Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 9,883 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Falkirk kick off!
4.30
Garry Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Romain Florentin. Romain Florentin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Romain Florentin scores for Albion Rovers!!
8.37
Moktar Andenas decides to run forward with the ball. Moktar Andenas passes the ball forward to Gavin Caldwell. Gavin Caldwell shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
9.37
Matt Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Hopkin. Garry Hopkin threads the ball through to Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Moktar Andenas.
12.59
Scott Mckinlay advances with the ball. Scott Mckinlay makes a simple pass to Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson makes a probing pass to Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.52
Duncan Mcallister takes it forward alone. Duncan Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Mccall. Duncan Mccall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.27
Billy Law advances with the ball. Billy Law lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo De Palmas. Paolo De Palmas connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
22.39
Gavin White makes a simple pass to Romain Florentin. Romain Florentin shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
24.14
Garry Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Romain Florentin. Romain Florentin plays a perfect one-two with Billy McGrory and rushes in on goal... Romain Florentin shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Carlos Serrano manages to keep it out.
26.58
Gavin White makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin White tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Carlos Serrano.
27.37
Matt Gough comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Murrin. The referee calls over Matt Gough and warns him to calm down! Alberto Murrin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.28
Alberto Murrin kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo De Palmas. Paolo De Palmas shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.01
Duncan Mcallister hacks Andy Davidson from behind! Duncan Mcallister is warned by the referee! Andy Davidson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.24
Dominic Ferguson clumsily knocks into Kevin McNeill. Dominic Ferguson is given a warning by the referee! Kevin McNeill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.14
Matt Gough deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Niven. Alec Niven passes the ball forward to Romain Florentin. Romain Florentin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Menno Bomers.
38.10
Dominic Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Mccall. Duncan Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo De Palmas. Paolo De Palmas is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Elias Starkl is on top of it.
42.36
Menno Bomers kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Murrin. Alberto Murrin makes a probing pass to Duncan Mccall. Duncan Mccall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.08
Alec Niven makes a simple pass to Romain Florentin. Romain Florentin plays a perfect one-two with Billy McGrory and rushes in on goal... Romain Florentin tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
45.00
Scott Mckinlay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson rockets a shot on goal. Andy Davidson scores for Albion Rovers!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Albion Rovers kick off!
47.03
Dominic Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Caldwell. Gavin Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo De Palmas. Paolo De Palmas heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.48
Moktar Andenas kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson passes the ball forward to Duncan Mccall. Duncan Mccall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.32
Moktar Andenas kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Murrin. Alberto Murrin flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo De Palmas. Paolo De Palmas shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.32
Gavin White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson goes all the way! Andy Davidson takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
61.16
Duncan Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Murrin. Alberto Murrin makes a probing pass to Gavin Caldwell. Gavin Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Mccall. Duncan Mccall takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
66.50
Dominic Ferguson barges into Kevin McNeill. The referee calls over Dominic Ferguson again and warns him to calm down! Kevin McNeill runs off the knock.
67.50
Dominic Ferguson makes a probing pass to Duncan Mccall. Duncan Mccall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
69.46
Albion Rovers are easily keeping Falkirk at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
72.27
Duncan Mcallister knocks the ball forward to Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo De Palmas. Paolo De Palmas shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Elias Starkl!
73.11
Menno Bomers plays a long ball forward. Paolo De Palmas shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
77.22
Menno Bomers makes a probing pass to Billy Law. Billy Law makes a simple pass to Gavin Caldwell. Gavin Caldwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
78.59
Garry Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson plays a perfect one-two with Billy McGrory and rushes in on goal... Andy Davidson tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.16
Dominic Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Mccall. Duncan Mccall finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Elias Starkl.
84.40
Matt Gough advances with the ball. Matt Gough controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romain Florentin. Romain Florentin shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.48
Andy Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Niven. Alec Niven threads the ball through to Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory plays a perfect one-two with Andy Davidson and rushes in on goal... Billy McGrory shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Matt Gough clumsily knocks into Gavin Caldwell. Matt Gough is warned by the referee again! Gavin Caldwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Andy Davidson of Albion Rovers
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
7
11
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.5%
49.5%
Play Area
30.9%
41.2%
27.8%