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 Airdrieonians 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 Airdrieonians 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 Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Albion Rovers kicking off!
3.47
0-0Duncan Gemmill hacks Giampiero Tramezzani from behind! The referee calls over Duncan Gemmill and warns him to calm down! Giampiero Tramezzani stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.46
0-0Giampiero Tramezzani catches John Brighton on the ankles. Giampiero Tramezzani is shown the yellow card! John Brighton stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.51
1-0Zachary Thompson flicks a high pass forward to Kubilay Sükür who brings the ball neatly under control. Kubilay Sükür controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez lofts in a cross ball towards Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
24.35
1-0Eoin Sheringham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop makes a probing pass between the defence to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan takes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
26.06
1-0Giampiero Tramezzani flicks a high pass forward to Jason Vieira who brings the ball under control. Jason Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guerino Tedoldi.
27.52
Zachary Thompson sees Kubilay Sükür in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kubilay Sükür passes the ball forward to Jorge Scarone. Jorge Scarone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Henderson.
32.51
1-0Duncan Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Tony Van Westerop holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tony Van Westerop controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Steinar Halle reads it well. Excellent save!
34.25
Kubilay Sükür catches Richard Henderson on the ankles. Kubilay Sükür is given a warning by the referee! Richard Henderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.20
1-0Mathieur Brahami sees a break and surges forward. Mathieur Brahami whips in a cross ball towards Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Zachary Thompson steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
44.38
Giampiero Tramezzani makes a simple pass to Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason shoots from distance. Gísli Illugason scores for Albion Rovers!!
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. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Airdrieonians kick off the second half!
47.27
Zachary Thompson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez plays a one-two with Gísli Illugason and advances towards the goal... Thomas Gutiérrez cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Stephen Liddell.
49.10
Giampiero Tramezzani sees space and advances. Giampiero Tramezzani skips past Richard Henderson! Giampiero Tramezzani muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
51.33
Giampiero Tramezzani flicks a high pass forward. Gísli Illugason collects the pass. Gísli Illugason shoots from 25 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Scott Bremner with no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
57.05
Stephen Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Billy McCoist collects the pass. Billy McCoist skips past Zachary Thompson! Billy McCoist looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
60.19
3-0Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Con Bosnich replacing Zachary Thompson .
61.20
Eoin Sheringham flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop plays a scrappy one-two with Billy McCoist and advances towards the goal... Tony Van Westerop takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Lucien Ndo.
66.50
Kubilay Sükür makes an attacking run forward. Kubilay Sükür lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Scarone. Jorge Scarone jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.30
Giampiero Tramezzani plays the ball forward to Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira plays a one-two with Gísli Illugason and rushes in on goal... Jason Vieira tries a spectacular strike. The ball cannons off Stephen Liddell, going out of play.
68.19
3-0Corner kick to Albion Rovers. Kubilay Sükür plays it to the near post. Tony Van Westerop gets to the ball and clears it up field.
69.40
Richard Henderson catches Thomas Gutiérrez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Thomas Gutiérrez runs off the knock.
77.55
3-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
83.47
John Brighton flicks a high pass forward. Billy McCoist collects the pass. Billy McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan makes a looping header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.27
Kubilay Sükür flicks a high pass forward. Gísli Illugason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gísli Illugason lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gísli Illugason 11, 44, 51 Thomas Gutiérrez 84 |
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)
6
2. Lucien Ndo (DEF)
6
3. Zachary Thompson (DEF)
6
4. Stefan Stoichita (DEF)
6
5. Hannes Behrens (DEF)
6
6. Kubilay Sükür (MID)
6
7. Giampiero Tramezzani (MID)
7
8. Gísli Illugason (ATT)
9
9. Jorge Scarone (ATT)
6
10. Jason Vieira (ATT)
6
11. Thomas Gutiérrez (ATT)
8
12. Con Bosnich (DEF)
6
13. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson (MID)
0
14. Stephen Greig (ATT)
0
1. Scott Bremner (GK)
6
2. Guerino Tedoldi (DEF)
6
3. Stephen Liddell (DEF)
6
4. Richard Henderson (DEF)
5
5. Mathieur Brahami (MID)
6
6. John Brighton (MID)
6
7. Eoin Sheringham (MID)
6
8. Duncan Gemmill (MID)
6
9. Tony Van Westerop (ATT)
6
10. Billy McCoist (ATT)
6
11. Mick Milligan (ATT)
6
12. Kevin Mcinnes (GK)
0
13. Hamada Petereyns (GK)
0
14. Craig Gough (ATT)
0