Match Report
| Elgin City | Elgin City |  |  | Stranraer | Stranraer | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Duncan Niven | D. Niven |  | 75 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 | | Billy Greig | B. Greig | |||||||||
| Gavin Meiklejohn | G. Meiklejohn | | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 | | Billy Gemmill | B. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Giampietro Memmo | G. Memmo |  | 55 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 59 | | Kevin McGrory | K. McGrory | ||||||||
| Simon Proctor | S. Proctor |  | 50 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Andy Collins | A. Collins | |||||||||
| Alex Young | A. Young | | 62 | M | | 5 | | M | 62 | | John Campbell | J. Campbell | |||||||||
| Julian Cano | J. Cano |  | 60 | M | | 6 | | M | 61 | | Kevin McGrory | K. McGrory | |||||||||
| Jermaine Lowe | J. Lowe | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 55 | | John Gallacher | J. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Francis Lightfoot | F. Lightfoot | | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Matt Naysmith | M. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Stuart James | S. James | | 69 | A | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Billy Elliott | B. Elliott | |||||||||
| Alex Matteo | A. Matteo | | 63 | A | | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Paul McNeill | P. McNeill | ||||||||
| Glynn Griffin | G. Griffin | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Dominic Mcallister | D. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Andy Niven | A. Niven | | 67 | G | | 12 | | G | 64 | | Gavin Elliott | G. Elliott | |||||||||
| Paul White | P. White | | 53 | M | | 13 | | D | 57 | | Craig Hendry | C. Hendry | |||||||||
| Alex McStay | A. McStay | | 52 | M | | 14 | | A | 53 | | Colin Hutchison | C. Hutchison | |||||||||
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Borough Briggs where Elgin City play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 8,182 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Elgin City and Stranraer are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Booth.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Elgin City and Stranraer are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Booth.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Elgin City kicking off!
2.44
0-0Julian Cano hits a low pass to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
3.36
0-0Simon Proctor kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Cano. Julian Cano flicks a high pass forward. Alex Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Gemmill.
6.30
0-1Billy Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory advances with the ball. Kevin McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
16.07
Jermaine Lowe sees Stuart James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart James knocks in a cross ball towards Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.17
0-1Kevin McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Duncan Niven as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
19.15
0-1Corner kick to Stranraer. John Campbell chips it to the near post. Andy Collins makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
22.44
Giampietro Memmo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Lightfoot. Francis Lightfoot hits a low pass to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.12
Matt Naysmith flicks a high ball forward to Billy Elliott who takes it down. Billy Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Meiklejohn.
27.16
Kevin McGrory makes a simple pass to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott skips past Gavin Meiklejohn! Billy Elliott muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.09
John Gallacher threads the ball through to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Proctor.
33.03
Kevin McGrory threads the ball through to Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
36.50
Giampietro Memmo hits a low pass to Francis Lightfoot. Francis Lightfoot makes a simple pass to Glynn Griffin. Glynn Griffin knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
39.23
Kevin McGrory hits a low pass to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott finds some space and shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Duncan Niven. What a save!
42.13
Andy Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory makes a simple pass to Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Elgin City appear unchanged since the first half. Stranraer also appear unchanged since the first half. The Elgin City players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Stranraer kick off the second half!
48.33
Kevin McGrory threads a neat ball through to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott shoots from distance. Duncan Niven gets down and covers it.
49.07
John Gallacher threads the ball through to Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.28
0-2Stuart James catches Andy Collins on the ankles. The referee brings Stuart James to one side and gives him a warning! Andy Collins stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.21
Andy Collins kicks a strong pass forward to John Campbell. John Campbell sees Billy Elliott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Elliott advances inside the box! Billy Elliott comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it is shockingly off target!
55.30
John Gallacher makes a beautiful solo run. John Gallacher shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Stranraer are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
59.44
0-2Kevin McGrory makes a simple pass to Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Paul McNeill. With a superhuman jump, Paul McNeill connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Gavin Meiklejohn clears it off the line with his head!
60.47
0-2Elgin City have made a substitution with Andy Niven replacing Glynn Griffin .Stranraer have made a substitution with Craig Hendry replacing John Campbell .
63.20
Andy Collins pushes mid-way up the pitch. Andy Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister whips in a cross ball towards Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.37
Simon Proctor sees space and advances. Simon Proctor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.04
Simon Proctor flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Lowe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jermaine Lowe flicks a high pass forward. Alex Matteo controls it well on his chest. Alex Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Niven. Andy Niven gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.41
0-2Andy Collins hacks Andy Niven from behind! Andy Collins is warned by the referee! Andy Niven grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.30
Elgin City have made 2 substitutions with Alex McStay replacing Alex Matteo and Paul White replacing Francis Lightfoot and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Stranraer have made a substitution with Colin Hutchison replacing Billy Elliott .
78.32
Julian Cano threads a neat ball through to Paul White. Paul White knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Collins.
84.56
Andy Collins sees space and advances. Andy Collins makes a probing pass to Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Hutchison. Colin Hutchison makes a looping header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
87.49
Julian Cano kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart James. Stuart James plays a one-two with Paul White and advances towards the goal... Stuart James side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Elgin City!
90.00
Andy Collins threads the ball through to Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kevin McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister rockets a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.5%
58.5%
Play Area
30.5%
41.5%
28%
Scorers
| Stuart James 87 | Billy Elliott 6, 27 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Billy Elliott of Stranraer |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duncan Niven (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Meiklejohn (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Giampietro Memmo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Simon Proctor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Young (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Julian Cano (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jermaine Lowe (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Francis Lightfoot (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stuart James (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Alex Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Glynn Griffin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andy Niven (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Paul White (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alex McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Billy Greig (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Billy Gemmill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Collins (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | John Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin McGrory (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | John Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matt Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy Elliott (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Paul McNeill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dominic Mcallister (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gavin Elliott (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Colin Hutchison (ATT) | 6 | |