Match Report


Stirling AlbionStirling Albion     Greenock MortonGreenock Morton
Computer Player Computer Player Maikel De Vries Maikel De Vries
Colin MasonC. Mason50
G
1
G
52Duncan HutchisonD. Hutchison
Callum ClelandC. Cleland51
D
2
D
43Richard GreigR. Greig
Giampaolo RocchiG. Rocchi50
D
3
D
37Callum BurleyC. Burley
Dominic BradyD. Brady49
D
4
D
38Stuart MatteoS. Matteo
Craig HopkinC. Hopkin47
M
5captain
D
43Christian GiandebiaggiC. Giandebiaggi
Callum LawC. Law47
M
6
M
37Richard FergusonR. Ferguson
Kieron RoyceK. Royce46
M
captain7
M
45Alan ScalesA. Scales
Stuart JamesS. James42
M
8
M
35Paul DalglishP. Dalglish
Richard FergusonR. Ferguson55
A
9
A
44Duncan BremnerD. Bremner
Kevin GemmellK. Gemmell54
A
10
A
44Stuart HopkinS. Hopkin
Colin MckinlayC. Mckinlay51
A
11
A
35Richard GemmillR. Gemmill
 
Gavin ThomsonG. Thomson48
A
12
D
39Alec ThomsonA. Thomson
Neil JohnstoneN. Johnstone44
G
13
M
37Andy GoughA. Gough
John HendersonJ. Henderson41
M
14
A
40Scott BremnerS. Bremner

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 2,980 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Mason.


0.00
Stirling Albion kick off and get the first half underway!
3.55
Christian Giandebiaggi kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Scales. Alan Scales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Bremner. Duncan Bremner directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.02
Richard Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Bremner controls it well on his chest. Duncan Bremner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.24
Callum Cleland sees Kieron Royce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Kieron Royce plays the ball forward to Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
9.32
Stuart James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
16.47
Giampaolo Rocchi clumsily knocks into Alan Scales. The referee warns Giampaolo Rocchi to calm down! Alan Scales carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.22
Giampaolo Rocchi knocks the ball forward to Kieron Royce. Kieron Royce threads the ball through to Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson shoots from outside the area but is denied by Duncan Hutchison. Excellent save.
21.44
Dominic Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Law. Callum Law flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Gemmell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Gemmell skips past Stuart Matteo! Stuart Matteo comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Gemmell. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
22.07
Alan Scales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin directs the ball goalwards with his head. Colin Mason is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.32
Alan Scales clumsily knocks into Kieron Royce. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kieron Royce runs off the knock.
27.14
Kieron Royce hits a low pass to Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
30.57
Callum Burley pushes mid-way up the pitch. With some swift thinking, Callum Burley plays the ball forward to Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.19
Stuart Matteo threads a neat ball through to Alan Scales. Without breaking stride, Alan Scales plays the ball forward to Duncan Bremner. Duncan Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.18
Alan Scales threads a neat ball through to Duncan Bremner. Duncan Bremner plays a one-two with Richard Gemmill and advances towards the goal... Duncan Bremner shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.11
Callum Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.35
Dominic Brady hits it upfield. Colin Mckinlay plays a one-two with Richard Ferguson and advances towards the goal... Colin Mckinlay makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Duncan Hutchison with no chance!! Goal for Stirling Albion!
42.49
Callum Law threads a neat ball through to Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson plays a one-two with Colin Mckinlay and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Richard Ferguson provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Duncan Hutchison.
43.11
Corner kick to Stirling Albion. Stuart James plays it to the far post. Duncan Hutchison drops low and scoops up the ball.
44.21
Paul Dalglish threads the ball through to Duncan Bremner. Duncan Bremner shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Callum Burley sees Alan Scales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alan Scales threads a neat ball through to Duncan Bremner. Duncan Bremner skips past Dominic Brady! Dominic Brady catches Duncan Bremner on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stirling Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Greenock Morton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Greenock Morton players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Greenock Morton start the second half!
49.38
Callum Law plays the ball forward to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.28
Alan Scales flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Bremner who takes it down. Duncan Bremner shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.22
Richard Ferguson threads the ball through to Duncan Bremner. Duncan Bremner advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Duncan Bremner provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
57.16
Callum Law threads a neat ball through to Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.19
Dominic Brady knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Hopkin. Craig Hopkin plays the ball forward to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell runs straight at the defence! Kevin Gemmell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.17
Greenock Morton have made 2 substitutions with Alec Thomson replacing Callum Burley and Scott Bremner replacing Stuart Hopkin .
63.39
Stuart Matteo hacks Kevin Gemmell from behind! The referee brings Stuart Matteo to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Gemmell stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.39
Free kick to Stirling Albion just outside the area...
64.28
Stuart James takes a short run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
65.40
Kieron Royce makes a simple pass to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell finds some space and shoots from distance. Duncan Hutchison comfortably gets down and covers it.
69.52
Alan Scales catches Callum Law on the ankles. The referee calls over Alan Scales and warns him to calm down! Callum Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.49
Callum Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Mckinlay but he's offside!
77.33
Greenock Morton have made a substitution with Andy Gough replacing Paul Dalglish .
78.38
Dominic Brady flicks a high pass forward to Kieron Royce who brings the ball under control. Kieron Royce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
79.11
Andy Gough flicks a high pass forward. Richard Gemmill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Gemmill skips past Giampaolo Rocchi! Richard Gemmill makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.34
Richard Ferguson sees a break and surges forward. Richard Ferguson advances inside the box! Richard Ferguson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Stirling Albion

Greenock Morton
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
4
8
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
27.3%
43.2%
29.5%

Scorers
Colin Mckinlay 39
Stuart Hopkin 22
Duncan Bremner 33
Richard Gemmill 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard Gemmill of Greenock Morton

Match Ratings
1.Colin Mason (GK)
6
2.Callum Cleland (DEF)
6
3.Giampaolo Rocchi (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Brady (DEF)
6
5.Craig Hopkin (MID)
6
6.Callum Law (MID)
7
7.Kieron Royce (MID)
7
8.Stuart James (MID)
6
9.Richard Ferguson (ATT)
7
10.Kevin Gemmell (ATT)
6
11.Colin Mckinlay (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Gavin Thomson (ATT)
0
13.Neil Johnstone (GK)
0
14.John Henderson (MID)
0

1.Duncan Hutchison (GK)
8
2.Richard Greig (DEF)
6
3.Callum Burley (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Matteo (DEF)
6
5.Christian Giandebiaggi (DEF)
6
6.Richard Ferguson (MID)
7
7.Alan Scales (MID)yellow card
6
8.Paul Dalglish (MID)
6
9.Duncan Bremner (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Stuart Hopkin (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Richard Gemmill (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Alec Thomson (DEF)
6
13.Andy Gough (MID)
7
14.Scott Bremner (ATT)
6