Match Report


Albion RoversAlbion Rovers     LivingstonLivingston
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Don GallacherD. Gallacher66
G
captain1captain
G
59Youssouf ZanottiY. Zanotti
Callum NivenC. Niven61
D
2
D
62Alec DalglishA. Dalglish
Duncan CampbellD. Campbell58
D
3
D
54Antonio MedinaA. Medina
Giacomo RaymondG. Raymond54
D
4
D
50Gavin FergusonG. Ferguson
Matt JamesM. James65
M
5
D
40Callum JamesC. James
Manuel VelosoM. Veloso57
M
6
M
63Scott BoltonS. Bolton
Gavin BremnerG. Bremner51
M
7
M
62Andy CaldwellA. Caldwell
Neil ForbesN. Forbes48
M
8
M
59Richard SullivanR. Sullivan
Teddy ChaveriatT. Chaveriat51
A
9
M
57Stuart YoungS. Young
Stuart JamesS. James48
A
10
A
69Roberto PostigaR. Postiga
Duncan ElliottD. Elliott43
A
11
A
53Stephen ThomsonS. Thomson
 
Dominic MatteoD. Matteo61
G
12
M
56Duncan CollinsD. Collins
Alex ClelandA. Cleland48
D
13
M
55Alex ClelandA. Cleland
Richard FergusonR. Ferguson48
G
14
G
53Ernesto FuentesE. Fuentes

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Livingston. A crowd of 4,863 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Livingston appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Ritchie.


0.00
Livingston kick off and get the match underway!
3.19
Gavin Bremner knocks the ball forward to Teddy Chaveriat. Teddy Chaveriat shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
4.04
Richard Sullivan makes a simple pass to Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson plays the ball forward to Roberto Postiga who has made a great run into the box. Roberto Postiga rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.22
Giacomo Raymond makes a probing pass to Manuel Veloso. Seeing a gap ahead, Manuel Veloso laces a through ball forward to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Youssouf Zanotti. Excellent save.
20.21
Gavin Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Chaveriat controls it well on his chest. Teddy Chaveriat shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
27.03
Antonio Medina threads a neat ball through to Scott Bolton. Seeing a gap ahead, Scott Bolton picks a pass forward to Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but Giacomo Raymond blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
28.20
Stephen Thomson comes in with a late challenge on Callum Niven. The referee calls over Stephen Thomson and warns him to calm down! Callum Niven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.57
Richard Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson plays a scrappy one-two with Roberto Postiga and advances towards the goal... Giacomo Raymond hacks Stephen Thomson from behind! Stephen Thomson appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
33.34
Manuel Veloso comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Young. The referee warns Manuel Veloso to calm down! Stuart Young stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.40
Gavin Ferguson hacks Teddy Chaveriat from behind! The referee calls over Gavin Ferguson and shows him a yellow card! Teddy Chaveriat stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Antonio Medina flicks a high pass forward. Andy Caldwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Caldwell brings the ball forward. Andy Caldwell shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Albion Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
48.14
Gavin Bremner makes a simple pass to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.08
Richard Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Postiga comfortably collects the pass. Roberto Postiga plays a one-two with Stephen Thomson and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Roberto Postiga provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Don Gallacher gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
53.36
Richard Sullivan knocks the ball forward to Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
54.18
Andy Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Gallacher who gathers it comfortably.
60.23
Richard Sullivan flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.47
Gavin Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Young. Stuart Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Postiga. Callum Niven catches Roberto Postiga on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
73.32
Antonio Medina flicks a high pass forward. Andy Caldwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Caldwell hits a low pass to Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson plays a one-two with Roberto Postiga and rushes in on goal... Stephen Thomson tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.42
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Alex Cleland replacing Neil Forbes .
79.52
Andy Caldwell sees Stephen Thomson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Thomson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
81.03
Callum Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt James. Matt James runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matt James whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Duncan Elliott!
85.55
Callum Niven advances with the ball. Callum Niven threads a neat ball through to Stuart James. Stuart James tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
89.19
Duncan Campbell brings the ball forward. Duncan Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart James. Stuart James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Stuart Young makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Young shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Albion Rovers

Livingston
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.8%
62.2%
Play Area
31.7%
45.1%
23.2%

Scorers
Duncan Elliott 81
Stuart James 86

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Elliott of Albion Rovers

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

1.Youssouf Zanotti (GK)
6
2.Alec Dalglish (DEF)
6
3.Antonio Medina (DEF)
7
4.Gavin Ferguson (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Callum James (DEF)
6
6.Scott Bolton (MID)
6
7.Andy Caldwell (MID)
8
8.Richard Sullivan (MID)
8
9.Stuart Young (MID)
7
10.Roberto Postiga (ATT)
6
11.Stephen Thomson (ATT)
7
 
12.Duncan Collins (MID)
0
13.Alex Cleland (MID)
0
14.Ernesto Fuentes (GK)
0