Match Report
| Peterhead | Peterhead |  |  | East Stirling | East Stirling | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Garry Hansen | G. Hansen |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | | G | 63 | | Billy White | B. White | |||||||||
| Stuart Davidson | S. Davidson | | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 |  | Kevin Ziegenhagen | K. Ziegenhagen | |||||||||
| Alex McStay | A. McStay | | 61 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 64 |  | Neil Carlton | N. Carlton | ||||||||
| Dominic Mccall | D. Mccall | | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 | | Duncan Morton | D. Morton | |||||||||
| John Thomson | J. Thomson | | 73 | M | | 5 | | D | 59 | | Richard Morrison | R. Morrison | |||||||||
| David Jardim | D. Jardim |  | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Guilherme Nunes | G. Nunes | |||||||||
| Neil Hendry | N. Hendry | | 58 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 |  | Max Lopez | M. Lopez | |||||||||
| Paul Mcallister | P. Mcallister | | 50 | M | | 8 | | A | 66 | | Alec Johnstone | A. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Gavin Collins | G. Collins | | 60 | A | | | 9 | | A | 51 | | Enrico Ballotta | E. Ballotta | ||||||||
| Matt Niven | M. Niven | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 47 | | Stephen Burley | S. Burley | |||||||||
| Richard Strachan | R. Strachan | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Dominic Hopkin | D. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Neil Dickov | N. Dickov | | 52 | G | | 12 | | G | 62 | | Dominic White | D. White | |||||||||
| Andre Marques | A. Marques | | 51 | D | | 13 | | G | 58 | | Neil Mckinlay | N. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Alex Law | A. Law | | 50 | D | | 14 | | D | 57 | | David McStay | D. McStay | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Balmoor Stadium where Peterhead play host to East Stirling. A crowd of 8,213 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Peterhead are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Dickov.
The pitch is in good condition.
Peterhead are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Dickov.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and East Stirling get the match underway!
3.20
0-0Max Lopez decides to run forward with the ball. Max Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.47
0-1Without breaking stride, Duncan Morton plays the ball forward to Max Lopez. Max Lopez threads the ball through to Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Hopkin. With a superhuman jump, Dominic Hopkin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.10
0-1Neil Carlton makes a simple pass to Max Lopez. Max Lopez makes a probing pass to Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Enrico Ballotta. Enrico Ballotta finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Garry Hansen.
11.04
0-1Guilherme Nunes takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some good footwork from Duncan Morton provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
12.10
Guilherme Nunes takes a short throw-in bringing Max Lopez into play. Max Lopez knocks the ball forward to Dominic Hopkin. Dominic Hopkin finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
14.08
Stuart Davidson sees David Jardim in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Jardim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
15.43
0-1David Jardim flicks a high pass forward to Matt Niven who brings the ball under control. Matt Niven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Morton.
16.04
Max Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Burley. Stephen Burley whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Hopkin. Dominic Hopkin fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.50
With some swift thinking, Guilherme Nunes plays the ball forward to Stephen Burley. Stephen Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.48
Guilherme Nunes passes the ball forward to Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Hopkin. Dominic Hopkin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
26.48
Max Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrico Ballotta. Enrico Ballotta whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Burley. Stephen Burley outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it rises well off target!
28.20
John Thomson makes a probing pass to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.19
With intelligent imagination, Dominic Mccall laces a weighted ball forward to Paul Mcallister. Paul Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
34.06
Neil Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Richard Strachan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Strachan shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.56
0-2East Stirling are dictating the run of play here today.
40.09
Kevin Ziegenhagen threads the ball through to Max Lopez. Max Lopez sees Stephen Burley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Burley shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
44.33
Max Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Enrico Ballotta holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enrico Ballotta lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Hopkin. Dominic Hopkin connects with a diving header. Garry Hansen manages to gather it easily.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Peterhead appear unchanged since the first half. East Stirling also appear unchanged since the first half. The Peterhead players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Peterhead kick off!
47.43
Stuart Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Neil Hendry who brings the ball under control. Neil Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Collins controls it well on his chest. Gavin Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Niven. Matt Niven outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.57
Paul Mcallister surges forward with the ball. Paul Mcallister whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins heads the ball goalwards but it flies well off target!
66.55
1-2Gavin Collins barges into Neil Carlton. Gavin Collins is given a warning by the referee! Neil Carlton runs off the knock.
67.45
David Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan edges inside the box! Richard Strachan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
71.32
Stuart Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Thomson. John Thomson threads the ball through to Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.55
Max Lopez plays the ball forward to Stephen Burley. Stephen Burley shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
73.58
Max Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.51
1-2Peterhead have made a substitution with Alex Law replacing Matt Niven .
79.31
John Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins makes a convincing header. Solid save from Billy White.
81.20
1-2Max Lopez darts forward. Max Lopez plays a scrappy one-two with Dominic Hopkin and advances towards the goal... Max Lopez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Stuart Davidson. Excellent block.
83.51
Guilherme Nunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrico Ballotta. Enrico Ballotta whips in a cross ball towards Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.42
Max Lopez plays the ball forward to Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Enrico Ballotta. Enrico Ballotta is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
89.33
Max Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrico Ballotta. Enrico Ballotta knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Davidson.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
5
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
32%
42.7%
25.3%
Scorers
| Matt Niven 47 | Dominic Hopkin 6, 16 Alec Johnstone 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Hopkin of East Stirling |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Garry Hansen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Stuart Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alex McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Mccall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | John Thomson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Jardim (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Mcallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gavin Collins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matt Niven (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Richard Strachan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Neil Dickov (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andre Marques (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alex Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Billy White (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kevin Ziegenhagen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Neil Carlton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duncan Morton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Richard Morrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Guilherme Nunes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Max Lopez (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Alec Johnstone (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Enrico Ballotta (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Stephen Burley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dominic Hopkin (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Dominic White (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Mckinlay (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | David McStay (DEF) | 0 | |