Match Report


StranraerStranraer     Ayr UnitedAyr United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ian GriffinI. Griffin44
G
1
G
45John McNeillJ. McNeill
Gary CaldwellG. Caldwell65
D
2
D
64Don MortonD. Morton
Colin BradyC. Brady55
D
3
D
57Titus EustaceT. Eustace
Philipp KöllerP. Köller53
D
4captain
D
53Stanley LjungbergS. Ljungberg
Alfredo OrtizA. Ortiz56
M
5
M
58Billy GemmellB. Gemmell
Duncan StrachanD. Strachan50
M
6
M
54Juan DelgadoJ. Delgado
Stephen McGroryS. McGrory46
M
7
M
52Adam MiddletonA. Middleton
Billy SullivanB. Sullivan45
M
captain8
M
49Stuart MckinlayS. Mckinlay
Wes ButtW. Butt56
A
9
A
62Victor Van HaarenV. Van Haaren
Ruddy GranonR. Granon54
A
10
A
58Gary HendersonG. Henderson
Paul CaldwellP. Caldwell53
A
11
A
42Kevin DalglishK. Dalglish
 
Tiago FonsecaT. Fonseca52
A
12
D
49Stuart GlassS. Glass
Elvis MirriE. Mirri50
A
13
M
48Kevin MeiklejohnK. Meiklejohn
Matjaz BorgobelloM. Borgobello48
D
14
M
44Jean-Marie BastienJ. Bastien

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Ayr United. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stranraer and Ayr United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Booth.


0.00
Ayr United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.18
Stephen McGrory flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Strachan who takes it down. Duncan Strachan sees Wes Butt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wes Butt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Gemmell.
6.32
Duncan Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Butt. Wes Butt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.31
Adam Middleton knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Van Haaren. Victor Van Haaren knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Caldwell.
28.22
Alfredo Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Caldwell. Paul Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.42
Stanley Ljungberg barges into Ruddy Granon. Stanley Ljungberg is shown the yellow card! Ruddy Granon runs off the knock.
34.20
Stuart Mckinlay sees a break and surges forward. Stuart Mckinlay shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
36.08
Alfredo Ortiz flicks a high ball forward to Paul Caldwell who takes it down. Paul Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Butt. Wes Butt powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
42.26
Stuart Mckinlay catches Gary Caldwell on the ankles. The referee warns Stuart Mckinlay to calm down! Gary Caldwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stranraer appear unchanged since the first half. Ayr United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ayr United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Stranraer kick off!
49.30
Don Morton flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Mckinlay who takes it down. Stuart Mckinlay chips the ball to his team mate, Victor Van Haaren. Victor Van Haaren shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
51.48
Duncan Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Paul Caldwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Caldwell shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
54.41
Colin Brady flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Strachan collects the pass. Duncan Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Wes Butt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wes Butt plays a quick one-two with Paul Caldwell and rushes in on goal... Wes Butt cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
59.26
Alfredo Ortiz threads a neat ball through to Paul Caldwell. Paul Caldwell finds some space and shoots from distance. John McNeill is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
67.19
Philipp Köller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Caldwell. Paul Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen McGrory. Don Morton barges into Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
72.48
Duncan Strachan hits a low pass to Billy Sullivan. Billy Sullivan sees Paul Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Caldwell 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!
73.45
Juan Delgado plays the ball forward to Victor Van Haaren. Victor Van Haaren shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.39
Ayr United have made a substitution with Jean-Marie Bastien replacing Gary Henderson .
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Stranraer

Ayr United
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
32.4%
45.1%
22.5%

Scorers
Ruddy Granon 28
Paul Caldwell 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Caldwell of Stranraer

Match Ratings
1.Ian Griffin (GK)
6
2.Gary Caldwell (DEF)
7
3.Colin Brady (DEF)
7
4.Philipp Köller (DEF)
6
5.Alfredo Ortiz (MID)
7
6.Duncan Strachan (MID)
7
7.Stephen McGrory (MID)
6
8.Billy Sullivan (MID)
6
9.Wes Butt (ATT)
6
10.Ruddy Granon (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Paul Caldwell (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Tiago Fonseca (ATT)
0
13.Elvis Mirri (ATT)
0
14.Matjaz Borgobello (DEF)
0

1.John McNeill (GK)
6
2.Don Morton (DEF)
6
3.Titus Eustace (DEF)
6
4.Stanley Ljungberg (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Billy Gemmell (MID)
6
6.Juan Delgado (MID)
6
7.Adam Middleton (MID)
6
8.Stuart Mckinlay (MID)
6
9.Victor Van Haaren (ATT)
6
10.Gary Henderson (ATT)
6
11.Kevin Dalglish (ATT)
6
 
12.Stuart Glass (DEF)
0
13.Kevin Meiklejohn (MID)
0
14.Jean-Marie Bastien (MID)
6