Match Report


Albion RoversAlbion Rovers     HibernianHibernian
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
John McCoistJ. McCoist34
G
1
G
49Billy MortonB. Morton
Paul McGroryP. McGrory49
D
2
D
52Neil GoughN. Gough
Paul HansenP. Hansen44
D
3
D
51Stephen SullivanS. Sullivan
Callum DickovC. Dickov42
D
4
D
47Dominic JamesD. James
Gary CollinsG. Collins40
D
5captain
D
45Teddy McgrealT. Mcgreal
Craig DalglishC. Dalglish52
M
6
M
55Matt MatteoM. Matteo
Duncan SounessD. Souness43
M
7
M
47Matt DickovM. Dickov
Scott GemmellS. Gemmell43
M
8
M
47Craig McStayC. McStay
Garry DickovG. Dickov42
M
captain9
M
42Alex GallacherA. Gallacher
Max WatsonM. Watson52
A
10
A
52Manuel SoaresM. Soares
Billy CaldwellB. Caldwell51
A
11
A
47Nigel JacksonN. Jackson
 
Duncan LiddellD. Liddell49
A
12
G
48Pascal JentschP. Jentsch
Callum CampbellC. Campbell48
A
13
G
46Craig FergusonC. Ferguson
Gary SounessG. Souness42
A
14
G
46Stephen ThomsonS. Thomson

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 8,909 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Albion Rovers and Hibernian are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Elliott.


0.00
The whistle blows and Albion Rovers kick off!
6.25
Duncan Souness picks a pass forward to Max Watson. Max Watson edges inside the box! Max Watson shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
16.11
Craig McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Soares. Manuel Soares whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Jackson. Nigel Jackson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.54
Neil Gough decides to run forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Neil Gough plays the ball forward to Nigel Jackson. Nigel Jackson knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Soares. Manuel Soares whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.19
Stephen Sullivan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig McStay. Craig McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Soares. Manuel Soares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Hansen.
24.09
Scott Gemmell passes the ball forward to Max Watson. Max Watson chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell threads a neat, attacking ball through to Duncan Souness. Duncan Souness muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Billy Morton had no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
27.38
Garry Dickov laces a weighted ball forward to Max Watson. Max Watson whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Souness. Duncan Souness directs the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.04
Alex Gallacher makes a simple pass to Manuel Soares. Manuel Soares shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
34.31
Stephen Sullivan makes a simple pass to Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Soares. Manuel Soares shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
39.50
With imagination, Teddy Mcgreal picks a pass forward to Neil Gough. Neil Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Soares. Manuel Soares finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Hibernian start the second half!
54.21
Craig Dalglish barges into Craig McStay. Craig Dalglish is shown the yellow card! Craig McStay stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.08
Dominic James threads a neat ball through to Craig McStay. Craig McStay makes a beautiful solo run. Craig McStay finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
57.44
Garry Dickov makes a simple pass to Paul Hansen. Paul Hansen sees Billy Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.42
Paul Hansen makes a strong solo run forward. Paul Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Dickov. Garry Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.10
Paul Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell makes a simple pass to Max Watson. Max Watson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Matteo.
72.58
Paul McGrory clumsily knocks into Manuel Soares. Paul McGrory is given a warning by the referee! Manuel Soares gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
78.22
Alex Gallacher darts forward. Alex Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Jackson. Nigel Jackson makes a convincing header but is denied by John McCoist. Excellent save.
79.22
Craig McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov advances inside the box! Matt Dickov tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.52
Dominic James hits a low pass to Craig McStay. Craig McStay makes a simple pass to Nigel Jackson. Nigel Jackson plays a scrappy one-two with Manuel Soares and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nigel Jackson takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Paul McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Billy Caldwell collects the pass. Billy Caldwell finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Albion Rovers

Hibernian
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.7%
56.3%
Play Area
26.8%
45.1%
28.2%

Scorers
Max Watson 6
Duncan Souness 24
Manuel Soares 19
Matt Dickov 79
Nigel Jackson 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Jackson of Hibernian

Match Ratings
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)yellow card
5
7.Duncan Souness (MID)goal scored
8
8.Scott Gemmell (MID)
6
9.Garry Dickov (MID)
6
10.Max Watson (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Billy Caldwell (ATT)
6
 
12.Duncan Liddell (ATT)
0
13.Callum Campbell (ATT)
0
14.Gary Souness (ATT)
0

1.Billy Morton (GK)
6
2.Neil Gough (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Sullivan (DEF)
6
4.Dominic James (DEF)
6
5.Teddy Mcgreal (DEF)
6
6.Matt Matteo (MID)
6
7.Matt Dickov (MID)goal scored
8
8.Craig McStay (MID)
8
9.Alex Gallacher (MID)
6
10.Manuel Soares (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Nigel Jackson (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Pascal Jentsch (GK)
0
13.Craig Ferguson (GK)
0
14.Stephen Thomson (GK)
0