Match Report


StranraerStranraer     St MirrenSt Mirren
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Billy GreigB. Greig69
G
1
G
69Stuart McinnesS. Mcinnes
Billy GemmillB. Gemmill69
D
2
D
74Antonio FernandesA. Fernandes
Kevin McGroryK. McGrory59
D
captain3
D
67Matt MckinlayM. Mckinlay
Andy CollinsA. Collins57
D
4
D
54Don RaeD. Rae
John CampbellJ. Campbell62
M
5
M
67Garry ElliottG. Elliott
Kevin McGroryK. McGrory61
M
6
M
56Raymond Van De HorR. Van De Hor
John GallacherJ. Gallacher55
M
7
M
55Alec HutchisonA. Hutchison
Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith53
M
8captain
M
52Gavin HendryG. Hendry
Billy ElliottB. Elliott59
A
9
A
70Gavin InglisG. Inglis
Paul McNeillP. McNeill58
A
10
A
56Cleto PieriniC. Pierini
Dominic McallisterD. Mcallister58
A
11
A
56David HutchisonD. Hutchison
 
Gavin ElliottG. Elliott64
G
12
A
53Matthias FriedmannM. Friedmann
Craig HendryC. Hendry57
D
13
G
52Craig CollinsC. Collins
Colin HutchisonC. Hutchison53
A
14
M
50Andy MorrisonA. Morrison

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to St Mirren. A crowd of 8,534 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stranraer and St Mirren are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Mason.


0.00
The first half starts with St Mirren kicking off!
3.45
Alec Hutchison makes a simple pass to Cleto Pierini. Cleto Pierini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.16
Antonio Fernandes flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Cleto Pierini. Cleto Pierini shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
10.26
Kevin McGrory punts the ball hopefully upfield. Dominic Mcallister finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Stuart Mcinnes manages to keep it out.
14.06
Andy Collins kicks a strong pass forward to John Gallacher. John Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill plays a scrappy one-two with Dominic Mcallister and advances towards the goal... Paul McNeill muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.32
Alec Hutchison sees Cleto Pierini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cleto Pierini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.16
Billy Gemmill hits a low pass to Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin McGrory plays the ball forward to Paul McNeill who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Paul McNeill provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.33
Alec Hutchison advances with the ball. Alec Hutchison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Greig who gathers it comfortably.
24.58
With some swift thinking, Kevin McGrory plays the ball forward to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.16
Don Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott makes a probing pass to David Hutchison. David Hutchison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Gemmill.
27.08
Billy Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Kevin McGrory collects the pass. Kevin McGrory makes a probing pass to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.28
John Gallacher flicks a high ball forward to Billy Elliott who takes it down. Billy Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Stuart Mcinnes as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
34.43
Corner kick to Stranraer. John Campbell chips it out wide. Alec Hutchison reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
36.19
Matt Naysmith threads the ball through to Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.11
Matt Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison threads the ball through to Gavin Inglis. Gavin Inglis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Greig who gathers it comfortably.
40.55
Antonio Fernandes passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Cleto Pierini controls it well on his chest. Cleto Pierini skips past Andy Collins! Cleto Pierini rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
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. St Mirren appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. The St Mirren players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Stranraer get the second half underway!
47.56
Gavin Hendry makes a probing pass to Cleto Pierini. Cleto Pierini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Collins.
48.04
Kevin McGrory passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
53.56
Matt Mckinlay passes the ball forward to Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry makes a simple pass to Cleto Pierini. Cleto Pierini knocks in a cross ball towards David Hutchison. David Hutchison powers a header at goal but Billy Greig is on top of it.
54.48
Matt Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Stuart Mcinnes.
55.02
Corner kick to Stranraer. John Campbell plays it to the near post. Stuart Mcinnes scoops up the ball.
57.17
Don Rae catches Billy Elliott on the ankles. The referee calls over Don Rae and shows him a yellow card! Billy Elliott runs off the knock.
59.58
Don Rae hacks Kevin McGrory from behind! Don Rae is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Kevin McGrory stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.28
Kevin McGrory sees Kevin McGrory in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin McGrory changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.28
John Campbell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. John Campbell shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
72.16
Gavin Hendry runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gavin Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.19
Without breaking stride, Kevin McGrory plays the ball forward to Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister whips in a cross ball towards Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.19
Stranraer have made a substitution with Colin Hutchison replacing Billy Elliott .
79.31
Kevin McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to John Gallacher. John Gallacher darts forward. John Gallacher whips in a cross ball towards Paul McNeill. With a superhuman jump, Paul McNeill connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.34
David Hutchison flicks a high pass forward to Raymond Van De Hor who brings the ball under control. Raymond Van De Hor makes a beautiful solo run. Raymond Van De Hor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
90.00
Billy Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Matt Naysmith collects the pass. Matt Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Stranraer

St Mirren
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
9
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
52.8%
47.2%
Play Area
27%
42.7%
30.3%

Scorers
Dominic Mcallister 36
Billy Elliott 75

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

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

1.Stuart Mcinnes (GK)
7
2.Antonio Fernandes (DEF)
6
3.Matt Mckinlay (DEF)
6
4.Don Rae (DEF)red card
3
5.Garry Elliott (MID)
6
6.Raymond Van De Hor (MID)
6
7.Alec Hutchison (MID)
6
8.Gavin Hendry (MID)
6
9.Gavin Inglis (ATT)
6
10.Cleto Pierini (ATT)
6
11.David Hutchison (ATT)
6
 
12.Matthias Friedmann (ATT)
0
13.Craig Collins (GK)
0
14.Andy Morrison (MID)
0