Match Report


Stirling AlbionStirling Albion     Greenock MortonGreenock Morton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alec MckinlayA. Mckinlay62
G
1
G
43Matt NivenM. Niven
Gavin McinnesG. Mcinnes59
D
2
D
49Miguel CastroM. Castro
Gerhard HässlerG. Hässler54
D
3
D
47Stephen McCoistS. McCoist
John NaysmithJ. Naysmith54
D
4
D
44Scott SullivanS. Sullivan
Callum GemmellC. Gemmell50
M
5
M
55Craig HendryC. Hendry
Norman JacobsN. Jacobs45
M
6
M
47Darren McgovernD. Mcgovern
Craig LawC. Law45
M
7captain
M
46Gary McNeillG. McNeill
Gary TelferG. Telfer43
M
8
M
37Stuart MortonS. Morton
Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith55
A
captain9
A
53Paul FergusonP. Ferguson
Scott BradyS. Brady54
A
10
A
49Billy ThomsonB. Thomson
John DalglishJ. Dalglish53
A
11
A
48Alex MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn
 
Kevin MeiklejohnK. Meiklejohn54
G
12
A
45Billy McGroryB. McGrory
Billy McNeillB. McNeill48
G
13
D
43Paul ElliottP. Elliott
Eddie WallworkE. Wallwork45
D
14
A
41Billy MasonB. Mason

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Greenock Morton. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stirling Albion and Greenock Morton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Law.


0.00
Stirling Albion start the match!
3.03
Gavin Mcinnes darts forward. Gavin Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Brady. Scott Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Naysmith but the referee indicates it's offside!
12.28
Norman Jacobs flicks a high pass forward to Scott Brady who brings the ball under control. Scott Brady shoots from distance but it is miles over!
14.57
Craig Hendry makes a simple pass to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.34
Norman Jacobs catches Stuart Morton on the ankles. The referee calls over Norman Jacobs and warns him to calm down! Stuart Morton stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.31
Stephen McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Gary McNeill controls it well on his chest. Gary McNeill runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gary McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson beats his man to it with a header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.27
Miguel Castro flicks a high pass forward. Gary McNeill controls it well on his chest. Gary McNeill laces a weighted ball forward to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Paul Ferguson. With a superhuman jump, Paul Ferguson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just off target!
28.07
Stephen McCoist passes the ball forward to Darren Mcgovern. Darren Mcgovern threads a neat ball through to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson plays a one-two with Billy Thomson and advances towards the goal... Paul Ferguson takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
32.33
Darren Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Alex Meiklejohn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's well over the bar!
34.14
John Naysmith pushes mid-way up the pitch. John Naysmith darts forward. John Naysmith shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for John Naysmith!
38.54
Gavin Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Law. Craig Law plays the ball forward to Scott Brady. Scott Brady finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
40.15
Norman Jacobs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Niven who gathers it comfortably.
42.42
Gerhard Hässler flicks a high pass forward to Craig Law who brings the ball under control. Craig Law flicks a high pass forward. Garry Naysmith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stirling Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Greenock Morton also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Greenock Morton kicking off!
47.03
Norman Jacobs runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Norman Jacobs lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
49.13
Scott Sullivan flicks a high ball forward to Craig Hendry who takes it down. Craig Hendry threads the ball through to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn finds some space and shoots from distance but Alec Mckinlay is on top of it.
55.53
Showing composure, Gary Telfer plays the ball forward to Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
63.12
Craig Law knocks the ball to his team mate, John Dalglish. John Dalglish knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Castro.
67.22
Miguel Castro flicks a high ball forward to Craig Hendry who takes it down. Craig Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson cuts inside the box! Paul Ferguson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Alec Mckinlay had no chance!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
71.19
Norman Jacobs threads the ball through to John Dalglish. John Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. With a superhuman jump, Scott Brady connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.17
Stirling Albion have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Meiklejohn replacing John Naysmith, Billy McNeill replacing Craig Law and Eddie Wallwork replacing John Dalglish .
81.30
Callum Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Eddie Wallwork. Eddie Wallwork knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.24
Stuart Morton flicks a high ball forward to Alex Meiklejohn who takes it down. Alex Meiklejohn makes a simple pass, allowing Billy Thomson to run into the box. Billy Thomson tries a spectacular strike. Gerhard Hässler steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
85.13
Callum Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Scott Brady comfortably collects the pass. Scott Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Wallwork but the referee indicates it's offside!
89.06
Billy McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Wallwork. Eddie Wallwork shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Scott Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Mcgovern. Darren Mcgovern controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn runs straight at the defence! Alex Meiklejohn rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Stirling Albion

Greenock Morton
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.1%
61.9%
Play Area
27.4%
41.7%
31%

Scorers
John Naysmith 34
Paul Ferguson 67
Alex Meiklejohn 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alex Meiklejohn of Greenock Morton

Match Ratings
1.Alec Mckinlay (GK)
6
2.Gavin Mcinnes (DEF)
6
3.Gerhard Hässler (DEF)
6
4.John Naysmith (DEF)goal scored
8
5.Callum Gemmell (MID)
6
6.Norman Jacobs (MID)
6
7.Craig Law (MID)
6
8.Gary Telfer (MID)
6
9.Garry Naysmith (ATT)
6
10.Scott Brady (ATT)
6
11.John Dalglish (ATT)
6
 
12.Kevin Meiklejohn (GK)
6
13.Billy McNeill (GK)
6
14.Eddie Wallwork (DEF)
6

1.Matt Niven (GK)
6
2.Miguel Castro (DEF)
6
3.Stephen McCoist (DEF)
6
4.Scott Sullivan (DEF)
7
5.Craig Hendry (MID)
8
6.Darren Mcgovern (MID)
7
7.Gary McNeill (MID)
7
8.Stuart Morton (MID)
6
9.Paul Ferguson (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Billy Thomson (ATT)
6
11.Alex Meiklejohn (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Billy McGrory (ATT)
0
13.Paul Elliott (DEF)
0
14.Billy Mason (ATT)
0