Match Report
| Ayr United | Ayr United |  |  | Albion Rovers | Albion Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kevin Hendry | K. Hendry |  | 45 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 66 | | Don Gallacher | D. Gallacher | ||||||||
| Andy Hendry | A. Hendry | | 62 | D | |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Callum Niven | C. Niven | ||||||||
| Andy Mason | A. Mason | | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 58 | | Duncan Campbell | D. Campbell | |||||||||
| Colin James | C. James | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 |  | Giacomo Raymond | G. Raymond | |||||||||
| Dominic McStay | D. McStay | | 46 | D | | 5 | | M | 65 | | Matt James | M. James | |||||||||
| Craig Gemmell | C. Gemmell | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 |  | Manuel Veloso | M. Veloso | |||||||||
| Billy Hendry | B. Hendry | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Gavin Bremner | G. Bremner | |||||||||
| Carl Wiltord | C. Wiltord |  | 47 | A | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Neil Forbes | N. Forbes | |||||||||
| Callum Thomson | C. Thomson | | 46 | A | | 9 | | A | 51 | | Teddy Chaveriat | T. Chaveriat | |||||||||
| Stephen Hopkin | S. Hopkin | | 46 | A | | 10 | | A | 48 | | Stuart James | S. James | |||||||||
| Neil Niven | N. Niven | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 43 | | Duncan Elliott | D. Elliott | |||||||||
| Dominic Matteo | D. Matteo | | 49 | M | | 12 | | G | 61 | | Dominic Matteo | D. Matteo | |||||||||
| Steve Lightfoot | S. Lightfoot | | 47 | M | | 13 | | D | 48 | | Alex Cleland | A. Cleland | |||||||||
| Graeme Windass | G. Windass | | 47 | M | | 14 | | G | 48 | | Richard Ferguson | R. Ferguson | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 4,884 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Mcinnes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0Ayr United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.55
0-0Gavin Bremner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart James. Stuart James shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
3.48
Gavin Bremner threads a neat ball through to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
6.33
Gavin Bremner threads a neat ball through to Teddy Chaveriat. Teddy Chaveriat shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
8.41
0-1Matt James flicks a high pass forward. Stuart James controls it well on his chest. Stuart James whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Chaveriat. Teddy Chaveriat directs the ball goalwards with his head. Teddy Chaveriat scores for Albion Rovers!!
12.49
0-1Gavin Bremner flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Chaveriat who brings the ball under control. Teddy Chaveriat shoots from distance. Kevin Hendry effortlessly gets down and covers it.
14.50
Gavin Bremner threads the ball through to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott shoots from 20 yards but Kevin Hendry reads it well. He makes it look easy!
16.06
Matt James flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart James. Stuart James lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Chaveriat. Teddy Chaveriat shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
18.57
Callum Niven threads the ball through to Manuel Veloso. Manuel Veloso sees Stuart James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart James whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.33
Neil Forbes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
24.25
0-2Craig Gemmell hacks Gavin Bremner from behind! Craig Gemmell is shown the yellow card! Gavin Bremner stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.03
Colin James flicks a high pass forward to Craig Gemmell who brings the ball under control. Craig Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Hopkin. Stephen Hopkin flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.32
Seeing a gap ahead, Andy Mason picks a pass forward to Craig Gemmell. Craig Gemmell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Craig Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Don Gallacher didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
36.33
Manuel Veloso kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
39.55
Andy Mason sees Billy Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hopkin. Stephen Hopkin shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
42.03
Dominic McStay runs forward with the ball. Dominic McStay threads a neat ball through to Neil Niven. Neil Niven tries a spectacular long range effort. Fantastic reaction save from Don Gallacher!
44.13
Manuel Veloso surges forward with the ball. Manuel Veloso shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
45.00
Billy Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hopkin. Stephen Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Albion Rovers kicking off!
48.48
Showing composure, Andy Hendry laces a weighted ball forward to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry darts forward. Billy Hendry shoots from distance but somehow Don Gallacher manages to keep it out.
53.00
Duncan Campbell threads a neat ball through to Matt James. Matt James hits a low pass to Stuart James. Stuart James deftly passes the ball to Teddy Chaveriat, releasing him through on goal. Teddy Chaveriat looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
59.22
1-2Neil Forbes threads a neat ball through to Stuart James. Stuart James kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Elliott but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.49
1-2Ayr United have made 2 substitutions with Dominic Matteo replacing Craig Gemmell and Steve Lightfoot replacing Stephen Hopkin .Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Dominic Matteo replacing Callum Niven .
69.07
Andy Mason flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Matteo controls it well on his chest. Dominic Matteo threads the ball through to Steve Lightfoot. Steve Lightfoot finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.44
Ayr United have made a substitution with Graeme Windass replacing Andy Mason .Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Alex Cleland replacing Neil Forbes and Richard Ferguson replacing Teddy Chaveriat .
81.06
With imagination, Billy Hendry plays the ball forward to Steve Lightfoot. Steve Lightfoot sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
84.56
Matt James knocks the ball forward to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.28
1-2Gavin Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.04
Gavin Bremner runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gavin Bremner shoots from 25 yards. Kevin Hendry gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
89.01
Giacomo Raymond makes a probing pass to Manuel Veloso. Manuel Veloso makes a simple pass to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
1-2Albion Rovers are dictating the run of play here today.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
4
9
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.1%
61.9%
Play Area
39.3%
39.3%
21.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Teddy Chaveriat of Albion Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kevin Hendry (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andy Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Colin James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dominic McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig Gemmell (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Billy Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carl Wiltord (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Callum Thomson (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Stephen Hopkin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Neil Niven (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dominic Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Steve Lightfoot (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Graeme Windass (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Don Gallacher (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Callum Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duncan Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Giacomo Raymond (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Matt James (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Manuel Veloso (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gavin Bremner (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Neil Forbes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Teddy Chaveriat (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Stuart James (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Duncan Elliott (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Dominic Matteo (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alex Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Richard Ferguson (GK) | 6 | |