Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 15,404 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Hutchison.
The pitch is in good condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Hutchison.
0.00
0-0Inverness Caledonian Thistle start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.16
1-0Franco Ponce threads a neat ball through to Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.37
1-0Stefan Stoichita sees Franco Ponce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Franco Ponce knocks the ball forward to Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Don Cleland manages to gather it easily.
15.12
Romain Frétard changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Romain Frétard shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
16.34
Jon Riza flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Scarone. Jorge Scarone whips in a cross ball towards Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Don Cleland easily picks it out of the air!
18.07
Franco Ponce makes a beautiful solo run. Franco Ponce shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Don Cleland!
30.58
1-0Ashley Bolton comes in with a late challenge on Stefan Stoichita. Ashley Bolton is given a warning by the referee! Stefan Stoichita stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.27
Jon Riza catches Gary James on the ankles. Jon Riza is warned by the referee! Gary James stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.12
Zachary Thompson threads a neat ball through to Jon Riza. Jon Riza sees a break and surges forward. Jon Riza knocks in a cross ball towards Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Don Cleland with no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
38.28
2-0With a delightful solo run, Jon Riza stretches the opposition's defence. Jon Riza knocks in a cross ball towards Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.42
Franco Ponce advances with the ball. Franco Ponce knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Scarone. Jorge Scarone is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Don Cleland.
42.04
Stefan Stoichita threads the ball through to Jon Riza. Jon Riza sees Gísli Illugason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gísli Illugason shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
44.21
Jon Riza flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Scarone collects the pass. Jorge Scarone lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Don Cleland gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Albion Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Inverness Caledonian Thistle players seem much more motivated whilst the Albion Rovers players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Albion Rovers start the second half!
48.31
Gary James passes the ball forward to Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
49.51
Jon Riza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Don Cleland!
51.46
2-0Gary James flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Stoichita.
55.05
Franco Ponce changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Franco Ponce lofts in a cross ball towards Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
57.59
Jon Riza chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Scarone. Jorge Scarone shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Don Cleland manages to gather it.
59.35
2-0Arturo Maspero clumsily knocks into Lucien Ndo. The referee calls over Arturo Maspero and shows him a yellow card! Lucien Ndo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.54
2-0Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Con Bosnich replacing Stefan Stoichita and Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson replacing Franco Ponce .
61.57
Wes Moore threads a neat ball through to Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.41
Frederico Alves catches Lucien Ndo on the ankles. The referee calls over Frederico Alves and shows him a yellow card! Lucien Ndo stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.42
Lucien Ndo flicks the ball to his team mate, Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson threads a neat ball through to Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Don Cleland had no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
69.47
3-0Zachary Thompson breaks forward. Zachary Thompson hits a low pass to Jorge Scarone. Jorge Scarone passes the ball forward but Gísli Illugason is offside!
71.25
Without breaking stride, Hannes Behrens plays the ball forward to Jon Riza. Jon Riza hits a low pass to Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Don Cleland had no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
77.43
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Fabrice Lauret replacing Gísli Illugason .
81.03
Jon Riza hits a low pass to Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Scarone. Jorge Scarone heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.11
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! The crowd cheers as the veteran Englishman celebrates his hattrick!
87.24
Lucien Ndo flicks a high pass forward to Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson who brings the ball under control. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson makes an attacking run forward. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Thomas Gutiérrez!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
6
0
Shots on Target
14
2
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
76.4%
23.6%
Play Area
23.6%
44.4%
31.9%
Scorers
| Jason Vieira 6, 71, 84 Gísli Illugason 33, 65 Thomas Gutiérrez 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jason Vieira 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) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Jorge Scarone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jason Vieira (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Thomas Gutiérrez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Con Bosnich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Fabrice Lauret (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Don Cleland (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kelvin Jeffers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bill Carter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paul Hamilton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Szepan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Romain Frétard (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Wes Moore (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gary James (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Arturo Maspero (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Ashley Bolton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Frederico Alves (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Frank Stam (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Hendry (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stephen Carlton (ATT) | 0 | |