Match Report


East StirlingEast Stirling     Heart of MidlothianHeart of Midlothian
Computer Player Computer Player Josh Davies Josh Davies
Garry GoughG. Gough63
G
1
G
77Evangelos TsoukalasE. Tsoukalas
Noah HerzogN. Herzog68
D
2
D
74Bruno MoreiraB. Moreira
Jose GomesJ. Gomes64
D
3
D
75Ignacio BarronI. Barron
Kevin McStayK. McStay62
D
4
D
73Guilherme BentoG. Bento
Claude AngelettiC. Angeletti57
D
5
M
79Nicolás AurellioN. Aurellio
David MarquesD. Marques66
M
6
M
74Oscar MarsigliaO. Marsiglia
Toni VercoutreT. Vercoutre63
M
captain7captain
M
83Matthew NyarkoM. Nyarko
Colin GlassC. Glass75
A
8
M
79David ReimersD. Reimers
Tobias KneisslT. Kneissl66
A
9
A
83Alin HagiA. Hagi
Dambou FerriD. Ferri65
A
10
A
76Filipe ValenteF. Valente
Dave StockdaleD. Stockdale63
A
11
A
84Rafael NunesR. Nunes
 
Matt DickovM. Dickov60
A
12
D
72Carlos PobleteC. Poblete
David GreigD. Greig59
M
13
M
72Youssef BourgoisY. Bourgois
Paul GlassP. Glass59
M
14
A
73Kevin Van HandenhovenK. Van Handenhoven

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ochilview Park where East Stirling play host to Heart of Midlothian. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
East Stirling are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Law.


0.00
East Stirling kick off and get the first half underway!
3.59
Kevin McStay threads a neat ball through to David Marques. David Marques runs straight at the opposition's defence. David Marques knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Tobias Kneissl is offside!
4.04
Guilherme Bento chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Marsiglia. With some swift thinking, Oscar Marsiglia plays the ball forward to Alin Hagi. Alin Hagi shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.54
Oscar Marsiglia kicks a strong pass forward to Alin Hagi. Alin Hagi plays a scrappy one-two with Rafael Nunes and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jose Gomes barges into Alin Hagi. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
8.54
The referee points to the spot..
10.21
Alin Hagi calmly steps up. Garry Gough is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.10
Ignacio Barron flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Marsiglia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Marsiglia hits a low pass to Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente whips in a cross ball towards Alin Hagi. Alin Hagi whips the ball goalwards with his head but Garry Gough reads it well. Fabulous stop!
18.36
David Marques flicks a high pass forward. Dambou Ferri controls it well on his chest. Dambou Ferri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guilherme Bento.
24.11
Oscar Marsiglia threads a neat ball through to Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente plays a scrappy one-two with Alin Hagi and advances towards the goal... Filipe Valente makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Filipe Valente!
28.10
Matthew Nyarko advances with the ball. Matthew Nyarko lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
30.10
David Marques barges into Oscar Marsiglia. The referee brings David Marques to one side and gives him a warning! Oscar Marsiglia stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.38
Matthew Nyarko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.41
David Marques threads a neat ball through to Dambou Ferri. Dambou Ferri plays a one-two with Colin Glass and rushes in on goal... Dambou Ferri looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for East Stirling!
45.00
Matthew Nyarko makes a probing pass to Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente knocks the ball forward, putting Alin Hagi through on goal. Alin Hagi strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Heart of Midlothian!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. East Stirling appear unchanged since the first half. Heart of Midlothian also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Heart of Midlothian kick off the second half!
57.28
Heart of Midlothian are dictating the run of play here today.
60.14
East Stirling have made 2 substitutions with David Greig replacing David Marques and Paul Glass replacing Dambou Ferri .Heart of Midlothian have made 3 substitutions with Carlos Poblete replacing Guilherme Bento, Youssef Bourgois replacing Oscar Marsiglia and Kevin Van Handenhoven replacing Rafael Nunes .
61.19
David Reimers flicks the ball to his team mate, Alin Hagi. Alin Hagi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Van Handenhoven but the linesman indicates offside!
63.21
Youssef Bourgois sees a break and surges forward. Youssef Bourgois plays a one-two with Filipe Valente and rushes in on goal... Youssef Bourgois rockets a shot on goal. Solid save from Garry Gough. What a great pair of hands!
65.20
Ignacio Barron knocks the ball forward to Matthew Nyarko. Matthew Nyarko makes a simple pass to Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Garry Gough!
72.19
Kevin McStay hacks Filipe Valente from behind! The referee brings Kevin McStay to one side and gives him a warning! Filipe Valente carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.46
Nicolás Aurellio makes a simple pass to Alin Hagi. Alin Hagi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claude Angeletti.
77.37
Matthew Nyarko sees Filipe Valente in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Filipe Valente flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Garry Gough is on top of it.
78.25
David Reimers makes a simple pass to Alin Hagi. Alin Hagi controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Kevin Van Handenhoven through on goal. Kevin Van Handenhoven looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.03
Matthew Nyarko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Van Handenhoven and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Filipe Valente provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball strikes Kevin McStay's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
80.26
Corner kick to Heart of Midlothian. Nicolás Aurellio plays it short to David Reimers. Some good footwork from David Reimers provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.12
Ignacio Barron makes a probing pass to Youssef Bourgois. Youssef Bourgois sees space and advances. Youssef Bourgois shoots from distance but it is miles over!
89.55
Matthew Nyarko hacks Toni Vercoutre from behind! The referee calls over Matthew Nyarko and shows him a yellow card! Toni Vercoutre runs off the knock.
90.00
Matthew Nyarko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven edges inside the box! Kevin Van Handenhoven looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Superb reactions from Garry Gough. What a save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

East Stirling

Heart of Midlothian
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
1
10
Shots off Target
0
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
20.8%
79.2%
Play Area
36.1%
44.4%
19.4%

Scorers
Dambou Ferri 40
Alin Hagi 10 (p), 45
Filipe Valente 24
David Reimers 80

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Filipe Valente of Heart of Midlothian

Match Ratings
1.Garry Gough (GK)
7
2.Noah Herzog (DEF)
6
3.Jose Gomes (DEF)
6
4.Kevin McStay (DEF)
6
5.Claude Angeletti (DEF)
6
6.David Marques (MID)
6
7.Toni Vercoutre (MID)
6
8.Colin Glass (ATT)
6
9.Tobias Kneissl (ATT)
6
10.Dambou Ferri (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Dave Stockdale (ATT)
6
 
12.Matt Dickov (ATT)
0
13.David Greig (MID)
6
14.Paul Glass (MID)
6

1.Evangelos Tsoukalas (GK)
6
2.Bruno Moreira (DEF)
6
3.Ignacio Barron (DEF)
7
4.Guilherme Bento (DEF)
7
5.Nicolás Aurellio (MID)
7
6.Oscar Marsiglia (MID)
7
7.Matthew Nyarko (MID)yellow card
7
8.David Reimers (MID)goal scored
8
9.Alin Hagi (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Filipe Valente (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Rafael Nunes (ATT)
6
 
12.Carlos Poblete (DEF)
6
13.Youssef Bourgois (MID)
7
14.Kevin Van Handenhoven (ATT)
7