Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Balmoor Stadium where Peterhead play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 9,031 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Peterhead are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Peterhead are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Stranraer get the match underway!
2.00
1-0Stephen Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Gemmell. Matt Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Erik Hafsteinsson. Erik Hafsteinsson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.14
1-0Colin McGrory makes a probing pass to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone makes a simple pass to Matt Gemmell. Matt Gemmell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
9.33
1-0Stephen Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Gemmell. Matt Gemmell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Gianmarco Longhi easily smothers it!
10.38
1-0Alec Young catches Erik Hafsteinsson on the ankles. The referee calls over Alec Young and warns him to calm down! Erik Hafsteinsson runs off the knock.
20.50
1-0Stranraer are easily keeping Peterhead at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
22.38
1-0Stuart Matteo catches Isaiah Ball on the ankles. Stuart Matteo is shown the yellow card! Isaiah Ball gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.18
Isaiah Ball chips the ball to his team mate, Arek Radomski. Arek Radomski shoots from outside the area but Andy White is on top of it.
34.20
1-0Isaiah Ball knocks the ball to his team mate, Arek Radomski. Arek Radomski knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Thomson.
38.37
Stephen Johnstone makes a probing pass to Erik Hafsteinsson. Erik Hafsteinsson finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.51
Duncan Morton passes the ball forward to Stefan Gustafsson. Stefan Gustafsson shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.35
Colin Johnstone threads the ball through to Matt Gemmell. Matt Gemmell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianmarco Longhi who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Peterhead kick off and get the second half underway!
47.29
Matt Campbell makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Campbell tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.58
Colin Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giannis Dabizas. Giannis Dabizas plays a perfect one-two with Erik Hafsteinsson and rushes in on goal... Giannis Dabizas cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.49
Matt Gemmell hacks Alexander Rojas from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexander Rojas grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.56
Colin Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Gemmell. Matt Gemmell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianmarco Longhi who gathers it comfortably.
54.18
Isaiah Ball kicks a strong pass forward to Arek Radomski. Arek Radomski shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.40
Stephen Johnstone makes a simple pass to Erik Hafsteinsson. Erik Hafsteinsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.13
Duncan Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone threads the ball through to Matt Gemmell. Matt Gemmell goes all the way! Matt Gemmell tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Gianmarco Longhi had no chance!! Goal for Peterhead!
63.12
Stephan Nyarko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Johnstone. Stephen Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giannis Dabizas. Giannis Dabizas goes all the way! Giannis Dabizas shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.18
Matt Campbell makes a simple pass to Stefan Gustafsson. Stefan Gustafsson plays a perfect one-two with Arek Radomski and rushes in on goal... Stefan Gustafsson rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.37
Matt Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Gustafsson. Stefan Gustafsson knocks in a cross ball towards Arek Radomski. Arek Radomski is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Arek Radomski scores for Stranraer!!
75.32
Colin Johnstone barges into Matt Campbell. The referee calls over Colin Johnstone and warns him to calm down! Matt Campbell stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.49
3-2Stephan Nyarko clumsily knocks into Arek Radomski. Stephan Nyarko is shown the yellow card! Arek Radomski runs off the knock.
87.56
Duncan Mcallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Erik Hafsteinsson. Erik Hafsteinsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Gemmell. Matt Gemmell shoots from just inside the box but somehow Gianmarco Longhi manages to keep it out.
89.42
Isaiah Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arek Radomski. Arek Radomski controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.4%
41.6%
Play Area
27.3%
48.1%
24.7%
Scorers