Match Report


ArbroathArbroath     StranraerStranraer
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dominic GemmellD. Gemmell55
G
1
G
69Billy GreigB. Greig
Richard McGroryR. McGrory67
D
2
D
69Billy GemmillB. Gemmill
Gianfranco GalliG. Galli57
D
captain3captain
D
59Kevin McGroryK. McGrory
Andy HendryA. Hendry53
D
4
D
57Andy CollinsA. Collins
Garry ClelandG. Cleland52
D
5
M
62John CampbellJ. Campbell
David LawD. Law62
M
6
M
61Kevin McGroryK. McGrory
Neil MckinlayN. Mckinlay60
M
7
M
55John GallacherJ. Gallacher
Gary HansenG. Hansen61
A
8
M
53Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith
Gian Luca RutzittuG. Rutzittu60
A
9
A
59Billy ElliottB. Elliott
Philippe BanchelliP. Banchelli57
A
10
A
58Paul McNeillP. McNeill
John LiddellJ. Liddell53
A
11
A
58Dominic McallisterD. Mcallister
 
Craig MortonC. Morton58
M
12
G
64Gavin ElliottG. Elliott
Garry NivenG. Niven54
G
13
D
57Craig HendryC. Hendry
Anton HermannA. Hermann53
M
14
A
53Colin HutchisonC. Hutchison

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Gayfield where Arbroath play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 8,172 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arbroath are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Matteo.


0.00
The first half starts with Stranraer kicking off!
3.31
Neil Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. John Liddell controls it well on his chest. John Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Philippe Banchelli. Philippe Banchelli knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Billy Greig reads it well. Well saved!
4.51
Neil Mckinlay catches John Campbell on the ankles. The referee warns Neil Mckinlay to calm down! John Campbell stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.28
Andy Collins makes a probing pass to John Campbell. John Campbell makes a probing pass to Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
14.22
Dominic Mcallister catches Gianfranco Galli on the ankles. The referee brings Dominic Mcallister to one side and gives him a warning! Gianfranco Galli stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.52
John Gallacher makes a simple pass to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott runs straight at the defence! Billy Elliott comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Dominic Gemmell is on top of it.
22.44
Kevin McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Gemmell who gathers it comfortably.
24.42
Andy Collins picks a pass forward to John Gallacher. John Gallacher hits a low pass to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Dominic Gemmell manages to keep it out.
33.04
Andy Collins comes in with a late challenge on John Liddell. Andy Collins is given a warning by the referee! John Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.01
John Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Paul McNeill controls it well on his chest. Paul McNeill finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Dominic Gemmell!
40.44
Kevin McGrory flicks a high pass forward. John Campbell controls it well on his chest. John Campbell makes a beautiful solo run. John Campbell advances inside the box! John Campbell strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's miles wide!
44.03
Billy Gemmill threads the ball through to Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
John Gallacher sees Paul McNeill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Gemmell who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Arbroath start the second half!
51.37
Neil Mckinlay hits a low pass to Gian Luca Rutzittu. Gian Luca Rutzittu knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen makes a looping header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
53.17
Neil Mckinlay flicks the ball to his team mate, Philippe Banchelli. Philippe Banchelli plays a scrappy one-two with Gian Luca Rutzittu and advances towards the goal... Philippe Banchelli shoots from just inside the box but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.31
Paul McNeill barges into Garry Cleland. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Garry Cleland runs off the knock.
61.10
John Gallacher plays the ball forward to Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.15
Billy Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Gallacher. John Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister makes a pass forward but Paul McNeill is yards offside!
77.19
Stranraer have made a substitution with Colin Hutchison replacing Billy Elliott .
84.35
Neil Mckinlay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Collins.
87.50
Showing composure, Andy Collins picks a pass forward to Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Arbroath

Stranraer
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
33.8%
66.2%
Play Area
30.8%
46.2%
23.1%

Scorers
Dominic Mcallister 6, 87
Paul McNeill 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Mcallister of Stranraer

Match Ratings
1.Dominic Gemmell (GK)
7
2.Richard McGrory (DEF)
6
3.Gianfranco Galli (DEF)
6
4.Andy Hendry (DEF)
6
5.Garry Cleland (DEF)
6
6.David Law (MID)
6
7.Neil Mckinlay (MID)
6
8.Gary Hansen (ATT)
6
9.Gian Luca Rutzittu (ATT)
6
10.Philippe Banchelli (ATT)
6
11.John Liddell (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Morton (MID)
0
13.Garry Niven (GK)
0
14.Anton Hermann (MID)
0

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