Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Stirling Albion. A crowd of 9,659 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Montrose and Stirling Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Dickov.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Montrose and Stirling Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Dickov.
0.00
0-0Montrose kick off the first half!
2.47
0-0Callum Naysmith sees Scott Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Niven knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Billy McStay is offside!
6.26
0-0Callum Naysmith takes a quick throw-in, which Alec Bremner takes on the chest. Alec Bremner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy McStay. Billy McStay shoots from long range but John Johnstone is on top of it.
8.53
0-0Stuart Inglis knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Collins. Craig Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
9.05
0-0Scott Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy McStay. Billy McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Dickov.
12.31
Callum Inglis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Dickov.
18.12
Dianbobo Lachuer knocks the ball forward to Gaspar Viana. Gaspar Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Pichichi who gathers it comfortably.
20.29
Neil Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Niven. Scott Niven shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
24.47
Scott Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Niven. Scott Niven shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
26.03
Callum Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Billy McStay who brings the ball under control. Billy McStay skips past Matt Burley! Some silky footwork from Billy McStay provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
27.43
Callum Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Niven. Scott Niven shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
33.41
Craig Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Gaspar Viana. Gaspar Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Pichichi who gathers it comfortably.
39.00
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half. Stirling Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Stirling Albion start the second half!
49.49
Garry Mason makes a simple pass to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Pichichi who gathers it comfortably.
53.47
Neil Bremner knocks the ball forward to Scott Niven. Scott Niven plays a one-two with Billy McStay and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Scott Niven provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by John Johnstone. Excellent save.
54.20
Alec Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, John Booth. John Booth plays a quick one-two with Scott Niven and rushes in on goal... John Booth shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
55.09
0-0Dianbobo Lachuer hacks Alec Bremner from behind! Dianbobo Lachuer is shown the yellow card! Alec Bremner runs off the knock.
57.56
Alec Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Billy McStay. Billy McStay edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Billy McStay provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
59.50
Neil Bremner threads a neat ball through to John Booth. John Booth shoots from distance but it flies wide!
60.17
Scott Dickov flicks a high pass forward to Billy McStay who brings the ball under control. Billy McStay cuts inside the box! Billy McStay muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
61.57
Scott Dickov threads the ball through to Scott Niven. Scott Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.26
Dianbobo Lachuer sees Gaspar Viana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gaspar Viana shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
65.20
Craig Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill makes a probing pass between the defence to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
67.26
Callum Naysmith receives the ball from a throw-in from Alec Bremner. Callum Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to John Booth. John Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Niven. Scott Niven is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but John Johnstone is on top of it.
72.42
Craig Collins threads a neat ball through to Gaspar Viana. Gaspar Viana shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.29
Callum Inglis flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Sullivan who brings the ball under control. Kevin Sullivan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
78.28
Scott Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy McStay. Billy McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Niven. Scott Niven whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
79.24
Colin Dickov comes in with a late challenge on Gaspar Viana. The referee calls over Colin Dickov and shows him a yellow card! Gaspar Viana runs off the knock.
79.24
0-0Free kick to Stirling Albion just outside the area...
80.46
Gaspar Viana slowly runs up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
83.34
1-0Alec Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Niven. Scott Niven lofts in a cross ball towards John Booth. John Booth heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.49
1-0Stuart Inglis barges into Callum Naysmith. The referee calls over Stuart Inglis and warns him to calm down! Callum Naysmith grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Callum Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Billy McStay. Billy McStay whips in a cross ball towards Scott Niven. Scott Niven connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Scott Niven!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
9
0
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
20%
49.3%
30.7%
Scorers
| John Booth 83 Scott Niven 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Scott Niven of Montrose |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mauricio Pichichi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paul Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Billy Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Colin Dickov (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Alec Bremner (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Callum Naysmith (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Scott Dickov (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Neil Bremner (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy McStay (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Scott Niven (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | John Booth (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Miel Evers (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Cleland (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matt Hendry (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | John Johnstone (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Matt Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Callum Inglis (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Garry Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dianbobo Lachuer (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Kevin Sullivan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gaspar Viana (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin McNeill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andy Dickov (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott Thomson (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Don Inglis (MID) | 0 | |