Match Report
| Stirling Albion | Stirling Albion |  |  | Forfar Athletic | Forfar Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stephen Gough | S. Gough |  | 51 | G |  | 1 | | G | 58 | | Garry Greig | G. Greig | |||||||||
| John Telfer | J. Telfer | | 43 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 | | Gary Greig | G. Greig | |||||||||
| Stuart Young | S. Young | | 41 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | John Mcallister | J. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Dominic Burley | D. Burley | | 41 | D | | 4 | | D | 47 | | Stephen Booth | S. Booth | |||||||||
| Andy Prior | A. Prior |  | 45 | M | | 5 | | D | 44 | | David Law | D. Law | |||||||||
| Luis Moreno | L. Moreno |  | 44 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Gregorio Redondo | G. Redondo | ||||||||
| Duncan Liddell | D. Liddell | | 44 | M | | 7 | | M | 47 | | Colin Henderson | C. Henderson | |||||||||
| Carl Boateng | C. Boateng | | 38 | M | | 8 | | M | 42 | | Paul Hutchison | P. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Colin Gemmell | C. Gemmell | | 59 | A | | 9 | | A | 50 | | Alec Dalglish | A. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Alec Inglis | A. Inglis | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 48 | | Paul Morton | P. Morton | |||||||||
| Garry Gemmill | G. Gemmill | | 47 | A | | 11 | | | A | 47 | | Stuart Gough | S. Gough | ||||||||
| Garry Sullivan | G. Sullivan | | 50 | G | | 12 | | G | 56 | | Duncan Greig | D. Greig | |||||||||
| Callum Dickov | C. Dickov | | 46 | G | | 13 | | G | 44 | | Billy McGrory | B. McGrory | |||||||||
| Billy Mccall | B. Mccall | | 44 | A | | 14 | | A | 41 | | Matt Brady | M. Brady | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Forfar Athletic. A crowd of 2,815 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Matteo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Matteo.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Forfar Athletic kicking off!
3.19
0-0John Telfer flicks a high pass forward to Colin Gemmell who brings the ball under control. Colin Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Inglis. Alec Inglis finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.34
0-0Paul Hutchison hacks Alec Inglis from behind! The referee calls over Paul Hutchison and shows him a yellow card! Alec Inglis runs off the knock.
12.07
Duncan Liddell sees a break and surges forward. Duncan Liddell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
14.37
Dominic Burley flicks a high ball forward to Alec Inglis who takes it down. Alec Inglis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.35
Stephen Booth pushes up the pitch. Stephen Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Dalglish. Alec Dalglish shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
18.10
0-1Stephen Booth threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Redondo. Gregorio Redondo chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Dalglish. Alec Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Morton. Paul Morton knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Paul Morton scores for Forfar Athletic!!
22.26
Gregorio Redondo passes the ball forward to Colin Henderson. Colin Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Alec Dalglish. Alec Dalglish beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.30
Paul Hutchison takes a quick throw-in. With imagination, Colin Henderson plays the ball forward to Paul Morton. Paul Morton whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
33.28
0-2Dominic Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell knocks the ball forward to Alec Inglis. Alec Inglis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
34.20
0-2Paul Morton hacks Stuart Young from behind! The referee warns Paul Morton to calm down! Stuart Young stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.51
Garry Gemmill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Inglis. Alec Inglis runs straight at the defence! Alec Inglis looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.20
Duncan Liddell threads a neat ball through to Alec Inglis. Alec Inglis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Garry Greig. Excellent save.
42.41
0-2Paul Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Henderson. Colin Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Young.
44.41
Andy Prior flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Moreno. Luis Moreno hits a low pass to Alec Inglis. Alec Inglis shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stirling Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Forfar Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Forfar Athletic players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Stirling Albion start the second half!
47.02
John Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Alec Inglis controls it well on his chest. Alec Inglis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Greig who gathers it comfortably.
48.11
Carl Boateng comes in with a late challenge on Alec Dalglish. Carl Boateng is shown the yellow card! Alec Dalglish stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.51
Dominic Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell threads the ball through to Colin Gemmell. Colin Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Inglis. Alec Inglis beats his man to it with a header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.05
Stephen Booth breaks forward. Stephen Booth flicks a high pass forward. Paul Morton collects the pass. Paul Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Gough who gathers it comfortably.
55.40
Gregorio Redondo flicks a high ball forward to Colin Henderson who gracefully takes it down. Colin Henderson rushes past Andy Prior! Colin Henderson takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
57.33
Dominic Burley makes a simple pass to Andy Prior. Andy Prior takes it forward alone. Andy Prior shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.06
Andy Prior flicks a high pass forward. Garry Gemmill controls it well on his chest. Garry Gemmill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Greig who gathers it comfortably.
61.15
0-2Luis Moreno kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Young. Stuart Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Gemmell. Colin Gemmell knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Duncan Liddell is offside!
63.45
Duncan Liddell kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Inglis. Alec Inglis plays a quick one-two with Colin Gemmell and rushes in on goal... Alec Inglis muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.47
Carl Boateng makes a simple pass to Garry Gemmill. Garry Gemmill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
73.49
Andy Prior sees Luis Moreno in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Moreno threads the ball through to Colin Gemmell. Colin Gemmell shoots from outside the area. Garry Greig gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
77.01
John Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Booth controls it well on his chest. Stephen Booth makes a probing pass to Alec Dalglish. Alec Dalglish knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.01
David Law makes a beautiful solo run. David Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Morton. Paul Morton lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.07
Duncan Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Colin Gemmell collects the pass. Colin Gemmell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Greig.
87.27
John Mcallister makes a probing pass to Colin Henderson. Colin Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hutchison controls it well on his chest. Paul Hutchison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
25.3%
42.2%
32.5%
Scorers
| Alec Inglis 63 | Paul Morton 18 Alec Dalglish 22 Stuart Gough 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alec Inglis of Stirling Albion |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stephen Gough (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart Young (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy Prior (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Luis Moreno (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Duncan Liddell (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carl Boateng (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Colin Gemmell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alec Inglis (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Garry Gemmill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Garry Sullivan (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Dickov (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Mccall (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Garry Greig (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gary Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephen Booth (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | David Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gregorio Redondo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Colin Henderson (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paul Hutchison (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Alec Dalglish (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Paul Morton (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Stuart Gough (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Duncan Greig (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Billy McGrory (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matt Brady (ATT) | 0 | |