Match Report


Albion Rovers     Heart of Midlothian
Tom Bingham Josh Davies
S. HalleG1captainGE. Tsoukalas
L. NdoD2DP. Thomson
Z. ThompsonDcaptain3DA. Aviles
S. StoichitaD4DG. Bento
H. BehrensD5MN. Aurellio
F. PonceM6MS. Turek
J. RizaM7MO. Marsiglia
G. GardarssonM8MD. Reimers
G. IllugasonA9AN. Ramdani
J. VieiraA10AH. Sugiyama
T. GutiérrezA11AL. Julinho
 
C. BosnichD12DG. Galindo
R. AndradeM13MC. Leonhardsen
J. ScaroneA14AM. Fertout

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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Heart of Midlothian. 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 4-3-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Bremner.


0.00
Heart of Midlothian kick off the first half!
4.29
Showing composure, Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson picks a pass forward to Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez knocks in a cross ball towards Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.47
Sebastian Turek chips the ball to his team mate, Luiz Fernando Julinho. Luiz Fernando Julinho makes a pass forward but Nacer Ramdani is yards offside!
12.35
Jon Riza threads a neat ball through to Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez knocks in a cross ball towards Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Evangelos Tsoukalas reads it well. Excellent save!
15.19
Nicolás Aurellio flicks a high pass forward. Haruto Sugiyama controls it well on his chest. Haruto Sugiyama whips in a cross ball towards Luiz Fernando Julinho. Luiz Fernando Julinho connects with a diving header but Steinar Halle is on top of it.
18.51
Jason Vieira catches Afonso Aviles on the ankles. The referee calls over Jason Vieira and shows him a yellow card! Afonso Aviles stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.08
Franco Ponce flicks a high pass forward to Jason Vieira who brings the ball under control. Jason Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.56
Phil Thomson makes a beautiful solo run. Phil Thomson sees a break and surges forward. Phil Thomson shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Heart of Midlothian are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
24.30
Sebastian Turek hacks Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson from behind! Sebastian Turek is warned by the referee! Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.32
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
40.33
Sebastian Turek flicks a high ball forward to Luiz Fernando Julinho who takes it down. Luiz Fernando Julinho finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Albion Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Heart of Midlothian also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Albion Rovers kicking off!
47.45
Luiz Fernando Julinho catches Stefan Stoichita on the ankles. The referee brings Luiz Fernando Julinho to one side and gives him a warning! Stefan Stoichita hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.35
Oscar Marsiglia kicks a strong pass forward to Luiz Fernando Julinho. Luiz Fernando Julinho finds some space and shoots from distance. Steinar Halle comfortably gets down and covers it.
49.34
Franco Ponce makes a probing pass to Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Afonso Aviles.
53.37
Sebastian Turek makes an attacking run forward. Sebastian Turek threads a neat ball through to Nacer Ramdani. Nacer Ramdani tries a spectacular strike but Zachary Thompson is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
55.43
Zachary Thompson hits a low pass to Jon Riza. Jon Riza chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira puts a great ball through. Thomas Gutiérrez runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
57.17
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
60.21
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Jorge Scarone replacing Gísli Illugason .Heart of Midlothian have made 3 substitutions with Gianni Galindo replacing Phil Thomson, Claus Leonhardsen replacing David Reimers and Moustapha Fertout replacing Nacer Ramdani .
67.45
Sebastian Turek kicks a strong pass forward to Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama makes a great pass forward. Luiz Fernando Julinho runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
75.55
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson threads the ball through to Jorge Scarone. Jorge Scarone finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Evangelos Tsoukalas smothers it!
79.53
Franco Ponce hacks Oscar Marsiglia from behind! Franco Ponce is given a warning by the referee! Oscar Marsiglia carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.37
Zachary Thompson flicks a high pass forward to Franco Ponce who brings the ball under control. Franco Ponce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Scarone. Jorge Scarone makes a looping header on goal but Evangelos Tsoukalas is on top of it.
83.52
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez directs the ball goalwards with his head. Evangelos Tsoukalas didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
84.10
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Scarone. Jorge Scarone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
87.25
Stefan Stoichita flicks a high pass forward. Jon Riza controls it well on his chest. Jon Riza knocks the ball forward to Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Scarone. Jorge Scarone heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Evangelos Tsoukalas. Excellent save.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
 

Albion Rovers

Heart of Midlothian
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 57.7464788732394 vs 42.2535211267606
Play Area
Home team third: 28.17%, Midfield: 45.07%, Away team third: 26.76%

Scorers
Gísli Illugason 4

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)
7
2. Lucien Ndo (DEF)
6
3. Zachary Thompson (DEF)
7
4. Stefan Stoichita (DEF)
6
5. Hannes Behrens (DEF)
6
6. Franco Ponce (MID)
7
7. Jon Riza (MID)
7
8. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson (MID)
8
9. Gísli Illugason (ATT)
9
10. Jason Vieira (ATT)
6
11. Thomas Gutiérrez (ATT)
8

12. Con Bosnich (DEF)
0
13. Rui Andrade (MID)
0
14. Jorge Scarone (ATT)
7

1. Evangelos Tsoukalas (GK)
9
2. Phil Thomson (DEF)
7
3. Afonso Aviles (DEF)
6
4. Guilherme Bento (DEF)
6
5. Nicolás Aurellio (MID)
6
6. Sebastian Turek (MID)
7
7. Oscar Marsiglia (MID)
6
8. David Reimers (MID)
6
9. Nacer Ramdani (ATT)
6
10. Haruto Sugiyama (ATT)
6
11. Luiz Fernando Julinho (ATT)
6

12. Gianni Galindo (DEF)
6
13. Claus Leonhardsen (MID)
6
14. Moustapha Fertout (ATT)
6