Match Report


Stirling AlbionStirling Albion     StenhousemuirStenhousemuir
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alec MckinlayA. Mckinlay62
G
1
G
44Duncan RaeD. Rae
Gavin McinnesG. Mcinnes59
D
2captain
D
58Don GemmillD. Gemmill
John NaysmithJ. Naysmith54
D
3
D
56Colin DickovC. Dickov
Gavin HansenG. Hansen44
D
4
D
53Noah OuindiN. Ouindi
Dominic GemmillD. Gemmill56
M
5
D
45Stuart HutchisonS. Hutchison
Callum GemmellC. Gemmell50
M
6
D
40Garry TelferG. Telfer
Scott JamesS. James49
M
7
M
50Oscar AndresO. Andres
Craig LawC. Law45
M
8
M
49Don CaldwellD. Caldwell
Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith55
A
captain9
M
42Stanley LinekerS. Lineker
Scott BradyS. Brady54
A
10
A
56Gavin JohnstoneG. Johnstone
Colin JohnstoneC. Johnstone54
A
11
A
56Paul RitchieP. Ritchie
 
Kevin MeiklejohnK. Meiklejohn54
G
12
A
50Colin JohnstoneC. Johnstone
John DalglishJ. Dalglish53
A
13
A
47Richard McallisterR. Mcallister
Billy McNeillB. McNeill48
G
14
A
46David BoothD. Booth

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Stenhousemuir. A crowd of 4,408 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stenhousemuir appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by John Morrison.


0.00
Stirling Albion start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.02
Callum Gemmell knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Brady. Scott Brady shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.01
John Naysmith makes a simple pass to Scott James. Scott James flicks a high pass forward. Colin Johnstone controls it well on his chest. Colin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.30
Noah Ouindi threads a neat ball through to Don Caldwell. Don Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Alec Mckinlay is on top of it.
10.55
John Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Law. Craig Law makes a simple pass to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Duncan Rae has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
16.10
Gavin Hansen takes it forward alone. Gavin Hansen changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stirling Albion!
21.27
Garry Telfer sees Don Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With imagination, Don Caldwell plays the ball forward to Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
22.31
Scott Brady clumsily knocks into Don Gemmill. Scott Brady is given a warning by the referee! Don Gemmill carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.30
Don Gemmill threads the ball through to Don Caldwell. Don Caldwell passes the ball forward to Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie shoots from long range but somehow Alec Mckinlay manages to keep it out.
30.58
Don Caldwell makes a probing pass to Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alec Mckinlay with no chance!! Goal for Stenhousemuir!
40.41
Garry Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Don Caldwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Naysmith.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Stenhousemuir kick off and get the second half underway!
48.47
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
51.46
Craig Law threads a neat ball through to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Duncan Rae!
54.29
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
55.01
Oscar Andres barges into Scott James. The referee calls over Oscar Andres and warns him to calm down! Scott James stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.48
Stenhousemuir have made a substitution with Richard Mcallister replacing Stuart Hutchison .
63.36
Craig Law comes in with a late challenge on Oscar Andres. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oscar Andres stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.24
Dominic Gemmill makes a probing pass to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.40
Noah Ouindi threads a neat ball through to Oscar Andres. Without breaking stride, Oscar Andres plays the ball forward to Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie threads the ball through to Gavin Johnstone but he's offside!
75.24
Scott James comes in with a late challenge on Oscar Andres. The referee calls over Scott James and warns him to calm down! Oscar Andres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.04
Stirling Albion have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Meiklejohn replacing Gavin Hansen, John Dalglish replacing Scott James and Billy McNeill replacing Colin Johnstone .Stenhousemuir have made a substitution with David Booth replacing Don Caldwell .
85.19
John Dalglish plays the ball forward to Scott Brady. Scott Brady shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
87.54
John Dalglish threads the ball through to Billy McNeill. Billy McNeill shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
89.06
Billy McNeill clumsily knocks into Colin Dickov. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Dickov grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Stirling Albion

Stenhousemuir
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
19.4%
46.3%
34.3%

Scorers
Garry Naysmith 11, 16
Gavin Johnstone 31

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

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

1.Duncan Rae (GK)
6
2.Don Gemmill (DEF)
6
3.Colin Dickov (DEF)
6
4.Noah Ouindi (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Hutchison (DEF)
6
6.Garry Telfer (DEF)
6
7.Oscar Andres (MID)
6
8.Don Caldwell (MID)
7
9.Stanley Lineker (MID)
6
10.Gavin Johnstone (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Paul Ritchie (ATT)
7
 
12.Colin Johnstone (ATT)
0
13.Richard Mcallister (ATT)
6
14.David Booth (ATT)
6