Match Report


Albion RoversAlbion Rovers     Raith RoversRaith Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
John HutchisonJ. Hutchison71
G
1
G
62Matt HansenM. Hansen
David GreigD. Greig61
D
2
D
56Duncan McGroryD. McGrory
Nunzio GriecoN. Grieco57
D
3
D
54Callum HendryC. Hendry
Florian SchneiderF. Schneider55
D
4
D
52Filipe SoaresF. Soares
Simon MurphyS. Murphy54
D
5
D
50Dennis JessD. Jess
Matt HendryM. Hendry65
M
6
M
56Marc WilliamsM. Williams
Gavin HendryG. Hendry61
M
captain7
M
56Sebastian BuchwaldS. Buchwald
Pedro AlmeidaP. Almeida58
M
8
M
53Steven KirklandS. Kirkland
Colin McCoistC. McCoist56
M
9
M
51Alun LampardA. Lampard
Alec BoothA. Booth69
A
10
A
62Gary DickovG. Dickov
Roberto FanucciR. Fanucci61
A
11captain
A
61Alex YoungA. Young
 
Oscar RedondoO. Redondo65
G
12
A
58Roberto HerreroR. Herrero
Oberdan MontellaO. Montella57
A
13
G
52Daniel Gabriel StoichitaD. Stoichita
Stephen MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn55
M
14
A
52Don NaysmithD. Naysmith

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 9,317 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Albion Rovers and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Don Naysmith.


0.00
Raith Rovers get the match underway!
2.02
Callum Hendry threads a neat ball through to Alex Young. Alex Young sees space and advances. Alex Young knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Buchwald. Sebastian Buchwald jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving John Hutchison with no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
8.46
Pedro Almeida threads the ball through to Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry makes a simple pass to Alec Booth. Alec Booth finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
10.33
Filipe Soares sees space and advances. Filipe Soares sees a break and surges forward. Filipe Soares whips in a cross ball towards Alex Young. Alex Young connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by John Hutchison.
11.08
Alun Lampard takes a quick corner, playing it short to Alex Young. Alex Young deftly flicks the ball on. Simon Murphy reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
15.48
Pedro Almeida sees Roberto Fanucci in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Fanucci finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
18.06
Alun Lampard hits a low pass to Alex Young. Alex Young shoots from distance but somehow John Hutchison manages to keep it out.
24.55
Pedro Almeida flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Fanucci who brings the ball under control. Roberto Fanucci controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Albion Rovers! That brings them back into the game!
28.30
Alun Lampard makes a beautiful solo run. Alun Lampard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Greig.
38.44
Callum Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Sebastian Buchwald who takes it down. Sebastian Buchwald threads a neat ball through to Alex Young. Alex Young plays a quick one-two with Gary Dickov and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Alex Young provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
42.15
With vision, Nunzio Grieco laces a weighted ball forward to Roberto Fanucci. With great vision, Roberto Fanucci plays the ball forward to Alec Booth. Alec Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.29
Sebastian Buchwald plays the ball forward to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Buchwald. Sebastian Buchwald makes a convincing header. Solid save from John Hutchison.
45.00
Alec Booth knocks the ball forward to Pedro Almeida. Pedro Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Fanucci. Roberto Fanucci gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Albion Rovers kick off!
49.13
Nunzio Grieco flicks a high ball forward to Alec Booth who takes it down. Alec Booth flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Fanucci. Roberto Fanucci knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
55.05
Steven Kirkland knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Young. Alex Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Murphy.
61.48
Marc Williams hits a low pass to Sebastian Buchwald. Sebastian Buchwald controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving John Hutchison with no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
65.34
David Greig flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Almeida who takes it down. Pedro Almeida knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Fanucci. Roberto Fanucci shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
66.31
Pedro Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Fanucci holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Fanucci knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.24
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
73.55
Steven Kirkland hacks Roberto Fanucci from behind! The referee brings Steven Kirkland to one side and gives him a warning! Roberto Fanucci hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.36
Colin McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Alec Booth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Booth makes a probing pass between the defence to Roberto Fanucci. Roberto Fanucci cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Callum Hendry happens to be in the right place to block it.
77.45
Sebastian Buchwald makes a simple pass to Alex Young. Alex Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
78.25
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
81.05
Marc Williams barges into Pedro Almeida. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pedro Almeida hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.57
Nunzio Grieco powers a long ball forward. Pedro Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Fanucci. Roberto Fanucci is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Albion Rovers

Raith Rovers
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Play Area
28.9%
48.7%
22.4%

Scorers
Roberto Fanucci 25
Gavin Hendry 66
Sebastian Buchwald 2, 61
Alex Young 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sebastian Buchwald of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings
1.John Hutchison (GK)
6
2.David Greig (DEF)
6
3.Nunzio Grieco (DEF)
6
4.Florian Schneider (DEF)
6
5.Simon Murphy (DEF)
6
6.Matt Hendry (MID)
6
7.Gavin Hendry (MID)goal scored
7
8.Pedro Almeida (MID)
7
9.Colin McCoist (MID)
6
10.Alec Booth (ATT)
6
11.Roberto Fanucci (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Oscar Redondo (GK)
0
13.Oberdan Montella (ATT)
0
14.Stephen Meiklejohn (MID)
0

1.Matt Hansen (GK)
6
2.Duncan McGrory (DEF)
6
3.Callum Hendry (DEF)
6
4.Filipe Soares (DEF)
6
5.Dennis Jess (DEF)
6
6.Marc Williams (MID)yellow card
6
7.Sebastian Buchwald (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
8.Steven Kirkland (MID)
6
9.Alun Lampard (MID)
6
10.Gary Dickov (ATT)
6
11.Alex Young (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Roberto Herrero (ATT)
0
13.Daniel Gabriel Stoichita (GK)
0
14.Don Naysmith (ATT)
0