Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play Falkirk in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Albion Rovers get the match underway!
2.31
0-0Les Hulme flicks the ball to his team mate, Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre knocks in a cross ball towards Viktor Wolf. Viktor Wolf makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.48
0-0Zachary Thompson punts the ball hopefully upfield. Thomas Gutiérrez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Matthias Lensing effortlessly smothers it!
18.11
0-0Jason Vieira comes in with a late challenge on Fabien Guei. The referee calls over Jason Vieira and shows him a yellow card! Fabien Guei hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.15
Alexander Kneissl chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Welter. Nicolas Welter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Steinar Halle manages to gather it.
21.30
0-0Les Hulme threads the ball through to Viktor Wolf. Viktor Wolf threads the ball through to Xavier Deflandre but he's offside!
22.05
1-0Giampiero Tramezzani flicks a high pass forward. Gísli Illugason collects the pass. Gísli Illugason knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.16
Lucien Ndo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Tramezzani. Giampiero Tramezzani threads a neat ball through to Andy Meiklejohn. Andy Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Matthias Lensing.
27.41
1-0It's a corner kick. Giampiero Tramezzani loops the ball over to the far post. Matthias Lensing drops low and scoops up the ball.
33.58
Gerhard Augstein makes a simple pass to Les Hulme. Les Hulme makes an attacking run forward. Les Hulme shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.47
Fabien Guei knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Neuhaus. Gerhard Neuhaus flicks the ball to his team mate, Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.27
Stefan Stoichita knocks the ball forward to Giampiero Tramezzani. Giampiero Tramezzani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason whips in a cross ball towards Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira powers a header at goal. Matthias Lensing manages to gather it.
44.04
Stefan Stoichita flicks a high pass forward. Giampiero Tramezzani collects the pass. Giampiero Tramezzani sees space and advances. Giampiero Tramezzani whips in a cross ball towards Andy Meiklejohn. Andy Meiklejohn flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
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. Falkirk also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Falkirk get the second half underway!
54.30
1-0Nicolas Welter barges into Giampiero Tramezzani. The referee calls over Nicolas Welter and warns him to calm down! Giampiero Tramezzani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.43
Alexander Kneissl controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Les Hulme. Les Hulme flicks a high pass forward. Viktor Wolf comfortably collects the pass. Viktor Wolf shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
60.02
1-0Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Con Bosnich replacing Zachary Thompson .
61.03
1-0Gerhard Neuhaus flicks a high ball forward to Xavier Deflandre who takes it down. Xavier Deflandre knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.43
1-0Con Bosnich makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giampiero Tramezzani. Giampiero Tramezzani flicks a high pass forward. Gísli Illugason controls it well on his chest. Gísli Illugason plays a one-two with Thomas Gutiérrez and advances towards the goal... Gísli Illugason tries a spectacular strike. Fabien Guei steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
71.30
Kubilay Sükür makes a probing pass to Andy Meiklejohn. Andy Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Matthias Lensing gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
72.06
Giampiero Tramezzani laces a weighted ball forward to Andy Meiklejohn. Andy Meiklejohn runs straight at the defence! Andy Meiklejohn strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but Alexander Kneissl is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
73.50
Nuno Castro clumsily knocks into Giampiero Tramezzani. The referee calls over Nuno Castro and warns him to calm down! Giampiero Tramezzani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.09
Nuno Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
77.17
Con Bosnich flicks the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Tramezzani. Giampiero Tramezzani takes it forward alone. Giampiero Tramezzani whips in a cross ball towards Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.26
Kubilay Sükür makes a simple pass to Andy Meiklejohn. Andy Meiklejohn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
84.24
Con Bosnich flicks the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Tramezzani. Giampiero Tramezzani threads a neat ball through to Andy Meiklejohn. Andy Meiklejohn tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.36
Gerhard Neuhaus chips the ball to his team mate, Viktor Wolf. Viktor Wolf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.34
Kubilay Sükür deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is deflected wide by Gerhard Augstein.
88.52
2-0Corner kick to Albion Rovers. Giampiero Tramezzani plays it short to Andy Meiklejohn. Andy Meiklejohn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
Nicolas Welter hacks Giampiero Tramezzani from behind! The referee brings Nicolas Welter to one side and gives him another warning! Giampiero Tramezzani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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 Giampiero Tramezzani of Albion Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Steinar Halle (GK)
6
2. Lucien Ndo (DEF)
6
3. Zachary Thompson (DEF)
6
4. Stefan Stoichita (DEF)
7
5. Hannes Behrens (DEF)
6
6. Kubilay Sükür (MID)
7
7. Giampiero Tramezzani (MID)
9
8. Gísli Illugason (ATT)
9
9. Andy Meiklejohn (ATT)
7
10. Jason Vieira (ATT)
5
11. Thomas Gutiérrez (ATT)
8
12. Con Bosnich (DEF)
6
13. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson (MID)
0
14. Stephen Greig (ATT)
0
1. Matthias Lensing (GK)
8
2. Gerhard Augstein (DEF)
6
3. Fabien Guei (DEF)
6
4. Alexander Kneissl (DEF)
7
5. Nicolas Welter (MID)
6
6. Nuno Castro (MID)
6
7. Les Hulme (MID)
7
8. Gerhard Neuhaus (MID)
6
9. Viktor Wolf (ATT)
6
10. Xavier Deflandre (ATT)
6
11. Martin Rösler (ATT)
6
12. Tony Guei (DEF)
0
13. Liam Ince (MID)
0
14. Eduardo Viana (ATT)
0