Match Report


StranraerStranraer     Heart of MidlothianHeart of Midlothian
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Billy GreigB. Greig69
G
1
G
70Gavin SullivanG. Sullivan
Billy GemmillB. Gemmill69
D
2
D
68Alex GoughA. Gough
Kevin McGroryK. McGrory59
D
captain3
D
65Neil ClelandN. Cleland
Andy CollinsA. Collins57
D
4
D
64Scott TelferS. Telfer
John CampbellJ. Campbell62
M
5
M
86Colin HansenC. Hansen
Kevin McGroryK. McGrory61
M
6
M
69Ronnie PalmerR. Palmer
John GallacherJ. Gallacher55
M
7
M
64Kevin WhiteK. White
Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith53
M
8
M
59John MeiklejohnJ. Meiklejohn
Billy ElliottB. Elliott59
A
9captain
A
65Hauke BorchardH. Borchard
Paul McNeillP. McNeill58
A
10
A
62Colin CaldwellC. Caldwell
Dominic McallisterD. Mcallister58
A
11
A
58Kevin DalglishK. Dalglish
 
Gavin ElliottG. Elliott64
G
12
G
58Garry MckinlayG. Mckinlay
Craig HendryC. Hendry57
D
13
A
55Kevin LiddellK. Liddell
Colin HutchisonC. Hutchison53
A
14
M
55Garry GlassG. Glass

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 7,961 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stranraer and Heart of Midlothian are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Mason.


0.00
Stranraer start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.49
With vision, Scott Telfer plays the ball forward to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Dalglish who takes it down. Kevin Dalglish shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
3.22
Ronnie Palmer darts forward. Ronnie Palmer threads a neat, attacking ball through to Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
8.06
Colin Caldwell clumsily knocks into Billy Gemmill. Colin Caldwell is warned by the referee! Billy Gemmill stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.48
Alex Gough passes the ball forward to Ronnie Palmer. Ronnie Palmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish makes a probing pass to Colin Caldwell but he's offside!
16.37
Colin Hansen threads the ball through to Hauke Borchard. Hauke Borchard shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
21.25
John Campbell changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. John Campbell shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Gavin Sullivan.
26.08
Kevin White makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin White shoots from distance. Billy Greig easily gets down and covers it.
27.17
Matt Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.51
Ronnie Palmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Borchard. Hauke Borchard tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
33.42
Seeing Neil Cleland's attacking run, Alex Gough quickly throws the ball into his path. Neil Cleland flicks the ball to his team mate, John Meiklejohn. John Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Hauke Borchard. Hauke Borchard knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Colin Caldwell!
39.50
With some swift thinking, Scott Telfer plays the ball forward to Ronnie Palmer. Ronnie Palmer brings the ball forward. Ronnie Palmer whips in a cross ball towards Hauke Borchard. Hauke Borchard is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Billy Greig manages to keep it out.
40.23
Matt Naysmith hacks Ronnie Palmer from behind! Matt Naysmith is shown the yellow card! Ronnie Palmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
John Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Billy Elliott collects the pass. Billy Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stranraer appear unchanged since the first half. Heart of Midlothian 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 Heart of Midlothian kick off!
49.22
Scott Telfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin White. Kevin White flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Dalglish collects the pass. Kevin Dalglish shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
61.33
Kevin White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.34
Alex Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin White. Kevin White runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kevin White tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.07
John Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Hauke Borchard. Hauke Borchard shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.35
Kevin White threads a neat ball through to Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.32
Ronnie Palmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
77.47
Heart of Midlothian have made 2 substitutions with Garry Mckinlay replacing Alex Gough and Garry Glass replacing Hauke Borchard .
81.53
John Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.29
Colin Hansen passes the ball forward to Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell advances inside the box! Colin Caldwell shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
85.55
Ronnie Palmer plays the ball forward to Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
87.51
Scott Telfer hacks Paul McNeill from behind! Scott Telfer is warned by the referee! Paul McNeill gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.30
Ronnie Palmer flicks a high pass forward to Garry Glass who brings the ball under control. Garry Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Stranraer

Heart of Midlothian
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
2
10
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
30.9%
69.1%
Play Area
32.1%
45.7%
22.2%

Scorers
Colin Caldwell 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ronnie Palmer of Heart of Midlothian

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

1.Gavin Sullivan (GK)
6
2.Alex Gough (DEF)
6
3.Neil Cleland (DEF)
6
4.Scott Telfer (DEF)
6
5.Colin Hansen (MID)
6
6.Ronnie Palmer (MID)
9
7.Kevin White (MID)
8
8.John Meiklejohn (MID)
6
9.Hauke Borchard (ATT)
7
10.Colin Caldwell (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Kevin Dalglish (ATT)
6
 
12.Garry Mckinlay (GK)
6
13.Kevin Liddell (ATT)
0
14.Garry Glass (MID)
6