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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play ADO Den Haag in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while ADO Den Haag appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by .


0.00
ADO Den Haag kick off and get the match underway!
2.50
Daniel Edghill flicks a high ball forward to Dennis Ten Hag who takes it down. Dennis Ten Hag shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Don Gallacher.
3.22
Dries Oosterhof takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Teddy Chaveriat chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
4.11
Tony Bosvelt knocks the ball to his team mate, Louis Van Der Hoeven. Louis Van Der Hoeven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Campbell.
9.16
Kofi De Graef flicks a high ball forward to Louis Van Der Hoeven who takes it down. Louis Van Der Hoeven knocks in a cross ball towards Mitchel Van Nieuwstadt. With a superhuman jump, Mitchel Van Nieuwstadt connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Don Gallacher didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
10.24
Giacomo Raymond controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
16.46
Carl Murray flicks a high pass forward. Kofi De Graef collects the pass. Kofi De Graef hits a low pass to Mitchel Van Nieuwstadt. Mitchel Van Nieuwstadt lofts in a cross ball towards Louis Van Der Hoeven. Louis Van Der Hoeven beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Gavin Bremner laces a weighted ball forward to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carl Murray.
26.36
Manuel Veloso flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Elliott who takes it down. Duncan Elliott shoots from distance but it flies wide!
27.10
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.03
Kofi De Graef brings the ball forward. Kofi De Graef shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
34.00
Ernesto Carrasco kicks a strong pass forward to Kofi De Graef. Kofi De Graef passes the ball forward to Dennis Ten Hag. Dennis Ten Hag knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.55
Dennis Ten Hag catches Giacomo Raymond on the ankles. Dennis Ten Hag is given a warning by the referee! Giacomo Raymond stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.33
Daniel Edghill decides to run forward with the ball. Daniel Edghill lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchel Van Nieuwstadt. Mitchel Van Nieuwstadt flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
39.23
Tony Bosvelt kicks a strong pass forward to Louis Van Der Hoeven. Louis Van Der Hoeven knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Ten Hag. Dennis Ten Hag powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
42.04
Manuel Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Elliott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Elliott shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
44.05
Neil Forbes threads a neat ball through to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Chaveriat. Teddy Chaveriat knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
45.00
Daniel Edghill takes it forward alone. Daniel Edghill rushes past Giacomo Raymond! Giacomo Raymond comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Edghill. Penalty not given!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Albion Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. ADO Den Haag also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Albion Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
55.47
Daniel Edghill sees Louis Van Der Hoeven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Louis Van Der Hoeven whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Ten Hag. Dennis Ten Hag whips the ball goalwards with his head but Don Gallacher reads it well. Good save!
61.41
Gerard Huistra threads a neat ball through to Kofi De Graef. Kofi De Graef knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Ten Hag. Dennis Ten Hag edges inside the box! Dennis Ten Hag muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.40
Manuel Veloso brings the ball forward. Manuel Veloso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
69.23
Matt James makes a probing pass to Stuart James. Stuart James shoots from 20 yards but somehow Lamberto Barzagli manages to keep it out.
71.13
Giacomo Raymond makes a simple pass to Manuel Veloso. Manuel Veloso makes a simple pass to Teddy Chaveriat. Teddy Chaveriat controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
77.21
ADO Den Haag have made 3 substitutions with Regilio Jansen replacing Ernesto Carrasco, Boudewijn Roy replacing Dries Oosterhof and Mamadou Doumeng replacing Mitchel Van Nieuwstadt .
79.39
Tony Bosvelt flicks a high pass forward to Dennis Ten Hag who brings the ball under control. Dennis Ten Hag lofts in a cross ball towards Mamadou Doumeng. Callum Niven catches Mamadou Doumeng on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
84.26
Louis Van Der Hoeven barges into Giacomo Raymond. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Giacomo Raymond carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.45
Giacomo Raymond chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart James. Stuart James shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Lamberto Barzagli. Excellent save.
89.49
Showing composure, Gavin Bremner plays the ball forward to Teddy Chaveriat. Teddy Chaveriat sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Lamberto Barzagli reads it well. Great save!
90.00
Tony Bosvelt flicks a high pass forward. Mamadou Doumeng controls it well on his chest. Mamadou Doumeng knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Gallacher who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 50 vs 50
Play Area
Home team third: 30.77%, Midfield: 46.15%, Away team third: 23.08%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dennis Ten Hag of ADO Den Haag

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
2. Callum Niven (DEF)
6
6
6
5. Matt James (MID)
6
6. Manuel Veloso (MID)
7
7. Gavin Bremner (MID)
6
8. Neil Forbes (MID)
6
6
10. Stuart James (ATT)
6
11. Duncan Elliott (ATT)
6

0
13. Alex Cleland (DEF)
0

3. Carl Murray (DEF)
6
6
6
6. Kofi De Graef (MID)
7
7. Tony Bosvelt (MID)
6
8
9

6
13. Boudewijn Roy (GK)
6
14. Mamadou Doumeng (DEF)
6