Match Report


Berwick RangersBerwick Rangers     StranraerStranraer
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alec MckinlayA. Mckinlay69
G
1
G
69Billy GreigB. Greig
Kevin TelferK. Telfer76
D
2
D
69Billy GemmillB. Gemmill
Clive ClemenceC. Clemence74
D
3captain
D
59Kevin McGroryK. McGrory
Alec SounessA. Souness53
D
4
D
57Andy CollinsA. Collins
Aaron CollymoreA. Collymore47
D
5
M
62John CampbellJ. Campbell
Stephen McinnesS. Mcinnes68
M
6
M
61Kevin McGroryK. McGrory
Terry CookeT. Cooke61
M
7
M
55John GallacherJ. Gallacher
Paul RohrschneiderP. Rohrschneider60
M
captain8
M
53Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith
Stephen MasonS. Mason62
A
9
A
59Billy ElliottB. Elliott
Duncan GreigD. Greig62
A
10
A
58Paul McNeillP. McNeill
Sander Van Der ReeS. Van Der Ree59
A
11
A
58Dominic McallisterD. Mcallister
 
Alex GemmillA. Gemmill65
G
12
G
64Gavin ElliottG. Elliott
Craig HopkinC. Hopkin58
M
13
D
57Craig HendryC. Hendry
Pegguy ColleterP. Colleter58
A
14
A
53Colin HutchisonC. Hutchison

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Shielfield Park where Berwick Rangers play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 9,623 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Berwick Rangers are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Naysmith.


0.00
Stranraer start the match!
4.23
Clive Clemence sees space and advances. Clive Clemence knocks the ball forward to Duncan Greig. Duncan Greig plays a one-two with Sander Van Der Ree and rushes in on goal... Duncan Greig shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
6.34
Kevin McGrory decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
16.36
Andy Collins advances with the ball. Andy Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
18.23
Kevin McGrory passes the ball forward to Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister whips in a cross ball towards Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Alec Mckinlay is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.47
Aaron Collymore comes in with a late challenge on Billy Elliott. The referee brings Aaron Collymore to one side and gives him a warning! Billy Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.46
Paul Rohrschneider deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sander Van Der Ree. Sander Van Der Ree plays a quick one-two with Stephen Mason and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Sander Van Der Ree provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
26.13
Aaron Collymore passes the ball forward to Terry Cooke. Terry Cooke kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason plays a one-two with Sander Van Der Ree and rushes in on goal... Stephen Mason cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.43
Aaron Collymore makes a simple pass to Paul Rohrschneider. Paul Rohrschneider threads the ball through to Duncan Greig. Duncan Greig sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.59
Kevin McGrory sees space and advances. Kevin McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Elliott. With a superhuman jump, Billy Elliott connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
36.28
Terry Cooke flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Mason who brings the ball under control. Stephen Mason shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.51
Kevin McGrory threads a neat ball through to John Gallacher. John Gallacher makes an attacking run forward. John Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Mcallister but the linesman indicates offside!
44.39
Stephen Mcinnes clumsily knocks into Andy Collins. The referee warns Stephen Mcinnes to calm down! Andy Collins carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Kevin McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Campbell. John Campbell sees Billy Elliott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Elliott shoots from outside the area. Alec Mckinlay effortlessly gets down and covers it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Berwick Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Stranraer also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Berwick Rangers kick off the second half!
49.20
Kevin McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
55.29
Paul Rohrschneider comes in with a late challenge on Kevin McGrory. The referee brings Paul Rohrschneider to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin McGrory hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.47
John Campbell plays the ball forward to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
60.08
Berwick Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Craig Hopkin replacing Stephen Mcinnes and Alex Gemmill replacing Duncan Greig .
61.14
Billy Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Mcallister controls it well on his chest. Dominic Mcallister knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Telfer.
71.03
Matt Naysmith makes a simple pass to Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
73.18
Kevin Telfer threads a neat ball through to Craig Hopkin. Craig Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Mason controls it well on his chest. Stephen Mason makes a probing pass to Alex Gemmill but he's offside!
75.39
Kevin McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Clive Clemence.
77.28
Clive Clemence barges into Billy Elliott. Clive Clemence is shown the yellow card! Billy Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.27
John Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
John Gallacher catches Craig Hopkin on the ankles. John Gallacher is shown the yellow card! Craig Hopkin stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Berwick Rangers

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

Possession
46.1%
53.9%
Play Area
31.5%
44.9%
23.6%

Scorers
Stephen Mason 26
Billy Elliott 18

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Elliott of Stranraer

Match Ratings
1.Alec Mckinlay (GK)
7
2.Kevin Telfer (DEF)
7
3.Clive Clemence (DEF)yellow card
7
4.Alec Souness (DEF)
6
5.Aaron Collymore (DEF)
6
6.Stephen Mcinnes (MID)
6
7.Terry Cooke (MID)
6
8.Paul Rohrschneider (MID)
6
9.Stephen Mason (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Duncan Greig (ATT)
6
11.Sander Van Der Ree (ATT)
7
 
12.Alex Gemmill (GK)
6
13.Craig Hopkin (MID)
6
14.Pegguy Colleter (ATT)
0

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