Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 17,107 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Motherwell and Albion Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Gough.


0.00
The first half starts with Motherwell kicking off!
2.40
David Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Don Glass. Don Glass finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.04
Neil Brady threads a neat ball through to Marino Tobiassen. Marino Tobiassen makes an attacking run forward. Marino Tobiassen whips in a cross ball towards Don Ferguson. Don Ferguson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Eduardo Johnson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.57
Nicolas Alvarez knocks the ball forward to Adrian Priestley. Adrian Priestley whips in a cross ball towards Peter Perez. Peter Perez beats his man to it with a header. Andy Mason didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
16.03
Cristi Lacatus catches Neil Brady on the ankles. Cristi Lacatus is shown the yellow card! Neil Brady carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.48
Bruno Reis makes a probing pass to David Strachan. David Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Don Glass. Don Glass whips in a cross ball towards David Strachan. David Strachan directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Andy Mason.
19.26
It's a corner kick. Nicolas Alvarez kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Cristi Lacatus rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Andy Mason with no chance!! Goal for Motherwell!
20.17
With vision, Adrian Priestley picks a pass forward to Cristi Lacatus. Cristi Lacatus knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Perez. Peter Perez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
21.58
Sebastiao Oliveira pushes up the pitch. Sebastiao Oliveira chips the ball to his team mate, Don Glass. Don Glass shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Andy Mason as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
24.43
Richard Mckinlay brings the ball forward. Richard Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Booth. Dominic Booth makes a deft header. Eduardo Johnson manages to gather it easily.
26.48
Seeing a gap ahead, Sebastiao Oliveira laces a through ball forward to Peter Perez. Peter Perez sees Cristi Lacatus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cristi Lacatus whips in a cross ball towards Chris Milligan. Chris Milligan jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.41
Bruno Reis chips the ball to his team mate, Don Glass. Don Glass passes the ball forward to Chris Milligan. Chris Milligan sees David Strachan just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. David Strachan tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
28.55
With some swift thinking, David Strachan plays the ball forward to Adrian Priestley. Adrian Priestley knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Milligan. Chris Milligan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Andy Mason!
30.25
With some swift thinking, Sebastiao Oliveira plays the ball forward to Nicolas Alvarez. Nicolas Alvarez whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Priestley. Adrian Priestley is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Andy Mason didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
32.48
Sebastiao Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Priestley. Adrian Priestley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristi Lacatus. Cristi Lacatus tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Andy Mason. Excellent save.
34.34
Adrian Priestley makes a probing pass to Cristi Lacatus. Cristi Lacatus knocks in a cross ball towards Don Glass. Don Glass knocks the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.43
Adrian Priestley chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Milligan. Chris Milligan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
42.52
Cesar Oliveira decides to run forward with the ball. Cesar Oliveira threads the ball through to Dominic Booth. Dominic Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Brady.
44.22
Richard Mckinlay threads a neat ball through to Callum Mcallister. Callum Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Glass. Gavin Glass connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
Bruno Reis knocks the ball forward to Don Glass. Don Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Perez. Peter Perez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Motherwell players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Albion Rovers kicking off!
47.19
Bruno Reis knocks the ball forward to Chris Milligan. With great vision, Chris Milligan plays the ball forward to Peter Perez. Peter Perez whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Alvarez. Nicolas Alvarez shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Andy Mason is on top of it.
49.07
Dominic Booth barges into Sebastiao Oliveira. Dominic Booth is shown the yellow card! Sebastiao Oliveira gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.38
Don Glass comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Glass. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Glass hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.09
Sebastiao Oliveira chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Reis. Bruno Reis flicks a high ball forward to Chris Milligan who takes it down. Chris Milligan runs straight at the defence! Chris Milligan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Andy Mason. Excellent save.
57.50
Bruno Reis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Strachan. David Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Cristi Lacatus. Cristi Lacatus connects with a diving header. Magnificent block by Cesar Oliveira!
60.26
Motherwell have made a substitution with Stuart White replacing Adrian Priestley .
61.36
Bruno Reis chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Milligan. Chris Milligan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Alvarez. Nicolas Alvarez shoots from long range but it is miles over!
63.22
Without breaking stride, Callum Mcallister plays the ball forward to Richard Mckinlay. Richard Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Reis.
65.13
Bruno Reis threads the ball through to Stuart White. Stuart White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Alvarez. Nicolas Alvarez whips in a cross ball towards Stuart White. Stuart White finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.05
Showing composure, Gerhard Dittrich plays the ball forward to Don Ferguson. Don Ferguson makes a probing pass to Richard Mckinlay but he's offside!
67.08
With great vision, Cesar Oliveira plays the ball forward to Gavin Glass. Gavin Glass flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Dittrich holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gerhard Dittrich lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Booth. Dominic Booth outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Eduardo Johnson didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
69.52
Neil Brady hits a low pass to Callum Mcallister. Callum Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Don Ferguson. Don Ferguson directs the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
71.55
Sebastiao Oliveira makes a probing pass to Don Glass. Don Glass threads a neat ball through to Peter Perez. Peter Perez whips in a cross ball towards Don Glass. Don Glass powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.17
Matt Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Strachan. David Strachan threads the ball through to Don Glass. Don Glass whips in a cross ball towards Cristi Lacatus. Cristi Lacatus whips the ball goalwards with his head. Andy Mason easily picks it out of the air!
83.40
David Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Milligan. Chris Milligan shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Chris Milligan!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 13 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 8 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 73.0337078651685 vs 26.9662921348315
Play Area
Home team third: 26.97%, Midfield: 39.33%, Away team third: 33.71%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy Mason of Albion Rovers

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Matt Brady (DEF)
6
4. Bruno Reis (DEF)
7
7
8
8. Don Glass (MID)
8
9. Peter Perez (ATT)
7
10. Cristi Lacatus (ATT)
8
11. Chris Milligan (ATT)
9

12. Stuart White (ATT)
6
13. Colin Ritchie (ATT)
0
14. Sebastien Graf (DEF)
0

1. Andy Mason (GK)
9
7
3. Neil Brady (DEF)
6
5. Gavin Glass (MID)
6
8. Stuart Inglis (MID)
6
9. Dominic Booth (ATT)
5
10. Don Ferguson (ATT)
7

12. Matthew Owen (GK)
0
0
14. Don Collins (MID)
0