Match Report


StranraerStranraer     Elgin CityElgin City
Computer Player Computer Player Maikel De Vries Maikel De Vries
Gavin MasonG. Mason54
G
1
G
39Dave EhioguD. Ehiogu
Scott BoothS. Booth51
D
2
D
47Scott ClelandS. Cleland
Richard McinnesR. Mcinnes44
D
3
D
36Paul McGroryP. McGrory
Andy DavidsonA. Davidson43
D
4captain
D
42Paul McCoistP. McCoist
Callum CollinsC. Collins42
D
5
D
40Andy ElliottA. Elliott
Andy WhiteA. White43
M
captain6
M
35Gavin McinnesG. Mcinnes
Callum McNeillC. McNeill41
M
7
M
36Garry McallisterG. Mcallister
Gary MorrisonG. Morrison40
M
8
M
35John HendersonJ. Henderson
Alan BurgessA. Burgess37
M
9
A
37Kevin BremnerK. Bremner
Daniel BridgesD. Bridges57
A
10
A
48Neil HendersonN. Henderson
Billy LawB. Law48
A
11
A
46Callum DavidsonC. Davidson
 
Billy NaysmithB. Naysmith45
A
12
D
41Stuart ElliottS. Elliott
Gary BurleyG. Burley40
A
13
M
47Don NaysmithD. Naysmith
Dominic McStayD. McStay40
G
14
A
50Stuart BastinS. Bastin

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Elgin City. A crowd of 2,917 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Elgin City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Law.


0.00
Elgin City start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.55
Richard Mcinnes hits a low pass to Gary Morrison. Gary Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Law. Billy Law whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.46
Andy Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Law. Billy Law sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
22.19
Paul McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Henderson. John Henderson flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Bremner who brings the ball under control. Kevin Bremner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Davidson.
27.24
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.10
Callum McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Billy Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Law shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Dave Ehiogu.
37.55
It's a corner kick. Alan Burgess loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Gary Morrison side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
Callum McNeill flicks a high ball forward to Billy Law who takes it down. Billy Law shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stranraer appear unchanged since the first half. Elgin City 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 kick off and get the second half underway!
53.38
Gavin Mcinnes barges into Alan Burgess. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alan Burgess runs off the knock.
57.12
Callum McNeill makes a probing pass to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Law. Billy Law directs the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
60.14
Garry Mcallister clumsily knocks into Gary Morrison. The referee calls over Garry Mcallister and warns him to calm down! Gary Morrison stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.34
Gary Morrison flicks a high ball forward to Billy Law who takes it down. Billy Law whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.06
Callum McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges shoots from outside the area but somehow Dave Ehiogu manages to keep it out.
71.35
Gary Morrison flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Bridges who takes it down. Daniel Bridges shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
77.10
Andy Elliott sees Gavin Mcinnes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Callum Davidson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.14
Without breaking stride, John Henderson plays the ball forward to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson makes a looping header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
Scott Booth clumsily knocks into Kevin Bremner. The referee warns Scott Booth to calm down! Kevin Bremner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Stranraer

Elgin City
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
22.2%
50%
27.8%

Scorers
Daniel Bridges 9

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Bridges of Stranraer

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

1.Dave Ehiogu (GK)
7
2.Scott Cleland (DEF)
6
3.Paul McGrory (DEF)
6
4.Paul McCoist (DEF)
6
5.Andy Elliott (DEF)
6
6.Gavin Mcinnes (MID)yellow card
6
7.Garry Mcallister (MID)
5
8.John Henderson (MID)
7
9.Kevin Bremner (ATT)
6
10.Neil Henderson (ATT)
7
11.Callum Davidson (ATT)
7
 
12.Stuart Elliott (DEF)
0
13.Don Naysmith (MID)
0
14.Stuart Bastin (ATT)
0