Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to East Stirling. A crowd of 4,961 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Albion Rovers and East Stirling are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mason.


0.00
Albion Rovers kick off!
2.02
Gavin Bremner changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Bremner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart James but the linesman indicates offside!
3.18
Callum Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner hits a low pass to Teddy Chaveriat. Teddy Chaveriat finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.41
Matt James flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Chaveriat collects the pass. Teddy Chaveriat shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
18.44
Gary Elliott runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gary Elliott shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.49
Nico Dehm launches a long ball forward. Billy Liddell kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Carragher but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.48
Matt James knocks the ball forward to Stuart James. Stuart James tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.37
Neil Forbes makes a simple pass to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
28.16
Callum Niven makes a simple pass to Manuel Veloso. Manuel Veloso threads the ball through to Stuart James. Stuart James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.12
Sebastiao Moutinho makes a beautiful solo run. Sebastiao Moutinho surges forward with the ball. Sebastiao Moutinho plays a scrappy one-two with Billy Liddell and advances towards the goal... Sebastiao Moutinho shoots from just inside the box. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. East Stirling are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
33.13
Callum Niven makes a strong solo run forward. Callum Niven hits a low pass to Teddy Chaveriat. Teddy Chaveriat lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart James. Stuart James is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.14
Callum Niven sees space and advances. Callum Niven makes an attacking run forward. Callum Niven whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Chaveriat. Teddy Chaveriat heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
39.09
Nico Dehm flicks a high pass forward. Alec Hopkin controls it well on his chest. Alec Hopkin makes a probing pass to Andy Gough. Andy Gough makes a defence splitting pass to Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Don Gallacher had no chance!! Goal for East Stirling!
42.34
Sebastiao Moutinho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Elliott. Gary Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Andy Gough collects the pass. Andy Gough knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Niven.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and East Stirling get the second half underway!
47.41
Alec Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell shoots from 25 yards. Don Gallacher easily gets down and covers it.
49.56
Gary Elliott hits a low pass to Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Carragher. Scott Carragher connects with a diving header but it curls horrendously wide!
54.24
Gavin Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Chaveriat controls it well on his chest. Teddy Chaveriat knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Massimo Maiuri.
57.13
Manuel Veloso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Chaveriat. Teddy Chaveriat lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Elliott. With a superhuman jump, Duncan Elliott connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
59.52
Alec Hopkin threads the ball through to Andy Gough. Andy Gough sees Billy Liddell just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some superb footwork from Billy Liddell provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
60.14
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Dominic Matteo replacing Callum Niven .
65.51
Paolo Mangone knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Gough. Andy Gough skips past Duncan Campbell! Andy Gough side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.06
Gary Elliott makes a probing pass to Scott Carragher. Scott Carragher shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
73.42
Massimo Maiuri makes a probing pass to Gary Elliott. Gary Elliott makes a simple pass to Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell makes a great pass forward. Andy Gough runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
75.15
Giacomo Raymond makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastiao Moutinho.
77.11
Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Alex Cleland replacing Neil Forbes and Richard Ferguson replacing Teddy Chaveriat .
81.56
With some swift thinking, Gavin Bremner plays the ball forward to Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.03
Giacomo Raymond controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Veloso. Manuel Veloso hits a low pass to Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Alex Cleland decides to run forward with the ball. Alex Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
30.4%
40.5%
29.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Teddy Chaveriat of Albion Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Don Gallacher (GK)
6
2.Callum Niven (DEF)
8
3.Duncan Campbell (DEF)
6
4.Giacomo Raymond (DEF)
6
5.Matt James (MID)
7
6.Manuel Veloso (MID)
7
7.Gavin Bremner (MID)
7
8.Neil Forbes (MID)
6
9.Teddy Chaveriat (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Stuart James (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Duncan Elliott (ATT)
6
 
12.Dominic Matteo (GK)
6
13.Alex Cleland (DEF)
6
14.Richard Ferguson (GK)
6

1.Garry Dalglish (GK)
6
2.Massimo Maiuri (DEF)
6
3.Sebastiao Moutinho (DEF)
6
4.Nico Dehm (DEF)
6
5.Paolo Mangone (MID)
6
6.Alec Hopkin (MID)
6
7.Gary Elliott (MID)
6
8.Neil Souness (MID)
6
9.Billy Liddell (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Scott Carragher (ATT)
6
11.Andy Gough (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.David Rae (MID)
0
13.Alex Booth (MID)
0
14.Paul Perry (DEF)
0