Match Report
| Stranraer | Stranraer |  |  | Ayr United | Ayr United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| David Morton | D. Morton |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 |  | Harry Charles | H. Charles | |||||||||
| David Dickov | D. Dickov | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 | | Kevin Morton | K. Morton | |||||||||
| Richard Ferguson | R. Ferguson | | 57 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 50 | | Neil McStay | N. McStay | ||||||||
| Callum Greig | C. Greig | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 47 | | Callum Liddell | C. Liddell | |||||||||
| Scott McCoist | S. McCoist | | 43 | D | | 5 | | M | 57 | | John Brady | J. Brady | |||||||||
| Dominic Hendry | D. Hendry | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | John Telfer | J. Telfer | |||||||||
| Gianfranco Florio | G. Florio |  | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Andy White | A. White | |||||||||
| Callum Inglis | C. Inglis | | 53 | A | | 8 | | M | 47 | | Richard McStay | R. McStay | |||||||||
| Robert Neumann | R. Neumann |  | 44 | A | | 9 | | A | 58 | | Stuart Sullivan | S. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Gavin James | G. James | | 43 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 | | Duncan Hutchison | D. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Craig Johnstone | C. Johnstone | | 42 | A | | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Duncan Hendry | D. Hendry | ||||||||
| David Rae | D. Rae | | 44 | G | | 12 | | A | 50 | | Stephen White | S. White | |||||||||
| John Thomson | J. Thomson | | 42 | G | | 13 | | M | 44 | | Alex Morrison | A. Morrison | |||||||||
| Don Davidson | D. Davidson | | 42 | D | | 14 | | D | 43 | | Don Mcinnes | D. Mcinnes | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Ski France |
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 4,949 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Souness.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Souness.
0.00
0-0Ayr United kick off!
8.52
0-0Gianfranco Florio kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin James. Gavin James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Liddell.
20.50
0-0John Brady passes the ball forward to Stuart Sullivan. Stuart Sullivan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.40
John Telfer makes a beautiful solo run. John Telfer knocks the ball forward, putting Stuart Sullivan through on goal. Some superb footwork from Stuart Sullivan provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
33.32
0-0Ayr United are playing deep, stifling the play and making it hard for their opposition to score.
34.39
Gianfranco Florio kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin James. Gavin James lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.19
Without breaking stride, Richard Ferguson plays the ball forward to Gianfranco Florio. Gianfranco Florio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Inglis. Callum Inglis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harry Charles who gathers it comfortably.
42.08
Dominic Hendry passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Callum Inglis. Callum Inglis finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stranraer appear unchanged since the first half. Ayr United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Stranraer get the second half underway!
49.10
0-1Andy White kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Hutchison. Duncan Hutchison whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.31
0-1Andy White flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Hendry who takes it down. Duncan Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
54.00
Richard Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Gianfranco Florio controls it well on his chest. Gianfranco Florio sees Craig Johnstone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.09
Gianfranco Florio takes the throw-in. Dominic Hendry threads the ball through to Robert Neumann. Robert Neumann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.06
Gianfranco Florio chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harry Charles who gathers it comfortably.
59.31
Gianfranco Florio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.10
Richard Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Hendry. Dominic Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Callum Inglis controls it well on his chest. Callum Inglis plays a one-two with Robert Neumann and advances towards the goal... Callum Inglis looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
63.50
With imagination, John Brady laces a weighted ball forward to Stuart Sullivan. Stuart Sullivan runs straight at the defence! Stuart Sullivan shoots from just inside the box but David Morton reads it well. Well saved!
65.47
John Telfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
66.19
Callum Greig flicks a high pass forward. Gianfranco Florio easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianfranco Florio flicks a high pass forward to Gavin James who brings the ball under control. Gavin James edges inside the box! Gavin James rockets a shot on goal. Gavin James scores for Stranraer!!
69.46
Gianfranco Florio takes a quick throw-in, which Dominic Hendry takes on the chest. Dominic Hendry takes it forward alone. Dominic Hendry shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
73.38
1-1Duncan Hendry comes in with a late challenge on Scott McCoist. The referee calls over Duncan Hendry and shows him a yellow card! Scott McCoist runs off the knock.
75.16
Dominic Hendry threads the ball through to Robert Neumann. Robert Neumann shoots from long range. Robert Neumann scores for Stranraer!!
81.03
2-1With a delightful solo run, Gianfranco Florio stretches the opposition's defence. Gianfranco Florio knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Johnstone. Callum Liddell clumsily knocks into Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
32.4%
45.6%
22.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gianfranco Florio of Stranraer |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David Morton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Richard Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Callum Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Scott McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dominic Hendry (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Gianfranco Florio (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Callum Inglis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Robert Neumann (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Gavin James (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Craig Johnstone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Rae (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Thomson (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Don Davidson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Harry Charles (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kevin Morton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Neil McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Callum Liddell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | John Brady (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Telfer (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Andy White (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Richard McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stuart Sullivan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Hutchison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duncan Hendry (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Stephen White (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Morrison (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Don Mcinnes (DEF) | 0 | |