Match Report


Albion RoversAlbion Rovers     KilmarnockKilmarnock
Tom BinghamTom Bingham Computer Player Computer Player
Steinar HalleS. Halle81
G
1
G
78John RitchieJ. Ritchie
Lucien NdoL. Ndo76
D
2
D
72Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith
Zachary ThompsonZ. Thompson79
D
captain3captain
D
67Simon KoncheskyS. Konchesky
Stefan StoichitaS. Stoichita77
D
4
D
65Lars SparwasserL. Sparwasser
Hannes BehrensH. Behrens78
D
5
D
56John WhiteJ. White
Franco PonceF. Ponce89
M
6
M
73Eric BrehmeE. Brehme
Jon RizaJ. Riza84
M
7
M
72Jacob BrownJ. Brown
Gísli IllugasonG. Illugason79
A
8
M
69Rodolphe BourgeaisR. Bourgeais
Jorge ScaroneJ. Scarone76
A
9
A
78Matt InglisM. Inglis
Fabrice LauretF. Lauret74
A
10
A
76Martin MurrayM. Murray
Thomas GutiérrezT. Gutiérrez86
A
11
A
69Dave BrandD. Brand
 
Con BosnichC. Bosnich72
D
12
G
77Kevin MatthäusK. Matthäus
Gudmundur Ingi GardarssonG. Gardarsson80
M
13
G
70Paul NaysmithP. Naysmith
Andy VenusA. Venus38
A
14
A
69Don GreigD. Greig

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Kilmarnock. A crowd of 18,516 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garry McNeill.


0.00
Kilmarnock get the match underway!
2.30
Jon Riza flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Gutiérrez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Gutiérrez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.21
Rodolphe Bourgeais barges into Franco Ponce. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Franco Ponce gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.53
Stefan Stoichita flicks the ball to his team mate, Jon Riza. Jon Riza flicks a high pass forward. Fabrice Lauret holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabrice Lauret makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Gutiérrez but he's offside!
10.42
Franco Ponce kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Scarone. Jorge Scarone makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
12.58
Lars Sparwasser clumsily knocks into Gísli Illugason. Lars Sparwasser is given a warning by the referee! Gísli Illugason stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.41
Jon Riza flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Gutiérrez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Gutiérrez plays a quick one-two with Gísli Illugason and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Thomas Gutiérrez provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.11
Eric Brehme hits a low pass to Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
24.24
Zachary Thompson makes a probing pass to Franco Ponce. Franco Ponce sees a break and surges forward. Franco Ponce whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
27.19
Stefan Stoichita controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franco Ponce. Franco Ponce flicks a high pass forward to Fabrice Lauret who brings the ball under control. Fabrice Lauret lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. John Ritchie didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
33.27
Eric Brehme makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.13
Franco Ponce makes a simple pass to Fabrice Lauret. Fabrice Lauret whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Scarone. Jorge Scarone directs the ball goalwards with his head. John Ritchie didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
38.17
Jon Riza picks a pass forward to Fabrice Lauret. Fabrice Lauret makes a simple pass, allowing Thomas Gutiérrez to run into the box. Thomas Gutiérrez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. John Ritchie gets down and covers it.
40.56
Hannes Behrens knocks the ball to his team mate, Jon Riza. Jon Riza flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez shoots from long range. Magnificent save by John Ritchie!
44.29
Zachary Thompson takes a short throw-in bringing Lucien Ndo into play. Lucien Ndo hits a low pass to Jon Riza. With a delightful solo run, Jon Riza stretches the opposition's defence. Jon Riza makes a probing pass to Fabrice Lauret but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Albion Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Kilmarnock also appear unchanged since the first half. The Kilmarnock players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Albion Rovers kick off the second half!
47.07
Stefan Stoichita threads a neat ball through to Franco Ponce. Franco Ponce knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabrice Lauret. Fabrice Lauret shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from John Ritchie. What a save!
48.42
Eric Brehme makes a simple pass to Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.49
Lucien Ndo flicks the ball to his team mate, Jon Riza. Jon Riza passes the ball forward to Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
51.04
Jon Riza threads a neat ball through to Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.04
Jacob Brown catches Jon Riza on the ankles. Jacob Brown is given a warning by the referee! Jon Riza stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.34
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Con Bosnich replacing Hannes Behrens .Kilmarnock have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Matthäus replacing Garry Naysmith and Don Greig replacing Martin Murray and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
61.43
Albion Rovers are in full control of this game.
66.21
Franco Ponce flicks a high pass forward. Gísli Illugason controls it well on his chest. Gísli Illugason shoots from long range. It curls slightly but John Ritchie manages to gather it.
72.20
Lucien Ndo pushes mid-way up the pitch. Lucien Ndo sees Jorge Scarone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge Scarone knocks in a cross ball towards Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason flicks the ball with his head. John Ritchie easily picks it out of the air!
77.53
Kilmarnock have made a substitution with Paul Naysmith replacing Jacob Brown .
78.56
Zachary Thompson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franco Ponce. Franco Ponce threads the ball through to Fabrice Lauret. Fabrice Lauret controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
79.11
Paul Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Don Greig. Don Greig sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
81.52
Jon Riza flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Scarone controls it well on his chest. Jorge Scarone whips in a cross ball towards Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.04
Zachary Thompson threads the ball through to Jon Riza. Jon Riza threads the ball through to Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason knocks in a cross ball towards Fabrice Lauret. Fabrice Lauret powers a header at goal. Fabrice Lauret scores for Albion Rovers!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Albion Rovers

Kilmarnock
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
13
0
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
72.9%
27.1%
Play Area
21.4%
47.1%
31.4%

Scorers
Thomas Gutiérrez 14
Gísli Illugason 82
Fabrice Lauret 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gísli Illugason of Albion Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Steinar Halle (GK)
6
2.Lucien Ndo (DEF)
6
3.Zachary Thompson (DEF)
6
4.Stefan Stoichita (DEF)
6
5.Hannes Behrens (DEF)
6
6.Franco Ponce (MID)
7
7.Jon Riza (MID)
7
8.Gísli Illugason (ATT)goal scored
9
9.Jorge Scarone (ATT)
7
10.Fabrice Lauret (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Thomas Gutiérrez (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Con Bosnich (DEF)
6
13.Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson (MID)
0
14.Andy Venus (ATT)
0

1.John Ritchie (GK)
8
2.Garry Naysmith (DEF)
6
3.Simon Konchesky (DEF)
6
4.Lars Sparwasser (DEF)
5
5.John White (DEF)
6
6.Eric Brehme (MID)
6
7.Jacob Brown (MID)
5
8.Rodolphe Bourgeais (MID)yellow card
5
9.Matt Inglis (ATT)
6
10.Martin Murray (ATT)
6
11.Dave Brand (ATT)
6
 
12.Kevin Matthäus (GK)
6
13.Paul Naysmith (GK)
6
14.Don Greig (ATT)
6