Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 7,737 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Alloa Athletic and Stranraer are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Alloa Athletic start the match!
4.53
Antonio Gainza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Burley. Gary Burley knocks the ball forward to Richard Mason. Richard Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.15
Don Morton surges forward with the ball. Don Morton knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Bailly. Marcel Bailly connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.03
Richard Mason hacks Stephen Sullivan from behind! Richard Mason is given a warning by the referee! Stephen Sullivan grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
10.09
Gavin Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Sullivan. Alex Sullivan sees space and advances. Alex Sullivan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.48
Gary Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec McStay. Alec McStay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
16.01
Don McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Mason. Richard Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Alec McStay. Alec McStay connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.35
Gary Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec McStay. Alec McStay goes all the way! Alec McStay rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
21.51
Duncan Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Tavares. Pedro Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Bailly. Marcel Bailly is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
28.05
Kevin Morrison makes a probing pass to Don Morton. Don Morton decides to run forward with the ball. Don Morton shoots from distance but somehow Craig Mcallister manages to keep it out.
32.50
Duncan Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Bailly. Marcel Bailly knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.25
Gavin Collins knocks the ball forward to Don McGrory. Don McGrory threads the ball through to Alec McStay. Alec McStay shoots from 20 yards but Craig Mcinnes is on top of it.
34.25
Don McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Mason. Richard Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Alec McStay. Alec McStay connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alec McStay!
38.26
John Dalglish hacks Gary Burley from behind! The referee calls over John Dalglish and warns him to calm down! Gary Burley carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.30
John Dalglish knocks the ball forward to Marcel Bailly. Marcel Bailly knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.58
Antonio Gainza knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Burley. Gary Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Mason. Richard Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Mcinnes.
45.00
Ross Burbage threads the ball through to John James. John James knocks the ball forward to Pedro Tavares. Pedro Tavares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Stranraer kick off and get the second half underway!
53.14
Alex Sullivan knocks the ball forward to Alec McStay. Alec McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Sullivan.
57.28
Duncan Morrison knocks the ball forward to Marcel Bailly. Marcel Bailly knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.07
Stephen Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Morrison. Duncan Morrison threads the ball through to Marcel Bailly. Marcel Bailly shoots from long range but Craig Mcallister is on top of it.
73.28
Alex Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Alec McStay. Alec McStay goes all the way! Alec McStay takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Craig Mcinnes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.42
Gavin Collins passes the ball forward to Gary Burley. Gary Burley knocks the ball forward to Alec McStay. Alec McStay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
78.07
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
83.36
Don McGrory advances with the ball. Don McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Mcinnes who gathers it comfortably.
87.35
Don McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Mason. Richard Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Alec McStay. Alec McStay flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Alec McStay of Stranraer
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43%
57%
Play Area
30.2%
48.8%
20.9%

Scorers
Alec McStay 16, 34, 73, 87