Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to Alloa Athletic. A crowd of 8,899 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Heart of Midlothian kick off and get the first half underway!
14.25
1-0Arthur Ball passes the ball forward to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Paul White. Paul White connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.37
1-0Harvey Merson passes the ball forward to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Dominic Matteo manages to gather it comfortably.
21.00
1-0Alloa Athletic are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Heart of Midlothian's defence.
27.20
1-0Andy Inglis threads the ball through to Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson makes a probing pass to Franceco Stendardo. Franceco Stendardo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Cleland.
33.36
1-0John Cleland knocks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Ball. Arthur Ball threads the ball through to Paul White. Paul White plays a perfect one-two with Colin Hansen and rushes in on goal... Paul White shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.23
Spencer Moffat deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Henderson. Stephen Henderson chips the ball to his team mate, Franceco Stendardo. Franceco Stendardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.07
Andy Dalglish knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Monteiro. Ricardo Monteiro plays a perfect one-two with Franceco Stendardo and rushes in on goal... Ricardo Monteiro shoots from just inside the box. Aaron Tolley is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Duncan Dalglish boots it upfield. Paul White shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Alloa Athletic kick off!
48.19
Michel Kasmi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Dalglish. Andy Dalglish makes a simple pass to Franceco Stendardo. Franceco Stendardo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Burley.
53.19
Spencer Moffat makes a simple pass to Milan Berck Van Der Gaag. Milan Berck Van Der Gaag chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Monteiro. Ricardo Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.39
Harvey Merson sees space and advances. Harvey Merson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.43
1-1Duncan Henderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Monteiro. Ricardo Monteiro knocks the ball forward to Franceco Stendardo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
77.50
Arthur Ball knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Dominic Matteo easily smothers it!
81.59
Andy Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Monteiro. Ricardo Monteiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franceco Stendardo but he's offside!
83.07
Duncan Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Monteiro. Ricardo Monteiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aaron Tolley who gathers it comfortably.
84.10
Arthur Ball deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul White. Paul White goes all the way! Paul White shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
87.25
Andy Dalglish decides to run forward with the ball. Andy Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Monteiro. Ricardo Monteiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Aaron Tolley easily smothers it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Play Area
30.8%
46.2%
23.1%
Scorers