Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Ochilview Park where East Stirling play host to Motherwell. A crowd of 9,444 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both East Stirling and Motherwell are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Dickov.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both East Stirling and Motherwell are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Dickov.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Motherwell kicking off!
3.18
0-0Max Lopez flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Hopkin who takes it down. Dominic Hopkin finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
9.29
0-0Max Lopez knocks the ball forward to Dominic Hopkin. Dominic Hopkin makes a great pass forward. Stephen Burley runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
10.52
0-0Max Lopez threads a neat ball through to Stephen Burley. Stephen Burley shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.57
With imagination, Mauricio Gainza plays the ball forward to Eric Raff. Eric Raff flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Billy White punches it away to safety.
20.14
0-0Pedro Ibanez threads a neat ball through to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.09
Pedro Ibanez threads the ball through to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
24.21
Mauricio Gainza makes a probing pass to Pedro Ibanez. Pedro Ibanez knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Billy White reads it well. Great save!
27.42
Max Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy James who gathers it comfortably.
28.43
Guilherme Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Alec Johnstone controls it well on his chest. Alec Johnstone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
33.13
Pedro Ibanez knocks the ball forward to Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.25
Eric Raff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
38.40
Mauricio Gainza flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Ibanez who takes it down. Pedro Ibanez passes the ball forward to David McGrory. David McGrory makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.55
Kevin Ziegenhagen threads a neat ball through to Max Lopez. Max Lopez threads a neat ball through to Enrico Ballotta. Enrico Ballotta shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
Guilherme Nunes sees Stephen Burley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. East Stirling appear unchanged since the first half. Motherwell have changed their lineup with Callum Niven replacing Pedro Ibanez and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
45.00
East Stirling start the second half!
47.36
Torsten Eilts chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Niven. Callum Niven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison runs straight at the defence! Gavin Morrison cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.11
0-1Torsten Eilts flicks a high ball forward to Callum Niven who takes it down. Callum Niven knocks the ball forward to David McGrory. David McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Billy White had no chance!! Goal for Motherwell!
57.01
Max Lopez makes a simple pass to Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Hopkin. Dominic Hopkin makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
59.30
Darren Greening flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Niven. Callum Niven changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Callum Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Billy White!
61.00
Eric Raff chips the ball to his team mate, David McGrory. David McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.40
Callum Niven makes a probing pass to Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares knocks the ball forward to Gavin Morrison but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
72.03
With some swift thinking, Callum Niven plays the ball forward to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison shoots from 25 yards. Billy White is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.21
Torsten Eilts flicks a high pass forward. Callum Niven collects the pass. Callum Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares whips in a cross ball towards David McGrory. David McGrory finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
77.21
0-4Motherwell have made a substitution with Pasquale Cammarata replacing Stuart McGrory .
78.19
Eric Raff knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards David McGrory. David McGrory outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
83.01
Duncan Morton makes a probing pass to Max Lopez. Max Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.55
0-4Pasquale Cammarata barges into Dominic Hopkin. The referee calls over Pasquale Cammarata and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Hopkin gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.8%
62.2%
Play Area
29.7%
43.2%
27%
Scorers
| Tiago Tavares 53, 61 Gavin Morrison 72 David McGrory 75 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tiago Tavares of Motherwell |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Billy White (GK) | 7 | |
| 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) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alec Johnstone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Enrico Ballotta (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stephen Burley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dominic Hopkin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dominic White (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Mckinlay (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | David McStay (DEF) | 0 | |
| 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) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Gavin Morrison (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Gavin McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tiago Tavares (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Pasquale Cammarata (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 13. | Callum Niven (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Colin Telfer (MID) | 0 | |