Arbroath vs Kelty Hearts, 2021-22 Scottish League Cup, Group Stage

· Scottish League Cup
Arbroath
  • 31': Luke Donnelly
  • 52': Colin Hamilton
  • 58': Nicky Low (P)
FT
3 - 2
Kelty Hearts
  • 20': Kallum Higginbotham
  • 27': Joe Cardle

About

Arbroath are hosting Kelty Hearts at The Greenversity Stadium at Gayfield, Arbroath, Scotland, starting on . The match is a part of the Scottish League Cup.

Match Commentary

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 1': Foul by Michael McKenna (Arbroath).
  • 1': Ross Philp (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 2': Attempt missed. Michael McKenna (Arbroath) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left.
  • 3': Foul by Scott Stewart (Arbroath).
  • 3': Reis Peggie (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 6': Foul by Harrison Clark (Arbroath).
  • 6': Ross Philp (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 7': Attempt missed. Thomas Reilly (Kelty Hearts) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left.
  • 13': Attempt missed. Joe Cardle (Kelty Hearts) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
  • 13': Foul by Michael McKenna (Arbroath).
  • 13': Michael Tidser (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 15': Andrew Black (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 15': Foul by Michael McKenna (Arbroath).
  • 16': Attempt saved. Nathan Austin (Kelty Hearts) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
  • 17': Attempt saved. Dale Hilson (Arbroath) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
  • 17': Attempt saved. Dale Hilson (Arbroath) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
  • 20': Corner, Kelty Hearts. Conceded by Ricky Little.
  • 20': Goal! Arbroath 0, Kelty Hearts 1. Kallum Higginbotham (Kelty Hearts) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner following a corner.
  • 24': Foul by Michael McKenna (Arbroath).
  • 24': Robbie McNab (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 27': Goal! Arbroath 0, Kelty Hearts 2. Joe Cardle (Kelty Hearts) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kallum Higginbotham with a cross.
  • 31': Goal! Arbroath 1, Kelty Hearts 2. Luke Donnelly (Arbroath) header from the centre of the box to the top left corner.
  • 32': Foul by Dale Hilson (Arbroath).
  • 32': Nathan Austin (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 34': Foul by Kallum Higginbotham (Kelty Hearts).
  • 34': Nicky Low (Arbroath) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 34': Kallum Higginbotham (Kelty Hearts) is shown the yellow card.
  • 35': Attempt missed. Colin Hamilton (Arbroath) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left following a set piece situation.
  • 37': Attempt blocked. Bobby Linn (Arbroath) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
  • 37': Corner, Arbroath. Conceded by Jordon Forster.
  • 37': Darren Jamieson (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 37': Foul by Luke Donnelly (Arbroath).
  • 41': Andrew Black (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 41': Foul by Dale Hilson (Arbroath).
  • 41': Corner, Arbroath. Conceded by Jordon Forster.
  • 42': Attempt missed. Nathan Austin (Kelty Hearts) header from the centre of the box is too high.
  • 45': Corner, Arbroath. Conceded by Ross Philp.
  • 45'+2': Attempt saved. Scott Stewart (Arbroath) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
  • 45'+3': First Half ends, Arbroath 1, Kelty Hearts 2.
  • 45': Second Half begins Arbroath 1, Kelty Hearts 2.
  • 45': Substitution, Arbroath. David Gold replaces Dale Hilson because of an injury.
  • 49': Colin Hamilton (Arbroath) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 49': Foul by Ross Philp (Kelty Hearts).
  • 52': Bobby Linn (Arbroath) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 52': Foul by Kallum Higginbotham (Kelty Hearts).
  • 52': Goal! Arbroath 2, Kelty Hearts 2. Colin Hamilton (Arbroath) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Nicky Low following a set piece situation.
  • 55': Substitution, Kelty Hearts. Jamie Barjonas replaces Thomas Reilly.
  • 55': Foul by Ricky Little (Arbroath).
  • 55': Nathan Austin (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 57': Corner, Arbroath. Conceded by Reis Peggie.
  • 57': Darren Jamieson (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 57': Foul by Luke Donnelly (Arbroath).
  • 58': Penalty Arbroath. Luke Donnelly draws a foul in the penalty area.
  • 58': Penalty conceded by Reis Peggie (Kelty Hearts) after a foul in the penalty area.
  • 58': Michael Tidser (Kelty Hearts) is shown the yellow card.
  • 58': Goal! Arbroath 3, Kelty Hearts 2. Nicky Low (Arbroath) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom left corner.
  • 59': Substitution, Kelty Hearts. Botti Biabi replaces Joe Cardle.
  • 59': Substitution, Kelty Hearts. Alfredo Agyeman replaces Kallum Higginbotham.
  • 63': Attempt saved. Nicky Low (Arbroath) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
  • 65': Colin Hamilton (Arbroath) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 65': Foul by Botti Biabi (Kelty Hearts).
  • 66': Foul by Reis Peggie (Kelty Hearts).
  • 66': Michael McKenna (Arbroath) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 66': Attempt saved. Colin Hamilton (Arbroath) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
  • 67': Attempt saved. Ross Philp (Kelty Hearts) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
  • 68': Substitution, Arbroath. Joel Nouble replaces Luke Donnelly.
  • 72': Attempt saved. Jamie Barjonas (Kelty Hearts) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner.
  • 73': Corner, Kelty Hearts. Conceded by Derek Gaston.
  • 75': Substitution, Arbroath. Gavin Swankie replaces Bobby Linn.
  • 77': Botti Biabi (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 77': Foul by Ricky Little (Arbroath).
  • 80': Substitution, Arbroath. Chris Hamilton replaces Scott Stewart.
  • 87': Foul by Jordon Forster (Kelty Hearts).
  • 87': Joel Nouble (Arbroath) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 87': Corner, Arbroath. Conceded by Ross Philp.
  • 88': Foul by Gavin Swankie (Arbroath).
  • 88': Jordon Forster (Kelty Hearts) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 89': Gavin Swankie (Arbroath) is shown the yellow card.
  • 90'+1': Attempt missed. Ross Philp (Kelty Hearts) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
  • 90'+2': Attempt missed. Joel Nouble (Arbroath) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left.
  • 90'+3': Second Half ends, Arbroath 3, Kelty Hearts 2.
  • 0': Match ends, Arbroath 3, Kelty Hearts 2.

