Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Stenhousemuir. A crowd of 2,837 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Montrose and Stenhousemuir are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Telfer.


0.00
Stenhousemuir get the match underway!
18.23
Gary McStay hacks Callum McCoist from behind! Gary McStay is given a warning by the referee! Callum McCoist runs off the knock.
21.48
Gary Mason decides to run forward with the ball. Gary Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan White. Duncan White powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
22.35
Gary McStay catches Neil Morrison on the ankles. Gary McStay is given another warning by the referee! Neil Morrison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.55
Matt Sullivan threads a neat ball through to John Souness. John Souness flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Burley who brings the ball under control. Kevin Burley plays a one-two with Garry Law and advances towards the goal... Kevin Burley looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Kevin Burley scores for Montrose!!
33.53
With a delightful solo run, Gary McStay stretches the opposition's defence. Gary McStay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Law but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half. Stenhousemuir also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stenhousemuir players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Montrose kicking off!
49.27
Gary McStay comes in with a late challenge on Neil Morrison. The referee calls over Gary McStay yet again and warns him to calm down! Neil Morrison carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.47
Andy Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Neil Morrison controls it well on his chest. Neil Morrison takes it forward alone. Neil Morrison shoots from distance. Niccolo Brown gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
66.08
Gary McStay catches Callum McCoist on the ankles. Gary McStay is given yet another warning by the referee! Callum McCoist runs off the knock.
71.09
Callum McCoist sees Duncan Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Young shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.12
Duncan Young clumsily knocks into Uwe Schacht. Duncan Young is shown the yellow card! Uwe Schacht carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.4%
51.6%
Play Area
27.4%
53.2%
19.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Burley of Montrose

Match Ratings
1.Niccolo Brown (GK)
6
2.John Davidson (DEF)
6
3.Uwe Schacht (DEF)
7
4.Matt Sullivan (DEF)
6
5.Alex Thomson (DEF)
6
6.Alec Gemmell (MID)
6
7.Gary McStay (MID)
5
8.John Souness (MID)
6
9.Don McStay (MID)
6
10.Kevin Burley (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Garry Law (ATT)
6
 
12.Matt Strachan (DEF)
0
13.Callum Gemmill (DEF)
0
14.Duncan Gough (GK)
0

1.John Henderson (GK)
6
2.Andy Hutchison (DEF)
6
3.Dominic Hutchison (DEF)
6
4.Paul Greig (DEF)
7
5.Andy Rae (DEF)
6
6.Gary Mason (MID)
6
7.Callum McCoist (MID)
7
8.Neil Morrison (MID)
8
9.Garry Dalglish (MID)
6
10.Duncan White (ATT)
6
11.Duncan Young (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.David McCoist (MID)
0
13.Garry Rae (MID)
0
14.Neil Mccall (DEF)
0