Date:14 Dec 2010
Kick-off:19:45
Venue:Borough Briggs

Gunn (23) Crooks - pen (37)
Hamilton (10) Love (12)

Goal!

Live Commentary

The referee ends the match.

91mins Outswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Anthony Stevenson, Peter Donnelly makes a save.

90mins The ball is crossed by Jake Inglis, Jason Crooks takes a shot. Save made by Derek Gaston.

87mins John Gemmell is cautioned by the ref for unsporting behaviour.

87mins Neil MacDonald booked for unsporting behaviour.

85mins Foul by Alan Reid on Craig Frizzel, free kick awarded. Jason Crooks restarts play with the free kick.

84mins Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Jason Crooks, clearance made by Alan Benton.

83mins Corner taken by Jason Crooks from the left by-line, clearance by Derek Gaston.

82mins Unfair challenge on Peter Innes by Jake Inglis results in a free kick. Michael McGowan takes the free kick.

82mins Paul McLeod is brought on as a substitute for Christopher Boyle.

81mins The ball is delivered by Craig Frizzel.

80mins Corner from the right by-line taken by Jason Crooks, Mark Nicolson takes a shot. Clearance by Ciaran Donnelly.

80mins Ross O'Donoghue takes a shot. Christopher Boyle gets a block in.

78mins Steven Lawless joins the action as a substitute, replacing Chris Hamilton.

74mins Corner taken by Jason Crooks from the right by-line, Peter Innes makes a clearance.

72mins Outswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Jason Crooks, Alan Benton manages to make a clearance.

71mins Effort on goal by Craig Gunn from deep inside the penalty area misses to the right of the target.

70mins Craig Gunn takes a shot. Save by Derek Gaston.

69mins Unfair challenge on John Gemmell by Allan Dempsie results in a free kick. Peter Innes takes the free kick.

69mins Shot from deep inside the area by Craig Gunn goes over the bar.

67mins Neil MacDonald joins the action as a substitute, replacing Brian Cameron.

65mins Mark Nicolson shown a yellow card. Mark Nicolson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Robert Love. Anthony Stevenson restarts play with the free kick.

64mins Jamie Duff fouled by John Gemmell, the ref awards a free kick. Jamie Duff takes the direct free kick.

63mins Craig Frizzel is brought on as a substitute for Barry Wilson. The referee blows for offside. Peter Donnelly takes the free kick.

62mins Outswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Anthony Stevenson.

62mins Peter Innes challenges Ross O'Donoghue unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Ross O'Donoghue.

61mins Christopher Boyle takes a shot. Blocked by Jamie Duff. John Gemmell takes a shot. Blocked by Mark Nicolson.

60mins Anthony Stevenson has an effort at goal from 25 yards. Save by Peter Donnelly.

59mins Shot by Ciaran Donnelly. Save by Peter Donnelly.

58mins Unfair challenge on Christopher Boyle by Jamie Duff results in a free kick. The free kick is swung in right-footed by Anthony Stevenson, clearance made by Jamie Duff.

57mins A cross is delivered by Allan Dempsie, Alan Reid manages to make a clearance.

57mins The referee blows for offside. Peter Donnelly takes the indirect free kick.

55mins Steven Canning leaves the field to be replaced by Anthony Stevenson. Brian Cameron challenges Michael McGowan unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Christopher Boyle.

55mins Effort from 30 yards by Alan Reid. Save by Peter Donnelly.

53mins Effort from outside the penalty box by Barry Wilson goes wide right of the target.

53mins Christopher Boyle concedes a free kick for a foul on Brian Cameron. Barry Wilson takes the direct free kick.

49mins Craig Gunn is ruled offside. Free kick taken by Derek Gaston.

49mins Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Barry Wilson from the left by-line, clearance by Derek Gaston.

48mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Peter Innes on Ross O'Donoghue. Direct free kick taken by Ross O'Donoghue.

47mins Corner taken by Barry Wilson, Ciaran Donnelly makes a clearance.

47mins The ball is crossed by Craig Gunn, Michael McGowan gets a block in.

45mins The ball is delivered by Chris Hamilton, save made by Peter Donnelly.

The second half begins.

The referee calls an end to the first half.

46mins Outswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Barry Wilson, clearance made by Peter Innes.

46mins Craig Gunn sends in a cross, blocked by Alan Benton.

45mins Craig Gunn is caught offside. Derek Gaston takes the free kick.

44mins Barry Wilson takes the outswinging corner, save by Derek Gaston.

39mins The ball is crossed by Brian Cameron, save made by Derek Gaston.

38mins John Gemmell challenges Brian Cameron unfairly and gives away a free kick. Allan Dempsie takes the direct free kick.

36mins Michael McGowan goes into the referee's book. Jason Crooks scores a penalty. Elgin 2-2 Albion.Michael McGowan gives away a Penalty for an unfair challenge on Brian Cameron.

34mins The ball is swung over by Allan Dempsie, Header from close in by Jason Crooks misses to the left of the target.

31mins Alan Benton challenges Craig Gunn unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick crossed by Barry Wilson, free kick awarded for a foul by Jamie Duff on Peter Innes. Derek Gaston takes the free kick.

31mins John Gemmell sends in a cross, clearance made by David Niven.

29mins Robert Love is ruled offside. Peter Donnelly restarts play with the free kick.

26mins Corner taken right-footed by Barry Wilson from the left by-line, save by Derek Gaston.

26mins Peter Innes gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Jake Inglis. Barry Wilson restarts play with the free kick.

24mins The official flags Craig Gunn offside. Derek Gaston takes the free kick.

