Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Stranraer. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Ferguson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Ferguson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Stirling Albion kick off!
2.36
0-0Gianfranco Florio passes the ball forward to Callum Inglis. Callum Inglis tries a spectacular long range effort but John Johnstone is on top of it.
4.08
0-0Gianfranco Florio catches Dianbobo Lachuer on the ankles. The referee brings Gianfranco Florio to one side and gives him a warning! Dianbobo Lachuer runs off the knock.
8.42
Gavin McNeill hacks Richard Ferguson from behind! The referee warns Gavin McNeill to calm down! Richard Ferguson runs off the knock.
12.18
0-0Gianfranco Florio plays the ball forward to Callum Inglis. Callum Inglis shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.25
0-1Gianfranco Florio darts forward. Gianfranco Florio lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin James. Gavin James flicks the ball with his head. John Johnstone is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.38
Dianbobo Lachuer makes a simple pass to Gaspar Viana. Gaspar Viana whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
24.29
0-1Don Inglis makes a simple pass to Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.25
Gianfranco Florio catches Alex Strachan on the ankles. Gianfranco Florio is warned by the referee again! Alex Strachan stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.12
Dianbobo Lachuer changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dianbobo Lachuer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Morton who gathers it comfortably.
32.49
Gianfranco Florio threads a neat ball through to Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Neumann. With a superhuman jump, Robert Neumann connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.13
Callum Greig sees a break and surges forward. Callum Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Inglis. Callum Inglis makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stranraer!
36.49
Dianbobo Lachuer flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Viana controls it well on his chest. Gaspar Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.48
Don Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Sullivan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Ferguson.
40.32
Gianfranco Florio flicks a high pass forward. Gavin James controls it well on his chest. Gavin James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stirling Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Stranraer also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stirling Albion players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Stranraer kick off!
47.09
Dianbobo Lachuer flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Sullivan who takes it down. Kevin Sullivan whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Viana. With a superhuman jump, Gaspar Viana connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
49.59
Alex Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Davidson.
53.35
Dianbobo Lachuer flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Viana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gaspar Viana whips in a cross ball towards Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill makes a looping header on goal but David Morton is on top of it.
55.07
Craig Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Gaspar Viana. Gaspar Viana finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.32
Alex Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Gavin McNeill controls it well on his chest. Gavin McNeill shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but David Morton easily smothers it!
59.50
Matt Burley chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Strachan. Alex Strachan laces a weighted ball forward to Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Greig.
61.21
Alex Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Viana controls it well on his chest. Gaspar Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
63.54
Matt Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Strachan. Without breaking stride, Alex Strachan plays the ball forward to Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but David Morton effortlessly smothers it!
65.15
Stuart Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Craig Collins controls it well on his chest. Craig Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Greig.
66.19
Gianfranco Florio catches Dianbobo Lachuer on the ankles. The referee calls over Gianfranco Florio yet again and warns him to calm down! Dianbobo Lachuer stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.28
Dominic Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Gavin James holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin James knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Neumann. Robert Neumann knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
73.44
0-2Craig Collins hacks Dominic Hendry from behind! The referee brings Craig Collins to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic Hendry grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.48
David Dickov comes in with a late challenge on Gaspar Viana. The referee calls over David Dickov and warns him to calm down! Gaspar Viana hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.53
Showing composure, Callum Greig plays the ball forward to Gianfranco Florio. Gianfranco Florio knocks the ball forward to Gavin James. Gavin James rushes past Dominic Dickov! Gavin James muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
85.38
Dianbobo Lachuer flicks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Viana. Gaspar Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill makes a convincing header but it rises well off target!
87.34
Alex Strachan passes the ball forward to Gaspar Viana. Gaspar Viana whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan connects with a diving header. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
18.8%
46.2%
35%
Scorers
| Gavin James 15 Callum Inglis 33 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gavin James of Stranraer |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John Johnstone (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Matt Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Strachan (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Craig Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dianbobo Lachuer (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Don Inglis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin Sullivan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gaspar Viana (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Gavin McNeill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andy Dickov (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott Thomson (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry Mason (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | David Morton (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | David Dickov (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Richard Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Callum Greig (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Don Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dominic Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gianfranco Florio (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Callum Inglis (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Robert Neumann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gavin James (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Craig Johnstone (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | David Rae (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Thomson (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alex Gallacher (MID) | 0 | |