Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play West Bromwich Albion in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Albion Rovers and West Bromwich Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by George Granville.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Albion Rovers and West Bromwich Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by George Granville.
0.00
0-0West Bromwich Albion start the match!
2.41
0-0Ledley Mcgovern chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by George Wise.
6.27
Andy Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Camacho.
8.07
0-1Alfredo Molowny hits a low pass to Harry Power. Harry Power flicks a high pass forward. Ian Campbell collects the pass. Ian Campbell rushes past Stefano Vasari! Some silky footwork from Ian Campbell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper, Gary Gemmell, sees it late!! Goal for West Bromwich Albion!
14.28
Pier G. Colombo hits a low pass to Harry Power. Harry Power makes a simple pass to Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.41
0-1George Wise barges into Alfredo Molowny. George Wise is shown the yellow card! Alfredo Molowny hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.58
0-1Ledley Mcgovern knocks the ball to his team mate, Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts whips in a cross ball towards Dave Southgate. Dave Southgate is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
21.25
Dave Southgate flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Eilts collects the pass. Uwe Eilts skips past Hauke Hermann! Uwe Eilts makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Uwe Eilts!
27.02
0-2Duncan Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Craig Matteo. With some swift thinking, Craig Matteo plays the ball forward to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
30.55
Mauricio Pastor sees Hauke Hermann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hauke Hermann passes the ball forward to George Wise. George Wise whips in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
34.35
Stefano Vasari passes the ball forward to Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
39.10
Craig Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Gary Ritchie controls it well on his chest. Gary Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Camacho.
42.47
0-2Dave Southgate flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Eilts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Uwe Eilts puts a great ball through. Colin Hendry runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
Jose Camacho flicks a high pass forward to Uwe Eilts who brings the ball under control. Uwe Eilts flicks a high pass forward. Ian Campbell controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Ian Campbell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Albion Rovers start the second half!
48.09
0-3The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
57.52
George Wise chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo plays the ball forward to Massimo Bedin. Massimo Bedin shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.12
0-3Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Gianluca Dalmat replacing Andy Dickov and John McNeill replacing Gary Ritchie .West Bromwich Albion have made 2 substitutions with Daniel Verges replacing Uwe Eilts and Don Mckinlay replacing Ledley Mcgovern .
77.08
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Scott Mccall replacing Duncan Caldwell .West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Dario Lima replacing Pier G. Colombo .
78.13
Dario Lima gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Colin Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
83.28
Dave Southgate chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Verges. Daniel Verges shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
90.00
George Wise flicks a high pass forward. Marc Scheffler controls it well on his chest. Marc Scheffler shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
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
| Ian Campbell 8, 45, 78 Uwe Eilts 21 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ian Campbell of West Bromwich Albion |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gary Gemmell (GK)
6
2. Stefano Vasari (DEF)
6
3. Mauricio Pastor (DEF)
6
4. Hauke Hermann (DEF)
6
5. Duncan Caldwell (DEF)
6
6. Craig Matteo (MID)
6
7. George Wise (MID)
6
8. Massimo Bedin (MID)
6
9. Marc Scheffler (ATT)
6
10. Gary Ritchie (ATT)
6
11. Andy Dickov (ATT)
6
12. Gianluca Dalmat (MID)
6
13. John McNeill (ATT)
6
14. Scott Mccall (MID)
6
1. Adolfo Gonzalez (GK)
6
2. Pier G. Colombo (DEF)
6
3. Jose Camacho (DEF)
6
4. Alfredo Molowny (DEF)
6
5. Francisco Soler (DEF)
6
6. Ledley Mcgovern (MID)
6
7. Harry Power (MID)
6
8. Dave Southgate (MID)
6
9. Colin Hendry (ATT)
6
10. Ian Campbell (ATT)
9
11. Uwe Eilts (ATT)
8
12. Dario Lima (ATT)
6
13. Don Mckinlay (ATT)
6
14. Daniel Verges (DEF)
6