Match Report


East StirlingEast Stirling     Stirling AlbionStirling Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Duncan BurleyD. Burley50
G
1
G
51David MccallD. Mccall
John BremnerJ. Bremner66
D
2
D
52Callum ClelandC. Cleland
Warren UpsonW. Upson62
D
3
D
50Giampaolo RocchiG. Rocchi
Billy JamesB. James61
D
4
D
49Dominic BradyD. Brady
Alex SullivanA. Sullivan59
D
5
M
56Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison
Stuart DavidsonS. Davidson63
M
6
M
47Richard McinnesR. Mcinnes
Kevin GemmillK. Gemmill60
M
captain7captain
M
47Callum LawC. Law
Stephen BremnerS. Bremner59
M
8
M
47Craig HopkinC. Hopkin
Billy HendryB. Hendry67
A
9
A
56Richard FergusonR. Ferguson
Anton JungA. Jung52
A
10
A
53Colin MckinlayC. Mckinlay
Gavin LiddellG. Liddell49
A
11
A
48Gavin ThomsonG. Thomson
 
Mike TerryM. Terry58
M
12
G
50Colin MasonC. Mason
Robert DrydenR. Dryden57
D
13
G
44Neil JohnstoneN. Johnstone
Don McallisterD. Mcallister50
M
14
M
42Stuart JamesS. James

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Ochilview Park where East Stirling play host to Stirling Albion. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
East Stirling are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stirling Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Inglis.


0.00
Stirling Albion kick off!
4.04
Gavin Thomson clumsily knocks into Billy James. Gavin Thomson is warned by the referee! Billy James grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
6.54
Callum Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay plays a one-two with Richard Ferguson and rushes in on goal... Colin Mckinlay makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
8.27
Stuart Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Warren Upson.
10.21
Billy James flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Gemmill who takes it down. Kevin Gemmill flicks a high pass forward to Anton Jung who brings the ball under control. Anton Jung whips in a cross ball towards Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry connects with a diving header but is denied by David Mccall. Excellent save.
12.56
Stuart Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Anton Jung collects the pass. Anton Jung knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.47
Stuart Davidson makes a simple pass to Anton Jung. Anton Jung whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.39
Warren Upson arcs the ball upfield. Anton Jung controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.56
Kevin Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Anton Jung holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anton Jung knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
30.35
Stuart Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Brady.
34.32
Craig Hopkin makes a probing pass to Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Burley who gathers it comfortably.
40.50
Giampaolo Rocchi hits a low pass to Callum Law. Callum Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson advances inside the box! Gavin Thomson takes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
42.44
Billy Hendry slams into Dominic Brady with his studs up. The referee motions to Billy Hendry to come over. It's a red card!! Dominic Brady grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
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. Stirling Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
East Stirling kick off!
53.15
Stuart Morrison threads a neat ball through to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Duncan Burley with no chance!! Goal for Stirling Albion!
60.12
Stuart Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Liddell who brings the ball under control. Gavin Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giampaolo Rocchi.
63.25
Billy James kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Davidson. Stuart Davidson brings the ball forward. Stuart Davidson finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
69.38
Richard Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
72.26
Callum Cleland barges into Anton Jung. The referee warns Callum Cleland to calm down! Anton Jung runs off the knock.
73.19
Warren Upson threads a neat ball through to Stuart Davidson. Stuart Davidson passes the ball forward to Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! David Mccall had no chance!! Goal for East Stirling!
77.07
Stirling Albion have made a substitution with Neil Johnstone replacing Callum Cleland .
79.50
Kevin Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Anton Jung controls it well on his chest. Anton Jung tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by David Mccall.
80.43
Kevin Gemmill takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. David Mccall jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
89.20
Craig Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Duncan Burley!
90.00
With vision, Stephen Bremner plays the ball forward to Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Mccall who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

East Stirling

Stirling Albion
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
29.3%
43.9%
26.8%

Scorers
Gavin Liddell 73
Colin Mckinlay 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin Mckinlay of Stirling Albion

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)
6
6.Stuart Davidson (MID)
8
7.Kevin Gemmill (MID)
6
8.Stephen Bremner (MID)
6
9.Billy Hendry (ATT)red card
3
10.Anton Jung (ATT)
6
11.Gavin Liddell (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Mike Terry (MID)
0
13.Robert Dryden (DEF)
0
14.Don Mcallister (MID)
0

1.David Mccall (GK)
6
2.Callum Cleland (DEF)
6
3.Giampaolo Rocchi (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Brady (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Morrison (MID)
6
6.Richard Mcinnes (MID)
7
7.Callum Law (MID)
6
8.Craig Hopkin (MID)
6
9.Richard Ferguson (ATT)
6
10.Colin Mckinlay (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Gavin Thomson (ATT)
7
 
12.Colin Mason (GK)
0
13.Neil Johnstone (GK)
6
14.Stuart James (MID)
0