Match Report


Albion RoversAlbion Rovers     Partick ThistlePartick Thistle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gary GemmellG. Gemmell53
G
1
G
67Eduardo CalvoE. Calvo
Stefano VasariS. Vasari60
D
captain2
D
72Stuart CaldwellS. Caldwell
Mauricio PastorM. Pastor57
D
3
D
72Alessandro FerraraA. Ferrara
Hauke HermannH. Hermann55
D
4
D
70Alec NivenA. Niven
Duncan CaldwellD. Caldwell51
D
5
M
68Petri JongsmaP. Jongsma
Craig MatteoC. Matteo64
M
6
M
64Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison
George WiseG. Wise60
M
7captain
M
62Terry GuppyT. Guppy
Massimo BedinM. Bedin59
M
8
M
59Richard GreigR. Greig
Marc SchefflerM. Scheffler67
A
9
A
60Colin CollinsC. Collins
Gary RitchieG. Ritchie66
A
10
A
57Dominic RitchieD. Ritchie
Andy DickovA. Dickov59
A
11
A
55Matt CollinsM. Collins
 
Gianluca DalmatG. Dalmat59
M
12
G
64Colin CampbellC. Campbell
John McNeillJ. McNeill59
A
13
D
56Simon FranckeS. Francke
Scott MccallS. Mccall59
M
14
M
56Duncan McGroryD. McGrory

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 8,296 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Cleland.


0.00
Partick Thistle kick off and get the match underway!
2.41
Stefano Vasari flicks a high pass forward to Craig Matteo who brings the ball under control. Craig Matteo threads the ball through to George Wise. George Wise cuts inside the box! George Wise takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Eduardo Calvo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.02
Duncan Caldwell threads the ball through to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov threads a neat ball through to Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.48
Hauke Hermann makes a probing pass to Massimo Bedin. Massimo Bedin flicks a high ball forward to George Wise who takes it down. George Wise sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
12.38
Gary Ritchie threads the ball through to Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.57
Stefano Vasari kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell threads the ball through to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from George Wise provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
18.12
Dominic Ritchie barges into Mauricio Pastor. Dominic Ritchie is shown the yellow card! Mauricio Pastor stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.18
Massimo Bedin flicks a high pass forward. Andy Dickov controls it well on his chest. Andy Dickov advances inside the box! Andy Dickov takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
24.06
Stuart Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Petri Jongsma. Petri Jongsma whips in a cross ball towards Matt Collins. Matt Collins whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Gary Gemmell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.10
George Wise clumsily knocks into Stuart Morrison. George Wise is given a warning by the referee! Stuart Morrison carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.15
Alec Niven brings the ball forward. Alec Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefano Vasari.
38.07
Alessandro Ferrara flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Caldwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Caldwell changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Caldwell shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
40.08
Stuart Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Colin Collins collects the pass. Colin Collins knocks the ball forward to Richard Greig. Richard Greig knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefano Vasari.
45.00
Marc Scheffler brings the ball forward. Marc Scheffler tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Eduardo Calvo manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Albion Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Partick Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Albion Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
48.55
George Wise passes the ball forward to Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
53.07
Stuart Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Matt Collins. Matt Collins threads a neat ball through to Colin Collins. Colin Collins shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
60.37
Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Gianluca Dalmat replacing Andy Dickov and John McNeill replacing Gary Ritchie .
63.15
Petri Jongsma threads a neat ball through to Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Collins. Colin Collins gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.28
Mauricio Pastor flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Caldwell easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler lofts in a cross ball towards John McNeill. John McNeill connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
67.46
Massimo Bedin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John McNeill. John McNeill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Eduardo Calvo. Excellent save.
71.40
Craig Matteo flicks a high pass forward. George Wise controls it well on his chest. George Wise knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alessandro Ferrara.
72.41
Petri Jongsma makes an attacking run forward. Petri Jongsma shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.43
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Scott Mccall replacing Duncan Caldwell .
78.49
Richard Greig advances with the ball. Richard Greig passes the ball forward but Stuart Morrison is offside!
81.35
Stuart Morrison brings the ball forward. Stuart Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Collins. Colin Collins is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball strikes Scott Mccall's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
90.00
Massimo Bedin passes the ball forward to John McNeill. John McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Albion Rovers

Partick Thistle
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
27.3%
44.2%
28.6%

Scorers
George Wise 2
Matt Collins 24

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to George Wise of Albion Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Gary Gemmell (GK)
6
2.Stefano Vasari (DEF)
6
3.Mauricio Pastor (DEF)
6
4.Hauke Hermann (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Caldwell (DEF)
7
6.Craig Matteo (MID)
7
7.George Wise (MID)goal scored
9
8.Massimo Bedin (MID)
7
9.Marc Scheffler (ATT)
7
10.Gary Ritchie (ATT)
6
11.Andy Dickov (ATT)
7
 
12.Gianluca Dalmat (MID)
6
13.John McNeill (ATT)
6
14.Scott Mccall (MID)
6

1.Eduardo Calvo (GK)
8
2.Stuart Caldwell (DEF)
7
3.Alessandro Ferrara (DEF)
6
4.Alec Niven (DEF)
6
5.Petri Jongsma (MID)
7
6.Stuart Morrison (MID)
7
7.Terry Guppy (MID)
6
8.Richard Greig (MID)
6
9.Colin Collins (ATT)
6
10.Dominic Ritchie (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Matt Collins (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Colin Campbell (GK)
0
13.Simon Francke (DEF)
0
14.Duncan McGrory (MID)
0