Match Report


LivingstonLivingston     Alloa AthleticAlloa Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Don SullivanD. Sullivan52
G
1
G
51Don NivenD. Niven
Nils KneisslN. Kneissl60
D
2
D
65Stuart WhiteS. White
Seth KeeganS. Keegan48
D
3
D
61Robert SchoenmakersR. Schoenmakers
Eduardo FloresE. Flores47
D
4
D
58David SeelerD. Seeler
Gavin DavidsonG. Davidson44
D
5captain
D
57Andy NaysmithA. Naysmith
David DickovD. Dickov62
M
6
M
73Jose AlvarezJ. Alvarez
Colin ClelandC. Cleland54
M
7
M
66Copain JansenC. Jansen
Craig BrownC. Brown52
M
8
M
63Stephen HendryS. Hendry
Piero Di LivioP. Di Livio61
A
9
A
69Kevin InglisK. Inglis
Gísli GardarssonG. Gardarsson60
A
10
A
62Francisco SemedoF. Semedo
Matthias HässlerM. Hässler57
A
captain11
A
58Roberto SantosR. Santos
 
Celestine IkpebaC. Ikpeba50
M
12
M
62Craig BradyC. Brady
Richard McStayR. McStay46
G
13
M
60Alec WhiteA. White
Alex MortonA. Morton45
M
14
D
55Dominic ElliottD. Elliott

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Almondvale Stadium where Livingston play host to Alloa Athletic. A crowd of 11,316 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Livingston and Alloa Athletic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Booth.


0.00
Alloa Athletic kick off!
3.41
Stephen Hendry threads the ball through to Francisco Semedo. Francisco Semedo knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Roberto Santos is offside!
6.29
Seth Keegan makes a simple pass to Eduardo Flores. Eduardo Flores makes an attacking run forward. Eduardo Flores chips the ball to his team mate, Gísli Gardarsson. Gísli Gardarsson tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
10.54
Jose Alvarez receives the ball from a throw-in from Copain Jansen. Jose Alvarez threads a neat ball through to Francisco Semedo. Francisco Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Inglis. Kevin Inglis jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.38
David Seeler flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Santos who takes it down. Roberto Santos plays a quick one-two with Francisco Semedo and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Roberto Santos provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. Don Sullivan gets down and covers it.
20.02
David Dickov clumsily knocks into Stephen Hendry. David Dickov is warned by the referee! Stephen Hendry gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.28
Copain Jansen passes the ball forward to Jose Alvarez. Jose Alvarez flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Hendry collects the pass. Stephen Hendry threads a neat, attacking ball through to Kevin Inglis. Kevin Inglis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Don Sullivan.
23.59
Copain Jansen takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Don Sullivan scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
26.34
Jose Alvarez makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Alvarez knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Semedo. Francisco Semedo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.13
Colin Cleland clumsily knocks into Stephen Hendry. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Hendry is taking some rough treatment out there!
32.38
With some swift thinking, David Seeler plays the ball forward to Francisco Semedo. Francisco Semedo makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Roberto Santos. Roberto Santos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Don Sullivan reads it well. Great save!
36.29
Colin Cleland sees Gísli Gardarsson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gísli Gardarsson lofts in a cross ball towards Matthias Hässler. Matthias Hässler rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Don Niven had no chance!! Goal for Livingston!
40.13
Stephen Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Copain Jansen collects the pass. Copain Jansen plays a scrappy one-two with Roberto Santos and advances towards the goal... Copain Jansen tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Don Sullivan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Livingston appear unchanged since the first half. Alloa Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Livingston kick off the second half!
49.27
Eduardo Flores flicks a high pass forward. Colin Cleland collects the pass. Colin Cleland threads the ball through to Craig Brown. Craig Brown tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
53.24
Robert Schoenmakers barges into Craig Brown. The referee brings Robert Schoenmakers to one side and gives him a warning! Craig Brown runs off the knock.
55.52
Kevin Inglis takes a short throw-in bringing Copain Jansen into play. Copain Jansen plays the ball forward to Roberto Santos. Roberto Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Sullivan who gathers it comfortably.
57.36
David Seeler launches a long ball forward. Francisco Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.55
Colin Cleland makes an attacking run forward. Colin Cleland shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.19
Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Dominic Elliott replacing Roberto Santos .
61.22
Francisco Semedo comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Flores. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eduardo Flores runs off the knock.
63.05
Copain Jansen flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Semedo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Semedo shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
65.13
Seth Keegan flicks a high pass forward. David Dickov controls it well on his chest. David Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Piero Di Livio collects the pass. Piero Di Livio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.20
Jose Alvarez catches Piero Di Livio on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Piero Di Livio runs off the knock.
72.53
David Dickov passes the ball forward to Gísli Gardarsson. Gísli Gardarsson passes the ball forward but Matthias Hässler is offside!
73.40
David Dickov makes an attacking run forward. David Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Gísli Gardarsson. Gísli Gardarsson makes a deft header but it's a woeful effort!
75.51
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
77.48
Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Alec White replacing Copain Jansen .
87.13
Seth Keegan flicks a high pass forward. Colin Cleland controls it well on his chest. Colin Cleland threads a neat ball through to David Dickov. David Dickov shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Livingston

Alloa Athletic
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
27%
44.6%
28.4%

Scorers
Matthias Hässler 36
Kevin Inglis 11
Francisco Semedo 26
Copain Jansen 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Copain Jansen of Alloa Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Don Sullivan (GK)
7
2.Nils Kneissl (DEF)
6
3.Seth Keegan (DEF)
6
4.Eduardo Flores (DEF)
7
5.Gavin Davidson (DEF)
6
6.David Dickov (MID)
7
7.Colin Cleland (MID)yellow card
7
8.Craig Brown (MID)
6
9.Piero Di Livio (ATT)
6
10.Gísli Gardarsson (ATT)
7
11.Matthias Hässler (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Celestine Ikpeba (MID)
0
13.Richard McStay (GK)
0
14.Alex Morton (MID)
0

1.Don Niven (GK)
6
2.Stuart White (DEF)
6
3.Robert Schoenmakers (DEF)
6
4.David Seeler (DEF)
6
5.Andy Naysmith (DEF)
6
6.Jose Alvarez (MID)yellow card
7
7.Copain Jansen (MID)goal scored
9
8.Stephen Hendry (MID)
6
9.Kevin Inglis (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Francisco Semedo (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
11.Roberto Santos (ATT)
7
 
12.Craig Brady (MID)
0
13.Alec White (MID)
6
14.Dominic Elliott (DEF)
6