Match Report


Elgin CityElgin City     Stirling AlbionStirling Albion
Maikel De VriesMaikel De Vries Computer Player Computer Player
David TelferD. Telfer36
G
1
G
62Alec MckinlayA. Mckinlay
Scott ClelandS. Cleland47
D
2
D
59Gavin McinnesG. Mcinnes
Paul McGroryP. McGrory36
D
3
D
54Gerhard HässlerG. Hässler
Craig SullivanC. Sullivan42
D
captain4
D
54John NaysmithJ. Naysmith
Andy ElliottA. Elliott41
D
5
M
50Callum GemmellC. Gemmell
Gavin McinnesG. Mcinnes35
M
6
M
49Scott JamesS. James
John HendersonJ. Henderson35
M
7
M
45Craig LawC. Law
Garry McallisterG. Mcallister37
M
8
M
45Norman JacobsN. Jacobs
Callum DavidsonC. Davidson47
A
9captain
A
55Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith
Matt NivenM. Niven40
A
10
A
54Scott BradyS. Brady
Kevin BremnerK. Bremner37
A
11
A
53John DalglishJ. Dalglish
 
Stuart ElliottS. Elliott41
D
12
G
54Kevin MeiklejohnK. Meiklejohn
Andy WhiteA. White36
M
13
G
48Billy McNeillB. McNeill
Edgar MonteiroE. Monteiro41
A
14
A
45Kevin BradyK. Brady

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Borough Briggs where Elgin City play host to Stirling Albion. A crowd of 2,209 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stirling Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mccall.


0.00
The whistle blows and Stirling Albion kick off!
2.07
Gavin Mcinnes hacks Craig Law from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Law runs off the knock.
3.18
Gerhard Hässler barges into Callum Davidson. The referee brings Gerhard Hässler to one side and gives him a warning! Callum Davidson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
4.44
Craig Law deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith shoots from 20 yards but David Telfer is on top of it.
6.31
Gavin Mcinnes passes the ball forward to Craig Law. Craig Law flicks a high ball forward to Garry Naysmith who takes it down. Garry Naysmith finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
15.38
Craig Sullivan flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Mcinnes. Gavin Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Callum Davidson collects the pass. Callum Davidson plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Bremner and stumbles forward towards the goal... Callum Davidson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
16.38
John Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Craig Law who brings the ball neatly under control. Craig Law passes the ball forward to John Dalglish. John Dalglish knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Telfer who gathers it comfortably.
18.41
John Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Norman Jacobs. Norman Jacobs surges forward with the ball. Norman Jacobs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.13
Norman Jacobs passes the ball forward to John Dalglish. John Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.32
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
Gavin Mcinnes decides to run forward with the ball. Gavin Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Elgin City appear unchanged since the first half. Stirling Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Elgin City start the second half!
47.52
John Henderson catches Craig Law on the ankles. John Henderson is shown the yellow card! Craig Law runs off the knock.
48.17
Scott James hits a low pass to John Dalglish. John Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.29
Scott Cleland clumsily knocks into Scott Brady. Scott Cleland is shown the yellow card! Scott Brady runs off the knock.
53.50
Scott James brings the ball forward. Scott James plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Brady and stumbles forward towards the goal... Scott James muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.16
Craig Sullivan knocks the ball forward to Gavin Mcinnes. Gavin Mcinnes passes the ball forward to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner cuts inside the box! Kevin Bremner comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
57.22
Callum Gemmell kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Brady. Scott Brady runs straight at the defence! Scott Brady shoots from just inside the box but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.01
John Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Naysmith.
61.12
Garry Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson shoots from 20 yards but Alec Mckinlay reads it well. Nice save!
65.26
Garry Mcallister barges into Gavin Mcinnes. The referee brings Garry Mcallister to one side and gives him a warning! Gavin Mcinnes runs off the knock.
69.25
Gavin Mcinnes sees Craig Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Law sees Garry Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Naysmith edges inside the box! Garry Naysmith makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by David Telfer!
73.06
Craig Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Dalglish. John Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.02
Stirling Albion have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Meiklejohn replacing John Naysmith, Billy McNeill replacing Craig Law and Kevin Brady replacing John Dalglish .
81.54
Gavin Mcinnes sees space and advances. Gavin Mcinnes finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
85.21
Norman Jacobs knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.06
Seeing Callum Gemmell's run, Billy McNeill quickly throws the ball into his path. Callum Gemmell takes it forward alone. Callum Gemmell shoots from 20 yards but somehow David Telfer manages to keep it out.
89.39
Garry Mcallister comes in with a late challenge on Callum Gemmell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Callum Gemmell stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Elgin City

Stirling Albion
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
4
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
28.9%
46.1%
25%

Scorers
Garry Naysmith 24, 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Garry Naysmith of Stirling Albion

Match Ratings
1.David Telfer (GK)
7
2.Scott Cleland (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Paul McGrory (DEF)
6
4.Craig Sullivan (DEF)
6
5.Andy Elliott (DEF)
6
6.Gavin Mcinnes (MID)yellow card
7
7.John Henderson (MID)yellow card
5
8.Garry Mcallister (MID)yellow card
5
9.Callum Davidson (ATT)
6
10.Matt Niven (ATT)
6
11.Kevin Bremner (ATT)
6
 
12.Stuart Elliott (DEF)
0
13.Andy White (MID)
0
14.Edgar Monteiro (ATT)
0

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