Match Report


East StirlingEast Stirling     Annan AthleticAnnan Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Duncan BurleyD. Burley50
G
1
G
55Oliver SchönenbornO. Schönenborn
David MasonD. Mason68
D
2
D
58Stuart McStayS. McStay
Warren UpsonW. Upson62
D
3
D
55Colin LiddellC. Liddell
Billy JamesB. James61
D
4
D
55Scott MccallS. Mccall
Alex SullivanA. Sullivan59
D
5
M
54Neil McinnesN. Mcinnes
Stuart DavidsonS. Davidson63
M
6
M
52Colin DavidsonC. Davidson
Kevin GemmillK. Gemmill60
M
captain7captain
M
50Scott CampbellS. Campbell
Stephen BremnerS. Bremner59
M
8
M
50Richard McinnesR. Mcinnes
Billy HendryB. Hendry65
A
9
A
58Don MatteoD. Matteo
Nico HeiserN. Heiser53
A
10
A
52Maurizio LupatelliM. Lupatelli
Richard YoungR. Young53
A
11
A
46Scott LawS. Law
 
Mike TerryM. Terry58
M
12
D
51Callum McallisterC. Mcallister
Robert DrydenR. Dryden57
D
13
D
50Alex CollinsA. Collins
Anton JungA. Jung51
A
14
D
49Callum DalglishC. Dalglish

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ochilview Park where East Stirling play host to Annan Athletic. A crowd of 4,598 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
East Stirling are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Annan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Davidson.


0.00
The first half starts with East Stirling kicking off!
2.18
Alex Sullivan knocks the ball forward to Stuart Davidson. Stuart Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Nico Heiser. Nico Heiser whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Stuart McStay is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
3.35
Kevin Gemmill takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Colin Davidson reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
10.13
David Mason pushes mid-way up the pitch. David Mason flicks a high pass forward. Billy Hendry controls it well on his chest. Billy Hendry shoots from long range. Oliver Schönenborn easily gets down and covers it.
24.17
Kevin Gemmill hacks Scott Campbell from behind! Kevin Gemmill is warned by the referee! Scott Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.06
Billy James sees Stuart Davidson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Davidson threads a neat ball through to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
34.32
Scott Mccall threads a neat ball through to Scott Campbell. Scott Campbell makes a beautiful solo run. Scott Campbell rushes past Billy James! Scott Campbell takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
36.17
Billy James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Bremner. Stephen Bremner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Young. Richard Young shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.58
David Mason makes a simple pass to Stephen Bremner. Stephen Bremner makes a probing pass to Richard Young. Richard Young knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Richard Young clumsily knocks into Scott Mccall. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Mccall stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. East Stirling appear unchanged since the first half. Annan Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Annan Athletic kick off!
47.04
Billy James decides to run forward with the ball. Billy James flicks a high ball forward to Richard Young who takes it down. Richard Young lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Billy Hendry scores for East Stirling!!
53.32
Neil Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Mason.
55.28
Colin Davidson makes a simple pass to Scott Law. Scott Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Mason.
61.25
Stuart McStay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Davidson. Colin Davidson flicks a high ball forward to Maurizio Lupatelli who takes it down. Maurizio Lupatelli knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Don Matteo is offside!
67.22
Scott Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Mcinnes. Neil Mcinnes hits a low pass to Scott Law. Scott Law plays a one-two with Maurizio Lupatelli and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Scott Law provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
71.03
Colin Davidson makes a simple pass to Scott Law. Scott Law whips in a cross ball towards Don Matteo. Don Matteo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper, Duncan Burley, sees it late!! Goal for Annan Athletic!
78.17
Stephen Bremner threads a neat ball through to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Young. Richard Young rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
79.06
Colin Davidson brings the ball forward. Colin Davidson knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Maurizio Lupatelli is offside!
85.00
Stephen Bremner sees Billy Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Young. Richard Young rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. East Stirling are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
87.09
With a delightful solo run, Neil Mcinnes stretches the opposition's defence. Neil Mcinnes makes a great pass forward. Don Matteo runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

East Stirling

Annan Athletic
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.2%
57.8%
Play Area
34.4%
42.2%
23.4%

Scorers
Billy Hendry 39, 47
Don Matteo 71

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

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

1.Oliver Schönenborn (GK)
6
2.Stuart McStay (DEF)
6
3.Colin Liddell (DEF)
6
4.Scott Mccall (DEF)
6
5.Neil Mcinnes (MID)
6
6.Colin Davidson (MID)
7
7.Scott Campbell (MID)
7
8.Richard Mcinnes (MID)
6
9.Don Matteo (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Maurizio Lupatelli (ATT)
6
11.Scott Law (ATT)
7
 
12.Callum Mcallister (DEF)
0
13.Alex Collins (DEF)
0
14.Callum Dalglish (DEF)
0