Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play Airdrieonians in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Albion Rovers kick off!
2.43
0-1With imagination, Eoin Sheringham laces a through ball forward to Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop cuts inside the box! Tony Van Westerop muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
8.15
0-1Stuart Souness runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stuart Souness whips in a cross ball towards Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop powers a header at goal but somehow Garry Matteo happens to be in the right place to block it.
14.56
0-1Jonas Sachs makes a probing pass to Eoin Sheringham. Eoin Sheringham makes a beautiful solo run. Eoin Sheringham lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
18.32
0-1Eoin Sheringham threads a neat ball through to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Hopkin.
24.06
0-1Showing composure, John Brighton laces a through ball forward to Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop cuts inside the box! Tony Van Westerop shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.49
0-1Eoin Sheringham comes in with a late challenge on Colin Rae. The referee calls over Eoin Sheringham and warns him to calm down! Colin Rae hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.23
0-1Eoin Sheringham flicks a high pass forward. Tony Van Westerop collects the pass. Tony Van Westerop deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Campbell but the linesman indicates offside!
38.12
Stuart Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop whips in a cross ball towards Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell makes a deft header. Alec Campbell scores for Airdrieonians!!
42.25
Stephen Liddell takes it forward alone. With some swift thinking, Stephen Liddell plays the ball forward to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan puts a great ball through. Tony Van Westerop runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Albion Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half. The Albion Rovers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Airdrieonians kick off!
54.59
Colin Hendry threads a neat ball through to Eoin Sheringham. With a delightful solo run, Eoin Sheringham stretches the opposition's defence. Eoin Sheringham chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
59.34
Kevin Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Steinar Halle.
60.04
0-2Stuart Souness takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Henry McManaman reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
60.04
0-2Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Stefan Stoichita replacing Garry Matteo .
61.59
Jonas Sachs threads the ball through to Stuart Souness. Stuart Souness darts forward. Stuart Souness shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
63.37
Colin Rae deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Harrison. Marcus Harrison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Hendry.
65.57
Kevin Ferguson darts forward. Kevin Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Mick Milligan but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
66.01
Colin Rae passes the ball forward to Marcus Harrison. Marcus Harrison rushes past Stephen Liddell! Marcus Harrison muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
67.24
Jeremy Stam threads a neat ball through to Marcus Harrison. Marcus Harrison knocks in a cross ball towards Henry McManaman. Henry McManaman knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
71.43
Stephen Liddell flicks a high pass forward to John Brighton who brings the ball under control. John Brighton chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell plays a one-two with Mick Milligan and rushes in on goal... Alec Campbell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.51
Jeremy Stam knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry McManaman. With great vision, Henry McManaman plays the ball forward to Marcus Harrison who has made a great run into the box. Marcus Harrison tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.12
Stephen Liddell drives a long ball upfield. Alec Campbell cuts inside the box! Alec Campbell comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Alec Campbell scores for Airdrieonians!!
90.00
John Brighton makes a simple pass to Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell plays a one-two with Tony Van Westerop and rushes in on goal... Alec Campbell strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Steinar Halle easily gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Tony Van Westerop 2 Alec Campbell 38, 84 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Steinar Halle (GK)
7
2. Callum Johnstone (GK)
6
3. Gavin McNeill (DEF)
6
4. Garry Matteo (DEF)
6
5. Scott Hopkin (DEF)
6
6. Jeremy Stam (GK)
6
7. Colin Rae (MID)
6
8. Henry McManaman (GK)
6
9. Marcus Harrison (GK)
6
10. Andy Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
11. Andy Venus (ATT)
6
12. Stefan Stoichita (DEF)
6
13. Jon Riza (MID)
0
14. Gísli Illugason (ATT)
0
1. Kevin Mcinnes (GK)
6
2. Colin Hendry (DEF)
6
3. Jonas Sachs (DEF)
6
4. Stephen Liddell (DEF)
7
5. Stuart Souness (MID)
6
6. John Brighton (MID)
6
7. Eoin Sheringham (MID)
7
8. Kevin Ferguson (MID)
6
9. Alec Campbell (ATT)
9
10. Tony Van Westerop (ATT)
8
11. Mick Milligan (ATT)
6
12. Demlaba Ben Haddou (GK)
0
13. Jorge Moutinho (ATT)
0
14. Garry Gemmill (DEF)
0