Match Report
| Stirling Albion | Stirling Albion |  |  | Brechin | Brechin | ||||||||||||||||
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| Alec Mckinlay | A. Mckinlay |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 |  | Nico Götz | N. Götz | |||||||||
| Gerhard Hässler | G. Hässler | | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 | | Stephen Thomson | S. Thomson | |||||||||
| John Naysmith | J. Naysmith | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 | | Andy Hopkin | A. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Eddie Wallwork | E. Wallwork |  | 45 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 49 | | Andy Sullivan | A. Sullivan | ||||||||
| Callum Gemmell | C. Gemmell | | 50 | M | | 5 | | M | 51 | | Neil Mcinnes | N. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Scott James | S. James | | 49 | M | | 6 | | M | 47 | | Stuart Hansen | S. Hansen | |||||||||
| Craig Law | C. Law | | 45 | M | | 7 | | M | 46 | | Alex Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Norman Jacobs | N. Jacobs | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Stephen Mason | S. Mason | |||||||||
| Garry Naysmith | G. Naysmith | | 55 | A | | | 9 | | A | 53 | | Paul Greig | P. Greig | ||||||||
| Scott Brady | S. Brady | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Alex Caldwell | A. Caldwell | |||||||||
| John Dalglish | J. Dalglish | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Kevin Cleland | K. Cleland | |||||||||
| Kevin Meiklejohn | K. Meiklejohn | | 54 | G | | 12 | | D | 47 | | Dominic Dalglish | D. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Billy McNeill | B. McNeill | | 48 | G | | 13 | | G | 46 | | Andy Brady | A. Brady | |||||||||
| Kevin Brady | K. Brady | | 44 | A | | 14 | | M | 42 | | Garry Hendry | G. Hendry | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Brechin. A crowd of 2,866 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stirling Albion and Brechin are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Mcinnes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stirling Albion and Brechin are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0Stirling Albion start the match!
3.42
1-0Callum Gemmell hits a low pass to John Dalglish. John Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Nico Götz has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.08
1-0Craig Law makes a simple pass to Scott Brady. Scott Brady shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
9.38
1-0Scott James hits a low pass to Scott Brady. Scott Brady whips in a cross ball towards John Dalglish. John Dalglish jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Stirling Albion are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
10.08
John Naysmith flicks a high ball forward to Scott James who takes it down. Scott James flicks a high ball forward to Scott Brady who takes it down. Scott Brady whips in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
16.50
1-0Alex Elliott makes a beautiful solo run. Alex Elliott makes a probing pass to Kevin Cleland but he's offside!
18.31
Scott James knocks the ball to his team mate, John Dalglish. John Dalglish shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.41
Scott James knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Brady. Scott Brady rushes past Stephen Thomson! Scott Brady muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
27.53
Andy Hopkin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott threads a neat ball through to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
30.20
Alex Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Cleland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Cleland controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Paul Greig through on goal. Paul Greig muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Alec Mckinlay had no chance!! Goal for Brechin!
33.33
Stephen Mason flicks a high pass forward. Paul Greig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland directs the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.44
Stephen Mason flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Cleland controls it well on his chest. Kevin Cleland tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Alec Mckinlay manages to keep it out.
39.17
Craig Law kicks a strong pass forward to John Dalglish. John Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith makes a convincing header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.38
Craig Law deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Dalglish. John Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
44.44
Neil Mcinnes makes a simple pass to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stirling Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Brechin kicking off!
47.03
Craig Law plays the ball forward to Scott Brady. Scott Brady whips in a cross ball towards John Dalglish. John Dalglish gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nico Götz with no chance!! Goal for Stirling Albion!
51.20
Stuart Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Paul Greig collects the pass. Paul Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Alec Mckinlay manages to gather it easily.
54.27
3-1Scott James catches Stuart Hansen on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Hansen runs off the knock.
55.03
Craig Law surges forward with the ball. Craig Law knocks in a cross ball towards John Dalglish. John Dalglish makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nico Götz with no chance!! Goal for Stirling Albion! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
60.17
4-1Andy Sullivan makes a simple pass to Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Greig. Paul Greig knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gerhard Hässler.
61.54
Alex Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Greig. Paul Greig makes a probing pass between the defence to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
63.00
John Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott James. Scott James flicks a high pass forward. Scott Brady holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Brady knocks the ball forward to John Dalglish but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.31
Alex Elliott passes the ball forward to Paul Greig. Paul Greig whips in a cross ball towards Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.14
Neil Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward to Paul Greig who brings the ball under control. Paul Greig shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
71.30
Gerhard Hässler flicks a high pass forward. Norman Jacobs holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Norman Jacobs chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Brady. Scott Brady lofts in a cross ball towards John Dalglish. John Dalglish jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.20
5-1Stirling Albion have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Meiklejohn replacing Eddie Wallwork, Billy McNeill replacing Craig Law and Kevin Brady replacing John Dalglish .
78.30
Scott James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
79.41
Kevin Brady barges into Stephen Thomson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Thomson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.38
Scott James threads a neat ball through to Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady shoots from long range. Nico Götz gets down and covers it.
85.50
5-1Andy Sullivan sees a break and surges forward. Andy Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell rushes past Gerhard Hässler! Gerhard Hässler comes in with a late challenge on Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell appeals for a penalty! Given!!
85.50
5-1The referee points to the spot..
87.31
Kevin Cleland takes a short run up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
25.9%
45.9%
28.2%
Scorers
| Scott Brady 3 John Dalglish 18, 47, 55, 71 | Paul Greig 30 Kevin Cleland 87 (p) |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Dalglish of Stirling Albion |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alec Mckinlay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gerhard Hässler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eddie Wallwork (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Callum Gemmell (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott James (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Craig Law (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Norman Jacobs (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Garry Naysmith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Brady (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | John Dalglish (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Kevin Meiklejohn (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Billy McNeill (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Kevin Brady (ATT) | | 5 |
| 1. | Nico Götz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stephen Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stuart Hansen (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alex Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stephen Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paul Greig (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Alex Caldwell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kevin Cleland (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Dominic Dalglish (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andy Brady (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry Hendry (MID) | 0 | |