Match Report
| Arbroath | Arbroath |  |  | Stirling Albion | Stirling Albion | ||||||||||||||||
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| Alex Johnstone | A. Johnstone |  | 58 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 | | Stephen Gough | S. Gough | |||||||||
| Stuart Henderson | S. Henderson | | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 43 | | John Telfer | J. Telfer | |||||||||
| John Sullivan | J. Sullivan | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 41 | | Stuart Young | S. Young | |||||||||
| Scott Telfer | S. Telfer | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 41 | | Dominic Burley | D. Burley | |||||||||
| Neil Gough | N. Gough | | 61 | A | | 5 | | M | 45 |  | Andy Prior | A. Prior | |||||||||
| Craig James | C. James | | 51 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 44 |  | Luis Moreno | L. Moreno | ||||||||
| Garry Burley | G. Burley | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 44 | | Duncan Liddell | D. Liddell | |||||||||
| Paul Rae | P. Rae | | 41 | A | | 8 | | M | 38 | | Carl Boateng | C. Boateng | |||||||||
| Gary Souness | G. Souness | | 44 | A | | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Colin Gemmell | C. Gemmell | ||||||||
| Callum Henderson | C. Henderson | | 46 | M | | 10 | | A | 47 | | Garry Gemmill | G. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Scott Meiklejohn | S. Meiklejohn | | 37 | M | | 11 | | A | 44 | | Billy Mccall | B. Mccall | |||||||||
| Kurt Veurink | K. Veurink |  | 50 | M | | 12 | | G | 50 | | Garry Sullivan | G. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Alex McStay | A. McStay | | 50 | G | | 13 | | G | 46 | | Callum Dickov | C. Dickov | |||||||||
| Craig Niven | C. Niven | | 50 | G | | 14 | | A | 43 | | Craig Hansen | C. Hansen | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Gayfield where Arbroath play host to Stirling Albion. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arbroath are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Stirling Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mckinlay.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arbroath are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Stirling Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mckinlay.
0.00
0-0Arbroath start the match!
3.17
1-0Garry Burley runs straight at the opposition's defence. Garry Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Souness. Gary Souness directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.47
1-0Garry Burley makes a simple pass to Craig James. Craig James tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
9.10
Dominic Burley threads a neat ball through to Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Garry Gemmill collects the pass. Garry Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Gemmell. Colin Gemmell makes a deft header but it's drastically wayward!
14.24
Neil Gough makes a probing pass to Garry Burley. Garry Burley plays the ball forward to Craig James. Craig James knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Burley. Garry Burley is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.54
Duncan Liddell flicks a high pass forward to Billy Mccall who brings the ball under control. Billy Mccall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
22.05
Garry Burley makes a simple pass to Paul Rae. Paul Rae finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
24.19
Stuart Young sees Carl Boateng in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Boateng deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Gemmell. Colin Gemmell shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
26.56
Duncan Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Moreno. Luis Moreno finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
27.34
Luis Moreno makes a probing pass to Garry Gemmill. Garry Gemmill shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.27
1-0Garry Burley brings the ball forward. Garry Burley whips in a cross ball towards Callum Henderson. Callum Henderson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Stephen Gough. Excellent save.
33.36
1-0Dominic Burley comes in with a late challenge on Callum Henderson. The referee calls over Dominic Burley and shows him a yellow card! Callum Henderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.07
Stuart Young flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Moreno. Luis Moreno chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Mccall. Billy Mccall shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
38.30
1-0Garry Burley chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Rae. Paul Rae whips in a cross ball towards Callum Henderson. Luis Moreno barges into Callum Henderson. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
39.51
Duncan Liddell changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Duncan Liddell shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
40.02
Garry Burley makes a probing pass to Callum Henderson. Callum Henderson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
42.37
Garry Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Gemmell. Colin Gemmell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Arbroath have changed their lineup with Craig Niven replacing Paul Rae. Stirling Albion appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Stirling Albion get the second half underway!
48.39
Duncan Liddell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Mccall. Billy Mccall makes a probing pass between the defence to Colin Gemmell. Colin Gemmell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
49.10
John Sullivan decides to run forward with the ball. John Sullivan flicks a high pass forward to Garry Burley who brings the ball under control. Garry Burley shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
55.14
Showing composure, Scott Telfer picks a pass forward to Craig James. Craig James makes a probing pass to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Gary Souness controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gary Souness provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
60.03
Garry Burley flicks a high pass forward. Callum Henderson controls it well on his chest. Callum Henderson surges forward with the ball. Callum Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Souness. Gary Souness heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
65.23
Carl Boateng brings the ball forward. Carl Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Gemmell. Colin Gemmell beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
66.47
Garry Burley runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Garry Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Henderson. Callum Henderson beats his man to it with a header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.31
Duncan Liddell passes the ball forward to Colin Gemmell. Colin Gemmell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
85.58
1-0Duncan Liddell sees Andy Prior in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Prior passes the ball forward to Billy Mccall. Billy Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Johnstone who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
8
10
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.2%
51.8%
Play Area
28.2%
45.9%
25.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Garry Burley of Arbroath |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alex Johnstone (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stuart Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Gough (ATT) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig James (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Garry Burley (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Paul Rae (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Souness (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Callum Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 11. | Scott Meiklejohn (MID) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kurt Veurink (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex McStay (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Niven (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Stephen Gough (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart Young (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Burley (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Andy Prior (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Luis Moreno (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Duncan Liddell (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carl Boateng (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Colin Gemmell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Garry Gemmill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Billy Mccall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Garry Sullivan (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Dickov (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Hansen (ATT) | 0 | |