Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 17,597 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Albion Rovers kick off!
3.19
0-0Scott Young makes a probing pass to David Ferguson. David Ferguson surges forward with the ball. David Ferguson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexandre Fonseca.
8.28
0-1Pascal Arndt kicks a strong pass forward to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher heads the ball goalwards. Stuart Caldwell is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.28
0-1Callum Rae advances with the ball. Callum Rae tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.37
0-1Ron Landzaat brings the ball forward. Ron Landzaat whips in a cross ball towards Billy Souness. Billy Souness is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Guillermo Garrido easily picks it out of the air!
16.38
Ron Van Vliet sees space and advances. Ron Van Vliet knocks in a cross ball towards Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory powers a header at goal. Guillermo Garrido easily picks it out of the air!
20.23
Ron Van Vliet advances with the ball. Ron Van Vliet lofts in a cross ball towards Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Guillermo Garrido had no chance!! Goal for St. Johnstone!
28.19
Colin Law knocks the ball to his team mate, Ron Landzaat. Ron Landzaat kicks a strong pass forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
32.31
Gian Paolo Di Cara chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Ambrosi. Mauricio Ambrosi powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
34.54
1-1Callum McCoist catches Ron Van Vliet on the ankles. Callum McCoist is warned by the referee! Ron Van Vliet runs off the knock.
39.08
Sergio Lima knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Guillermo Garrido manages to gather it comfortably.
40.05
Franceco Turato passes the ball forward to Ron Van Vliet. Ron Van Vliet makes a probing pass to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory goes all the way! Scott McGrory cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with St. Johnstone kicking off!
47.47
Colin Law kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima makes a simple pass to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.25
Colin Law chips the ball to his team mate, Ron Van Vliet. Ron Van Vliet kicks a strong pass forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
51.49
Callum Rae makes a probing pass to Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.58
Scott McGrory catches Gianmatteo Maldini on the ankles. Scott McGrory is warned by the referee! Gianmatteo Maldini runs off the knock.
57.33
1-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
60.00
Callum Rae makes a simple pass to Mauricio Ambrosi. Mauricio Ambrosi whips in a cross ball towards Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.48
1-1Ron Landzaat comes in with a late challenge on Callum McCoist. Ron Landzaat is given a warning by the referee! Callum McCoist gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.39
Sergio Lima advances with the ball. Sergio Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
71.32
Gian Paolo Di Cara makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Stuart Caldwell.
72.26
Ron Van Vliet flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Souness. Billy Souness whips in a cross ball towards Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Scott McGrory!
77.40
Callum Rae clumsily knocks into Ron Landzaat. The referee calls over Callum Rae and warns him to calm down! Ron Landzaat stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.17
David Ferguson passes the ball forward to Billy Souness. Billy Souness knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexandre Fonseca.
79.29
Callum McCoist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Ambrosi. Mauricio Ambrosi goes all the way! Mauricio Ambrosi takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
84.46
Ron Van Vliet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Souness. Billy Souness knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexandre Fonseca.
90.00
St. Johnstone are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Albion Rovers's defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.7%
41.3%
Play Area
24%
48%
28%
Scorers
| Scott McGrory 20, 72 | Callum Gallacher 8 |