Match Report
| Livingston | Livingston |  |  | Albion Rovers | Albion Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alec Souness | A. Souness |  | 42 | G |  | 1 | | G | 34 | | John McCoist | J. McCoist | |||||||||
| Gavin Morrison | G. Morrison | | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Paul McGrory | P. McGrory | |||||||||
| Gary White | G. White | | 58 | D | | 3 | | D | 44 | | Paul Hansen | P. Hansen | |||||||||
| Don Hansen | D. Hansen | | 56 | D | | 4 | | D | 42 | | Callum Dickov | C. Dickov | |||||||||
| Stephen Glass | S. Glass | | 53 | D |  | | 5 | | D | 40 | | Gary Collins | G. Collins | ||||||||
| Stephen Young | S. Young | | 50 | M | | 6 | | M | 52 | | Craig Dalglish | C. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Andy Hendry | A. Hendry | | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 47 | | Gavin McGrory | G. McGrory | |||||||||
| Matt Collins | M. Collins | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 43 | | Duncan Souness | D. Souness | |||||||||
| Don Morton | D. Morton | | 45 | M | | 9 | | M | 43 | | Scott Gemmell | S. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Lars Diakite | L. Diakite |  | 47 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 |  | Max Watson | M. Watson | |||||||||
| Gary Inglis | G. Inglis | | 46 | A | | 11 | | | A | 51 | | Billy Caldwell | B. Caldwell | ||||||||
| Scott Campbell | S. Campbell | | 51 | D | | 12 | | A | 49 | | Duncan Liddell | D. Liddell | |||||||||
| Gavin Booth | G. Booth | | 43 | D | | 13 | | A | 48 | | Callum Campbell | C. Campbell | |||||||||
| Alex McNeill | A. McNeill | | 42 | G | | 14 | | A | 42 | | Gary Souness | G. Souness | |||||||||
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Almondvale Stadium where Livingston play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 9,760 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Livingston and Albion Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Mcinnes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Livingston and Albion Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0Albion Rovers start the match!
2.40
0-0Paul Hansen flicks a high pass forward to Gavin McGrory who brings the ball under control. Gavin McGrory passes the ball forward to Craig Dalglish. Craig Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
3.02
0-0Gavin McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Max Watson. Max Watson knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Dalglish. Craig Dalglish is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Alec Souness manages to keep it out.
8.09
0-0Andy Hendry hacks Scott Gemmell from behind! The referee brings Andy Hendry to one side and gives him a warning! Scott Gemmell runs off the knock.
9.19
Craig Dalglish darts forward. Craig Dalglish tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
14.20
0-0Craig Dalglish clumsily knocks into Stephen Glass. Craig Dalglish is shown the yellow card! Stephen Glass stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.02
1-0Gary White makes a probing pass to Don Hansen. Don Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Don Morton collects the pass. Don Morton knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Diakite. Lars Diakite heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.01
1-0Don Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Morton. Don Morton chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Young. Stephen Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John McCoist who gathers it comfortably.
27.08
Duncan Souness passes the ball forward to Max Watson. Max Watson plays a quick one-two with Duncan Souness and rushes in on goal... Max Watson rockets a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
28.26
Andy Hendry decides to run forward with the ball. Andy Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Dickov.
32.10
Matt Collins surges forward with the ball. Matt Collins threads the ball through to Lars Diakite. Lars Diakite sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
34.03
Matt Collins hits a low pass to Stephen Young. Stephen Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.17
Gary Inglis plays the ball forward to Lars Diakite. Lars Diakite shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
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. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Livingston kick off!
49.57
Scott Gemmell passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Duncan Souness. Duncan Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.49
Duncan Souness changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Duncan Souness knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Souness who gathers it comfortably.
57.03
Gary White kicks a strong pass forward to Lars Diakite. Lars Diakite knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Dickov.
59.57
Don Hansen sees Matt Collins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With some swift thinking, Matt Collins plays the ball forward to Andy Hendry. Andy Hendry plays a one-two with Gary Inglis and advances towards the goal... Andy Hendry shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.32
Don Morton makes a simple pass to Lars Diakite. Lars Diakite lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Inglis. Gary Inglis beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.40
With a delightful solo run, Andy Hendry stretches the opposition's defence. Andy Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Collins.
65.04
Gavin McGrory plays the ball forward to Max Watson. Max Watson finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
66.35
Gavin McGrory makes a simple pass to Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
71.34
Andy Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Lars Diakite. Lars Diakite shoots from 20 yards. John McCoist gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
83.39
Don Hansen threads the ball through to Andy Hendry. Andy Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Collins. Matt Collins tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
90.00
Paul McGrory pushes up the pitch. Paul McGrory advances with the ball. Paul McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
28%
46.7%
25.3%
Scorers
| Lars Diakite 20, 42 Gary Inglis 60 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lars Diakite of Livingston |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alec Souness (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Morrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gary White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Don Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stephen Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Young (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andy Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matt Collins (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Don Morton (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Lars Diakite (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Gary Inglis (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Scott Campbell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gavin Booth (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alex McNeill (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | John McCoist (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paul McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Callum Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig Dalglish (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Gavin McGrory (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Duncan Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Gemmell (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Max Watson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Billy Caldwell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Duncan Liddell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Campbell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary Souness (ATT) | 0 | |