Match Report


StranraerStranraer     MotherwellMotherwell
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Billy GreigB. Greig69
G
1
G
56Billy MckinlayB. Mckinlay
Billy GemmillB. Gemmill69
D
2
D
71Ulrich AvenetU. Avenet
Kevin McGroryK. McGrory59
D
captain3
D
69Don StrachanD. Strachan
Andy CollinsA. Collins57
D
4
D
60Morgan GottardiM. Gottardi
John CampbellJ. Campbell62
M
5
D
52Don CollinsD. Collins
Kevin McGroryK. McGrory61
M
6
M
71Pedro MolinaP. Molina
John GallacherJ. Gallacher55
M
7captain
M
71Andy NaysmithA. Naysmith
Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith53
M
8
M
70Duncan GemmellD. Gemmell
Billy ElliottB. Elliott59
A
9
M
68Christian LindemannC. Lindemann
Paul McNeillP. McNeill58
A
10
A
73Tommy BurbageT. Burbage
Dominic McallisterD. Mcallister58
A
11
A
69Chris DyerC. Dyer
 
Gavin ElliottG. Elliott64
G
12
A
67Simon HerzogS. Herzog
Craig HendryC. Hendry57
D
13
A
60Dominic BoothD. Booth
Colin HutchisonC. Hutchison53
A
14
A
56Gary JamesG. James

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Motherwell. A crowd of 8,724 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Ritchie.


0.00
Stranraer start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.18
Ulrich Avenet catches Dominic Mcallister on the ankles. The referee brings Ulrich Avenet to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic Mcallister hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.50
Paul McNeill barges into Morgan Gottardi. The referee calls over Paul McNeill and shows him a yellow card! Morgan Gottardi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.05
Ulrich Avenet breaks forward. Ulrich Avenet flicks a high pass forward. Chris Dyer collects the pass. Chris Dyer whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Billy Greig with no chance!! Goal for Motherwell!
22.13
John Gallacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Morgan Gottardi.
26.58
Kevin McGrory plays the ball forward to Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.07
John Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Paul McNeill controls it well on his chest. Paul McNeill makes a probing pass to Billy Elliott but he's offside!
33.24
Kevin McGrory threads a neat ball through to Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
34.46
John Gallacher knocks the ball forward to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
38.09
Duncan Gemmell makes a beautiful solo run. Duncan Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Billy Greig is on top of it.
44.59
Pedro Molina flicks a high pass forward to Tommy Burbage who brings the ball neatly under control. Tommy Burbage shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stranraer appear unchanged since the first half. Motherwell also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stranraer players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Motherwell get the second half underway!
47.47
John Gallacher clumsily knocks into Duncan Gemmell. John Gallacher is given a warning by the referee! Duncan Gemmell carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.37
Paul McNeill hacks Morgan Gottardi from behind! Paul McNeill is given a warning by the referee! Morgan Gottardi stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.54
John Gallacher advances with the ball. John Gallacher shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
57.36
Duncan Gemmell makes a probing pass to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
59.37
Don Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Gemmell controls it well on his chest. Duncan Gemmell passes the ball forward to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.51
Motherwell appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
61.57
Don Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Gemmell collects the pass. Duncan Gemmell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Duncan Gemmell finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.24
John Campbell catches Christian Lindemann on the ankles. The referee warns John Campbell to calm down! Christian Lindemann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Duncan Gemmell plays the ball forward to Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Billy Greig. Excellent save.
66.04
Andy Naysmith flicks a high ball forward to Chris Dyer who takes it down. Chris Dyer whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.22
Kevin McGrory threads the ball through to Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
84.18
Don Strachan makes a simple pass to Christian Lindemann. Christian Lindemann flicks a high pass forward to Tommy Burbage who brings the ball under control. Tommy Burbage tries a spectacular long range effort. Billy Greig gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
85.33
John Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Billy Mckinlay.
90.00
Billy Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory passes the ball forward to Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Billy Mckinlay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Stranraer

Motherwell
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.7%
58.3%
Play Area
26.4%
47.2%
26.4%

Scorers
Tommy Burbage 16, 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tommy Burbage of Motherwell

Match Ratings
1.Billy Greig (GK)
7
2.Billy Gemmill (DEF)
6
3.Kevin McGrory (DEF)
6
4.Andy Collins (DEF)
6
5.John Campbell (MID)
6
6.Kevin McGrory (MID)
6
7.John Gallacher (MID)
6
8.Matt Naysmith (MID)
6
9.Billy Elliott (ATT)
6
10.Paul McNeill (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Dominic Mcallister (ATT)
6
 
12.Gavin Elliott (GK)
0
13.Craig Hendry (DEF)
0
14.Colin Hutchison (ATT)
0

1.Billy Mckinlay (GK)
7
2.Ulrich Avenet (DEF)
6
3.Don Strachan (DEF)
6
4.Morgan Gottardi (DEF)
6
5.Don Collins (DEF)
6
6.Pedro Molina (MID)
6
7.Andy Naysmith (MID)
6
8.Duncan Gemmell (MID)
7
9.Christian Lindemann (MID)
6
10.Tommy Burbage (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Chris Dyer (ATT)
8
 
12.Simon Herzog (ATT)
0
13.Dominic Booth (ATT)
0
14.Gary James (ATT)
0