Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Dens Park where Dundee play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 10,007 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dundee and Albion Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Mcinnes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dundee and Albion Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Albion Rovers get the match underway!
4.50
0-0Guerino Agostini makes a simple pass to Anton Janes. Anton Janes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nunzio Grieco.
12.16
0-0Paul Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott makes a simple pass to Paul Morrison. Paul Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Dirk Averdijk. Dirk Averdijk powers a header at goal. Solid save from John Hutchison.
14.48
0-0Paul Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dirk Averdijk. Dirk Averdijk deftly passes the ball to Paul Morrison, releasing him through on goal. Nunzio Grieco hacks Paul Morrison from behind! Penalty not given!!
16.21
0-0With great vision, Billy Elliott plays the ball forward to Guerino Agostini. Guerino Agostini plays a one-two with Dirk Averdijk and advances towards the goal... Guerino Agostini muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
20.39
Florian Schneider threads a neat ball through to Roberto Fanucci. With a delightful solo run, Roberto Fanucci stretches the opposition's defence. Roberto Fanucci knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.27
0-0Florian Schneider catches Guerino Agostini on the ankles. Florian Schneider is shown the yellow card! Guerino Agostini stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.49
1-0Paul Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Anton Janes. Anton Janes knocks the ball to his team mate, Dirk Averdijk. Dirk Averdijk shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.35
Billy Elliott threads the ball through to Anton Janes. Anton Janes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.27
Roberto Fanucci controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Booth. Alec Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee appear unchanged since the first half. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Dundee kick off the second half!
47.45
Duncan Swift threads the ball through to Anton Janes. Anton Janes darts forward. Anton Janes advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Anton Janes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
49.45
Nunzio Grieco surges forward with the ball. Nunzio Grieco knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Hendry. Matt Hendry jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
54.50
Gavin Hendry sees space and advances. Gavin Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
55.24
1-1Matt Hendry hacks Titus Keane from behind! The referee warns Matt Hendry to calm down! Titus Keane hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.09
Simon Murphy darts forward. Simon Murphy lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Fanucci. Roberto Fanucci is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
65.28
Pedro Almeida threads the ball through to Alec Booth. Alec Booth tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Duncan Mckinlay has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.25
Florian Schneider chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Booth. Alec Booth shoots from 20 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Duncan Mckinlay with no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
85.03
Duncan Campbell takes it forward alone. Duncan Campbell deftly passes the ball to Dirk Averdijk, releasing him through on goal. Dirk Averdijk makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Solid save from John Hutchison.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
26.9%
52.2%
20.9%
Scorers
| Dirk Averdijk 28 | Matt Hendry 49 Roberto Fanucci 59 Alec Booth 65, 75 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alec Booth of Albion Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duncan Mckinlay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Duncan Swift (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Colin Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Billy Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Guerino Agostini (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Titus Keane (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Anton Janes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Dirk Averdijk (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Anton de Boer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil McNeill (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stephen Telfer (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | John Hutchison (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nunzio Grieco (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Florian Schneider (DEF) |  | 7 |
| 5. | Simon Murphy (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Matt Hendry (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Gavin Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pedro Almeida (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Colin McCoist (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alec Booth (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Roberto Fanucci (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Oscar Redondo (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oberdan Montella (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stephen Meiklejohn (MID) | 0 | |