Match Report


Stirling AlbionStirling Albion     BrechinBrechin
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Colin MasonC. Mason50
G
1
G
47Neil LawN. Law
Callum ClelandC. Cleland52
D
2
D
59Dominic LiddellD. Liddell
Giampaolo RocchiG. Rocchi50
D
3
D
57Callum TelferC. Telfer
Dominic BradyD. Brady49
D
4
D
56Duncan DalglishD. Dalglish
Craig HopkinC. Hopkin47
M
5
D
52Gary NaysmithG. Naysmith
Callum LawC. Law47
M
6captain
M
51Bakary RöslerB. Rösler
Kieron RoyceK. Royce46
M
captain7
M
51Carl GodberC. Godber
Stuart JamesS. James42
M
8
M
51Carl BenaliC. Benali
Richard FergusonR. Ferguson55
A
9
A
52Garry HendersonG. Henderson
Kevin GemmellK. Gemmell54
A
10
A
51Gavin McStayG. McStay
Colin MckinlayC. Mckinlay51
A
11
A
50Gary GreigG. Greig
 
Gavin ThomsonG. Thomson48
A
12
D
52Dietmar MetzlerD. Metzler
Neil JohnstoneN. Johnstone44
G
13
A
49Craig MasonC. Mason
John HendersonJ. Henderson41
M
14
D
48Garry JohnstoneG. Johnstone

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Brechin. A crowd of 2,993 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Don Burley.


0.00
Stirling Albion get the match underway!
12.59
Carl Benali flicks a high pass forward. Gavin McStay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin McStay passes the ball forward to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.53
Craig Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell whips in a cross ball towards Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
18.40
Giampaolo Rocchi knocks the ball forward to Callum Law. Callum Law flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Gemmell who gracefully takes it down. Kevin Gemmell advances inside the box! Kevin Gemmell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
21.20
Gary Naysmith hacks Richard Ferguson from behind! The referee warns Gary Naysmith to calm down! Richard Ferguson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.17
Kieron Royce clumsily knocks into Bakary Rösler. Kieron Royce is shown the yellow card! Bakary Rösler runs off the knock.
32.55
Carl Godber flicks a high pass forward. Garry Henderson controls it well on his chest. Garry Henderson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
33.06
With a delightful solo run, Carl Godber stretches the opposition's defence. Carl Godber tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.04
Dominic Brady makes a strong solo run forward. Dominic Brady knocks the ball forward to Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay makes a great pass forward. Richard Ferguson runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
36.32
Richard Ferguson barges into Callum Telfer. Richard Ferguson is shown the yellow card! Callum Telfer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brechin players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Brechin kicking off!
49.23
Carl Benali flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Greig. Gary Greig kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Henderson but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.00
Callum Cleland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Hopkin. Craig Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson rushes past Duncan Dalglish! Richard Ferguson rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.50
Stuart James sees Kevin Gemmell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Richard Ferguson but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
59.41
Giampaolo Rocchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kieron Royce. Kieron Royce knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay plays a one-two with Richard Ferguson and rushes in on goal... Colin Mckinlay strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.02
Callum Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Carl Benali collects the pass. Carl Benali changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carl Benali plays a scrappy one-two with Gary Greig and advances towards the goal... Carl Benali side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
66.26
Duncan Dalglish flicks a high pass forward to Carl Benali who brings the ball under control. Carl Benali sees space and advances. Carl Benali knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Greig. Gary Greig rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.35
Kieron Royce sees Colin Mckinlay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Mckinlay shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
71.13
Dominic Brady lofts the ball long. Richard Ferguson rushes past Duncan Dalglish! Richard Ferguson comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just off target!
73.27
Giampaolo Rocchi picks a pass forward to Kieron Royce. Kieron Royce knocks the ball forward to Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Gemmell and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Richard Ferguson provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
77.03
Stirling Albion have made a substitution with Neil Johnstone replacing Callum Cleland .Brechin have made 2 substitutions with Dietmar Metzler replacing Duncan Dalglish and Craig Mason replacing Carl Benali .
81.31
Carl Godber passes the ball forward to Gary Greig. Gary Greig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.36
Carl Godber makes a probing pass to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson knocks the ball forward to Gavin McStay but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
89.01
Dominic Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Rösler collects the pass. Bakary Rösler makes a simple pass to Gary Greig. Gary Greig sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Stirling Albion

Brechin
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
30.1%
42.5%
27.4%

Scorers
Richard Ferguson 51
Gary Greig 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carl Benali of Brechin

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

1.Neil Law (GK)
6
2.Dominic Liddell (DEF)
6
3.Callum Telfer (DEF)
6
4.Duncan Dalglish (DEF)
6
5.Gary Naysmith (DEF)
5
6.Bakary Rösler (MID)
6
7.Carl Godber (MID)
7
8.Carl Benali (MID)
9
9.Garry Henderson (ATT)
6
10.Gavin McStay (ATT)
6
11.Gary Greig (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Dietmar Metzler (DEF)
6
13.Craig Mason (ATT)
6
14.Garry Johnstone (DEF)
0