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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play Exeter City in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Exeter City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Alloa Athletic kick off!
4.10
Alessio Ruotolo passes the ball forward to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Maryn Marsiglia.
6.17
Vitor Sousa flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Morris. Danny Morris flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Salmon controls it well on his chest. Isaiah Salmon whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Redondo. With a superhuman jump, Marcos Redondo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.41
Vitor Sousa sweeps the ball long. Isaiah Salmon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Collins who gathers it comfortably.
10.05
Matt Liddell kicks a strong pass forward to Alex McStay. Alex McStay shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
12.29
Vitor Sousa flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Riggott. Mark Riggott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Redondo. Marcos Redondo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.56
Miguel Sanchez flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Morris. With imagination, Danny Morris plays the ball forward to Marcos Redondo. Marcos Redondo tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
15.48
Maxence Boniface hacks Gary Ferguson from behind! The referee calls over Maxence Boniface and warns him to calm down! Gary Ferguson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.09
Matt Ritchie barges into Vitor Sousa. The referee calls over Matt Ritchie and shows him a yellow card! Vitor Sousa stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.54
Maxence Boniface flicks a high pass forward. Fabrice Haise holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabrice Haise knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luigi Ravanelli.
26.47
Stuart Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex McStay. Alex McStay skips past Miguel Sanchez! Alex McStay shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Abraham Bueno!
28.24
Gary Ferguson sees space and advances. Gary Ferguson plays a one-two with Alex McStay and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Gary Ferguson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.40
Alessio Ruotolo takes a short throw-in bringing Matt Liddell into play. Matt Liddell flicks a high pass forward to Matt Ritchie who brings the ball neatly under control. Matt Ritchie makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alex McStay. Alex McStay cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Solid save from Abraham Bueno.
39.37
Vitor Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Garcia controls it well on his chest. Edmundo Garcia passes the ball forward to Fabrice Haise. Fabrice Haise knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luigi Ravanelli.
40.53
Vitor Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Mark Riggott collects the pass. Mark Riggott threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Salmon. Isaiah Salmon shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
42.48
Maryn Marsiglia kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Morris. Danny Morris knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Redondo. Marcos Redondo flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabrice Haise. Fabrice Haise comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it slams into the crowd!
44.16
Miguel Sanchez flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Morris. Danny Morris threads the ball through to Isaiah Salmon. Isaiah Salmon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Thomson.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alloa Athletic have changed their lineup with Gavin Henderson replacing Luigi Ravanelli, Scott Inglis replacing Gavin McNeill and Billy McCoist replacing Alex McStay. Exeter City have changed their lineup with Eoin Christie replacing Vitor Sousa, Wes George replacing Edmundo Garcia and Marvin Cort replacing Isaiah Salmon.

45.00
Exeter City kick off the second half!
55.13
Eoin Christie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Morris. Danny Morris flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Cort collects the pass. Marvin Cort knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Redondo. Marcos Redondo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
59.09
Eoin Christie knocks the ball forward to Maxence Boniface. Maxence Boniface flicks a high ball forward to Marcos Redondo who takes it down. Marcos Redondo knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Cort. Marvin Cort gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but slams it into the crowd!
60.48
Andy Booth makes a simple pass to Alessio Ruotolo. Alessio Ruotolo makes a beautiful solo run. Alessio Ruotolo knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie beats his man to it with a header but it's drastically wayward!
63.40
Wes George threads a neat ball through to Marcos Redondo. Marcos Redondo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
67.54
Maxence Boniface clumsily knocks into Stuart Mccall. Maxence Boniface is given another warning by the referee! Stuart Mccall runs off the knock.
73.58
Andy Booth hits a low pass to Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.51
Stuart Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist plays a perfect one-two with Matt Ritchie and rushes in on goal... Billy McCoist makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Abraham Bueno comfortably smothers it!
78.21
Stuart Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie hits a low pass to Billy McCoist. Some awkward footwork from Billy McCoist provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.48
Gary Ferguson catches Danny Morris on the ankles. Gary Ferguson is given a warning by the referee! Danny Morris runs off the knock.
83.10
Andy Booth passes the ball forward to Gary Ferguson. Gary Ferguson plays the ball forward to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 46.9879518072289 vs 53.0120481927711
Play Area
Home team third: 28.92%, Midfield: 40.96%, Away team third: 30.12%
 

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Abraham Bueno of Exeter City

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Matt Collins (GK)
7
6
3. Alex Thomson (DEF)
6
4. Andy Booth (DEF)
8
8
6. Matt Liddell (MID)
8
7. Gavin McNeill (MID)
6
8. Stuart Mccall (MID)
7
9. Gary Ferguson (MID)
7
10. Matt Ritchie (ATT)
6
11. Alex McStay (ATT)
8

12. Gavin Henderson (DEF)
6
13. Scott Inglis (MID)
6
14. Billy McCoist (ATT)
7

9
6
3. Vitor Sousa (DEF)
8
7
5. Danny Morris (MID)
8
6
8. Mark Riggott (MID)
7
9. Isaiah Salmon (ATT)
6
10. Marcos Redondo (ATT)
7
11. Fabrice Haise (ATT)
6

12. Eoin Christie (ATT)
7
13. Wes George (GK)
7
14. Marvin Cort (MID)
6