Match Report


MotherwellMotherwell     East StirlingEast Stirling
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andy JamesA. James54
G
1
G
63Billy WhiteB. White
Stuart McGroryS. McGrory70
D
2
D
68Kevin ZiegenhagenK. Ziegenhagen
Mauricio GainzaM. Gainza68
D
3captain
D
64Neil CarltonN. Carlton
Torsten EiltsT. Eilts66
D
4
D
62Duncan MortonD. Morton
Darren GreeningD. Greening60
D
5
D
59Richard MorrisonR. Morrison
Eric RaffE. Raff67
M
6
M
66Guilherme NunesG. Nunes
Pedro IbanezP. Ibanez65
M
7
M
66Max LopezM. Lopez
David McGroryD. McGrory80
A
captain8
A
66Alec JohnstoneA. Johnstone
Gavin MorrisonG. Morrison67
A
9
A
51Enrico BallottaE. Ballotta
Gavin McStayG. McStay62
A
10
A
47Stephen BurleyS. Burley
Tiago TavaresT. Tavares59
A
11
A
45Dominic HopkinD. Hopkin
 
Pasquale CammarataP. Cammarata58
A
12
G
62Dominic WhiteD. White
Callum NivenC. Niven55
M
13
G
58Neil MckinlayN. Mckinlay
Colin TelferC. Telfer55
M
14
D
57David McStayD. McStay

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to East Stirling. A crowd of 7,862 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Motherwell and East Stirling are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mckinlay.


0.00
Motherwell start the match!
3.32
Neil Carlton flicks a high ball forward to Max Lopez who takes it down. Max Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Burley. Stephen Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Enrico Ballotta. Enrico Ballotta makes a deft header but it misses the target by a large margin!
4.57
Eric Raff flicks a high ball forward to Gavin McStay who gracefully takes it down. Gavin McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.20
Kevin Ziegenhagen passes the ball forward to Max Lopez. Max Lopez kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Hopkin. Dominic Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.18
Mauricio Gainza makes a probing pass to Pedro Ibanez. Pedro Ibanez makes a beautiful solo run. Pedro Ibanez plays a one-two with Gavin McStay and advances towards the goal... Pedro Ibanez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
12.49
Eric Raff plays the ball forward to Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
16.40
Torsten Eilts plays the ball forward to Pedro Ibanez. Pedro Ibanez kicks a strong pass forward to David McGrory. David McGrory controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Billy White gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
21.03
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
26.48
Max Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Hopkin. Dominic Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy James who gathers it comfortably.
30.23
Stuart McGrory threads a neat ball through to Pedro Ibanez. Pedro Ibanez flicks a high pass forward to Gavin McStay who brings the ball under control. Gavin McStay makes a defence splitting pass to David McGrory. David McGrory cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.39
Torsten Eilts sees Pedro Ibanez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Ibanez knocks the ball forward to Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison makes a convincing header. Wonderful reactions from Billy White keeps it out!
34.19
Pedro Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Morrison holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
36.29
Max Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enrico Ballotta. Enrico Ballotta whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Hopkin. Dominic Hopkin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.27
Guilherme Nunes threads a neat ball through to Dominic Hopkin. Dominic Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Enrico Ballotta. Torsten Eilts comes in with a late challenge on Enrico Ballotta. Penalty not given!!
44.38
Pedro Ibanez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
Guilherme Nunes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Guilherme Nunes shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell have changed their lineup with Callum Niven replacing Pedro Ibanez and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. East Stirling appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with East Stirling kicking off!
47.19
Mauricio Gainza hacks Guilherme Nunes from behind! The referee calls over Mauricio Gainza and warns him to calm down! Guilherme Nunes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.22
Max Lopez threads a neat ball through to Stephen Burley. Stephen Burley plays a one-two with Dominic Hopkin and advances towards the goal... Stephen Burley takes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
53.01
Kevin Ziegenhagen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Lopez. Seeing a gap ahead, Max Lopez plays the ball forward to Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Enrico Ballotta. Enrico Ballotta is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Andy James.
54.44
Guilherme Nunes takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Tiago Tavares reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
57.01
Richard Morrison surges forward with the ball. Richard Morrison sees Enrico Ballotta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrico Ballotta threads a neat, attacking ball through to Dominic Hopkin. Dominic Hopkin shoots from just inside the box. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.06
Duncan Morton makes a probing pass to Max Lopez. Max Lopez threads a neat ball through to Enrico Ballotta. Enrico Ballotta knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Gainza.
60.34
Motherwell have made a substitution with Colin Telfer replacing Gavin McStay .
61.38
Eric Raff flicks a high pass forward. Colin Telfer controls it well on his chest. Colin Telfer finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
66.00
Guilherme Nunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrico Ballotta. Enrico Ballotta sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.33
Enrico Ballotta catches Mauricio Gainza on the ankles. The referee brings Enrico Ballotta to one side and gives him a warning! Mauricio Gainza grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.40
Torsten Eilts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Niven. Callum Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David McGrory. David McGrory knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Morton.
72.51
Callum Niven runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Callum Niven knocks in a cross ball towards David McGrory. David McGrory gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.18
Motherwell have made a substitution with Pasquale Cammarata replacing Stuart McGrory .
81.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Callum Niven plays the ball forward to Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.13
Seeing a gap ahead, Richard Morrison plays the ball forward to Max Lopez. Max Lopez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Max Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Motherwell

East Stirling
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.6%
61.4%
Play Area
26.5%
44.6%
28.9%

Scorers
David McGrory 30, 73
Dominic Hopkin 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David McGrory of Motherwell

Match Ratings
1.Andy James (GK)
6
2.Stuart McGrory (DEF)
6
3.Mauricio Gainza (DEF)
6
4.Torsten Eilts (DEF)
6
5.Darren Greening (DEF)
6
6.Eric Raff (MID)
6
7.Pedro Ibanez (MID)
7
8.David McGrory (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Gavin Morrison (ATT)
6
10.Gavin McStay (ATT)
7
11.Tiago Tavares (ATT)
6
 
12.Pasquale Cammarata (ATT)
6
13.Callum Niven (MID)
7
14.Colin Telfer (MID)
6

1.Billy White (GK)
7
2.Kevin Ziegenhagen (DEF)
6
3.Neil Carlton (DEF)
6
4.Duncan Morton (DEF)
7
5.Richard Morrison (DEF)
7
6.Guilherme Nunes (MID)
7
7.Max Lopez (MID)
8
8.Alec Johnstone (ATT)
6
9.Enrico Ballotta (ATT)
7
10.Stephen Burley (ATT)
6
11.Dominic Hopkin (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Dominic White (GK)
0
13.Neil Mckinlay (GK)
0
14.David McStay (DEF)
0