Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Ochilview Park where East Stirling play host to Airdrieonians. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
East Stirling are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Strachan.


0.00
East Stirling kick off the first half!
4.06
With great vision, Jose Gomes plays the ball forward to John Burley. John Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joos Van Der Meer. Joos Van Der Meer plays a one-two with Dave Stockdale and advances towards the goal... Joos Van Der Meer comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.51
Eoin Sheringham runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eoin Sheringham shoots from 25 yards. Eoin Sheringham scores for Airdrieonians!!
22.53
John Burley sees Joos Van Der Meer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joos Van Der Meer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
24.09
John Burley clumsily knocks into Kevin Ferguson. The referee warns John Burley to calm down! Kevin Ferguson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.40
John Burley makes a simple pass to Tobias Kneissl. Tobias Kneissl knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.55
David Marques flicks a high pass forward. Dambou Ferri collects the pass. Dambou Ferri plays a one-two with Tobias Kneissl and advances towards the goal... Dambou Ferri shoots from just inside the box. Kevin Mcinnes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.59
John Burley threads a neat ball through to Dambou Ferri. Dambou Ferri lofts in a cross ball towards Joos Van Der Meer. Joos Van Der Meer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
34.15
John Burley flicks a high pass forward. Dave Stockdale collects the pass. Dave Stockdale knocks in a cross ball towards Joos Van Der Meer. Joos Van Der Meer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Kevin Mcinnes manages to gather it effortlessly.
38.26
Kevin McStay hits a low pass to John Burley. John Burley flicks a high ball forward to Tobias Kneissl who takes it down. Tobias Kneissl shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Kevin Mcinnes effortlessly smothers it!
42.03
Claude Angeletti flicks a high pass forward. David Marques controls it well on his chest. David Marques makes a simple pass to Tobias Kneissl. Tobias Kneissl flicks the ball to his team mate, Joos Van Der Meer. Joos Van Der Meer shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. East Stirling appear unchanged since the first half. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Airdrieonians kicking off!
49.21
Eoin Sheringham sees Tony Van Westerop in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tony Van Westerop knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Moutinho. Jorge Moutinho flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Garry Gough. What a great pair of hands!
51.39
John Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joos Van Der Meer. Joos Van Der Meer shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Kevin Mcinnes!
54.03
John Burley makes an attacking run forward. John Burley advances inside the box! John Burley muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Kevin Mcinnes easily smothers it!
55.21
Jonas Sachs comes in with a late challenge on Dambou Ferri. Jonas Sachs is warned by the referee! Dambou Ferri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.22
David Marques catches Stephen Liddell on the ankles. David Marques is given a warning by the referee! Stephen Liddell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.27
Jonas Sachs passes the ball forward to Eoin Sheringham. Eoin Sheringham makes a probing pass to Mick Milligan. Mick Milligan edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Mick Milligan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
60.02
East Stirling have made 2 substitutions with Matt Dickov replacing David Marques and David Greig replacing Dambou Ferri .
61.09
David Greig hacks Jonas Sachs from behind! The referee calls over David Greig and shows him a yellow card! Jonas Sachs grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.45
John Burley threads a neat ball through to Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
69.45
Stuart Souness flicks a high pass forward. Mick Milligan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mick Milligan plays a quick one-two with Tony Van Westerop and rushes in on goal... Mick Milligan strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Airdrieonians are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
73.51
John Burley catches Eoin Sheringham on the ankles. The referee calls over John Burley again and warns him to calm down! Eoin Sheringham stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.35
Matt Dickov sees Dave Stockdale in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dave Stockdale knocks in a cross ball towards Joos Van Der Meer. Joos Van Der Meer makes a looping header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
78.27
John Burley chips the ball to his team mate, David Greig. David Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Colin Hendry.
79.24
Eoin Sheringham flicks a high ball forward to Tony Van Westerop who takes it down. Tony Van Westerop deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Moutinho but the linesman indicates offside!
83.56
John Brighton flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Moutinho collects the pass. Jorge Moutinho tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
84.45
John Brighton flicks a high pass forward. Mick Milligan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mick Milligan runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Mick Milligan provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
87.16
John Burley makes a beautiful solo run. John Burley cuts inside the box! John Burley comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Kevin Mcinnes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.1%
46.9%
Play Area
22.2%
45.7%
32.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Burley of East Stirling

Match Ratings
1.Garry Gough (GK)
6
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.John Burley (MID)goal scored
9
8.Joos Van Der Meer (ATT)
6
9.Tobias Kneissl (ATT)
6
10.Dambou Ferri (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Dave Stockdale (ATT)
6
 
12.Toni Vercoutre (MID)
0
13.Matt Dickov (ATT)
6
14.David Greig (MID)yellow card
5

1.Kevin Mcinnes (GK)
7
2.Colin Hendry (DEF)
6
3.Jonas Sachs (DEF)
6
4.Stephen Liddell (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Souness (MID)
6
6.John Brighton (MID)
6
7.Eoin Sheringham (MID)goal scored
8
8.Kevin Ferguson (MID)
6
9.Tony Van Westerop (ATT)
6
10.Mick Milligan (ATT)
6
11.Jorge Moutinho (ATT)
6
 
12.Demlaba Ben Haddou (GK)
0
13.Garry Gemmill (DEF)
0
14.Craig Gough (ATT)
0