Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 4,815 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Stirling Albion and Inverness Caledonian Thistle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil McGrory.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Stirling Albion and Inverness Caledonian Thistle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil McGrory.
0.00
0-0Stirling Albion kick off the first half!
2.58
0-0Paulo Valente threads a neat ball through to Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.14
1-0Craig Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gaspar Viana. Gaspar Viana plays a one-two with Kevin Sullivan and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Gaspar Viana provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Gary Hutchison had no chance!! Goal for Stirling Albion!
12.12
Matt Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Dianbobo Lachuer. Dianbobo Lachuer flicks a high pass forward. Gavin McNeill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.27
1-0Dominic Bremner hits it upfield. Alec Morrison shoots from 25 yards but John Johnstone is on top of it.
22.56
Paulo Valente sees Jean Francois Peyrlade in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean Francois Peyrlade knocks in a cross ball towards Cataldo Ardigò. Cataldo Ardigò is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by John Johnstone. Excellent save.
24.46
Dominic Dickov threads a neat ball through to Alex Strachan. Alex Strachan flicks a high ball forward to Gaspar Viana who takes it down. Gaspar Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
30.56
Dianbobo Lachuer flicks a high pass forward to Gaspar Viana who brings the ball under control. Gaspar Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.39
Brian Deane makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Morrison. Alec Morrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Burley.
40.42
2-0Gaspar Viana clumsily knocks into Kevin Souness. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Souness carries on, but is struggling a bit.
44.45
2-0Kevin Souness flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Telfer. Don Telfer passes the ball forward to Alec Morrison. Alec Morrison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Brian Deane controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stirling Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Inverness Caledonian Thistle players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle start the second half!
47.49
2-0Gavin McNeill comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Souness. Gavin McNeill is warned by the referee! Kevin Souness runs off the knock.
48.20
Craig Collins flicks a high pass forward to Gavin McNeill who brings the ball under control. Gavin McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Viana. Gaspar Viana makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.59
With a delightful solo run, Alex Strachan stretches the opposition's defence. Alex Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Viana. Gaspar Viana is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.41
3-0Paulo Valente flicks a high ball forward to Alec Morrison who takes it down. Alec Morrison threads the ball through to Jean Francois Peyrlade but he's offside!
61.45
Kevin Souness pushes up the pitch. Kevin Souness sees space and advances. Kevin Souness shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
65.35
Brian Deane knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade makes a probing pass to Alec Morrison but he's offside!
71.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Matt Burley plays the ball forward to Alex Strachan. Alex Strachan sees Gaspar Viana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gaspar Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Sullivan. With a superhuman jump, Kevin Sullivan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
72.35
Dominic Bremner comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Sullivan. Dominic Bremner is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Sullivan stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.27
3-0Paulo Valente catches Dianbobo Lachuer on the ankles. The referee calls over Paulo Valente and shows him a yellow card! Dianbobo Lachuer runs off the knock.
77.58
Matt Burley barges into Alec Morrison. The referee calls over Matt Burley and shows him a yellow card! Alec Morrison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.25
Dianbobo Lachuer surges forward with the ball. Dianbobo Lachuer lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Viana. Gaspar Viana connects with a diving header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.49
Dominic Bremner barges into Gavin McNeill. Dominic Bremner is shown the yellow card! Gavin McNeill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.56
Paulo Valente knocks the ball forward to Alec Morrison. Alec Morrison knocks the ball forward to Jean Francois Peyrlade but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
85.27
Dominic Dickov makes a simple pass to Alex Strachan. Alex Strachan makes a simple pass to Gaspar Viana. Gaspar Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.40
Brian Deane threads the ball through to Alec Morrison. Alec Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Craig Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
25.3%
44%
30.7%
Scorers
| Gaspar Viana 9, 48 Gavin McNeill 31 Kevin Sullivan 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gaspar Viana of Stirling Albion |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John Johnstone (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Matt Burley (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Stuart Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Strachan (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Craig Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dianbobo Lachuer (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Don Inglis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin Sullivan (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Gaspar Viana (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Gavin McNeill (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Andy Dickov (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott Thomson (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry Mason (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gary Hutchison (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kevin Souness (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Dominic Bremner (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Scott Gallacher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Artur Andrade (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paulo Valente (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Brian Deane (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Don Telfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jean Francois Peyrlade (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alec Morrison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Cataldo Ardigò (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andy McNeill (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Thomson (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Niven (DEF) | 0 | |