Match Report


East StirlingEast Stirling     Albion RoversAlbion Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Tom Bingham Tom Bingham
Garry GoughG. Gough63
G
1
G
81Steinar HalleS. Halle
Noah HerzogN. Herzog68
D
2
D
79Zachary ThompsonZ. Thompson
Jose GomesJ. Gomes64
D
3
D
74Oleg ScholesO. Scholes
Kevin McStayK. McStay62
D
4captain
D
71Con BosnichC. Bosnich
Claude AngelettiC. Angeletti57
D
5
D
77Garry MatteoG. Matteo
David MarquesD. Marques66
M
6
M
81Paul ElliottP. Elliott
Toni VercoutreT. Vercoutre63
M
captain7
M
79Gudmundur Ingi GardarssonG. Gardarsson
Colin GlassC. Glass75
A
8
A
79Gísli IllugasonG. Illugason
Tobias KneisslT. Kneissl66
A
9
A
82Edmundo SolerE. Soler
Dambou FerriD. Ferri66
A
10
A
81Howard LeeH. Lee
Joos Van Der MeerJ. Van Der Meer66
A
11
A
79Francisco AndersonF. Anderson
 
Dave StockdaleD. Stockdale64
A
12
D
32Scott HopkinS. Hopkin
Matt DickovM. Dickov60
A
13
M
66Markus SchraderM. Schrader
David GreigD. Greig59
M
14
A
38Andy VenusA. Venus

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Ochilview Park where East Stirling play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 18,610 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both East Stirling and Albion Rovers are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Don Morrison.


0.00
East Stirling kick off!
2.04
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson decides to run forward with the ball. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Anderson. Francisco Anderson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.29
Claude Angeletti clumsily knocks into Howard Lee. The referee calls over Claude Angeletti and shows him a yellow card! Howard Lee stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.46
Paul Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Anderson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Anderson lofts in a cross ball towards Howard Lee. Howard Lee outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Garry Gough with no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
14.43
David Marques catches Paul Elliott on the ankles. The referee calls over David Marques and warns him to calm down! Paul Elliott gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.59
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Soler. Edmundo Soler knocks in a cross ball towards Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Garry Gough!
20.50
David Marques kicks a strong pass forward to Dambou Ferri. Dambou Ferri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steinar Halle who gathers it comfortably.
21.43
Paul Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Soler. Edmundo Soler knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Anderson. Francisco Anderson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Jose Gomes is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
22.23
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Garry Gough scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
24.15
Oleg Scholes knocks the ball to his team mate, Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson threads the ball through to Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason whips in a cross ball towards Howard Lee. Howard Lee fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
28.12
Albion Rovers are dictating the run of play here today.
30.10
Toni Vercoutre makes a beautiful solo run. Toni Vercoutre plays a one-two with Colin Glass and advances towards the goal... Toni Vercoutre looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
32.39
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson passes the ball forward to Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Garry Gough. Excellent save.
34.39
Paul Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Edmundo Soler through on goal. Jose Gomes catches Edmundo Soler on the ankles. Edmundo Soler appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
40.55
Kevin McStay brings the ball forward. Kevin McStay flicks a high pass forward to Colin Glass who brings the ball under control. Colin Glass knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oleg Scholes.
44.48
Con Bosnich controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Elliott. Paul Elliott threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Soler. Edmundo Soler plays a one-two with Francisco Anderson and rushes in on goal... Edmundo Soler side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
45.00
Claude Angeletti flicks a high ball forward to Toni Vercoutre who takes it down. Toni Vercoutre flicks the ball to his team mate, Dambou Ferri. Dambou Ferri knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Colin Glass is offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. East Stirling appear unchanged since the first half. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Albion Rovers players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Albion Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
48.42
Garry Matteo launches a long ball forward. Gísli Illugason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.36
Paul Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Gomes.
59.05
Kevin McStay takes it forward alone. Kevin McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dambou Ferri. Dambou Ferri runs straight at the defence! Dambou Ferri shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but is blocked by Zachary Thompson.
60.33
East Stirling have made 2 substitutions with Matt Dickov replacing David Marques and David Greig replacing Dambou Ferri .
63.57
Matt Dickov threads the ball through to Colin Glass. Colin Glass plays a one-two with David Greig and rushes in on goal... Colin Glass takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.08
Oleg Scholes takes it forward alone. Oleg Scholes kicks a strong pass forward to Edmundo Soler. Edmundo Soler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.22
Paul Elliott advances with the ball. Paul Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Garry Gough.
73.23
Con Bosnich makes a simple pass to Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson flicks a high ball forward to Howard Lee who takes it down. Howard Lee lofts in a cross ball towards Gísli Illugason. With a superhuman jump, Gísli Illugason connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.23
Albion Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Scott Hopkin replacing Con Bosnich, Markus Schrader replacing Paul Elliott and Andy Venus replacing Edmundo Soler .
78.29
Kevin McStay receives the ball from a throw-in from Claude Angeletti. Kevin McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Toni Vercoutre. Toni Vercoutre flicks the ball to his team mate, Joos Van Der Meer. Joos Van Der Meer knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Glass. Colin Glass finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Steinar Halle gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
79.01
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson flicks a high pass forward. Howard Lee controls it well on his chest. Howard Lee cuts inside the box! Howard Lee shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Howard Lee!
85.52
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Anderson. Francisco Anderson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Garry Gough gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
87.51
Zachary Thompson brings the ball forward. Zachary Thompson threads a neat ball through to Francisco Anderson. Francisco Anderson knocks in a cross ball towards Howard Lee. Howard Lee heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
89.51
Toni Vercoutre advances with the ball. Toni Vercoutre whips in a cross ball towards Tobias Kneissl. Tobias Kneissl makes a convincing header. Steinar Halle didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson flicks a high pass forward to Andy Venus who brings the ball under control. Andy Venus shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

East Stirling

Albion Rovers
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
3
11
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.2%
62.8%
Play Area
33.3%
42.3%
24.4%

Scorers
Francisco Anderson 2
Howard Lee 8, 79
Gísli Illugason 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Howard Lee of Albion Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Garry Gough (GK)
7
2.Noah Herzog (DEF)
6
3.Jose Gomes (DEF)
6
4.Kevin McStay (DEF)
7
5.Claude Angeletti (DEF)yellow card
5
6.David Marques (MID)
6
7.Toni Vercoutre (MID)
7
8.Colin Glass (ATT)
6
9.Tobias Kneissl (ATT)
6
10.Dambou Ferri (ATT)
6
11.Joos Van Der Meer (ATT)
6
 
12.Dave Stockdale (ATT)
0
13.Matt Dickov (ATT)
6
14.David Greig (MID)
6

1.Steinar Halle (GK)
6
2.Zachary Thompson (DEF)
6
3.Oleg Scholes (DEF)
6
4.Con Bosnich (DEF)
6
5.Garry Matteo (DEF)
6
6.Paul Elliott (MID)
7
7.Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson (MID)
9
8.Gísli Illugason (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Edmundo Soler (ATT)
6
10.Howard Lee (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Francisco Anderson (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Scott Hopkin (DEF)
6
13.Markus Schrader (MID)
6
14.Andy Venus (ATT)
6