Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Ochilview Park where Stenhousemuir play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 3,603 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stenhousemuir are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by John Morrison.


0.00
Stenhousemuir kick off and get the match underway!
3.58
David Glass knocks the ball forward to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin makes a simple pass to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.40
Oscar Andres passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.32
Stuart Hutchison catches Quim Fernandes on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Quim Fernandes stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.49
Scott Booth flicks a high ball forward to Alec Hopkin who takes it down. Alec Hopkin sees Quim Fernandes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Quim Fernandes shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! The new signing has certainly settled in well.
12.47
Garry Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Bridges collects the pass. Daniel Bridges tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stranraer!
22.53
Don Gemmill makes a probing pass to Don Caldwell. Don Caldwell sees Gavin Johnstone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Johnstone shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
24.51
Oscar Andres passes the ball forward to Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Mason who gathers it comfortably.
27.48
Garry Matteo barges into Stanley Lineker. Garry Matteo is given a warning by the referee! Stanley Lineker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.29
Colin Dickov barges into Quim Fernandes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Quim Fernandes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.39
Garry Telfer threads the ball through to Oscar Andres. Oscar Andres flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Johnstone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Ritchie but he's offside!
45.00
Matt Booth passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin threads the ball through to Quim Fernandes. Quim Fernandes tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stenhousemuir appear unchanged since the first half. Stranraer also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look much more laid back than they were at the start of the game.

45.00
Stranraer kick off the second half!
47.59
Stanley Lineker kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie plays a quick one-two with Gavin Johnstone and rushes in on goal... Paul Ritchie muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.14
Stuart Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Andres. Oscar Andres makes an attacking run forward. Oscar Andres skips past David Glass! Oscar Andres cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Gavin Mason.
54.17
It's a corner kick. Don Caldwell kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Garry Matteo reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
55.57
Alec Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Dickov.
59.59
Oscar Andres brings the ball forward. Oscar Andres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Ritchie but he's offside!
60.38
Stenhousemuir have made a substitution with Richard Mcallister replacing Stuart Hutchison .
66.19
Richard Mcallister threads the ball through to Stanley Lineker. Stanley Lineker makes a beautiful solo run. Stanley Lineker advances inside the box! Stanley Lineker shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
67.32
David Glass flicks a high pass forward. Garry Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Matteo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Garry Matteo shoots from outside the area. Duncan Rae gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
72.11
Callum McNeill passes the ball forward to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
77.29
Stenhousemuir have made a substitution with David Booth replacing Don Caldwell .
81.45
Noah Ouindi passes the ball forward to Stanley Lineker. Stanley Lineker knocks the ball forward to Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone shoots from long range but is denied by Gavin Mason. Excellent save.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
28.4%
46.9%
24.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Andres of Stenhousemuir

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

1.Gavin Mason (GK)
7
2.Callum Cleland (DEF)
6
3.David Glass (DEF)
6
4.Scott Booth (DEF)
7
5.Matt Booth (DEF)
6
6.Garry Matteo (MID)
8
7.Andy White (MID)
6
8.Alec Hopkin (MID)
8
9.Callum McNeill (MID)
6
10.Daniel Bridges (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Quim Fernandes (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Garry Morrison (GK)
0
13.Billy Law (ATT)
0
14.Billy Naysmith (ATT)
0