Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 20,684 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Heart of Midlothian kick off!
3.37
0-0Gary Brady barges into Andy Collins. The referee calls over Gary Brady and shows him a yellow card! Andy Collins stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.11
0-0Diego Bayle knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Souness. Neil Souness knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Garrido who gathers it comfortably.
8.56
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
16.43
Diego Bayle knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Souness. Neil Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.12
Heart of Midlothian are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Albion Rovers's defence.
20.13
1-0Alexandre Fonseca takes it forward alone. Alexandre Fonseca passes the ball forward to Mauricio Ambrosi. Mauricio Ambrosi whips in a cross ball towards Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.30
Callum Rae controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Souness.
28.50
Ivan Westwood threads the ball through to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist brings the ball forward. Callum McCoist makes a probing pass to Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Carlos Bento had no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
32.27
2-0Gian Paolo Di Cara comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Greig. Gian Paolo Di Cara is warned by the referee! Stuart Greig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.06
2-0Andy Collins makes a probing pass to Callum Rae. Callum Rae brings the ball forward. Callum Rae sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.11
2-0Diego Bayle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Souness. Neil Souness knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Brady. Gary Brady is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Guillermo Garrido.
42.45
Callum McCoist sees space and advances. Callum McCoist plays a perfect one-two with Scott Naysmith and rushes in on goal... Callum McCoist cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Carlos Bento had no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Albion Rovers kick off the second half!
47.50
3-0Callum McCoist clumsily knocks into Stuart Greig. The referee calls over Callum McCoist and shows him a yellow card! Stuart Greig carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.34
Callum Rae chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Ambrosi. Mauricio Ambrosi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.44
Callum McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.14
Alexandre Fonseca threads the ball through to Callum Rae. Callum Rae makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stan Deane.
73.03
Andy Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Rae. Callum Rae makes a probing pass to Mauricio Ambrosi. Mauricio Ambrosi lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher directs the ball goalwards with his head. Carlos Bento easily smothers it.
77.22
Diego Bayle knocks the ball forward to Gary Brady. Gary Brady tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.40
Stan Deane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diego Bayle. Diego Bayle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Souness. Neil Souness shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Guillermo Garrido.
81.47
Callum McCoist clumsily knocks into Stuart Greig. Callum McCoist is warned by the referee! Stuart Greig runs off the knock.
83.21
4-0Callum McCoist surges forward with the ball. Callum McCoist passes the ball forward but Mauricio Ambrosi is offside!
84.23
Ivan Westwood kicks a strong pass forward to Gian Paolo Di Cara. Gian Paolo Di Cara makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Ambrosi. Mauricio Ambrosi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
27.4%
49.3%
23.3%
Scorers
| Scott Naysmith 20, 28 Callum McCoist 42 Mauricio Ambrosi 59 |