23mins Goal scored by Craig Gunn from deep inside the penalty area to the bottom right corner of the goal. Elgin 1-2 Albion.Barry Wilson provided the assist for the goal.

23mins Michael McGowan concedes a free kick for a foul on Brian Cameron. Direct free kick taken by Barry Wilson.

21mins Peter Innes gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Jake Inglis. Free kick taken by Mark Nicolson.

18mins Foul by David Niven on John Gemmell, free kick awarded. Free kick crossed right-footed by Chris Hamilton, save by Peter Donnelly.

17mins Steven Canning has an effort at goal from the edge of the area that misses to the right of the target.

15mins Alan Benton challenges Jason Crooks unfairly and gives away a free kick. Ross O'Donoghue takes the free kick.

14mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Brian Cameron on Christopher Boyle. Alan Benton restarts play with the free kick.

14mins Christopher Boyle fouled by Brian Cameron, the ref awards a free kick. Alan Benton restarts play with the free kick.

13mins Ciaran Donnelly challenges Craig Gunn unfairly and gives away a free kick. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Barry Wilson from left wing.

12mins Goal scored by Robert Love from deep inside the penalty box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Elgin 0-2 Albion.Assist by Steven Canning.

10mins Chris Hamilton fires in a goal from just inside the area to the bottom left corner of the goal. Elgin 0-1 Albion.Assist by Christopher Boyle.

7mins John Gemmell challenges Allan Dempsie unfairly and gives away a free kick. Peter Donnelly takes the free kick.

6mins Brian Cameron gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Christopher Boyle. Free kick taken by Derek Gaston.

3mins Ross O'Donoghue challenges Robert Love unfairly and gives away a free kick. Ciaran Donnelly takes the free kick.

The ref blows the whistle to begin the match.

Match Preview

Duff in Kazcan out for City It is a case of one in and one out for in-form Elgin as they entertain Albion at Borough Briggs. Defender Paul Kazcan is not available to manager Ross Jack because of family commitments but Jamie Duff is over the flu that kept him out of Saturday's 1-0 win at Montrose. Jack said: "There are a couple of players with bumps and bruises as you would expect after playing for the first time in three weeks but they are all declaring themselves fit which is to be expected for a game like this. "A win keeps us in the pack of clubs chasing promotion and that is our aim but it will not be easy against an Albion Rovers side that are very dangerous opponents." Albion are looking for a fourth successive win which would take them to the top of Division Three. Player-assistant manager Todd Lumsden joins midfielder Steven Meechan and striker Marc Pollock on the sidelines through injury with the Coatbridge men also having a major doubt over forward Robert Love. Steve Canning is expected to miss out through work commitments. Boss Paul Martin said: "This is a huge game and one we are desperate to play in after a month of no games. "Elgin City are a really good side going forward but we have the chance to go top for 24 hours at least and that is a great incentive."

Formation:442Manager: Robbie Williamson

Elgin

Formation: 442Manager: Paul Martin

Albion

Peter Donnelly
Allan Dempsie
Jamie Duff
Mark Nicolson
David Niven
Brian Cameron
Ross O'Donoghue
Jake Inglis
Barry Wilson
Jason Crooks
Craig Gunn
SUBS
John Calder
Daniel MacLeod
Craig Frizzel
Steven Edwards
Neil MacDonald

Home

Away

Derek Gaston
Alan Reid
Ciaran Donnelly
Alan Benton
Michael McGowan
Chris Hamilton
Steven Canning
Peter Innes
Christopher Boyle
Robert Love
John Gemmell
SUBS
Sandy Thompson
Anthony Stevenson
Steven Lawless
Paul McLeod
Iain Smith

Match Report

Elgin hit back to deny Albion Elgin came from 2-0 down to secure a 2-2 home draw with Albion and prevent the visitors from going clear at the top of the Third Division. The away side were 2-0 up inside 13 minutes thanks to Chris Hamilton's clinical 18-yard finish - his third goal in four games - and Robert Love's close-range finish from Steven Canning`s pass. City pulled one back after 24 minutes with Craig Gunn providing the killer shot from inside the box, before equalising eight minutes before the break through Jason Crooks' penalty after Michael McGowan had fouled Brian Cameron. Both teams pushed for a winner after the break but John Gemmell's header for Albion was blocked and another header from Crooks was palmed away by Rovers goalkeeper Derek Gaston.

Form Guide

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Last Meetings

Albion 3 - 1 Elgin 25/09/2010 Albion 1 - 2 Elgin 10/04/2010 Elgin 3 - 1 Albion 06/02/2010 Albion 1 - 1 Elgin 12/12/2009 Elgin 0 - 2 Albion 10/10/2009 Albion 0 - 3 Elgin 18/04/2009

Top Scorers

Elgin C Gunn 3 J Crooks 3 P Millar 3 C Frizzel 2 B Cameron 2 B Wilson 1 D Niven 1 M Nicolson 1 J Inglis 1 D MacLeod 1 Albion C Hamilton 4 R Love 4 J Gemmell 3 P McLeod 3 I Smith 2 S Canning 1 C Donnelly 1 C Boyle 1 M McGowan 1

Goals

Elgin Total goals 49 Goals per game 24 5 (For) 3 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 1 (For) Period 21-30 mins 2 (For) 4 (Against) Period 31-40 mins (For) 1 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 4 (For) 3 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 5 (For) 6 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 3 (For) 5 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Albion Total goals 48 Goals per game 23 1 (For) Period 0-10 mins 4 (For) 1 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 3 (For) Period 21-30 mins 4 (For) 2 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 41-50 mins (For) 1 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 5 (For) 4 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 3 (For) 5 (Against) Period 81-90 mins