Match Report


Forfar AthleticForfar Athletic     East StirlingEast Stirling
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alec DickovA. Dickov64
G
1
G
50Duncan BurleyD. Burley
Neil HansenN. Hansen58
D
2
D
68David MasonD. Mason
Andy WhiteA. White57
D
3
D
62Warren UpsonW. Upson
John ClelandJ. Cleland56
D
4
D
61Billy JamesB. James
Colin HendersonC. Henderson63
M
5
D
59Alex SullivanA. Sullivan
Garcia Duque StendardoG. Stendardo55
M
captain6
M
63Stuart DavidsonS. Davidson
Cosimo MasperoC. Maspero55
M
7captain
M
60Kevin GemmillK. Gemmill
Neil MatteoN. Matteo46
M
8
M
59Stephen BremnerS. Bremner
Stephen YoungS. Young64
A
9
A
65Billy HendryB. Hendry
Stephen NaysmithS. Naysmith62
A
10
A
53Nico HeiserN. Heiser
Duncan McinnesD. Mcinnes60
A
11
A
53Richard YoungR. Young
 
Don McGroryD. McGrory55
A
12
M
58Mike TerryM. Terry
Eric Van WanrooyE. Van Wanrooy52
G
13
D
57Robert DrydenR. Dryden
Duncan HendersonD. Henderson51
G
14
A
51Anton JungA. Jung

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Station Park where Forfar Athletic play host to East Stirling. A crowd of 4,411 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Forfar Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Caldwell.


0.00
Forfar Athletic get the match underway!
8.50
Stuart Davidson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Young. Richard Young is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.46
Stuart Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Heiser. Nico Heiser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.32
Duncan Mcinnes barges into Warren Upson. The referee calls over Duncan Mcinnes and warns him to calm down! Warren Upson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.57
Cosimo Maspero hits a low pass to Stephen Young. Stephen Young shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
30.11
David Mason sees a break and surges forward. David Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Heiser. Nico Heiser shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
34.38
Colin Henderson threads a neat ball through to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes knocks the ball forward to Stephen Naysmith but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
38.19
Neil Hansen sweeps the ball up the wings. Stephen Young knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Forfar Athletic!
42.19
Kevin Gemmill runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kevin Gemmill makes a simple pass, allowing Billy Hendry to run into the box. Billy Hendry takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Forfar Athletic have changed their lineup with Don McGrory replacing Cosimo Maspero. East Stirling appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
East Stirling kick off the second half!
47.49
David Mason flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Gemmill collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Kevin Gemmill plays the ball forward to Richard Young. Richard Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
53.25
Richard Young catches John Cleland on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Cleland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.44
Billy James flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Davidson controls it well on his chest. Stuart Davidson threads the ball through to Nico Heiser. Nico Heiser shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.25
Don McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes puts a great ball through but Stephen Young is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
60.22
Forfar Athletic have made a substitution with Eric Van Wanrooy replacing John Cleland .
61.28
Neil Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Young who takes it down. Stephen Young plays a scrappy one-two with Stephen Naysmith and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Stephen Young provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
65.04
Billy James passes the ball forward to Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Alec Dickov. Excellent save.
69.15
Warren Upson flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Bremner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Bremner makes a simple pass to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
71.03
Stuart Davidson threads a neat ball through to Richard Young. Richard Young advances inside the box! Richard Young tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.38
Alex Sullivan receives the ball from a throw-in from Billy James. Alex Sullivan sees Kevin Gemmill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Gemmill hits a low pass to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Young. Richard Young fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.17
Andy White threads the ball through to Don McGrory. Don McGrory sees Duncan Mcinnes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy James.
78.04
Alex Sullivan breaks forward. Alex Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Nico Heiser. Nico Heiser advances inside the box! Nico Heiser looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
79.04
Kevin Gemmill hits a low pass to Nico Heiser. Nico Heiser knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for East Stirling!
85.11
Alex Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Nico Heiser. Nico Heiser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.18
Don McGrory catches Stuart Davidson on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Davidson runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Forfar Athletic

East Stirling
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
1
9
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.2%
60.8%
Play Area
29.1%
45.6%
25.3%

Scorers
Stephen Naysmith 38
Billy Hendry 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Hendry of East Stirling

Match Ratings
1.Alec Dickov (GK)
6
2.Neil Hansen (DEF)
6
3.Andy White (DEF)
7
4.John Cleland (DEF)
6
5.Colin Henderson (MID)
6
6.Garcia Duque Stendardo (MID)
6
7.Cosimo Maspero (MID)
6
8.Neil Matteo (MID)
6
9.Stephen Young (ATT)
8
10.Stephen Naysmith (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Duncan Mcinnes (ATT)
5
 
12.Don McGrory (ATT)yellow card
5
13.Eric Van Wanrooy (GK)
6
14.Duncan Henderson (GK)
0

1.Duncan Burley (GK)
6
2.David Mason (DEF)
7
3.Warren Upson (DEF)
6
4.Billy James (DEF)
6
5.Alex Sullivan (DEF)
7
6.Stuart Davidson (MID)
7
7.Kevin Gemmill (MID)
8
8.Stephen Bremner (MID)
6
9.Billy Hendry (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Nico Heiser (ATT)
7
11.Richard Young (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Mike Terry (MID)
0
13.Robert Dryden (DEF)
0
14.Anton Jung (ATT)
0