Match Report


Albion RoversAlbion Rovers     AberdeenAberdeen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Marc BrittonM. Britton55
G
1
G
56Wilfred EbbingeW. Ebbinge
Stefano VasariS. Vasari61
D
captain2captain
D
64Noel DyerN. Dyer
Mauricio PastorM. Pastor57
D
3
D
63Giulio GaravelliG. Garavelli
Hauke HermannH. Hermann55
D
4
D
61Hugo SoaresH. Soares
Duncan CaldwellD. Caldwell51
D
5
D
61Don HansenD. Hansen
Craig MatteoC. Matteo65
M
6
M
73Kevin StrachanK. Strachan
George WiseG. Wise60
M
7
M
62Jacob MurrayJ. Murray
Massimo BedinM. Bedin60
M
8
M
62Simon SchumacherS. Schumacher
Marc SchefflerM. Scheffler67
A
9
A
60Craig CharltonC. Charlton
Gary RitchieG. Ritchie66
A
10
A
49Armin SchönenbornA. Schönenborn
Andy DickovA. Dickov59
A
11
A
47Fabian CarbajalF. Carbajal
 
Gianluca DalmatG. Dalmat59
M
12
M
62Colin ClelandC. Cleland
John McNeillJ. McNeill59
A
13
D
60Garry WhiteG. White
Scott MccallS. Mccall59
M
14
M
60Teddy JohnsonT. Johnson

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 8,063 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Albion Rovers and Aberdeen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Ferguson.


0.00
Albion Rovers kick off and get the first half underway!
2.02
George Wise hits a low pass to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Wilfred Ebbinge had no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
6.25
Kevin Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Craig Charlton controls it well on his chest. Craig Charlton runs straight at the defence! Craig Charlton comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it slams into the crowd!
8.41
Stefano Vasari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler makes a defence splitting pass to Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.41
Stefano Vasari sees George Wise in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. George Wise knocks the ball forward to Massimo Bedin. Massimo Bedin lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent block by Noel Dyer!
10.25
Massimo Bedin threads a neat ball through to Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler flicks the ball with his head. Wilfred Ebbinge manages to gather it comfortably.
12.03
Armin Schönenborn catches Stefano Vasari on the ankles. The referee brings Armin Schönenborn to one side and gives him a warning! Stefano Vasari gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.52
Armin Schönenborn threads a neat ball through to Simon Schumacher. Simon Schumacher kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Charlton but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.36
Simon Schumacher flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Strachan who brings the ball under control. Kevin Strachan shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
22.17
Hugo Soares takes it forward alone. Hugo Soares makes a probing pass to Armin Schönenborn. Armin Schönenborn plays a quick one-two with Fabian Carbajal and rushes in on goal... Armin Schönenborn tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
26.35
Kevin Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Armin Schönenborn. Armin Schönenborn shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Marc Britton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.54
Mauricio Pastor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Massimo Bedin. Massimo Bedin knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.37
Simon Schumacher brings the ball forward. Simon Schumacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.05
Massimo Bedin threads a neat ball through to Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wilfred Ebbinge who gathers it comfortably.
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. Aberdeen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Aberdeen kick off!
48.30
Hugo Soares kicks a strong pass forward to Fabian Carbajal. Fabian Carbajal changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fabian Carbajal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Caldwell.
49.48
George Wise flicks a high pass forward. Marc Scheffler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marc Scheffler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wilfred Ebbinge who gathers it comfortably.
54.36
Mauricio Pastor knocks the ball forward to Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Wilfred Ebbinge manages to gather it.
59.47
Simon Schumacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Fabian Carbajal is offside!
60.28
Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Gianluca Dalmat replacing Andy Dickov and John McNeill replacing Gary Ritchie .
61.36
With a delightful solo run, Stefano Vasari stretches the opposition's defence. Stefano Vasari shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.26
Jacob Murray flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Carbajal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabian Carbajal runs straight at the defence! Fabian Carbajal side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.41
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Scott Mccall replacing Duncan Caldwell .
78.44
Craig Matteo flicks a high pass forward. John McNeill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to George Wise but the referee indicates it's offside!
87.53
Don Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Armin Schönenborn controls it well on his chest. Armin Schönenborn rushes past Scott Mccall! Armin Schönenborn comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but somehow Marc Britton manages to keep it out.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Albion Rovers

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

Possession
42.3%
57.7%
Play Area
23.9%
47.9%
28.2%

Scorers
Gary Ritchie 2, 31
Armin Schönenborn 26

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gary Ritchie of Albion Rovers

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

1.Wilfred Ebbinge (GK)
6
2.Noel Dyer (DEF)
6
3.Giulio Garavelli (DEF)
6
4.Hugo Soares (DEF)
7
5.Don Hansen (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Strachan (MID)
7
7.Jacob Murray (MID)
6
8.Simon Schumacher (MID)
6
9.Craig Charlton (ATT)
6
10.Armin Schönenborn (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Fabian Carbajal (ATT)
6
 
12.Colin Cleland (MID)
0
13.Garry White (DEF)
0
14.Teddy Johnson (MID)
0