Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 4,622 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil McGrory.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil McGrory.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Stranraer kicking off!
2.48
1-0Dominic Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Craig Johnstone collects the pass. Craig Johnstone runs straight at the defence! Craig Johnstone muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.22
1-0David Dickov hits a low pass to Dominic Hendry. Dominic Hendry makes a probing pass to Robert Neumann. Robert Neumann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
12.22
With great vision, Gianfranco Florio plays the ball forward to Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone makes a probing pass between the defence to Gavin James. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gavin James provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
16.24
1-0Alec Morrison comes in with a late challenge on Scott McCoist. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott McCoist grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.05
1-0Don Telfer makes a simple pass to Alec Morrison. Alec Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but David Dickov is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
21.22
1-0It's a corner kick. Don Telfer kicks a low ball out wide. Callum Greig reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
26.53
1-0Scott Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Valente holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paulo Valente kicks a strong pass forward to Cataldo Ardigò. Cataldo Ardigò knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Greig.
27.16
Paulo Valente brings the ball forward. Paulo Valente threads a neat, attacking ball through to Cataldo Ardigò. Cataldo Ardigò shoots from just inside the box but David Dickov is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
36.54
1-0Dominic Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Don Telfer. Don Telfer threads the ball through to Cataldo Ardigò. Cataldo Ardigò makes a probing pass to Jean Francois Peyrlade but he's offside!
38.39
1-0Callum Greig clumsily knocks into Jean Francois Peyrlade. The referee brings Callum Greig to one side and gives him a warning! Jean Francois Peyrlade stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.17
Artur Andrade threads a neat ball through to Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade deftly passes the ball to Cataldo Ardigò, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Cataldo Ardigò provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stranraer 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
The whistle blows and Inverness Caledonian Thistle get the second half underway!
49.57
Dominic Hendry knocks the ball forward to Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.48
Don Telfer decides to run forward with the ball. Don Telfer tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.40
Gianfranco Florio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Inglis. Callum Inglis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.18
1-0Don Telfer comes in with a late challenge on Gianfranco Florio. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gianfranco Florio stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.47
Callum Greig surges forward with the ball. Callum Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin James. Gavin James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.24
Brian Deane makes a probing pass to Jean Francois Peyrlade. Jean Francois Peyrlade rushes past Scott McCoist! Jean Francois Peyrlade cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball cannons off David Dickov, smacking the crossbar and looping into the crowd.
72.25
1-0Don Telfer takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Paulo Valente looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.12
David Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Hendry. Dominic Hendry changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dominic Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Inglis. Callum Inglis directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
78.57
Gianfranco Florio flicks a high ball forward to Robert Neumann who takes it down. Robert Neumann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Souness.
79.33
1-0Callum Greig picks a pass forward to Gianfranco Florio. Gianfranco Florio sees Callum Inglis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Inglis lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin James. Gavin James is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
81.41
Kevin Souness passes the ball forward to Brian Deane. Brian Deane flicks the ball to his team mate, Cataldo Ardigò. Cataldo Ardigò runs straight at the defence! Cataldo Ardigò tries a spectacular strike but it flies well off target!
85.51
Paulo Valente knocks the ball forward to Alec Morrison. Alec Morrison advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Alec Morrison provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but Richard Ferguson blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Kevin Souness plays the ball forward to Don Telfer. Don Telfer decides to run forward with the ball. Don Telfer shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
32.5%
44.2%
23.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig Johnstone of Stranraer |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David Morton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Dickov (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Richard Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Callum Greig (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Scott McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dominic Hendry (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Gianfranco Florio (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Callum Inglis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Robert Neumann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gavin James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Craig Johnstone (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | David Rae (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Thomson (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Don Davidson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gary Hutchison (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kevin Souness (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Dominic Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Gallacher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Artur Andrade (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paulo Valente (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Brian Deane (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Don Telfer (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Jean Francois Peyrlade (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alec Morrison (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Cataldo Ardigò (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Andy McNeill (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Thomson (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Niven (DEF) | 0 | |