Match Report


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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Broadwood Stadium where Clyde play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 4,865 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Clyde are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mason.


0.00
Albion Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.33
Callum Niven comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Mason. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan Mason stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.38
Duncan Mason knocks the ball forward to Andy Telfer. Andy Telfer kicks a strong pass forward to Alec McStay but the referee indicates it's offside!
12.38
Neil Forbes makes a simple pass to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
14.36
Gavin Bremner passes the ball forward to Teddy Chaveriat. Teddy Chaveriat plays a sublime one-two with Stuart James and races in on goal... Teddy Chaveriat comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it flies just off target!
15.12
Paul Harrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Henderson. Craig Henderson makes an attacking run forward. Craig Henderson finds some space and shoots from distance but Don Gallacher is on top of it.
18.24
Matt White chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Hopkin. Scott Hopkin plays a scrappy one-two with Alec McStay and stumbles forward towards the goal... Scott Hopkin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.51
Duncan Campbell knocks the ball forward to Matt James. Matt James threads the ball through to Teddy Chaveriat. Teddy Chaveriat shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
22.21
Matt White makes a beautiful solo run. Matt White shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
30.24
Duncan Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec McStay. Alec McStay plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Hopkin and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alec McStay makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.38
Paul Harrison threads a neat ball through to Duncan Mason. Duncan Mason flicks a high pass forward. Andy Telfer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Telfer knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Hopkin. With a superhuman jump, Scott Hopkin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Wonderful reactions from Don Gallacher keeps it out!
34.54
Seeing a gap ahead, John Morton plays the ball forward to Craig Henderson. Craig Henderson knocks the ball forward to Alec McStay. Alec McStay passes the ball forward but Andy Telfer is offside!
40.15
Craig Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec McStay. Alec McStay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Don Gallacher!
45.00
Duncan Campbell makes a probing pass to Manuel Veloso. Manuel Veloso threads a neat ball through to Teddy Chaveriat. Teddy Chaveriat shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Clyde have changed their lineup with Rodolfo Vicente replacing Scott Hopkin. Albion Rovers appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Clyde kick off!
48.04
Gavin Bremner threads a neat ball through to Stuart James. Stuart James tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
49.53
Duncan Campbell sees a break and surges forward. Duncan Campbell hits a low pass to Teddy Chaveriat. Teddy Chaveriat knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart James. With a superhuman jump, Stuart James connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Florian Thielemann with no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
53.37
Manuel Veloso makes a beautiful solo run. Manuel Veloso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
55.09
Manuel Veloso sees Stuart James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart James shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.22
Clyde have made a substitution with Neil Niven replacing Paul Harrison .
61.23
From the throw-in, Craig Henderson picks out Duncan Mason. Duncan Mason sees a break and surges forward. Duncan Mason plays a scrappy one-two with Rodolfo Vicente and stumbles forward towards the goal... Duncan Mason strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
63.16
Craig Henderson passes the ball forward to Alec McStay. Alec McStay hits a low pass to Andy Telfer. Andy Telfer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.41
Neil Niven catches Teddy Chaveriat on the ankles. The referee calls over Neil Niven and warns him to calm down! Teddy Chaveriat carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.41
Manuel Veloso knocks the ball forward to Teddy Chaveriat. Teddy Chaveriat shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
69.03
Duncan Mason barges into Matt James. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt James runs off the knock.
71.24
Daniel Lima surges forward with the ball. Daniel Lima threads a neat ball through to Alec McStay. Alec McStay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.45
Manuel Veloso makes an attacking run forward. Manuel Veloso plays a one-two with Stuart James and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Manuel Veloso provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Neil Niven happens to be in the right place to block it.
85.18
Gavin Bremner flicks a high ball forward to Stuart James who takes it down. Stuart James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
87.44
Daniel Lima chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Henderson. Craig Henderson sees space and advances. Craig Henderson shoots from 25 yards. Don Gallacher gets down and covers it.
90.00
Giacomo Raymond threads the ball through to Matt James. Matt James threads a neat ball through to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Florian Thielemann who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
4
8
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
26.7%
45.3%
27.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alec McStay of Clyde

Match Ratings
1.Florian Thielemann (GK)
6
2.Daniel Lima (DEF)
7
3.Paul Harrison (DEF)
6
4.Scott Ritchie (DEF)
6
5.John Morton (DEF)
6
6.Craig Henderson (MID)
8
7.Matt White (MID)
6
8.Duncan Mason (MID)yellow card
7
9.Scott Hopkin (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Alec McStay (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Andy Telfer (ATT)
6
 
12.Neil Niven (MID)
6
13.Uwe Schäfer (ATT)
0
14.Rodolfo Vicente (GK)
6

1.Don Gallacher (GK)
7
2.Callum Niven (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Duncan Campbell (DEF)
7
4.Giacomo Raymond (DEF)
6
5.Matt James (MID)
6
6.Manuel Veloso (MID)
8
7.Gavin Bremner (MID)
6
8.Neil Forbes (MID)
6
9.Teddy Chaveriat (ATT)
7
10.Stuart James (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Duncan Elliott (ATT)
6
 
12.Dominic Matteo (GK)
0
13.Alex Cleland (DEF)
0
14.Richard Ferguson (GK)
0