Game Information

Competition: Scottish League Cup

Venue: The Greenversity Stadium at Gayfield
Location: Arbroath, Scotland
Attendance: 626

Scottish League Cup Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Falkirk 4 +9 9
2 Dundee United 4 +5 9
3 Ayr United 4 +4 9
4 Stenhousemuir 4 -6 3
Full Standings

Line-Ups

ARB Arbroath (4-4-2)

No. Name
1 Derek Gaston (GK)
22 Liam Henderson
4 Ricky Little
3 Colin Hamilton
12 Scott Stewart
6 Nicky Low
16 Harrison Clarke
11 Bobby Linn
8 Michael McKenna
15 Luke Donnelly
9 Dale Hilson
Arbroath Substitutes:
Chris Hamilton, David Gold, Dylan Paterson, Calum Antell, Joel Jonathan Nouble, Gavin Swankie.

KEL Kelty Hearts (4-3-2-1)

No. Name
1 Darren Jamieson (GK)
16 Robbie McNab
6 Jordan Forster
3 Reis Peggie
2 Andrew Black
12 Michael Tidser Yellow Card
8 Thomas Reilly
14 Ross Philp
9 Nathan Austin
7 Joe Cardle
11 Kallum Higginbotham
Kelty Hearts Substitutes:
Josh Donaldson, Jay Bridgeford, Jamie Barjonas, Dougie Hill, Botti Biabi, Alfredo Agyeman, Cameron Russell, Tyler Mckenzie.

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