Match Report
| Albion Rovers | Albion Rovers |  |  | Arbroath | Arbroath | ||||||||||||||||
| Aiste Ouwonna | Aiste Ouwonna | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Elias Starkl | E. Starkl |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 |  | Paulo Ferreira | P. Ferreira | |||||||||
| Scott Mckinlay | S. Mckinlay |  | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 |  | Lee Milligan | L. Milligan | |||||||||
| Matt Gough | M. Gough | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 | | Alec McNeill | A. McNeill | |||||||||
| Andy Ferguson | A. Ferguson | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 47 | | Nick Fowler | N. Fowler | |||||||||
| Kevin McNeill | K. McNeill | | 62 | M | | 5 | | D | 43 | | Gavin Souness | G. Souness | |||||||||
| Gavin White | G. White | | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 |  | Max Colasante | M. Colasante | |||||||||
| Garry Hopkin | G. Hopkin | | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 56 | | Gary Dalglish | G. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Alec Niven | A. Niven | | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 54 | | Callum Souness | C. Souness | |||||||||
| Romain Florentin | R. Florentin |  | 75 | A | | 9 | | A | 65 | | Craig James | C. James | |||||||||
| Billy McGrory | B. McGrory | | 70 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 |  | Matthew Nyarko | M. Nyarko | |||||||||
| Andy Davidson | A. Davidson | | 61 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 |  | Brutil Fabrie | B. Fabrie | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Arbroath. A crowd of 9,560 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arbroath appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arbroath appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Albion Rovers get the match underway!
3.14
0-0Gavin White makes a simple pass to Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson plays a perfect one-two with Romain Florentin and rushes in on goal... Andy Davidson rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.11
Kevin McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory goes all the way! Billy McGrory cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.30
0-0Gavin White knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paulo Ferreira who gathers it comfortably.
12.16
Matt Gough knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin White. Gavin White passes the ball forward to Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nick Fowler.
15.16
Garry Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory passes the ball forward to Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.01
Gavin White passes the ball forward to Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
27.02
Scott Mckinlay kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin White. Gavin White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.19
0-0Gavin White comes in with a late challenge on Nick Fowler. Gavin White is given a warning by the referee! Nick Fowler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.42
Alec Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
32.40
Max Colasante chips the ball to his team mate, Brutil Fabrie. Brutil Fabrie shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
33.11
Kevin McNeill sees a break and surges forward. Kevin McNeill tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.57
0-0Max Colasante threads the ball through to Craig James. Craig James shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
42.31
Callum Souness makes a beautiful solo run. Callum Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Nyarko. Matthew Nyarko shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Arbroath start the second half!
49.23
Gary Dalglish passes the ball forward to Matthew Nyarko. Matthew Nyarko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Ferguson.
53.03
Matt Gough flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Hopkin. Garry Hopkin decides to run forward with the ball. Garry Hopkin goes all the way! Garry Hopkin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.43
Gary Dalglish advances with the ball. Gary Dalglish controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Elias Starkl easily smothers it.
63.40
1-0Garry Hopkin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson makes a probing pass to Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Paulo Ferreira is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.13
Callum Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Nyarko. Matthew Nyarko knocks the ball forward to Craig James. Craig James shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
73.30
1-1Kevin McNeill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory makes a probing pass to Romain Florentin but he's offside!
77.39
Callum Souness takes it forward alone. Callum Souness shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
84.16
Garry Hopkin sees space and advances. Garry Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Davidson but the referee indicates it's offside!
89.46
Garry Hopkin knocks the ball forward to Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Romain Florentin. Romain Florentin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
9
3
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
20.3%
48.1%
31.6%
Scorers
| Billy McGrory 63 | Craig James 69 |