Match Report
| Stirling Albion | Stirling Albion |  |  | Stranraer | Stranraer | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alec Mckinlay | A. Mckinlay |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 | | Gavin Mason | G. Mason | |||||||||
| Gavin Mcinnes | G. Mcinnes | | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Callum Cleland | C. Cleland | |||||||||
| John Naysmith | J. Naysmith | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | David Glass | D. Glass | |||||||||
| Gavin Hansen | G. Hansen | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Scott Booth | S. Booth | |||||||||
| Dominic Gemmill | D. Gemmill | | 56 | M | | 5 | | D | 48 | | Matt Booth | M. Booth | |||||||||
| Callum Gemmell | C. Gemmell | | 50 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 57 | | Garry Matteo | G. Matteo | ||||||||
| Scott James | S. James | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 44 | | Andy White | A. White | |||||||||
| Craig Law | C. Law | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 43 | | Alec Hopkin | A. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Garry Naysmith | G. Naysmith | | 55 | A | | | 9 | | M | 41 | | Callum McNeill | C. McNeill | ||||||||
| Scott Brady | S. Brady | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 |  | Daniel Bridges | D. Bridges | |||||||||
| Colin Johnstone | C. Johnstone | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Billy Law | B. Law | |||||||||
| Kevin Meiklejohn | K. Meiklejohn | | 54 | G | | 12 | | G | 54 | | Garry Morrison | G. Morrison | |||||||||
| John Dalglish | J. Dalglish | | 53 | A | | 13 | | A | 48 | | Billy Naysmith | B. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Billy McNeill | B. McNeill | | 48 | G | | 14 | | D | 42 | | Callum Collins | C. Collins | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 4,359 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Mcallister.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Mcallister.
0.00
0-0Stranraer kick off and get the match underway!
4.06
0-0Scott James threads a neat ball through to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Cleland.
6.56
0-0Scott James advances with the ball. Scott James whips in a cross ball towards Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
14.04
0-0Andy White knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
16.36
Gavin Mcinnes makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Garry Naysmith comfortably collects the pass. Garry Naysmith shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.53
1-0Scott James flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stirling Albion!
21.29
1-0Andy White barges into Scott James. Andy White is warned by the referee! Scott James stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.15
1-0Scott James barges into Garry Matteo. The referee calls over Scott James and shows him a yellow card! Garry Matteo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.16
David Glass surges forward with the ball. David Glass flicks a high pass forward. Billy Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Law finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
34.14
Scott James catches Andy White on the ankles. Scott James is warned by the referee! Andy White stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.15
Alec Hopkin sees a break and surges forward. Alec Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Billy Law. Billy Law directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.03
John Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Gemmell. Callum Gemmell makes an attacking run forward. Callum Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. With a superhuman jump, Garry Naysmith connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Gavin Mason comfortably picks it out of the air!
44.04
Callum Gemmell hits a low pass to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith plays a one-two with Scott Brady and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Garry Naysmith provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stirling Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Stranraer also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stranraer players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Stirling Albion kick off the second half!
49.53
Scott Brady comes in with a late challenge on David Glass. Scott Brady is warned by the referee! David Glass runs off the knock.
51.39
Matt Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill takes it forward alone. Callum McNeill knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.01
Craig Law hits a low pass to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Mason who gathers it comfortably.
61.55
63.12
Alec Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Law. Billy Law whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.02
Scott Booth flicks a high pass forward. Garry Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Matteo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Law. Billy Law makes a defence splitting pass to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
77.13
1-1Stirling Albion have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Meiklejohn replacing Gavin Hansen, John Dalglish replacing Scott James and Billy McNeill replacing Colin Johnstone .
78.16
Alec Hopkin runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alec Hopkin plays a quick one-two with Billy Law and rushes in on goal... Alec Hopkin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Alec Mckinlay.
79.16
1-1Callum McNeill takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. John Dalglish reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
83.19
Callum Gemmell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Brady. Scott Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. With a superhuman jump, Garry Naysmith connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.06
Alec Hopkin takes the throw-in. Andy White sees Daniel Bridges in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Bridges whips in a cross ball towards Billy Law. Billy Law rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
25.7%
45.7%
28.6%
Scorers
| Garry Naysmith 19, 83 | Daniel Bridges 63 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Garry Naysmith of Stirling Albion |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alec Mckinlay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Mcinnes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | John Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gavin Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dominic Gemmill (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Callum Gemmell (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Scott James (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Craig Law (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Garry Naysmith (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Scott Brady (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Colin Johnstone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kevin Meiklejohn (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | John Dalglish (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Billy McNeill (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Gavin Mason (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Glass (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Scott Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matt Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Garry Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andy White (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alec Hopkin (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Callum McNeill (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Daniel Bridges (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Billy Law (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Garry Morrison (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Billy Naysmith (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Collins (DEF) | 0 | |