Match Report
| St. Johnstone | St. Johnstone |  |  | Albion Rovers | Albion Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Don Glass | D. Glass |  | 73 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 | | Gary Gemmell | G. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Garry Dickov | G. Dickov | | 69 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 60 |  | Stefano Vasari | S. Vasari | ||||||||
| Juri Bondi | J. Bondi | | 67 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 |  | Mauricio Pastor | M. Pastor | |||||||||
| Garry Campbell | G. Campbell | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 |  | Hauke Hermann | H. Hermann | |||||||||
| Diogo Marques | D. Marques |  | 61 | M | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Duncan Caldwell | D. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Gary Matteo | G. Matteo | | 60 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Craig Matteo | C. Matteo | |||||||||
| Craig Law | C. Law | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 |  | George Wise | G. Wise | |||||||||
| Scott Glass | S. Glass | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Massimo Bedin | M. Bedin | |||||||||
| Gary Burley | G. Burley | | 58 | A | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Marc Scheffler | M. Scheffler | |||||||||
| Alec Ritchie | A. Ritchie | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 | | Gary Ritchie | G. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Miguel Herrera | M. Herrera | | 50 | A | | | 11 | | A | 59 | | Andy Dickov | A. Dickov | ||||||||
| Harald Smits | H. Smits |  | 71 | G | | 12 | | M | 59 | | Gianluca Dalmat | G. Dalmat | |||||||||
| Harris van der Linden | H. van der Linden | | 63 | G | | 13 | | A | 59 | | John McNeill | J. McNeill | |||||||||
| Dean Hackworth | D. Hackworth | | 60 | G | | 14 | | M | 59 | | Scott Mccall | S. Mccall | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 9,151 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen McNeill.
The pitch is in good condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen McNeill.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Albion Rovers kicking off!
4.04
0-0Juri Bondi makes a strong solo run forward. Juri Bondi sees Gary Burley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Burley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.14
Miguel Herrera threads a neat ball through to Alec Ritchie. Alec Ritchie shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.12
0-0Duncan Caldwell hacks Miguel Herrera from behind! Duncan Caldwell is warned by the referee! Miguel Herrera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.27
0-0Marc Scheffler knocks the ball forward to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Massimo Bedin. Garry Dickov barges into Massimo Bedin. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
16.27
0-0The referee points to the spot..
17.08
0-1Gary Ritchie takes a long run up. He curls the ball into the bottom left corner - goal!!
20.16
Massimo Bedin clumsily knocks into Garry Dickov. The referee warns Massimo Bedin to calm down! Garry Dickov stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.54
Juri Bondi pushes mid-way up the pitch. Juri Bondi chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Herrera. Miguel Herrera shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.17
0-1Craig Matteo threads a neat ball through to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Don Glass!
42.21
0-1Juri Bondi runs forward with the ball. Juri Bondi flicks a high pass forward. Gary Burley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.30
Hauke Hermann kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Law.
45.00
George Wise makes a simple pass to Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler whips in a cross ball towards Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. St. Johnstone appear unchanged since the first half. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
St. Johnstone kick off and get the second half underway!
48.13
Massimo Bedin flicks a high pass forward. Marc Scheffler controls it well on his chest. Marc Scheffler knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
49.34
Hauke Hermann threads the ball through to Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.49
Juri Bondi hits a low pass to Craig Law. Craig Law passes the ball forward to Miguel Herrera. Miguel Herrera knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Matteo. Gary Matteo powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
53.18
With imagination, Juri Bondi laces a weighted ball forward to Garry Campbell. Garry Campbell makes a probing pass to Gary Burley. Gary Burley plays a scrappy one-two with Diogo Marques and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gary Burley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.18
Duncan Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.28
1-1St. Johnstone have made 3 substitutions with Harald Smits replacing Garry Dickov, Harris van der Linden replacing Gary Matteo and Dean Hackworth replacing Alec Ritchie .Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Gianluca Dalmat replacing Andy Dickov and John McNeill replacing Gary Ritchie .
61.29
Massimo Bedin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Dalmat. Gianluca Dalmat runs straight at the defence! Gianluca Dalmat side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
63.57
Marc Scheffler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Massimo Bedin. Massimo Bedin knocks in a cross ball towards John McNeill. John McNeill gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
65.13
With great imagination, Harris van der Linden laces a weighted ball forward to Scott Glass. Scott Glass flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Herrera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Herrera knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Burley. Gary Burley finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
66.23
Showing composure, Juri Bondi plays the ball forward to Harald Smits. Harald Smits picks a pass forward to Dean Hackworth. Dean Hackworth lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Law. Craig Law is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
69.33
Juri Bondi threads the ball through to Harris van der Linden. Harris van der Linden sees Dean Hackworth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dean Hackworth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.47
Massimo Bedin flicks a high pass forward. George Wise controls it well on his chest. George Wise knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Don Glass!
72.56
Hauke Hermann flicks a high pass forward to Massimo Bedin who brings the ball under control. Massimo Bedin flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Dalmat. Gianluca Dalmat shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.47
1-1George Wise makes a probing pass to Gianluca Dalmat. Gianluca Dalmat whips in a cross ball towards George Wise. Juri Bondi catches George Wise on the ankles. George Wise appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
77.20
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Scott Mccall replacing Duncan Caldwell .
78.25
Mauricio Pastor knocks the ball forward to George Wise. George Wise flicks the ball to his team mate, John McNeill. John McNeill skips past Garry Campbell! Some good footwork from John McNeill provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
80.25
1-2St. Johnstone appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
81.32
Massimo Bedin makes a simple pass to Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
83.39
Massimo Bedin kicks a strong pass forward to George Wise. George Wise shoots from 25 yards. Don Glass gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
84.31
Hauke Hermann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Pastor. Mauricio Pastor kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluca Dalmat. Gianluca Dalmat knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diogo Marques.
85.51
1-2George Wise hacks Craig Law from behind! George Wise is shown the yellow card! Craig Law runs off the knock.
87.30
Craig Matteo flicks a high ball forward to John McNeill who takes it down. John McNeill tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
89.21
Massimo Bedin plays the ball forward to Gianluca Dalmat. Gianluca Dalmat knocks in a cross ball towards George Wise. George Wise is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Don Glass gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
10
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
34.1%
42.4%
23.5%
Scorers
| Gary Burley 53 | Gary Ritchie 17 (p) John McNeill 78 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Don Glass of St. Johnstone |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Don Glass (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Garry Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juri Bondi (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Garry Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Diogo Marques (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Craig Law (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Scott Glass (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Burley (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Alec Ritchie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Miguel Herrera (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Harald Smits (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Harris van der Linden (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dean Hackworth (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Gary Gemmell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stefano Vasari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mauricio Pastor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hauke Hermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig Matteo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | George Wise (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Massimo Bedin (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Marc Scheffler (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Gary Ritchie (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Andy Dickov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gianluca Dalmat (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | John McNeill (ATT) | | 9 |
| 14. | Scott Mccall (MID) | 6 | |