Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 13,171 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Alloa Athletic and St. Johnstone are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Dalglish.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Alloa Athletic and St. Johnstone are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Dalglish.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Alloa Athletic get the match underway!
6.54
0-0Joe Greaves changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Joe Greaves passes the ball forward to Daniele Dixon. Daniele Dixon tries a spectacular strike but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.29
0-0Kevin Johnstone makes a probing pass to Kevin Inglis. Kevin Inglis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Naysmith but he's offside!
10.38
1-0Julian Torres kicks a strong pass forward to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Inglis. Kevin Inglis rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.01
Nicolas Seibert kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Torres. Julian Torres hits a low pass to Kevin Johnstone. Kevin Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Torres. With a superhuman jump, Julian Torres connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.12
Nicolas Seibert receives the ball from a throw-in from Richard Greig. Nicolas Seibert threads the ball through to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith runs straight at the defence! Don Naysmith comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.48
34.04
2-1Stephen Gallacher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Greaves. Joe Greaves flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Grantt. Chris Grantt cuts inside the box! Chris Grantt makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
39.53
Kevin Johnstone makes a simple pass to Roland Van Bommel. Roland Van Bommel knocks in a cross ball towards Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
40.21
Kevin Johnstone pushes mid-way up the pitch. Kevin Johnstone passes the ball forward to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Roland Van Bommel. Roland Van Bommel beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
Nicolas Seibert takes a quick throw-in, which Andres Velasco takes on the chest. Andres Velasco knocks the ball forward to Julian Torres. Julian Torres threads a neat ball through to Sebastiano Pessotto. Sebastiano Pessotto lofts in a cross ball towards Roland Van Bommel. With a superhuman jump, Roland Van Bommel connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alloa Athletic have changed their lineup with Jose Varela replacing Julian Torres. St. Johnstone appear unchanged since the first half. The Alloa Athletic players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and St. Johnstone get the second half underway!
47.38
Gary Law makes a simple pass to Joe Greaves. Joe Greaves flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Dalglish who brings the ball under control. Kevin Dalglish runs straight at the defence! Kevin Dalglish takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kevin Dalglish!
51.47
Richard Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiano Pessotto. Sebastiano Pessotto whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Inglis. Kevin Inglis heads the ball goalwards. Kevin Inglis scores for Alloa Athletic!!
55.49
Kevin Johnstone receives the ball from a throw-in from Nicolas Seibert. With imagination, Kevin Johnstone picks a pass forward to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
57.57
Gary Law arcs the ball upfield. Daniele Dixon knocks the ball forward, putting Kevin Dalglish through on goal. Some good footwork from Kevin Dalglish provides some space. He shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.46
4-2Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Alec Ferguson replacing Kevin Inglis .
61.53
Kevin Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roland Van Bommel. Roland Van Bommel shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
65.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Nicolas Seibert plays the ball forward to Jose Varela. Jose Varela threads a neat ball through to Roland Van Bommel. Roland Van Bommel whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiano Pessotto. Sebastiano Pessotto connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
66.38
4-2Nicolas Seibert hits a low pass to Jose Varela. Jose Varela makes a probing pass to Kevin Johnstone. Kevin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.15
Richard Greig flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Johnstone who brings the ball under control. With some swift thinking, Kevin Johnstone plays the ball forward to Roland Van Bommel. Roland Van Bommel knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alec Ferguson is offside!
73.47
Colin Campbell makes a beautiful solo run. Colin Campbell shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.40
Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Billy Hendry replacing Sebastiano Pessotto and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation.
79.04
Kevin Johnstone sees Roland Van Bommel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roland Van Bommel knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Ferguson. Alec Ferguson directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
89.27
Kevin Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Ferguson. Alec Ferguson shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.6%
32.4%
Play Area
25.4%
40.8%
33.8%
Scorers
| Kevin Inglis 10, 51 Julian Torres 18 Roland Van Bommel 40 | Gary Law 30 Kevin Dalglish 47 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Inglis of Alloa Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dominic McStay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andres Velasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicolas Seibert (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Richard Greig (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Matt Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Julian Torres (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Kevin Johnstone (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Kevin Inglis (ATT) | | 9 |
| 9. | Roland Van Bommel (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Don Naysmith (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Sebastiano Pessotto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jose Varela (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alec Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Billy Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Duncan Matteo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Darren Williamson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Gallacher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gary Law (DEF) | | 8 |
| 5. | Garry Young (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Colin Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Joe Greaves (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stuart Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Chris Grantt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Dalglish (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Daniele Dixon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Duncan Hutchison (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Richard Davidson (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alex Collins (MID) | 0 | |