Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Kilmarnock. A crowd of 17,552 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Albion Rovers and Kilmarnock are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Gemmill.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Albion Rovers and Kilmarnock are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Gemmill.
0.00
0-0Albion Rovers kick off!
4.03
0-0Cristiano Loureiro chips the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Ochoa. Gustavo Ochoa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
8.56
0-0John Gough controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gustavo Ochoa. Gustavo Ochoa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steinar Halle who gathers it comfortably.
9.51
0-0Con Bosnich knocks the ball forward to Markus Schrader. Markus Schrader threads a neat ball through to Jamie Bridge. Jamie Bridge whips in a cross ball towards Ernest Hill. Ernest Hill heads the ball goalwards. Carlos Loureiro didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
10.48
John Gough knocks the ball to his team mate, Dmytro Ryabushko. Dmytro Ryabushko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.28
0-0Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson hacks John Gough from behind! The referee calls over Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson and shows him a yellow card! John Gough stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.40
Martin Mowbray knocks the ball forward to Dave Brand. Dave Brand plays a scrappy one-two with Dmytro Ryabushko and advances towards the goal... Dave Brand muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Steinar Halle. Excellent save.
20.51
Garry Matteo flicks a high pass forward to Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson who brings the ball under control. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson makes a probing pass to Jamie Bridge. Jamie Bridge knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gharib Bouchiba.
24.43
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson sees space and advances. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.35
Oleg Scholes flicks a high pass forward. Jon Riza controls it well on his chest. Jon Riza flicks a high pass forward. Jamie Bridge holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jamie Bridge shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Carlos Loureiro as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
27.54
0-0Jon Riza takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason is dispossessed by a tackle from Piet Verhoeven.
30.02
Gharib Bouchiba flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Loureiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristiano Loureiro threads a neat ball through to Dave Brand. Dave Brand knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oleg Scholes.
32.22
1-0Showing composure, Markus Schrader plays the ball forward to Ernest Hill. Ernest Hill whips in a cross ball towards Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.52
Cristiano Loureiro chips the ball to his team mate, Dave Brand. Dave Brand shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.44
Gharib Bouchiba flicks a high pass forward. Martin Mowbray collects the pass. Martin Mowbray makes a simple pass to Gustavo Ochoa. Gustavo Ochoa lofts in a cross ball towards Dmytro Ryabushko. Dmytro Ryabushko whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dmytro Ryabushko!
45.00
Martin Mowbray flicks a high pass forward to Dave Brand who brings the ball under control. Dave Brand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Albion Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Kilmarnock also appear unchanged since the first half. The Kilmarnock players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Kilmarnock kicking off!
48.10
Zachary Thompson chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Riza. Jon Riza makes a simple pass to Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason whips in a cross ball towards Ernest Hill. Ernest Hill makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
55.14
Seeing a gap ahead, Cristiano Loureiro plays the ball forward to Dmytro Ryabushko. Dmytro Ryabushko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Con Bosnich.
57.56
Martin Mowbray deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dmytro Ryabushko. Dmytro Ryabushko knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steinar Halle who gathers it comfortably.
60.14
2-1Kilmarnock have made 2 substitutions with Marcos Sanchez replacing Gary Fowler and Rodolphe Bourgeais replacing Dmytro Ryabushko and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
63.33
Markus Schrader sees Gísli Illugason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gísli Illugason lofts in a cross ball towards Jamie Bridge. Jamie Bridge outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.22
Jon Riza comes in with a late challenge on Cristiano Loureiro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cristiano Loureiro runs off the knock.
69.01
2-1Cristiano Loureiro hacks Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson from behind! Cristiano Loureiro is warned by the referee! Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.26
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson catches Cristiano Loureiro on the ankles. The referee warns Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson to calm down! Cristiano Loureiro runs off the knock.
77.13
Kilmarnock have made a substitution with Gérard Auer replacing Cristiano Loureiro .
85.46
Showing composure, Zachary Thompson laces a weighted ball forward to Jon Riza. Jon Riza takes it forward alone. Jon Riza tries a spectacular long range effort but Carlos Loureiro is on top of it.
89.15
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson flicks a high ball forward to Ernest Hill who takes it down. Ernest Hill knocks in a cross ball towards Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason connects with a diving header. Superb reactions from Carlos Loureiro. What a save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gísli Illugason of Albion Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Steinar Halle (GK)
6
2. Zachary Thompson (DEF)
6
3. Oleg Scholes (DEF)
6
4. Con Bosnich (DEF)
6
5. Garry Matteo (DEF)
6
6. Markus Schrader (MID)
6
7. Jon Riza (MID)
6
8. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson (MID)
6
9. Gísli Illugason (ATT)
9
10. Jamie Bridge (ATT)
6
11. Ernest Hill (ATT)
9
12. Scott Hopkin (DEF)
0
13. Paul Elliott (MID)
0
14. Edmundo Soler (ATT)
0
1. Carlos Loureiro (GK)
7
2. Gary Fowler (DEF)
6
3. Gharib Bouchiba (DEF)
6
4. Piet Verhoeven (DEF)
6
5. Stefano Foggia (DEF)
6
6. John Gough (MID)
6
7. Cristiano Loureiro (MID)
6
8. Martin Mowbray (MID)
6
9. Gustavo Ochoa (ATT)
6
10. Dmytro Ryabushko (ATT)
8
11. Dave Brand (ATT)
6
12. Marcos Sanchez (MID)
6
13. Gérard Auer (MID)
6
14. Rodolphe Bourgeais (MID)
6