Match Report


Annan AthleticAnnan Athletic     East StirlingEast Stirling
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Oliver SchönenbornO. Schönenborn55
G
1
G
50Duncan BurleyD. Burley
Stuart McStayS. McStay59
D
2
D
68David MasonD. Mason
Colin LiddellC. Liddell55
D
3
D
62Warren UpsonW. Upson
Scott MccallS. Mccall55
D
4
D
61Billy JamesB. James
Neil McinnesN. Mcinnes54
M
5
D
59Alex SullivanA. Sullivan
Colin DavidsonC. Davidson52
M
6
M
63Stuart DavidsonS. Davidson
Scott CampbellS. Campbell50
M
captain7captain
M
60Kevin GemmillK. Gemmill
Richard McinnesR. Mcinnes50
M
8
M
59Stephen BremnerS. Bremner
Neil GoughN. Gough63
A
9
A
66Billy HendryB. Hendry
Don MatteoD. Matteo58
A
10
A
53Nico HeiserN. Heiser
Maurizio LupatelliM. Lupatelli52
A
11
A
53Richard YoungR. Young
 
Callum McallisterC. Mcallister51
D
12
M
58Mike TerryM. Terry
Alex CollinsA. Collins50
D
13
D
57Robert DrydenR. Dryden
Callum DalglishC. Dalglish49
D
14
A
51Anton JungA. Jung

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Galabank where Annan Athletic play host to East Stirling. A crowd of 4,257 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Annan 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 Duncan Brady.


0.00
East Stirling kick off and get the first half underway!
2.36
Billy James catches Don Matteo on the ankles. Billy James is shown the yellow card! Don Matteo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.21
Stuart McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Davidson. Colin Davidson brings the ball forward. Colin Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Don Matteo. Don Matteo makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
12.44
With some swift thinking, Billy James plays the ball forward to Stuart Davidson. With great vision, Stuart Davidson plays the ball forward to Nico Heiser. Nico Heiser finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
16.16
Kevin Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Nico Heiser controls it well on his chest. Nico Heiser tries a spectacular long range effort. Oliver Schönenborn is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.16
Kevin Gemmill advances with the ball. Kevin Gemmill puts a great ball through. Richard Young runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
28.59
Stephen Bremner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Heiser. Nico Heiser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Schönenborn who gathers it comfortably.
32.27
Stuart Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Heiser. Nico Heiser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.13
Scott Mccall receives the ball from a throw-in from Stuart McStay. Scott Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Mcinnes. Neil Mcinnes threads the ball through to Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Gough. Neil Gough gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Duncan Burley is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.22
David Mason passes the ball forward to Stephen Bremner. Stephen Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nico Heiser. Nico Heiser rushes past Stuart McStay! Some awkward footwork from Nico Heiser provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
40.52
Colin Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Mcinnes. Richard Mcinnes threads the ball through to Don Matteo. Don Matteo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
42.42
Alex Sullivan knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Bremner. Stephen Bremner sees Richard Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Annan Athletic kick off!
47.35
Colin Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Neil Gough controls it well on his chest. Neil Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Maurizio Lupatelli but the referee indicates it's offside!
49.20
Alex Sullivan flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Heiser. Nico Heiser sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
53.16
Neil Mcinnes kicks a strong pass forward to Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Gough but the linesman indicates offside!
59.34
Warren Upson hoofs the ball up the pitch. Nico Heiser knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Liddell.
67.41
Stephen Bremner flicks a high pass forward to Billy Hendry who brings the ball under control. Billy Hendry passes the ball forward to Nico Heiser. Nico Heiser cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nico Heiser!
71.16
Stuart McStay passes the ball forward to Scott Campbell. Scott Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Matteo. Don Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Duncan Burley. Excellent save.
72.30
Billy James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Bremner. Stephen Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Billy Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Young. With a superhuman jump, Richard Young connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Colin Liddell happens to be in the right place to block it.
79.34
Scott Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Campbell. Scott Campbell runs straight at the opposition's defence. Scott Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Warren Upson.
85.08
Stuart McStay takes it forward alone. Stuart McStay threads the ball through to Neil Gough. Neil Gough plays a quick one-two with Don Matteo and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Neil Gough provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Annan Athletic

East Stirling
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.8%
60.2%
Play Area
31.3%
41%
27.7%

Scorers
Neil Gough 34
Nico Heiser 16, 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nico Heiser of East Stirling

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

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