Match Report


Forfar AthleticForfar Athletic     ArbroathArbroath
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alec DickovA. Dickov64
G
1
G
65Dominic HendersonD. Henderson
Neil HansenN. Hansen58
D
2
D
57Gianfranco GalliG. Galli
Andy WhiteA. White57
D
3captain
D
53Andy HendryA. Hendry
John ClelandJ. Cleland56
D
4
D
52Garry ClelandG. Cleland
Colin HendersonC. Henderson63
M
5
D
51Billy MortonB. Morton
Garcia Duque StendardoG. Stendardo55
M
captain6
M
61David LawD. Law
Cosimo MasperoC. Maspero55
M
7
M
60Neil MckinlayN. Mckinlay
Neil MatteoN. Matteo46
M
8
A
61Gary HansenG. Hansen
Stephen YoungS. Young64
A
9
A
59Gian Luca RutzittuG. Rutzittu
Stephen NaysmithS. Naysmith62
A
10
A
53John LiddellJ. Liddell
Duncan McinnesD. Mcinnes60
A
11
A
46Alec McCoistA. McCoist
 
Don McGroryD. McGrory55
A
12
M
58Craig MortonC. Morton
Eric Van WanrooyE. Van Wanrooy52
G
13
G
54Dominic GemmellD. Gemmell
Duncan HendersonD. Henderson51
G
14
M
52Anton HermannA. Hermann

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Station Park where Forfar Athletic play host to Arbroath. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Forfar Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arbroath appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by David Gallacher.


0.00
The whistle blows and Forfar Athletic get the match underway!
2.52
Cosimo Maspero hits a low pass to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
3.07
Garcia Duque Stendardo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.40
Cosimo Maspero flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Mcinnes who brings the ball under control. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianfranco Galli.
6.39
Colin Henderson threads the ball through to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.42
Showing composure, David Law laces a through ball forward to Gian Luca Rutzittu. Gian Luca Rutzittu tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
9.13
Garry Cleland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, John Liddell. John Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Alec McCoist. Alec McCoist rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper, Alec Dickov, sees it late!! Goal for Arbroath!
15.04
Cosimo Maspero chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Young. Stephen Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Cleland.
18.56
Andy White darts forward. Andy White flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Young collects the pass. Stephen Young threads the ball through to Duncan Mcinnes but he's offside!
21.42
Colin Henderson makes a simple pass to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
27.10
Neil Mckinlay chips the ball to his team mate, John Liddell. John Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Alec McCoist. Alec McCoist gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just wide!
30.35
David Law comes in with a late challenge on Neil Matteo. The referee brings David Law to one side and gives him a warning! Neil Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.51
Neil Mckinlay plays the ball forward to John Liddell. John Liddell cuts inside the box! John Liddell shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
33.32
Cosimo Maspero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.52
Billy Morton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay kicks a strong pass forward to John Liddell. John Liddell shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
39.39
Neil Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.18
Garcia Duque Stendardo flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Young who takes it down. Stephen Young shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
45.00
The referee whistles 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. Arbroath appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Arbroath kick off!
47.29
Garry Cleland flicks a high ball forward to Neil Mckinlay who takes it down. Neil Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, John Liddell. John Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Dickov who gathers it comfortably.
48.30
Neil Mckinlay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Gian Luca Rutzittu. Gian Luca Rutzittu gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.30
David Law flicks a high pass forward. Alec McCoist holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Alec Dickov is on top of it.
54.54
David Law clumsily knocks into Colin Henderson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Henderson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.32
Don McGrory sees Stephen Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Young advances inside the box! Stephen Young strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Dominic Henderson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.23
Forfar Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Eric Van Wanrooy replacing John Cleland and Duncan Henderson replacing Duncan Mcinnes .
63.43
Andy Hendry passes the ball forward to David Law. David Law flicks a high pass forward. John Liddell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Liddell shoots from 20 yards. Alec Dickov easily gets down and covers it.
66.35
With a delightful solo run, Don McGrory stretches the opposition's defence. Don McGrory shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.26
Andy White knocks the ball forward to Garcia Duque Stendardo. Garcia Duque Stendardo knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Young. Stephen Young finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dominic Henderson with no chance!! Goal for Forfar Athletic!
77.56
Stephen Naysmith catches Andy Hendry on the ankles. Stephen Naysmith is shown the yellow card! Andy Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.45
Colin Henderson hits a low pass to Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson plays a one-two with Stephen Naysmith and rushes in on goal... Duncan Henderson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
81.08
Andy White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don McGrory. Don McGrory threads a neat ball through to Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson rushes past Garry Cleland! Duncan Henderson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.07
Don McGrory passes the ball forward to Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.49
Without breaking stride, Andy Hendry plays the ball forward to Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Gian Luca Rutzittu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gian Luca Rutzittu shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Forfar Athletic

Arbroath
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
24.7%
43.2%
32.1%

Scorers
Stephen Young 57, 67
Duncan Henderson 78
Stephen Naysmith 84
Alec McCoist 9
John Liddell 37
Gian Luca Rutzittu 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Young of Forfar Athletic

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)
7
7.Cosimo Maspero (MID)
6
8.Neil Matteo (MID)
6
9.Stephen Young (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Stephen Naysmith (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
11.Duncan Mcinnes (ATT)
6
 
12.Don McGrory (ATT)
7
13.Eric Van Wanrooy (GK)
6
14.Duncan Henderson (GK)goal scored
8

1.Dominic Henderson (GK)
6
2.Gianfranco Galli (DEF)
6
3.Andy Hendry (DEF)
6
4.Garry Cleland (DEF)
6
5.Billy Morton (DEF)
6
6.David Law (MID)yellow card
5
7.Neil Mckinlay (MID)
7
8.Gary Hansen (ATT)
6
9.Gian Luca Rutzittu (ATT)goal scored
7
10.John Liddell (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Alec McCoist (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Craig Morton (MID)
0
13.Dominic Gemmell (GK)
0
14.Anton Hermann (MID)
0