Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Balmoor Stadium where Peterhead play host to Ayr United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Peterhead and Ayr United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Booth.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Peterhead and Ayr United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Booth.
0.00
The whistle blows and Ayr United get the match underway!
3.46
Ed Galàsek flicks a high pass forward. Albert Sanchez controls it well on his chest. Albert Sanchez whips in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Torres. Ezequiel Torres directs the ball goalwards with his head. Alec McStay gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
4.43
Ed Galàsek threads a neat ball through to Ezequiel Torres. Ezequiel Torres whips in a cross ball towards Albert Sanchez. Albert Sanchez beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.43
Thanassis Sarakis knocks the ball to his team mate, Ed Galàsek. Ed Galàsek plays the ball forward to Altti Helin. Altti Helin shoots from outside the area but Alec McStay is on top of it.
14.47
Alexander Zaussinger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ezequiel Torres. Ezequiel Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Sanchez. With a superhuman jump, Albert Sanchez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Alec McStay is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.58
Luis Gento flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Caldwell who brings the ball under control. Stephen Caldwell plays the ball forward to Matt Meiklejohn. Matt Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Enzo Gabriel Vitor Santiago who gathers it comfortably.
20.52
Mathias Dadi threads a neat ball through to Ed Galàsek. Ed Galàsek flicks a high pass forward. Ezequiel Torres collects the pass. Ezequiel Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Altti Helin. Altti Helin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Alec McStay. Excellent save.
22.23
Ed Galàsek hacks Stephen Caldwell from behind! The referee calls over Ed Galàsek and warns him to calm down! Stephen Caldwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.11
Mathias Dadi makes a simple pass to Ed Galàsek. Ed Galàsek kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Sanchez. Albert Sanchez whips in a cross ball towards Altti Helin. Altti Helin directs the ball goalwards with his head. Alec McStay picks it out of the air!
30.47
Stephen Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Meiklejohn. Matt Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Cesar Costa. Cesar Costa makes a looping header on goal. Enzo Gabriel Vitor Santiago comfortably punches it away to safety.
32.32
Julian Breyer flicks the ball to his team mate, David Cleland. David Cleland flicks a high ball forward to Ezequiel Torres who gracefully takes it down. Ezequiel Torres whips in a cross ball towards Altti Helin. Altti Helin heads the ball goalwards. Alec McStay gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
33.22
David Cleland flicks the ball to his team mate, Altti Helin. Altti Helin knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Sanchez. Albert Sanchez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! The crowd cheers as the veteran Spaniard celebrates his hattrick!
38.39
Thanassis Sarakis knocks the ball to his team mate, David Cleland. Without breaking stride, David Cleland plays the ball forward to Ezequiel Torres. Ezequiel Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Altti Helin. Altti Helin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Luis Gento is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
39.56
Corner kick to Peterhead. Marco Valencia plays it to the near post. Alec McStay drops low and scoops up the ball.
42.25
Sven Emmerlich sees Atam Victoria in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Atam Victoria kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson runs straight at the defence! Neil Henderson comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ayr United!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Peterhead appear unchanged since the first half. Ayr United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Peterhead kick off!
47.38
Atam Victoria advances with the ball. Atam Victoria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.10
Alexander Zaussinger threads a neat ball through to Altti Helin. Altti Helin threads the ball through to Albert Sanchez but he's offside!
54.49
Thanassis Sarakis hits it upfield. Albert Sanchez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.24
Ed Galàsek passes the ball forward to Albert Sanchez. Albert Sanchez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.56
Mathias Dadi sees David Cleland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Cleland makes an attacking run forward. David Cleland makes a simple pass, allowing Altti Helin to run into the box. Altti Helin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Alec McStay reads it well. Excellent save!
61.31
David Cleland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Sanchez. Albert Sanchez knocks in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Torres. Ezequiel Torres directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
65.21
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
66.39
Alexander Zaussinger flicks a high pass forward. Albert Sanchez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Sanchez knocks in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Torres. Ezequiel Torres outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but Garry Hendry is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
67.52
It's a corner kick. Marco Valencia loops the ball over to the far post. Mathias Dadi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Alec McStay had no chance!! Goal for Peterhead!
69.52
Ed Galàsek hits a low pass to Albert Sanchez. Albert Sanchez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Hendry.
77.46
Garry Hendry makes a simple pass to Paul Johnstone. Paul Johnstone passes the ball forward to Cesar Costa. Cesar Costa plays a scrappy one-two with Matt Meiklejohn and advances towards the goal... Cesar Costa tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Enzo Gabriel Vitor Santiago!
79.50
Sven Emmerlich barges into Ezequiel Torres. The referee warns Sven Emmerlich to calm down! Ezequiel Torres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.09
Stephen Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Meiklejohn. Matt Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.53
Mathias Dadi threads a neat ball through to David Cleland. David Cleland knocks the ball to his team mate, Altti Helin. Altti Helin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luis Gento.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
13
3
Shots off Target
0
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.9%
32.1%
Play Area
20.5%
42.3%
37.2%
Scorers
| Albert Sanchez 4, 14, 33 Mathias Dadi 68 | Neil Henderson 42 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Albert Sanchez of Peterhead |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Enzo Gabriel Vitor Santiago (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mathias Dadi (DEF) | ![]() | 7 |
| 3. | Julian Breyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Thanassis Sarakis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marco Valencia (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ed Galàsek (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | David Cleland (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alexander Zaussinger (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ezequiel Torres (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Albert Sanchez (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Altti Helin (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Sieb Rijkaard (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex McStay (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ángel Guzmán (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alec McStay (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Luis Gento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sven Emmerlich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Garry Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul Johnstone (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Atam Victoria (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stephen Caldwell (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Maurizio Bagnacani (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matt Meiklejohn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Cesar Costa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Neil Henderson (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 12. | Giampietro Corrent (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Sullivan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matt Naysmith (GK) | 0 | |


















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