Date:07 May 2011
Kick-off:15:00
Venue:Shielfield Park
Attendance:436

Brazil (41)
Ponton (48)
Love (5) Gilmartin (87)

Goal!

Live Commentary

91mins Aaron Ponton fouled by Alan Benton, the ref awards a free kick. Alan Benton booked. Fraser McLaren takes the direct free kick.

90mins Steven Canning gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Aaron Ponton. Free kick taken by Stuart Callaghan.

88mins Jamie Ewart gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on James Gilmartin. The referee cautions Jamie Ewart for unsporting behaviour. Steven Canning takes the direct free kick.

88mins Alan Brazil goes off and Kristian Neill comes on. Fraser McLaren on for Kevin Gordon.

87mins James Gilmartin grabs a goal from inside the six-yard box low into the middle of the goal. Berwick 2-2 Albion.

83mins Corner from the left by-line taken by David Greenhill, save by Thomas Flynn.

80mins Unfair challenge on James Gilmartin by John Grant results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Michael McGowan.

79mins James Gilmartin concedes a free kick for a foul on Ian McCaldon. Ian McCaldon restarts play with the free kick.

77mins Corner from the right by-line taken by Christopher Boyle, Jamie Ewart manages to make a clearance. Robert Love is caught offside. Chris Hamilton is cautioned by the ref for dissent. Ian McCaldon restarts play with the free kick.

77mins Daniel Ferry leaves the field to be replaced by James Gilmartin. Ian Little joins the action as a substitute, replacing Darren Gribben.

76mins A cross is delivered by Kevin Gordon, Alan Benton gets a block in.

72mins The ball is crossed by Stuart Callaghan, Thomas Flynn makes a save.

68mins John Grant challenges Steven Canning unfairly and gives away a free kick. Ciaran Donnelly takes the direct free kick.

67mins Inswinging corner taken by Christopher Boyle from the right by-line, Ian McCaldon fouled by Alan Benton, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Ian McCaldon.

64mins Aaron Ponton gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Peter Innes. Steven Canning takes the free kick.

61mins Ciaran Donnelly challenges Kevin Gordon unfairly and gives away a free kick. Lee Currie takes the direct free kick.

59mins Robert Love takes a shot. Save made by Ian McCaldon. Corner taken right-footed by Christopher Boyle. Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Steven Canning.

57mins Alan Reid sends in a cross, clearance by John Grant.

55mins Ciaran Donnelly gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Darren Gribben. David Greenhill restarts play with the free kick.

55mins Alan Reid produces a cross.

54mins Peter Innes delivers the ball, clearance by Jamie Ewart.

53mins Corner from the right by-line taken by Christopher Boyle, Stuart Callaghan makes a clearance.

52mins Aaron Ponton crosses the ball.

48mins Aaron Ponton gets on the score sheet with a goal from just outside the penalty box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Berwick 2-1 Albion.

46mins Alan Brazil challenges Michael McGowan unfairly and gives away a free kick. Ciaran Donnelly takes the free kick.

45mins Inswinging corner taken by Christopher Boyle.

43mins Andrew McLean challenges Robert Love unfairly and gives away a free kick. Alan Reid takes the direct free kick.

41mins Alan Brazil grabs a goal from the edge of the penalty area to the bottom left corner of the goal. Berwick 1-1 Albion.

38mins Stuart Callaghan takes the inswinging corner, save by Thomas Flynn.

37mins Corner taken left-footed by Stuart Callaghan to the near post, Headed effort from close range by Andrew McLean bounces off the post.

35mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Stuart Callaghan by Chris Hamilton. Free kick crossed right-footed by David Greenhill, save made by Thomas Flynn.

33mins Robert Love fouled by Lee Currie, the ref awards a free kick. Alan Reid takes the direct free kick.

30mins Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Stuart Callaghan, Headed effort from deep inside the penalty area by Andrew McLean misses to the left of the goal.

30mins Shot from just outside the box by Darren Gribben goes over the bar.

29mins Michael McGowan concedes a free kick for a foul on Kevin Gordon. Stuart Callaghan delivers the ball from the free kick left-footed from right channel, clearance made by Daniel Ferry.

24mins Corner taken by Christopher Boyle, Ian McCaldon makes a save.

23mins Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by David Greenhill, Header from close in by Jamie Ewart misses to the right of the goal.

20mins Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Steven Canning, Lee Currie manages to make a clearance.

19mins The offside flag is raised against Darren Gribben. Alan Reid restarts play with the free kick.

18mins The ball is swung over by Chris Hamilton, save by Ian McCaldon.

17mins Unfair challenge on Steven Canning by David Greenhill results in a free kick. Peter Innes takes the direct free kick.

15mins Darren Gribben produces a cross, Thomas Flynn makes a save.

14mins Darren Gribben challenges Alan Benton unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Thomas Flynn.

12mins John Grant concedes a free kick for a foul on Christopher Boyle. Direct free kick taken by Chris Hamilton, Robert Love takes a shot. Save by Ian McCaldon.

