Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Ochilview Park where Stenhousemuir play host to Annan Athletic. A crowd of 2,713 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stenhousemuir are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Annan Athletic appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mcinnes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stenhousemuir are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Annan Athletic appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0Annan Athletic kick off!
3.56
0-0David Collins flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Ritchie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Ritchie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
4.32
0-0Alex Henderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin James. Kevin James edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Kevin James provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It's miles wide!
6.50
Richard James runs straight at the opposition's defence. Richard James shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.18
0-0David Matteo barges into Alex Henderson. David Matteo is given a warning by the referee! Alex Henderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.14
1-0Alex Henderson darts forward. Alex Henderson plays a one-two with Kevin James and rushes in on goal... Alex Henderson shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Paul Glass had no chance!! Goal for Stenhousemuir!
14.50
1-0Dominic Young changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dominic Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Alex Henderson picks a pass forward to Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
20.20
Matt Rae flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Gemmill collects the pass. Stuart Gemmill hits a low pass to Kevin James. Some silky footwork from Kevin James provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Paul Glass!
21.49
David Collins flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Ritchie controls it well on his chest. With great vision, Stuart Ritchie plays the ball forward to Matt Johnstone who has made a great run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Matt Johnstone provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow John Davidson manages to keep it out.
24.54
David Collins sees Stuart Ritchie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Ritchie shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.49
Alex Henderson threads a neat ball through to Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill skips past Alec McGrory! Stuart Gemmill looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
28.37
Richard James flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Gemmill who gracefully takes it down. Stuart Gemmill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.08
John McNeill comes in with a late challenge on Matt Johnstone. John McNeill is given a warning by the referee! Matt Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.58
With imagination, John McNeill laces a weighted ball forward to Richard James. Richard James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
36.48
Matt Rae flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Gemmill who takes it down. Stuart Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin James. Kevin James finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stenhousemuir appear unchanged since the first half. Annan Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Stenhousemuir get the second half underway!
47.42
Kevin Mckinlay barges into Kevin James. The referee calls over Kevin Mckinlay and warns him to calm down! Kevin James runs off the knock.
47.42
2-0Free kick to Stenhousemuir just outside the area...
48.48
Paul Hutchison takes a cautious run up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
49.05
David Collins runs straight at the opposition's defence. David Collins threads the ball through into the box. Stuart Ritchie tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving John Davidson with no chance!! Goal for Annan Athletic!
54.05
2-1David Collins hits a low pass to Stuart Ritchie. Stuart Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Matt Johnstone but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
55.18
Gary Morrison knocks the ball forward to Richard James. Richard James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin James. Kevin James shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Stenhousemuir are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
60.24
2-1Stenhousemuir have made 2 substitutions with Richard Collins replacing Alex Henderson and Andy Collins replacing Richard James .
67.18
Andy Collins sees a break and surges forward. Andy Collins shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
69.31
Colin Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Ritchie collects the pass. Stuart Ritchie shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
71.28
2-1Paul Hutchison catches David Collins on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Collins stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.58
Stenhousemuir have made a substitution with Gary Young replacing Kevin James .Annan Athletic have made a substitution with Kevin McCoist replacing Matt Johnstone .
78.63
David Collins passes the ball forward to Kevin McCoist. Kevin McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Davidson who gathers it comfortably.
81.17
Alec Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Hutchison. Paul Hutchison threads the ball through to Gary Young. Gary Young finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
84.35
Matt McCoist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Young. Dominic Young knocks the ball forward to Kevin McCoist. Kevin McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.26
Richard Collins advances with the ball. Richard Collins finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
11
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
23.9%
48.9%
27.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alex Henderson of Stenhousemuir |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John Davidson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alec Morton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Morrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alex Henderson (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Richard James (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Paul Hutchison (MID) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Kevin James (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Stuart Gemmill (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Richard Collins (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Andy Collins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gary Young (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Paul Glass (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Matt McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alec McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephen Bower (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Collins (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Colin Hansen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dominic Young (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stuart Ritchie (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Matt Johnstone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Ritchie (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott Johnstone (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kevin McCoist (MID) | 6 | |