Match Report


Stirling AlbionStirling Albion     BrechinBrechin
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
John JohnstoneJ. Johnstone56
G
1
G
60Andy MortonA. Morton
Matt BurleyM. Burley61
D
2
D
56Neil McinnesN. Mcinnes
Stuart InglisS. Inglis54
D
3
D
48Scott CollinsS. Collins
Dominic DickovD. Dickov53
D
4
D
45Colin JohnstoneC. Johnstone
Alex StrachanA. Strachan60
M
captain5
M
58Helder FonsecaH. Fonseca
Craig CollinsC. Collins52
M
6captain
M
57Billy NaysmithB. Naysmith
Dianbobo LachuerD. Lachuer49
M
7
M
45Billy RitchieB. Ritchie
Don InglisD. Inglis48
M
8
M
45Paul MortonP. Morton
Kevin SullivanK. Sullivan59
A
9
A
69Dominic GallacherD. Gallacher
Gaspar VianaG. Viana56
A
10
A
45Paul HopkinP. Hopkin
Gavin McNeillG. McNeill51
A
11
A
43Richard MeiklejohnR. Meiklejohn
 
Andy DickovA. Dickov51
A
12
G
59Kevin JohnstoneK. Johnstone
Scott ThomsonS. Thomson49
G
13
D
43Danny WindassD. Windass
Garry MasonG. Mason47
M
14
M
43Billy MortonB. Morton

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Brechin. A crowd of 4,549 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Stirling Albion and Brechin are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Sullivan.


0.00
The first half starts with Stirling Albion kicking off!
9.03
Billy Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hopkin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Gallacher. Dominic Gallacher makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.08
Kevin Sullivan barges into Colin Johnstone. Kevin Sullivan is shown the yellow card! Colin Johnstone stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.58
Dominic Dickov hacks Paul Hopkin from behind! The referee calls over Dominic Dickov and warns him to calm down! Paul Hopkin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.12
Craig Collins takes it forward alone. Craig Collins runs straight at the defence! Craig Collins takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
26.01
Alex Strachan knocks the ball forward to Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.41
Matt Burley flicks a high pass forward to Dianbobo Lachuer who brings the ball neatly under control. Dianbobo Lachuer flicks a high pass forward to Gavin McNeill who brings the ball under control. Gavin McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.06
Scott Collins sees Billy Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hopkin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Hopkin advances inside the box! Paul Hopkin shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
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. Brechin 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
Brechin kick off and get the second half underway!
53.07
Helder Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin plays a scrappy one-two with Richard Meiklejohn and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paul Hopkin shoots from just inside the box but it whistles just wide of the post!
54.22
Paul Morton makes a simple pass to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Johnstone who gathers it comfortably.
55.42
Colin Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Helder Fonseca. Helder Fonseca hits a low pass to Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Dominic Gallacher. Dominic Gallacher shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but John Johnstone manages to gather it comfortably.
59.43
Craig Collins flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Viana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gaspar Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.03
Scott Collins flicks a high pass forward. Billy Ritchie collects the pass. Billy Ritchie knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Gallacher. Dominic Gallacher rushes past Matt Burley! Dominic Gallacher rockets a shot on goal but is denied by John Johnstone. Excellent save.
61.40
Billy Naysmith sees Paul Hopkin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.37
Billy Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Gallacher collects the pass. Dominic Gallacher edges inside the box! Dominic Gallacher cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
69.31
Craig Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan passes the ball forward but Gaspar Viana is offside!
72.05
Billy Naysmith makes an attacking run forward. Billy Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by John Johnstone.
73.07
It's a corner kick. Paul Morton kicks a low ball out wide. Matt Burley gets to the ball and clears it up field.
77.14
Alex Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.40
Scott Collins makes a simple pass to Billy Naysmith. Billy Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Richard Meiklejohn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Stuart Inglis happens to be in the right place to block it.
81.07
Billy Ritchie makes a probing pass to Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn rushes past Stuart Inglis! Richard Meiklejohn rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.19
Dianbobo Lachuer kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Viana. With a superhuman jump, Gaspar Viana connects with the ball and heads it goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
89.23
Dianbobo Lachuer passes the ball forward to Gaspar Viana. Gaspar Viana shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Dominic Dickov barges into Dominic Gallacher. The referee warns Dominic Dickov again to calm down! Dominic Gallacher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Stirling Albion

Brechin
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.3%
57.7%
Play Area
26.8%
47.9%
25.4%

Scorers
Dominic Gallacher 9
Richard Meiklejohn 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Gallacher of Brechin

Match Ratings
1.John Johnstone (GK)
7
2.Matt Burley (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Inglis (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Dickov (DEF)
6
5.Alex Strachan (MID)
6
6.Craig Collins (MID)
8
7.Dianbobo Lachuer (MID)
6
8.Don Inglis (MID)
6
9.Kevin Sullivan (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Gaspar Viana (ATT)
6
11.Gavin McNeill (ATT)
6
 
12.Andy Dickov (ATT)
0
13.Scott Thomson (GK)
0
14.Garry Mason (MID)
0

1.Andy Morton (GK)
6
2.Neil Mcinnes (DEF)
6
3.Scott Collins (DEF)
6
4.Colin Johnstone (DEF)
6
5.Helder Fonseca (MID)
6
6.Billy Naysmith (MID)
7
7.Billy Ritchie (MID)
7
8.Paul Morton (MID)
6
9.Dominic Gallacher (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Paul Hopkin (ATT)
7
11.Richard Meiklejohn (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Kevin Johnstone (GK)
0
13.Danny Windass (DEF)
0
14.Billy Morton (MID)
0