11mins Darren Gribben decides to take the corner short, Andrew McLean takes a shot. Save by Thomas Flynn.

11mins Corner taken right-footed by Steven Canning to the near post, save by Ian McCaldon.

10mins Michael McGowan delivers the ball, Stuart Callaghan makes a clearance.

9mins The ball is swung over by Darren Gribben, Alan Brazil takes a shot. Save made by Thomas Flynn.

6mins Unfair challenge on Steven Canning by Lee Currie results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Ciaran Donnelly.

5mins Robert Love finds the net with a goal from close range to the bottom right corner of the goal. Berwick 0-1 Albion.

2mins Aaron Ponton takes a shot from 25 yards. Save made by Thomas Flynn.

Match Preview

McLeod missing for Rangers Berwick entertain play-off bound Albion without banned defender Chris McLeod. McLeod will, therefore, join injured trio Elliot Smith, Craig O'Reilly and Steve Notman on the sidelines, although winger Fraser McLaren will return to the substitutes' bench after two months out with a hamstring problem. Midfielder Paul Currie and forward Damon Gray are rated as doubts, though, and will need to pass fitness tests. Borderers boss Jimmy Crease said: "It is a case of looking at some players before making final decisions on contracts for next season so there is a lot to play for. "We are down to the bare bones numbers wise but hopefully we can do a lot better than the last time we played Albion Rovers." Albion make the trip having already secured a play-off place for the first time in their history. And manager Paul Martin has urged his players to claim the three points required to secure second spot, which will earn them home advantage in the second leg of their play-off semi-final encounter. Striker John Gemmell looks set to continue on the bench as he has not yet returned to full fitness with only long-term absentee Steven Lawless unavailable to Martin. Martin said: "Finishing second in the table would mean a lot to us as a club. Berwick are a good side and they will still be sore after us winning there 6-1 recently so we need to be on our guard."

Formation:442Manager: Alan McGonigal

Berwick

Formation: 442Manager: Paul Martin

Albion

Ian McCaldon
John Grant
Andrew McLean
Jamie Ewart
Stuart Callaghan
Kevin Gordon
David Greenhill
Lee Currie
Aaron Ponton
Darren Gribben
Alan Brazil
SUBS
Mark Peat
Ian Little
Kristian Neill
Fraser McLaren
Elliot Smith

Home

Away

Thomas Flynn
Alan Reid
Alan Benton
Ciaran Donnelly
Michael McGowan
Peter Innes
Steven Canning
Daniel Ferry
Chris Hamilton
Robert Love
Christopher Boyle
SUBS
Derek Gaston
Darren Smith
James Gilmartin
Todd Lumsden
John Gemmell

Match Report

Gilmartin snatches point Promotion hopefuls Albion left it late to claim a point as James Gilmartin`s close-range finish snatched a 2-2 draw at Berwick. Rob Love gave Albion the perfect start, turning the ball home from close range after just five minutes. Berwick equalised in the 41st minute, Alan Brazil showing superb technique to guide a low volley into the bottom corner from the edge of the penalty area. Rangers went in front after the break when Aaron Ponton's stunning left-foot strike nestled in the far corner from 20 yards in the 49th minute. Love could have extended the hosts' lead but was denied when his point-blank header from a corner was saved by Thomas Flynn. Love was made to pay for his profligacy as substitute James Gilmartin forced home from six yards to rescue a point for the visitors in the 88th minute.

Form Guide

DLLWDL Berwick VS Albion DWDWLW

Last Meetings

Berwick 1 - 6 Albion 15/03/2011 Albion 0 - 1 Berwick 26/02/2011 Albion 2 - 2 Berwick 07/08/2010 Berwick 1 - 2 Albion 24/04/2010 Albion 4 - 1 Berwick 09/03/2010 Berwick 2 - 0 Albion 31/10/2009

Top Scorers

Berwick D Gribben 16 P Currie 10 D Gray 8 C O'Reilly 6 A Brazil 4 C McLeod 3 I Little 2 D Greenhill 2 L Currie 2 K Gordon 1 A McLean 1 S Notman 1 Albion R Love 9 S Chaplain 7 J Gemmell 6 C Hamilton 6 C Boyle 4 P McLeod 3 S Lawless 3 I Smith 3 S Canning 2 C Donnelly 2 M McGowan 2 T Lumsden 1 A Benton 1 P Innes 1

Goals

Berwick Total goals 114 Goals per game 60 6 (For) 2 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 7 (For) 1 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 9 (For) 6 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 7 (For) 5 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 5 (For) 4 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 8 (For) 7 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 3 (For) 10 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 7 (For) 11 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 8 (For) 8 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Albion Total goals 108 Goals per game 54 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 12 (For) 5 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 6 (For) 3 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 5 (For) 4 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 5 (For) 1 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 2 (For) 4 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 5 (For) 4 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 8 (For) 5 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 8 (For) 10 (Against) Period 81-90 mins