Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ochilview Park where East Stirling play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 4,488 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
East Stirling are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Dickov.


0.00
East Stirling kick off and get the match underway!
6.23
Enrique Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Morrison controls it well on his chest. Gavin Morrison advances inside the box! Gavin Morrison tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.22
Gavin Morrison barges into Warren Upson. The referee calls over Gavin Morrison and warns him to calm down! Warren Upson stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.02
Enrique Sanchez plays the ball forward to Raymond Karnebeek. Raymond Karnebeek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy James.
18.05
Don Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
20.15
John Bremner makes a probing pass to Stephen Bremner. Stephen Bremner changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Bremner shoots from long range. It's there!! Zbigniew Joswiak has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.17
Jacob Dean makes a beautiful solo run. Jacob Dean plays a scrappy one-two with Raymond Karnebeek and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jacob Dean shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
27.37
Jacob Dean knocks the ball forward to Adam Walsh. Adam Walsh makes a probing pass to Raymond Karnebeek but he's offside!
30.07
Don Mcallister passes the ball forward to Anton Jung. Anton Jung cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Anton Jung provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
33.27
Mike Terry flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Liddell who brings the ball under control. Gavin Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry heads the ball goalwards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. East Stirling are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
36.19
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.29
Enrique Sanchez flicks a high ball forward to Raymond Karnebeek who takes it down. Raymond Karnebeek flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.49
Alex Sullivan barges into Raymond Karnebeek. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Raymond Karnebeek grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
Enrique Sanchez surges forward with the ball. Enrique Sanchez shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. East Stirling appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off the second half!
51.35
Billy James plays the ball forward to Mike Terry. Mike Terry surges forward with the ball. Mike Terry tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.55
Jacob Dean plays the ball forward to Raymond Karnebeek. Raymond Karnebeek kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Naysmith but the referee indicates it's offside!
54.28
Billy James flicks a high pass forward. Mike Terry collects the pass. Mike Terry knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry passes the ball forward but Gavin Liddell is offside!
57.04
Jacob Dean hacks Don Mcallister from behind! The referee brings Jacob Dean to one side and gives him a warning! Don Mcallister hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.39
Enrique Sanchez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Morrison but he's offside!
60.51
Hamilton Academical have made 2 substitutions with Gavin Naysmith replacing Raymond Karnebeek and Matt Ferguson replacing Enrique Sanchez .
61.54
Stephen Bremner passes the ball forward to Anton Jung. Anton Jung shoots from distance but Zbigniew Joswiak reads it well. Good save!
66.52
Don Mcallister takes it forward alone. Don Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Jung. Anton Jung heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.11
Alex Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Bremner collects the pass. Stephen Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anton Jung. Anton Jung deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Liddell but the linesman indicates offside!
73.04
Mike Terry flicks a high ball forward to Anton Jung who takes it down. Anton Jung knocks the ball forward to Billy Hendry but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
77.37
Hamilton Academical have made a substitution with Steffen Iversen replacing Adam Walsh .
79.22
Dominic Rae catches Billy Hendry on the ankles. The referee warns Dominic Rae to calm down! Billy Hendry runs off the knock.
81.23
Mike Terry makes a simple pass to Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.44
Matt Ferguson hits a low pass to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
87.19
Matt Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison passes the ball forward to Steffen Iversen. Steffen Iversen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
27.6%
46.1%
26.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Morrison of Hamilton Academical

Match Ratings
1.Duncan Burley (GK)
6
2.John Bremner (DEF)
6
3.Warren Upson (DEF)
6
4.Billy James (DEF)
6
5.Alex Sullivan (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Stephen Bremner (MID)goal scored
8
7.Mike Terry (MID)
7
8.Don Mcallister (MID)
7
9.Billy Hendry (ATT)
6
10.Anton Jung (ATT)
6
11.Gavin Liddell (ATT)
6
 
12.Robert Dryden (DEF)
0
13.Matt Mcallister (GK)
0
14.Stephen Dalglish (DEF)
0

1.Zbigniew Joswiak (GK)
6
2.Francisco Paz (DEF)
6
3.Dominic Rae (DEF)
5
4.Richard Henderson (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Ferguson (DEF)
6
6.Jacob Dean (MID)
7
7.Enrique Sanchez (MID)
8
8.Matt Naysmith (ATT)
6
9.Raymond Karnebeek (ATT)
7
10.Adam Walsh (ATT)
6
11.Gavin Morrison (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Gavin Naysmith (ATT)
6
13.Matt Ferguson (MID)
6
14.Steffen Iversen (ATT)goal scored
8