Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 9,255 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Motherwell and Stranraer are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Motherwell and Stranraer are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Stranraer kick off!
2.47
0-0Matt McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Ritchie. Callum Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.05
0-0Stefan Gustafsson comes in with a late challenge on Spencer Henry. The referee calls over Stefan Gustafsson and warns him to calm down! Spencer Henry runs off the knock.
3.05
0-0Motherwell are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Stranraer's defence.
4.53
0-0Alexander Rojas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Rodriquez. Nicolas Rodriquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Arek Radomski. Arek Radomski knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Gustafsson. Stefan Gustafsson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.09
Mateo Vidal Paz knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Gustafsson. Stefan Gustafsson shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.43
Nicolas Rodriquez knocks the ball forward to Arek Radomski. Arek Radomski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.07
0-0Callum Ritchie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Scott Ritchie. Scott Ritchie directs the ball goalwards with his head. Stephen Gallacher easily picks it out of the air!
16.02
Stephen McGrory makes a simple pass to Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Gallacher who gathers it comfortably.
18.30
Mateo Vidal Paz knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Addo. Matthew Addo knocks the ball forward to Arek Radomski. Arek Radomski shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Raffaele Volpi manages to gather it comfortably.
21.05
Matt Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Emiliano Correa. Emiliano Correa shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.33
Callum Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.56
Stephen McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Nicolas Rodriquez. The referee calls over Stephen McGrory and warns him to calm down! Nicolas Rodriquez stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.46
1-0Colin Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Ritchie. Scott Ritchie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.27
Mateo Vidal Paz makes a probing pass to Nicolas Rodriquez. Nicolas Rodriquez passes the ball forward to Emiliano Correa. Emiliano Correa shoots from outside the area. Raffaele Volpi easily smothers it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Motherwell kick off and get the second half underway!
49.58
Stephen McGrory surges forward with the ball. Stephen McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Scott Ritchie. Scott Ritchie is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.42
Matthew Addo hacks Callum Ritchie from behind! The referee calls over Matthew Addo and warns him to calm down! Callum Ritchie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.25
Matt Campbell knocks the ball forward to Arek Radomski. Arek Radomski shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Raffaele Volpi easily smothers it!
59.45
Matthew Addo flicks the ball to his team mate, Emiliano Correa. Emiliano Correa shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Raffaele Volpi!
61.21
1-0Mateo Vidal Paz catches Colin Mcinnes on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Mcinnes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.56
Mateo Vidal Paz kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Addo. Matthew Addo chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Gustafsson. Stefan Gustafsson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Hutchison.
75.57
Gary Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell brings the ball forward. Matt Campbell shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Raffaele Volpi easily smothers it!
77.54
1-0Callum Ritchie catches Matthew Addo on the ankles. Callum Ritchie is warned by the referee! Matthew Addo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
78.04
John Telfer clumsily knocks into Stefan Gustafsson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefan Gustafsson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.37
Neil Mckinlay catches Mateo Vidal Paz on the ankles. Neil Mckinlay is warned by the referee! Mateo Vidal Paz stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.03
Callum Ritchie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Ritchie. Scott Ritchie shoots from outside the area. Stephen Gallacher easily smothers it.
84.24
Gary Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Arek Radomski. Arek Radomski whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Gustafsson. Stefan Gustafsson powers a header at goal. It's there!! Raffaele Volpi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.33
Matt McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Rojas.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.6%
60.4%
Play Area
24.2%
44%
31.9%
Scorers