Match Report


Ayr UnitedAyr United     StranraerStranraer
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Niccolo DichioN. Dichio53
G
1
G
44Thierry BarmbyT. Barmby
Don ClelandD. Cleland55
D
2
D
56Colin BradyC. Brady
Stuart GlassS. Glass49
D
3
D
54Garry ThomsonG. Thomson
Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison49
D
captain4
D
53Callum RaeC. Rae
Callum NivenC. Niven48
D
5
M
50Duncan StrachanD. Strachan
Billy GemmellB. Gemmell58
M
6
M
45Billy SullivanB. Sullivan
Adam MiddletonA. Middleton53
M
7
M
42Andy HendryA. Hendry
Stuart MckinlayS. Mckinlay50
M
8
M
38Craig BurleyC. Burley
Victor Van HaarenV. Van Haaren63
A
9
A
58Wes ButtW. Butt
Roberto PregnolatoR. Pregnolato54
A
10captain
A
54Ruddy GranonR. Granon
Kevin DalglishK. Dalglish43
A
11
A
50Elvis MirriE. Mirri
 
Kevin MeiklejohnK. Meiklejohn48
M
12
A
50Erwin BoumaE. Bouma
Gavin MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn45
M
13
D
50Marcus Le TissierM. Le Tissier
Colin GlassC. Glass44
M
14
D
49Don LiddellD. Liddell

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 4,519 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Dickov.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ayr United kick off!
2.22
Duncan Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Elvis Mirri through on goal. Elvis Mirri muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Niccolo Dichio manages to gather it effortlessly.
8.10
Don Cleland makes an attacking run forward. Don Cleland tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
15.18
Craig Burley knocks the ball forward to Wes Butt. Wes Butt shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
20.29
Colin Brady clumsily knocks into Kevin Dalglish. Colin Brady is warned by the referee! Kevin Dalglish runs off the knock.
21.31
Duncan Strachan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Duncan Strachan threads a neat, attacking ball through to Billy Sullivan. Billy Sullivan rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Niccolo Dichio!
22.20
Stuart Glass knocks the ball forward to Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Dalglish plays a quick one-two with Victor Van Haaren and rushes in on goal... Kevin Dalglish looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.55
Andy Hendry makes a simple pass to Wes Butt. Wes Butt threads a neat, attacking ball through to Elvis Mirri. Elvis Mirri strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.35
Elvis Mirri barges into Stuart Glass. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Glass gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half. Stranraer also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Stranraer get the second half underway!
47.53
Stuart Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Dalglish holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Dalglish puts a great ball through. Victor Van Haaren runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
55.22
Victor Van Haaren catches Garry Thomson on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Garry Thomson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.39
Billy Gemmell plays the ball forward to Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish makes a probing pass between the defence to Victor Van Haaren. Victor Van Haaren shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Thierry Barmby with no chance!! Goal for Ayr United!
61.41
Don Cleland flicks a high ball forward to Adam Middleton who takes it down. Adam Middleton makes a simple pass to Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato skips past Garry Thomson! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Roberto Pregnolato provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
65.07
Andy Hendry barges into Billy Gemmell. The referee brings Andy Hendry to one side and gives him a warning! Billy Gemmell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.44
Craig Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Butt. Wes Butt knocks in a cross ball towards Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.43
Don Cleland plays the ball forward to Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison hits a low pass to Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish cuts inside the box! Kevin Dalglish muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
78.37
Callum Niven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Victor Van Haaren. Victor Van Haaren knocks the ball forward to Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Van Haaren but the linesman indicates offside!
81.05
Colin Brady flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Sullivan. Billy Sullivan changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Billy Sullivan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.30
Victor Van Haaren comes in with a late challenge on Callum Rae. The referee brings Victor Van Haaren to one side and gives him a warning! Callum Rae gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.42
Billy Gemmell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Billy Gemmell shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
90.00
Adam Middleton chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato threads the ball through to Kevin Dalglish but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ayr United

Stranraer
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.4%
41.6%
Play Area
26%
46.8%
27.3%

Scorers
Victor Van Haaren 57
Elvis Mirri 27
Ruddy Granon 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ruddy Granon of Stranraer

Match Ratings
1.Niccolo Dichio (GK)
7
2.Don Cleland (DEF)
7
3.Stuart Glass (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Morrison (DEF)
6
5.Callum Niven (DEF)
6
6.Billy Gemmell (MID)
8
7.Adam Middleton (MID)
6
8.Stuart Mckinlay (MID)
6
9.Victor Van Haaren (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
10.Roberto Pregnolato (ATT)
6
11.Kevin Dalglish (ATT)
8
 
12.Kevin Meiklejohn (MID)
0
13.Gavin Meiklejohn (MID)
0
14.Colin Glass (MID)
0

1.Thierry Barmby (GK)
6
2.Colin Brady (DEF)
6
3.Garry Thomson (DEF)
6
4.Callum Rae (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Strachan (MID)
7
6.Billy Sullivan (MID)
7
7.Andy Hendry (MID)
6
8.Craig Burley (MID)
6
9.Wes Butt (ATT)
8
10.Ruddy Granon (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Elvis Mirri (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
 
12.Erwin Bouma (ATT)
0
13.Marcus Le Tissier (DEF)
0
14.Don Liddell (DEF)
0