Match Report


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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Queens Park. A crowd of 2,936 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stranraer and Queens Park are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Dickov.


0.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park get the match underway!
3.05
Colin McGrory hacks Andy White from behind! Colin McGrory is given a warning by the referee! Andy White runs off the knock.
4.09
Callum McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
8.53
Callum Collins flicks a high pass forward. Callum McNeill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Callum McNeill threads the ball through to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Mckinlay.
9.53
Richard Mcinnes volleys a long ball forward. Daniel Bridges shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
12.01
Gary Morrison makes a probing pass to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.12
John Mckinlay decides to run forward with the ball. John Mckinlay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Richard James through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Richard James provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Gavin Mason is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
26.10
Callum Collins hacks Andy McGrory from behind! Callum Collins is warned by the referee! Andy McGrory runs off the knock.
27.34
Andy Davidson clumsily knocks into Andy McGrory. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy McGrory grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.25
Under pressure, Richard Mcinnes clears the ball far upfield. Billy Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Alex James reads it well. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stranraer appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stranraer players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Stranraer start the second half!
47.29
Gary Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
48.58
John Mckinlay knocks the ball forward to Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Andy McGrory collects the pass. Andy McGrory plays a scrappy one-two with Richard James and stumbles forward towards the goal... Andy McGrory looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
51.58
Callum Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Morrison. Gary Morrison flicks a high ball forward to Billy Law who takes it down. Billy Law knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex James who gathers it comfortably.
54.06
Callum Collins brings the ball forward. Callum Collins sees a break and surges forward. Callum Collins shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
55.12
Gary Morrison runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gary Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Thomson.
60.15
Queens Park have made 2 substitutions with Neil Young replacing Garry Thomson and Alec Caldwell replacing Gary Campbell .
61.18
Scott Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Burgess. Alan Burgess hits a low pass to Billy Law. Billy Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Alex James. Excellent save.
65.46
Alec Caldwell plays the ball forward to Andy McGrory. Andy McGrory knocks the ball forward, putting Richard James through on goal. Richard James muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
72.32
Andy White flicks a high pass forward. Billy Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Law shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
77.40
Queens Park have made a substitution with Callum Dalglish replacing Richard James .
78.41
Andy Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Callum McNeill controls it well on his chest. Callum McNeill advances with the ball. Callum McNeill tries a spectacular long range effort but Alex James reads it well. Great keeping!
79.31
Callum McNeill knocks the ball forward to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
83.17
Gary Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Law. Billy Law plays a one-two with Daniel Bridges and advances towards the goal... Billy Law muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Alex James.
87.01
Andy Davidson runs forward with the ball. Andy Davidson advances with the ball. Andy Davidson shoots from 20 yards. Alex James gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
90.00
Andy Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Law. Billy Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Collins.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63%
37%
Play Area
23.5%
49.4%
27.2%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alex James of Queens Park

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Mason (GK)
6
2.Scott Booth (DEF)
6
3.Richard Mcinnes (DEF)
7
4.Andy Davidson (DEF)yellow card
8
5.Callum Collins (DEF)
7
6.Andy White (MID)
6
7.Callum McNeill (MID)
9
8.Gary Morrison (MID)
7
9.Alan Burgess (MID)
6
10.Daniel Bridges (ATT)
6
11.Billy Law (ATT)
7
 
12.Billy Naysmith (ATT)
0
13.Gary Burley (ATT)
0
14.Dominic McStay (GK)
0

1.Alex James (GK)
9
2.Gavin Brady (DEF)
6
3.Garry Thomson (DEF)
6
4.Alex Collins (DEF)
7
5.John Mckinlay (DEF)
7
6.Stuart Mcallister (MID)
6
7.Gary Campbell (MID)
6
8.Colin McGrory (MID)
6
9.Paul Brady (MID)
6
10.Richard James (ATT)
6
11.Andy McGrory (ATT)
7
 
12.Neil Young (GK)
6
13.Alec Caldwell (MID)
6
14.Callum Dalglish (MID)
6