Match Report
| Albion Rovers | Albion Rovers |  |  | Peterhead | Peterhead | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stephen Ritchie | S. Ritchie |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 | | Andy White | A. White | |||||||||
| Dominic Hutchison | D. Hutchison | | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 | | Duncan Mcallister | D. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Neil White | N. White | | 53 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Colin McGrory | C. McGrory | |||||||||
| Paul Rae | P. Rae | | 50 | D | | 4 | | D | 47 | | Gary Bremner | G. Bremner | |||||||||
| Regi Schaap | R. Schaap |  | 40 | D | | 5 | | D | 46 | | John Ritchie | J. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Mirco Scoponi | M. Scoponi |  | 47 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 | | Stephen Johnstone | S. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Alec Hopkin | A. Hopkin | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 47 | | Callum Sullivan | C. Sullivan | |||||||||
| John Mckinlay | J. Mckinlay | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Stuart Matteo | S. Matteo | |||||||||
| Danny White | D. White |  | 44 | M | | 9 | | A | 63 |  | Giannis Dabizas | G. Dabizas | |||||||||
| Scott Naysmith | S. Naysmith | | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Matt Gemmell | M. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Andy McCoist | A. McCoist | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Alec Ritchie | A. Ritchie | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Peterhead. A crowd of 4,835 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Peterhead appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Peterhead appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Peterhead start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.07
0-1Stephen Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Giannis Dabizas. Giannis Dabizas whips in a cross ball towards Alec Ritchie. Alec Ritchie flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.30
0-1Stuart Matteo takes it forward alone. Stuart Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Giannis Dabizas. Giannis Dabizas connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
8.36
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
12.29
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
15.39
John Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Johnstone. Stephen Johnstone makes a beautiful solo run. Stephen Johnstone shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.20
Duncan Mcallister makes a simple pass to Stephen Johnstone. Stephen Johnstone threads the ball through to Giannis Dabizas. Giannis Dabizas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
21.17
0-1John Mckinlay flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Andy McCoist. Andy McCoist shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Andy White.
26.12
Stephen Johnstone passes the ball forward to Matt Gemmell. Matt Gemmell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.52
0-2Stephen Johnstone hacks Paul Rae from behind! The referee calls over Stephen Johnstone and warns him to calm down! Paul Rae runs off the knock.
38.13
Colin McGrory threads the ball through to Stephen Johnstone. Stephen Johnstone sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Johnstone threads the ball through to Giannis Dabizas. Giannis Dabizas cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.00
0-3Stuart Matteo brings the ball forward. Stuart Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Ritchie but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
0-3Duncan Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Matteo. Stuart Matteo makes a probing pass to Alec Ritchie. Alec Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Ritchie who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Albion Rovers kick off!
54.43
Duncan Mcallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Sullivan. Callum Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giannis Dabizas. Giannis Dabizas shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Stephen Ritchie manages to gather it comfortably.
55.31
Albion Rovers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
57.37
Colin McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Matteo. Stuart Matteo sees space and advances. Stuart Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil White.
61.30
Danny White makes a probing pass to Andy McCoist. Andy McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.18
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
73.34
Stuart Matteo passes the ball forward to Giannis Dabizas. Giannis Dabizas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Ritchie who gathers it comfortably.
75.29
Peterhead are easily keeping Albion Rovers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
79.21
Stuart Matteo makes a probing pass to Giannis Dabizas. Giannis Dabizas chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Gemmell. Matt Gemmell tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Matt Gemmell!
83.48
Colin McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Matteo. Stuart Matteo knocks the ball forward to Alec Ritchie. Alec Ritchie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giannis Dabizas but he's offside!
84.31
Scott Naysmith barges into Gary Bremner. The referee calls over Scott Naysmith and warns him to calm down! Gary Bremner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.27
Callum Sullivan threads the ball through to Matt Gemmell. Matt Gemmell shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.2%
64.8%
Play Area
29.6%
46.5%
23.9%
Scorers
| Alec Ritchie 3 Matt Gemmell 26, 79 Giannis Dabizas 38 |