it comfortably.
16.10
Scott Booth makes a probing pass to Alec White. Alec White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.02
0-1Alex Thomson breaks forward. Alex Thomson brings the ball forward. Alex Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.24
0-1Neil Law deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Collins plays a scrappy one-two with Alec White and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Gavin Collins provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.06
John Dalglish knocks the ball forward to Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin Collins cuts inside the box! Some superb footwork from Gavin Collins provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stuart Elliott with no chance!! Goal for Montrose!
36.09
1-1Seeing a gap ahead, Kevin Strachan laces a weighted ball forward to Alec White. Alec White knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Paul Burley is offside!
39.41
1-1Antonino Anastasi hacks Matt Ritchie from behind! The referee calls over Antonino Anastasi and warns him to calm down! Matt Ritchie runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half. Alloa Athletic have changed their lineup with Andy Booth replacing Luigi Ravanelli, Gary Ferguson replacing Gavin McNeill and Billy McCoist replacing Alex McStay. The Montrose players seem much more motivated whilst the Alloa Athletic players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Alloa Athletic kicking off!
51.44
Gavin Collins flicks a high pass forward. Paul Burley controls it well on his chest. Paul Burley makes a pass forward but Alec White is yards offside!
53.04
Kevin Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec White. Alec White makes a great pass forward. Paul Burley runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
60.12
1-1Garry Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin McCoist. With some swift thinking, Colin McCoist plays the ball forward to Paul Burley. Paul Burley advances inside the box! Paul Burley looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Stuart Elliott.
63.35
Stuart Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
69.06
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
72.45
Colin McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Burley. Paul Burley knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alec White is offside!
73.03
Showing composure, Andy Booth picks a pass forward to Alessio Ruotolo. Alessio Ruotolo knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie makes a great pass forward. Billy McCoist runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
81.44
1-1Scott Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec White. Alec White threads a neat, attacking ball through to Paul Burley. Paul Burley shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent block by Alex Thomson!
87.51
Stuart Mccall threads a neat ball through to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Brady who gathers it comfortably.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Andy Brady (GK)
6
2. Garry Naysmith (DEF)
6
3. Neil Law (DEF)
6
4. John Dalglish (DEF)
7
5. Antonino Anastasi (DEF)
6
6. Scott Booth (MID)
6
7. Colin McCoist (MID)
6
8. Gavin Collins (MID)
9
9. Kevin Strachan (MID)
7
10. Paul Burley (ATT)
7
11. Alec White (ATT)
6
12. Colin Cleland (GK)
0
13. Andy Ritchie (ATT)
0
14. Alex Mckinlay (ATT)
0
1. Stuart Elliott (GK)
6
2. Luigi Ravanelli (DEF)
6
3. Damien Sinclair (DEF)
6
4. Alex Thomson (DEF)
8
5. Alessio Ruotolo (MID)
6
6. Stuart Mccall (MID)
6
7. Gavin McNeill (MID)
6
8. Craig Morton (MID)
6
9. Scott Inglis (MID)
6
10. Matt Ritchie (ATT)
8
11. Alex McStay (ATT)
6
12. Andy Booth (DEF)
6
13. Gary Ferguson (MID)
6
14. Billy McCoist (ATT)
6