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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to Queen of the South. A crowd of 4,443 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mcinnes.


0.00
Alloa Athletic kick off!
6.46
With vision, Gavin Brady plays the ball forward to Billy Naysmith. Billy Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Meiklejohn who brings the ball under control. Gavin Meiklejohn tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
8.50
Duncan Law barges into Don Mccall. The referee brings Duncan Law to one side and gives him a warning! Don Mccall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.39
With imagination, Billy Naysmith plays the ball forward to Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill plays a quick one-two with Craig Campbell and rushes in on goal... Paul Gemmill makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
10.12
Duncan Law threads the ball through to Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Craig Mcallister makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.21
Neil Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Don Mccall. Don Mccall shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.02
Billy Naysmith clumsily knocks into Stephen Hansen. The referee calls over Billy Naysmith and warns him to calm down! Stephen Hansen runs off the knock.
24.39
David Dalglish threads the ball through to Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Mccall. Don Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Oliveira.
27.29
Alec Johnstone makes an attacking run forward. Alec Johnstone runs straight at the defence! Alec Johnstone comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
30.34
Showing composure, Rodrigo Oliveira picks a pass forward to Billy Naysmith. Billy Naysmith passes the ball forward to Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell passes the ball forward but Paul Gemmill is offside!
32.41
Andy Inglis threads a neat ball through to Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
40.02
Gavin Brady launches a long ball forward into the other half. Gavin Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alloa Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Queen of the South have changed their lineup with Billy Meiklejohn replacing Alec Johnstone. The Queen of the South players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Queen of the South kick off!
47.43
Andy Inglis advances with the ball. Andy Inglis shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
49.43
Craig Mcallister sees a break and surges forward. Craig Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.34
Stephen Hansen makes a probing pass to Don Mccall. Don Mccall plays a one-two with Andy Thomson and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Don Mccall provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
60.58
Queen of the South have made a substitution with Richard Morrison replacing Don Mccall .
67.41
Rosario Campi knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hansen. Stephen Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Thomson. Andy Thomson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Matt Law had no chance!! Goal for Queen of the South!
71.53
Neil Hopkin runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Neil Hopkin plays a scrappy one-two with Andy Thomson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Neil Hopkin rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
77.04
Craig Mcallister runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Craig Mcallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Campbell but the linesman indicates offside!
83.10
Rodrigo Oliveira flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Naysmith. Billy Naysmith makes a probing pass to Gavin Meiklejohn. Gavin Meiklejohn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
85.59
Stephen Hansen threads a neat ball through to Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.32
Billy Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill hits a low pass to Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
90.00
Billy Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Thomson. Andy Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 59.0361445783133 vs 40.9638554216867
Play Area
Home team third: 25.30%, Midfield: 45.78%, Away team third: 28.92%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Campbell of Alloa Athletic

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Matt Law (GK)
6
2. Duncan Law (DEF)
6
3. Gavin Brady (DEF)
6
5. Alec Morrison (MID)
6
6
7. Andy Inglis (MID)
7
9
10. Paul Gemmill (ATT)
6
6

12. Gary Niven (GK)
0
13. David Strachan (ATT)
0
14. Duncan Collins (ATT)
0

6
6
3. John Gemmill (DEF)
6
5. Kevin Rae (DEF)
6
6. Rosario Campi (MID)
6
7. Neil Hopkin (MID)
6
7
6
10. Andy Thomson (ATT)
8
11. Don Mccall (ATT)
7

12. Gavin Gough (MID)
0
6