Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Queen of the South in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by David Rae.


0.00
Stranraer get the match underway!
2.06
Neil Hopkin comes in with a late challenge on Scott Booth. The referee warns Neil Hopkin to calm down! Scott Booth runs off the knock.
8.54
Paul Matteo passes the ball forward to Gary Morton. Gary Morton finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.28
Andy White flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Bridges who brings the ball under control. Daniel Bridges shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.21
Andy White makes a simple pass to Billy Law. Billy Law passes the ball forward but Daniel Bridges is offside!
20.01
Callum Cleland chips the ball to his team mate, Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Law. Billy Law shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
22.07
Neil Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Thomson. Andy Thomson runs straight at the defence! Andy Thomson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.03
John Gemmill clumsily knocks into Billy Law. The referee calls over John Gemmill and shows him a yellow card! Billy Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.29
Paul Naysmith darts forward. Paul Naysmith makes a simple pass to Gary Morton. Gary Morton rushes past Callum Cleland! Gary Morton comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's miles wide!
39.55
Paul Naysmith sees a break and surges forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Paul Naysmith plays the ball forward to Andy Thomson. Andy Thomson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Cleland.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Queen of the South get the second half underway!
59.18
Paul Matteo sees Gary Morton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Morton cuts inside the box! Gary Morton takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.29
Carl Cope deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil McStay. Neil McStay flicks a high pass forward. Billy Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
72.09
Matt Booth makes a probing pass to Neil McStay. Neil McStay flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Bridges controls it well on his chest. Daniel Bridges shoots from outside the area but Paul Mason is on top of it.
75.55
Garry Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Morton. Gary Morton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.44
Queen of the South have made a substitution with Noah Haller replacing Andy Thomson .
85.32
Carl Cope plays the ball forward to Andy White. Andy White brings the ball forward. Andy White knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Gemmill.
87.51
Paul Matteo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Noah Haller. Noah Haller knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
64.9%
35.1%
Play Area
27.3%
46.8%
26%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gary Morton of Queen of the South

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Mason (GK)
6
2.Callum Cleland (DEF)
6
3.Carl Cope (DEF)
6
4.Scott Booth (DEF)
7
5.Matt Booth (DEF)
6
6.Neil McStay (MID)
8
7.Andy White (MID)
7
8.Callum McNeill (MID)
6
9.Alan Burgess (MID)
6
10.Daniel Bridges (ATT)
6
11.Billy Law (ATT)
6
 
12.Garry Morrison (GK)
0
13.Billy Naysmith (ATT)
0
14.Callum Collins (DEF)
0

1.Paul Mason (GK)
6
2.John Strachan (DEF)
6
3.Paul Naysmith (DEF)
7
4.Dominic Rae (DEF)
6
5.John Gemmill (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Kevin Rae (DEF)
6
7.Neil Hopkin (MID)
6
8.Garry Henderson (MID)
6
9.Paul Matteo (MID)
8
10.Andy Thomson (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Gary Morton (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Noah Haller (MID)
6
13.Alec Ferguson (GK)
0
14.Billy Meiklejohn (GK)
0