Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ochilview Park where Stenhousemuir play host to Montrose. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stenhousemuir are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Dalglish.


0.00
The first half starts with Montrose kicking off!
3.57
Stephen Mcallister catches Oscar Andres on the ankles. The referee calls over Stephen Mcallister and warns him to calm down! Oscar Andres runs off the knock.
14.41
Duncan Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Cleland. With some swift thinking, David Cleland plays the ball forward to Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
22.04
David Cleland clumsily knocks into Stuart Brady. David Cleland is warned by the referee! Stuart Brady carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.56
Martin Seibert threads a neat ball through to David Cleland. David Cleland threads a neat ball through to Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
30.52
Noah Ouindi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Andres. Oscar Andres picks a pass forward to Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Booth.
36.07
Stuart Greig threads a neat ball through to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stenhousemuir appear unchanged since the first half. Montrose also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Stenhousemuir kick off and get the second half underway!
48.42
Oscar Andres barges into Stephen Mcallister. Oscar Andres is given a warning by the referee! Stephen Mcallister runs off the knock.
54.35
Kevin Gemmill makes a probing pass to Oscar Andres. Oscar Andres threads a neat ball through to Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Paul Ritchie. Some good footwork from Paul Ritchie provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.08
Stenhousemuir have made a substitution with Stuart Hutchison replacing David Cleland and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
61.09
Martin Seibert flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Hutchison who takes it down. Stuart Hutchison brings the ball forward. Stuart Hutchison plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Ritchie and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Stuart Hutchison provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
63.07
Oscar Andres makes an attacking run forward. Oscar Andres knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
66.36
Martin Seibert sees Oscar Andres in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Andres flicks a high pass forward. Paul Ritchie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone makes a convincing header but Jacob Makin is on top of it.
69.45
Stuart Greig makes a simple pass to David Caldwell. David Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.41
Paul Ritchie comes in with a late challenge on Billy Morton. Paul Ritchie is shown the yellow card! Billy Morton runs off the knock.
85.51
Stuart Greig threads a neat ball through to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Gemmill.
89.10
Stuart Greig knocks the ball forward to David Mason. David Mason finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
30.9%
48.5%
20.6%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Ritchie of Stenhousemuir

Match Ratings
1.Don Law (GK)
6
2.Duncan Souness (DEF)
6
3.Don Gemmill (DEF)
6
4.Martin Seibert (DEF)
7
5.Kevin Gemmill (DEF)
7
6.Noah Ouindi (DEF)
6
7.Stuart Booth (MID)
6
8.Oscar Andres (MID)
8
9.David Cleland (MID)
6
10.Gavin Johnstone (ATT)
7
11.Paul Ritchie (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
9
 
12.Micka‘l Benkouar (ATT)
0
13.Stuart Hutchison (DEF)
7
14.Duncan Rae (GK)
0

1.Jacob Makin (GK)
6
2.Stephen Hopkin (DEF)
6
3.Billy Morton (DEF)
6
4.Duncan Booth (DEF)
7
5.Stuart Brady (MID)
6
6.Stuart Greig (MID)
8
7.Stephen Mcallister (MID)
5
8.Paul Telfer (MID)
6
9.Gary Hansen (ATT)
6
10.David Mason (ATT)
6
11.David Caldwell (ATT)
6
 
12.Alex Inglis (MID)
0
13.Gavin Inglis (ATT)
0
14.Miguel Ribeiro (DEF)
0