Match Report


Albion RoversAlbion Rovers     DumbartonDumbarton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Marc BrittonM. Britton55
G
1
G
55Arno ArnoldA. Arnold
Stefano VasariS. Vasari61
D
captain2
D
61Stefano FabrieS. Fabrie
Mauricio PastorM. Pastor57
D
3
D
52Claudio RomeroC. Romero
Hauke HermannH. Hermann55
D
4
D
52Gavin BurleyG. Burley
Duncan CaldwellD. Caldwell51
D
5
M
60Andy SounessA. Souness
Craig MatteoC. Matteo65
M
6
M
55Garcia Duque CentoG. Cento
George WiseG. Wise60
M
7captain
M
54Craig DavidsonC. Davidson
Massimo BedinM. Bedin60
M
8
M
54Colin LumsdonC. Lumsdon
Marc SchefflerM. Scheffler67
A
9
A
57Craig StrachanC. Strachan
Gary RitchieG. Ritchie66
A
10
A
53Florian CalabuigF. Calabuig
Andy DickovA. Dickov59
A
11
A
53Alfredo RubioA. Rubio
 
Gianluca DalmatG. Dalmat59
M
12
G
51Marino AmorusoM. Amoruso
John McNeillJ. McNeill59
A
13
M
50Paul MckinlayP. Mckinlay
Scott MccallS. Mccall59
M
14
M
49Craig LiddellC. Liddell

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 8,639 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Collins.


0.00
Albion Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.46
Gavin Burley sees space and advances. Gavin Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Pastor.
9.03
Craig Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Florian Calabuig collects the pass. Florian Calabuig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Pastor.
15.14
George Wise threads the ball through to Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
16.51
Stefano Fabrie makes a simple pass to Garcia Duque Cento. Garcia Duque Cento plays the ball forward to Colin Lumsdon. Colin Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig connects with a diving header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.45
Claudio Romero flicks a high ball forward to Garcia Duque Cento who takes it down. Garcia Duque Cento flicks a high pass forward. Florian Calabuig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Florian Calabuig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Pastor.
24.39
Craig Davidson sees Alfredo Rubio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfredo Rubio tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Marc Britton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.43
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.28
Massimo Bedin makes a beautiful solo run. Massimo Bedin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.26
Andy Souness barges into Hauke Hermann. Andy Souness is shown the yellow card! Hauke Hermann stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.28
Stefano Vasari receives the ball from a throw-in from Duncan Caldwell. Stefano Vasari sees George Wise in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. George Wise flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Arno Arnold with no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
44.47
Stefano Fabrie surges forward with the ball. Stefano Fabrie changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stefano Fabrie knocks in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Cento. Garcia Duque Cento finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
45.00
Dumbarton are dictating the run of play here today.
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. Dumbarton also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Dumbarton kick off and get the second half underway!
53.12
Gavin Burley threads a neat ball through to Andy Souness. Andy Souness flicks a high pass forward. Craig Davidson collects the pass. Craig Davidson advances inside the box! Craig Davidson comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Marc Britton easily gets down and covers it.
54.41
Craig Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Florian Calabuig collects the pass. Florian Calabuig knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan beats his man to it with a header his aim is horrendously poor!
55.12
With imagination, Stefano Fabrie plays the ball forward to Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Florian Calabuig collects the pass. Florian Calabuig lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Rubio. With a superhuman jump, Alfredo Rubio connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.16
Garcia Duque Cento makes an attacking run forward. Garcia Duque Cento threads the ball through into the box. Florian Calabuig looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.34
Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Gianluca Dalmat replacing Andy Dickov and John McNeill replacing Gary Ritchie .
63.01
With fabulous imagination, Craig Davidson picks a pass forward to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.20
George Wise threads a neat ball through to John McNeill. John McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Arno Arnold has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.20
George Wise flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler whips in a cross ball towards Gianluca Dalmat. Claudio Romero clumsily knocks into Gianluca Dalmat. Gianluca Dalmat appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
77.34
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Scott Mccall replacing Duncan Caldwell .
79.03
Gavin Burley flicks a high pass forward. Garcia Duque Cento controls it well on his chest. Garcia Duque Cento flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Rubio controls it well on his chest. Alfredo Rubio lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Calabuig. Hauke Hermann catches Florian Calabuig on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
81.05
Garcia Duque Cento decides to run forward with the ball. Garcia Duque Cento whips in a cross ball towards Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Marc Britton gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
87.29
With a delightful solo run, Craig Davidson stretches the opposition's defence. Craig Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan knocks the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Albion Rovers

Dumbarton
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
33.9%
66.1%
Play Area
33.9%
45.2%
21%

Scorers
Marc Scheffler 39
Craig Matteo 66
Alfredo Rubio 24
Florian Calabuig 57, 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Florian Calabuig of Dumbarton

Match Ratings
1.Marc Britton (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)goal scored
7
7.George Wise (MID)
6
8.Massimo Bedin (MID)
6
9.Marc Scheffler (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Gary Ritchie (ATT)
6
11.Andy Dickov (ATT)
6
 
12.Gianluca Dalmat (MID)
6
13.John McNeill (ATT)
6
14.Scott Mccall (MID)
6

1.Arno Arnold (GK)
6
2.Stefano Fabrie (DEF)
7
3.Claudio Romero (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Burley (DEF)
6
5.Andy Souness (MID)yellow card
5
6.Garcia Duque Cento (MID)
8
7.Craig Davidson (MID)
8
8.Colin Lumsdon (MID)
6
9.Craig Strachan (ATT)
7
10.Florian Calabuig (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Alfredo Rubio (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Marino Amoruso (GK)
0
13.Paul Mckinlay (MID)
0
14.Craig Liddell (MID)
0