Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 8,633 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Elliott.
The pitch is in good condition.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Elliott.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Stranraer get the match underway!
4.16
0-0Guillermo Molina makes a probing pass to Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Collins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Burley but the linesman indicates offside!
12.52
Dominic Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley threads the ball through to Kevin Collins but he's offside!
20.02
0-0Kevin Dalglish threads a neat ball through to Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins plays a quick one-two with Gavin Morrison and rushes in on goal... Kevin Collins shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball bounces but comes off Andy Collins and goes wide.
21.54
0-0Corner kick to Alloa Athletic. Dominic Hutchison chips it to the near post. Paul McNeill reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
24.53
1-0Dominic Hutchison flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Burley who takes it down. Dominic Burley runs straight at the defence! Some awkward footwork from Dominic Burley provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.04
1-0Kevin Dalglish makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley shoots from distance but is denied by Billy Greig. Excellent save.
30.46
With a delightful solo run, Nelson Hellemons stretches the opposition's defence. Nelson Hellemons lofts in a cross ball towards Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Duncan McCoist with no chance!! Goal for Stranraer!
33.28
Billy Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Matt Naysmith collects the pass. Matt Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
34.45
1-1Dominic Hutchison hacks Nelson Hellemons from behind! Dominic Hutchison is warned by the referee! Nelson Hellemons gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.38
1-1John Gallacher clumsily knocks into Les Scowcroft. The referee calls over John Gallacher and shows him a yellow card! Les Scowcroft hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.25
Kevin McGrory clumsily knocks into Kevin Collins. The referee calls over Kevin McGrory and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Collins runs off the knock.
44.11
1-1Nelson Hellemons hacks Kevin Dalglish from behind! Nelson Hellemons is warned by the referee! Kevin Dalglish runs off the knock.
45.00
1-1Andy Collins passes the ball forward to Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill makes a probing pass between the defence to Colin Hutchison. Seb Klos catches Colin Hutchison on the ankles. Colin Hutchison appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alloa Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Stranraer also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stranraer players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Alloa Athletic get the second half underway!
47.51
John Gallacher knocks the ball forward to Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister knocks the ball forward to Colin Hutchison but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
48.27
1-1Stefan Iachini threads a neat ball through to Dominic Hutchison. Dominic Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Morrison holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Greig who gathers it comfortably.
49.10
1-1Matt Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Paul McNeill controls it well on his chest. Paul McNeill cuts inside the box! Paul McNeill tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
54.04
Cristiano Jardim hits a low pass to Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Collins. Kevin Collins advances inside the box! Kevin Collins side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
59.49
Billy Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Nelson Hellemons. Nelson Hellemons plays the ball forward to Colin Hutchison. Colin Hutchison shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
60.11
1-1Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Gary Mason replacing Dominic Burley .
61.16
Kevin Dalglish chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
66.24
John Gallacher takes it forward alone. John Gallacher tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
77.10
Alloa Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Craig Souness replacing Cristiano Jardim and Neil Telfer replacing Kevin Dalglish .
79.20
John Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hutchison controls it well on his chest. Colin Hutchison knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
83.20
Craig Souness punts the ball hopefully upfield. Gavin Morrison threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gary Mason. Gary Mason tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
90.00
Nelson Hellemons takes a quick throw-in, which Matt Naysmith takes on the chest. Matt Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
28.4%
44.6%
27%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul McNeill of Stranraer |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duncan McCoist (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stefan Iachini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cristiano Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Guillermo Molina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Seb Klos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Dalglish (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dominic Hutchison (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Les Scowcroft (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dominic Burley (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Kevin Collins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Morrison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Neil Telfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gary Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Billy Greig (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Billy Gemmill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin McGrory (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Andy Collins (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | John Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Gallacher (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Nelson Hellemons (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matt Naysmith (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Dominic Mcallister (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paul McNeill (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Colin Hutchison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Hendry (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eric Busse (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Martin Engels (DEF) | 0 | |