Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Balmoor Stadium where Peterhead play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 11,761 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterhead are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Law.


0.00
Albion Rovers kick off!
8.02
Kevin Collins makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Collins runs straight at the defence! Kevin Collins comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's miles wide!
9.46
Jose Fortes Herrera makes a probing pass to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie makes a simple pass to Duncan Campbell. Duncan Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Richard Hopkin. Richard Hopkin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it slams into the crowd!
15.58
Lars Götz threads the ball through to Shaun Standing. Shaun Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bernabé Brown.
16.04
Robbie Lisbie barges into Scott McStay. The referee warns Robbie Lisbie to calm down! Scott McStay gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.18
Jose Fortes Herrera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lars Götz. Lars Götz kicks a strong pass forward to Shaun Standing. Shaun Standing shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
22.48
Graham Thompson makes a probing pass to Robbie Lisbie. Robbie Lisbie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Morton. Alex Morton rushes past Andy Mcallister! Alex Morton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
27.03
Alex Morton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alex Morton shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.03
Gavin Ritchie darts forward. Gavin Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Campbell. Duncan Campbell whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
36.26
Tony Jobson sees space and advances. Tony Jobson whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Fanucci. Roberto Fanucci finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.16
Tony Jobson knocks the ball forward to Robbie Lisbie. Robbie Lisbie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Peterhead kick off!
49.37
Saïd Hamadou threads a neat ball through to Garry Souness. Garry Souness threads a neat ball through to Robbie Lisbie. Robbie Lisbie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Ritchie.
51.40
Bernabé Brown flicks a high pass forward. Tony Jobson controls it well on his chest. Tony Jobson plays the ball forward to Robbie Lisbie. Robbie Lisbie shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.15
Shaun Standing hacks Bernabé Brown from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bernabé Brown hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.17
Jose Fortes Herrera takes a short throw-in bringing Lars Götz into play. Lars Götz flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Ritchie who brings the ball under control. Gavin Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Campbell shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
66.33
Garry Souness pushes mid-way up the pitch. Garry Souness plays the ball forward to Robbie Lisbie. Robbie Lisbie knocks in a cross ball towards Saïd Hamadou. Saïd Hamadou heads the ball goalwards. Saïd Hamadou scores for Albion Rovers!!
69.44
Garry Souness hits a low pass to Saïd Hamadou. Saïd Hamadou knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Fortes Herrera.
71.15
Jose Fortes Herrera threads the ball through to Richard Hopkin. Richard Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Shaun Standing. Shaun Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oscar Redondo who gathers it comfortably.
73.41
Shaun Standing deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Shaun Standing. Shaun Standing powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Oscar Redondo had no chance!! Goal for Peterhead!
77.53
Jose Fortes Herrera catches Roberto Fanucci on the ankles. The referee calls over Jose Fortes Herrera and shows him a yellow card! Roberto Fanucci stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.01
Garry Souness sees Roberto Fanucci in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Fanucci lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Lisbie. Robbie Lisbie knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
83.38
Robbie Lisbie hits a low pass to Roberto Fanucci. Roberto Fanucci knocks in a cross ball towards Robbie Lisbie. Robbie Lisbie connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
89.01
Lars Götz flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Collins who takes it down. Kevin Collins whips in a cross ball towards Richard Hopkin. Richard Hopkin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Oscar Redondo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.3%
41.7%
Play Area
33.3%
43.1%
23.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alex Morton of Albion Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Craig Glass (GK)
6
2.Andy Mcallister (DEF)
6
3.Scott McStay (DEF)
6
4.Jose Fortes Herrera (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Matthew Gilchrist (MID)
6
6.Gavin Ritchie (MID)
7
7.Lars Götz (MID)
6
8.Kevin Collins (MID)
6
9.Richard Hopkin (ATT)
6
10.Duncan Campbell (ATT)
6
11.Shaun Standing (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Scott Hopkin (GK)
0
13.Delano Davids (DEF)
0
14.Alex Gemmell (DEF)
0

1.Oscar Redondo (GK)
7
2.Neil Mckinlay (DEF)
6
3.Bernabé Brown (DEF)
6
4.Graham Thompson (DEF)
6
5.Nunzio Grieco (DEF)
6
6.Saïd Hamadou (MID)goal scored
7
7.Garry Souness (MID)
7
8.Tony Jobson (MID)
7
9.Alex Morton (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
10
10.Roberto Fanucci (ATT)
6
11.Robbie Lisbie (ATT)
7
 
12.Nils Hollmer (ATT)
0
13.Silvio Moreira (GK)
0
14.Simon Murphy (DEF)
0