Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 19,309 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Alloa Athletic and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Telfer.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Alloa Athletic and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Telfer.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
2.55
0-1Elena Suarez hits a low pass to Arno Van Haaren. Arno Van Haaren lofts in a cross ball towards David Simonsson. David Simonsson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. David Simonsson scores for Raith Rovers!!
8.35
With great vision, Gary Mccall plays the ball forward to Andy Thomson. Andy Thomson plays the ball forward to Scott Young. Scott Young plays a scrappy one-two with Matt Dickov and advances towards the goal... Scott Young cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Copain Schultz with no chance!! Goal for Alloa Athletic!
15.38
1-1Niccolo Wright flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Widmann controls it well on his chest. Marcel Widmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy White but the linesman indicates offside!
18.49
Eerik Carlbohm passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann plays a one-two with Billy White and rushes in on goal... Marcel Widmann side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.33
1-2Elena Suarez flicks a high pass forward to David Simonsson who brings the ball under control. David Simonsson lofts in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.04
Gary McNeill knocks the ball forward to Andy Thomson. Andy Thomson shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.37
Arno Van Haaren passes the ball forward to Eerik Carlbohm. Eerik Carlbohm knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Pedro Veloso has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.33
1-3Flavio Mazzi flicks a high pass forward. Gary McNeill controls it well on his chest. Gary McNeill shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
34.11
Elena Suarez darts forward. Elena Suarez lofts in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
39.32
1-3Eerik Carlbohm controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy White. Billy White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.26
1-3Ralph Owen passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Flavio Mazzi. Flavio Mazzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ralph Owen. Ralph Owen whips in a cross ball towards Andy Thomson. Andy Thomson powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but Gavin McNeill blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
44.25
Ralph Owen chips the ball to his team mate, Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill hits a low pass to Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott passes the ball forward to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
1-3Eerik Carlbohm passes the ball forward to Arno Van Haaren. Arno Van Haaren lofts in a cross ball towards David Simonsson. Gavin Hendry barges into David Simonsson. David Simonsson appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alloa Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Alloa Athletic players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Alloa Athletic kick off!
47.34
Flavio Mazzi passes the ball forward to Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott plays a scrappy one-two with Matt Dickov and advances towards the goal... Alec Elliott cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
48.32
1-3Matt Dickov catches Don Glass on the ankles. The referee brings Matt Dickov to one side and gives him a warning! Don Glass carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.41
1-3Gary Mccall hacks Marcel Widmann from behind! Gary Mccall is shown the red card!! Marcel Widmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.25
Elena Suarez flicks a high ball forward to Marcel Widmann who takes it down. Marcel Widmann knocks the ball forward to David Simonsson but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.22
1-3Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Callum Mccall replacing Gavin Hendry .
61.24
1-3Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
66.52
With a delightful solo run, Niccolo Wright stretches the opposition's defence. Niccolo Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.30
Arno Van Haaren controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
69.08
Colin Johnstone comes in with a very late challenge on Billy White. The referee motions to Colin Johnstone to come over. It's a red card!! Billy White stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.18
1-3Matt Dickov catches Don Glass on the ankles. The referee calls over Matt Dickov and shows him a yellow card! Don Glass hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.50
Andy Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
79.17
Arno Van Haaren flicks a high pass forward. Billy White holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy White tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
89.07
Gavin McNeill threads a neat ball through to Eerik Carlbohm. Eerik Carlbohm controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Simonsson. David Simonsson whips in a cross ball towards Eerik Carlbohm. Eerik Carlbohm outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
Andy Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Matt Dickov controls it well on his chest. Matt Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
2
0
Possession
44.8%
55.2%
Play Area
31.3%
44.8%
23.9%
Scorers
| Scott Young 8 | David Simonsson 3 Marcel Widmann 18, 28 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcel Widmann of Raith Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pedro Veloso (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gary Mccall (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 4. | Colin Johnstone (DEF) | | 3 |
| 5. | Flavio Mazzi (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy Thomson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ralph Owen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gary McNeill (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matt Dickov (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Scott Young (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Alec Elliott (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Greig (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Paul McCoist (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Copain Schultz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Atam Melchiot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Don Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arno Van Haaren (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Niccolo Wright (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eerik Carlbohm (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Elena Suarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy White (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marcel Widmann (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | David Simonsson (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Duncan Thomson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dino Bazzani (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rodney Seedorf (ATT) | 0 | |