Match Report
| Stranraer | Stranraer |  |  | Ross County | Ross County | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gavin Mason | G. Mason |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 51 | | Alec Hansen | A. Hansen | ||||||||
| Callum Cleland | C. Cleland | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 56 | | Gavin Elliott | G. Elliott | |||||||||
| David Glass | D. Glass | | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 |  | Rodrigo Nascimento | R. Nascimento | |||||||||
| Scott Booth | S. Booth | | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 47 |  | Harvey Mendonca | H. Mendonca | |||||||||
| Matt Booth | M. Booth | | 48 | D | | 5 | | D | 45 |  | Ger Gronkjaer | G. Gronkjaer | |||||||||
| Garry Matteo | G. Matteo | | 57 | M | | | 6 | | M | 49 | | Dominic Gough | D. Gough | ||||||||
| Andy White | A. White | | 44 | M | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Duncan Cole | D. Cole | |||||||||
| Alec Hopkin | A. Hopkin | | 43 | M | | 8 | | A | 64 | | Paul Matteo | P. Matteo | |||||||||
| Callum McNeill | C. McNeill | | 42 | M | | 9 | | A | 55 | | Richard Gemmill | R. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Daniel Bridges | D. Bridges | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Scott Niven | S. Niven | |||||||||
| Quim Fernandes | Q. Fernandes | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Don Inglis | D. Inglis | |||||||||
| Garry Morrison | G. Morrison | | 54 | G | | 12 | | A | 46 | | Paul Rae | P. Rae | |||||||||
| Billy Law | B. Law | | 48 | A | | 13 | | G | 45 |  | Carlo Strasser | C. Strasser | |||||||||
| Billy Naysmith | B. Naysmith | | 48 | A | | 14 | | D | 45 | | Stephen Burley | S. Burley | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Passaredo |
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Ross County. A crowd of 4,387 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Strachan.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Strachan.
0.00
0-0Stranraer kick off!
3.44
0-0Gavin Elliott makes a simple pass to Duncan Cole. Duncan Cole makes an attacking run forward. Duncan Cole plays a one-two with Richard Gemmill and advances towards the goal... Duncan Cole takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
6.02
0-0Callum McNeill threads the ball through to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges advances inside the box! Ger Gronkjaer clumsily knocks into Daniel Bridges. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
6.02
0-0The referee points to the spot..
7.38
1-0Quim Fernandes slowly runs up. Alec Hansen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.09
Duncan Cole makes a beautiful solo run. Duncan Cole sees Paul Matteo just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Paul Matteo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul Matteo!
14.26
1-1Duncan Cole sees Richard Gemmill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Niven but the referee indicates it's offside!
24.45
1-1Dominic Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Don Inglis. Don Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
30.44
Alec Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Quim Fernandes collects the pass. Quim Fernandes shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.56
Duncan Cole advances with the ball. Duncan Cole whips in a cross ball towards Paul Matteo. With a superhuman jump, Paul Matteo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Gavin Mason is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.16
Harvey Mendonca pushes up the pitch. Harvey Mendonca chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Don Inglis. Don Inglis gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's well over the bar!
42.41
Alec Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Quim Fernandes collects the pass. Quim Fernandes shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stranraer!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stranraer appear unchanged since the first half. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stranraer players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Ross County kick off!
47.49
2-2Alec Hopkin plays the ball forward to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ger Gronkjaer.
48.47
Matt Booth flicks a high pass forward. Andy White controls it well on his chest. Andy White sees Daniel Bridges in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Bridges shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
53.14
Callum Cleland knocks the ball forward to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Bridges who brings the ball neatly under control. Daniel Bridges shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.23
Dominic Gough makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Inglis. Don Inglis shoots from 25 yards but somehow Gavin Mason manages to keep it out.
55.19
Scott Booth flicks a high pass forward to Andy White who brings the ball under control. Andy White knocks the ball forward to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges skips past Harvey Mendonca! Daniel Bridges side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.11
Matt Booth flicks a high pass forward to Callum McNeill who brings the ball under control. Callum McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Quim Fernandes. Quim Fernandes plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Bridges and stumbles forward towards the goal... Quim Fernandes takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stranraer!
65.08
Rodrigo Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Gough holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Gough plays the ball forward to Scott Niven. Scott Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Don Inglis. Don Inglis makes a deft header but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.46
Andy White sees space and advances. Andy White plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Bridges and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ger Gronkjaer comes in with a late challenge on Andy White. Andy White appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
73.31
David Glass chips the ball to his team mate, Andy White. Andy White threads the ball through to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ger Gronkjaer.
75.45
Andy White threads a neat ball through to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Alec Hansen gets down and covers it.
78.37
Duncan Cole flicks a high pass forward to Richard Gemmill who brings the ball under control. Richard Gemmill makes a pass forward but Don Inglis makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
83.02
Callum Cleland flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo sees space and advances. Garry Matteo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
89.09
Dominic Gough takes the throw-in. Duncan Cole flicks a high ball forward to Scott Niven who takes it down. Scott Niven makes a great pass forward. Richard Gemmill runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.7%
43.3%
Play Area
28.4%
44.8%
26.9%
Scorers
| Quim Fernandes 7 (p), 42, 59 Daniel Bridges 55 | Paul Matteo 8, 34 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Quim Fernandes of Stranraer |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin Mason (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matt Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Garry Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andy White (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alec Hopkin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Callum McNeill (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Daniel Bridges (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Quim Fernandes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Garry Morrison (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Billy Law (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Naysmith (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alec Hansen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rodrigo Nascimento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Harvey Mendonca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ger Gronkjaer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dominic Gough (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Duncan Cole (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Paul Matteo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Richard Gemmill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 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 | |