Match Report


Stirling AlbionStirling Albion     Ross CountyRoss County
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alec MckinlayA. Mckinlay62
G
1captain
G
51Alec HansenA. Hansen
Gavin McinnesG. Mcinnes59
D
2
D
56Gavin ElliottG. Elliott
John NaysmithJ. Naysmith54
D
3
D
51Rodrigo NascimentoR. Nascimento
Gavin HansenG. Hansen44
D
4
D
47Harvey MendoncaH. Mendonca
Dominic GemmillD. Gemmill56
M
5
D
45Ger GronkjaerG. Gronkjaer
Callum GemmellC. Gemmell50
M
6
M
49Dominic GoughD. Gough
Scott JamesS. James49
M
7
M
43Luis RibeiroL. Ribeiro
Craig LawC. Law45
M
8
A
64Paul MatteoP. Matteo
Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith55
A
captain9
A
55Richard GemmillR. Gemmill
Scott BradyS. Brady54
A
10
A
52Scott NivenS. Niven
Colin JohnstoneC. Johnstone54
A
11
A
51Don InglisD. Inglis
 
Kevin MeiklejohnK. Meiklejohn54
G
12
A
46Paul RaeP. Rae
John DalglishJ. Dalglish53
A
13
G
45Carlo StrasserC. Strasser
Billy McNeillB. McNeill48
G
14
D
45Stephen BurleyS. Burley

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Ross County. A crowd of 4,633 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Mason.


0.00
The first half starts with Stirling Albion kicking off!
3.50
Callum Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone threads the ball through to Scott Brady but he's offside!
6.27
Gavin Hansen runs forward with the ball. Gavin Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Brady. Scott Brady finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.18
Luis Ribeiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo chips the ball to his team mate, Don Inglis. Don Inglis comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
12.32
Luis Ribeiro clumsily knocks into Dominic Gemmill. The referee brings Luis Ribeiro to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic Gemmill grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.03
Harvey Mendonca threads a neat ball through to Luis Ribeiro. Luis Ribeiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Niven. Scott Niven controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
22.23
Ger Gronkjaer knocks the ball forward to Dominic Gough. Dominic Gough deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Niven. Scott Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.30
Scott James flicks a high ball forward to Colin Johnstone who takes it down. Colin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ger Gronkjaer.
30.35
Luis Ribeiro barges into Dominic Gemmill. Luis Ribeiro is shown the yellow card! Dominic Gemmill stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.14
Luis Ribeiro hits a low pass to Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill makes a convincing header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
36.43
Dominic Gough knocks the ball forward to Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.04
With great vision, Luis Ribeiro plays the ball forward to Don Inglis. Don Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Niven. Scott Niven beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Alec Mckinlay!
40.04
John Naysmith surges forward with the ball. John Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.17
Scott James makes a simple pass to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alec Hansen didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
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. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Ross County kick off!
47.45
With vision, Luis Ribeiro plays the ball forward to Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
51.06
Luis Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Richard Gemmill collects the pass. Richard Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Inglis. Don Inglis takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
53.40
Craig Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone threads the ball through to Scott Brady but he's offside!
54.55
Luis Ribeiro passes the ball forward to Don Inglis. Don Inglis advances inside the box! Don Inglis side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.30
Gavin Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Scott James easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott James flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Brady. Scott Brady shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.52
Dominic Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ger Gronkjaer.
63.27
Luis Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Richard Gemmill controls it well on his chest. Richard Gemmill advances inside the box! Richard Gemmill rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.35
Gavin Mcinnes sees Callum Gemmell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Gemmell plays the ball forward to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone shoots from outside the area but Alec Hansen is on top of it.
71.06
Scott James receives the ball from a throw-in from Callum Gemmell. Scott James brings the ball forward. Scott James tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.44
Stirling Albion have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Meiklejohn replacing Gavin Hansen, John Dalglish replacing Scott James and Billy McNeill replacing Colin Johnstone .
79.38
Kevin Meiklejohn flicks a high ball forward to John Dalglish who takes it down. John Dalglish sees Billy McNeill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady flicks the ball with his head. The keeper, Alec Hansen, sees it late!! Goal for Stirling Albion!
83.28
With great vision, John Dalglish plays the ball forward to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.37
Luis Ribeiro takes a quick throw-in. Dominic Gough makes a probing pass to Scott Niven. Scott Niven deftly passes the ball to Richard Gemmill, releasing him through on goal. Richard Gemmill shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Alec Mckinlay manages to gather it.
87.37
Craig Law changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Elliott.
89.02
Harvey Mendonca threads the ball through to Dominic Gough. Dominic Gough advances with the ball. Dominic Gough edges inside the box! Dominic Gough tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alec Mckinlay with no chance!! Goal for Ross County!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Stirling Albion

Ross County
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
28.6%
45.5%
26%

Scorers
Scott Brady 79
Richard Gemmill 63
Dominic Gough 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Gough of Ross County

Match Ratings
1.Alec Mckinlay (GK)
7
2.Gavin Mcinnes (DEF)
6
3.John Naysmith (DEF)
7
4.Gavin Hansen (DEF)
6
5.Dominic Gemmill (MID)
6
6.Callum Gemmell (MID)
6
7.Scott James (MID)
7
8.Craig Law (MID)
6
9.Garry Naysmith (ATT)
6
10.Scott Brady (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Colin Johnstone (ATT)
6
 
12.Kevin Meiklejohn (GK)
6
13.John Dalglish (ATT)
6
14.Billy McNeill (GK)
6

1.Alec Hansen (GK)
6
2.Gavin Elliott (DEF)
6
3.Rodrigo Nascimento (DEF)
6
4.Harvey Mendonca (DEF)
7
5.Ger Gronkjaer (DEF)
6
6.Dominic Gough (MID)goal scored
9
7.Luis Ribeiro (MID)yellow card
7
8.Paul Matteo (ATT)
6
9.Richard Gemmill (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Scott Niven (ATT)
6
11.Don Inglis (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Rae (ATT)
0
13.Carlo Strasser (GK)
0
14.Stephen Burley (DEF)
0