Match Report


Stirling AlbionStirling Albion     Greenock MortonGreenock Morton
Computer Player Computer Player Maikel De Vries Maikel De Vries
David MccallD. Mccall51
G
1
G
53Duncan HutchisonD. Hutchison
Callum ClelandC. Cleland52
D
2
D
44Richard GreigR. Greig
Giampaolo RocchiG. Rocchi50
D
3
D
41Colin FergusonC. Ferguson
Dominic BradyD. Brady49
D
4
D
37Callum BurleyC. Burley
Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison56
M
5captain
D
43Christian GiandebiaggiC. Giandebiaggi
Richard McinnesR. Mcinnes47
M
6
M
38Alex MatteoA. Matteo
Callum LawC. Law47
M
captain7
M
45Alan ScalesA. Scales
Craig HopkinC. Hopkin47
M
8
M
37Andy GoughA. Gough
Richard FergusonR. Ferguson56
A
9
A
45Duncan BremnerD. Bremner
Colin MckinlayC. Mckinlay53
A
10
A
44Stuart HopkinS. Hopkin
Gavin ThomsonG. Thomson48
A
11
A
37Richard GemmillR. Gemmill
 
Colin MasonC. Mason50
G
12
A
40Alec HansenA. Hansen
Neil JohnstoneN. Johnstone44
G
13
M
35Paul DalglishP. Dalglish
Stuart JamesS. James42
M
14
D
38Richard McCoistR. McCoist

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 3,943 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mcallister.


0.00
The whistle blows and Stirling Albion get the match underway!
4.55
With imagination, Callum Law plays the ball forward to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
10.23
Giampaolo Rocchi laces a through ball forward to Callum Law. Callum Law makes a probing pass to Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.44
Andy Gough decides to run forward with the ball. Andy Gough sees Richard Gemmill just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Richard Gemmill makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
27.28
Richard Greig picks a pass forward to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Bremner. Duncan Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
28.06
Alex Matteo threads a neat ball through to Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Mccall who gathers it comfortably.
30.01
Callum Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson runs straight at the defence! Gavin Thomson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Christian Giandebiaggi happens to be in the right place to block it.
32.37
Colin Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Scales. Alan Scales makes a probing pass to Stuart Hopkin. Stuart Hopkin makes a probing pass to Duncan Bremner but he's offside!
33.19
Stuart Hopkin hacks Callum Cleland from behind! The referee calls over Stuart Hopkin and warns him to calm down! Callum Cleland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.36
Richard Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Richard Ferguson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Ferguson runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Richard Ferguson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Duncan Hutchison comfortably smothers it!
36.22
Dominic Brady flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Mcinnes. Richard Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Ferguson. With a superhuman jump, Richard Ferguson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
38.50
Callum Law comes in with a late challenge on Alex Matteo. The referee warns Callum Law to calm down! Alex Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.01
Callum Cleland flicks a high pass forward to Callum Law who brings the ball under control. Callum Law threads the ball through to Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
Callum Cleland flicks a high ball forward to Richard Mcinnes who takes it down. Richard Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Duncan Hutchison!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stirling Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Greenock Morton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Greenock Morton players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Greenock Morton kick off the second half!
48.35
Alex Matteo brings the ball forward. Alex Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Bremner. Duncan Bremner rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
49.07
Callum Law knocks the ball forward to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
54.43
Richard Greig makes a probing pass to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Bremner who brings the ball under control. Duncan Bremner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Hopkin but he's offside!
55.44
Alex Matteo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alex Matteo makes a great pass forward. Stuart Hopkin runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
59.04
Callum Law takes a long throw-in. Richard Mcinnes passes the ball forward to Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
60.48
Greenock Morton have made 2 substitutions with Alec Hansen replacing Colin Ferguson and Richard McCoist replacing Stuart Hopkin .
61.57
Alan Scales hits a low pass to Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but David Mccall manages to gather it easily.
63.18
Alan Scales flicks a high pass forward to Richard Gemmill who brings the ball under control. Richard Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.55
Dominic Brady darts forward. Dominic Brady flicks a high pass forward to Colin Mckinlay who brings the ball under control. Colin Mckinlay runs straight at the defence! Colin Mckinlay muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.55
Alec Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Alan Scales controls it well on his chest. Alan Scales surges forward with the ball. Alan Scales skips past Callum Cleland! Alan Scales tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by David Mccall.
71.24
Andy Gough takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Christian Giandebiaggi rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.23
Craig Hopkin flicks a high pass forward to Colin Mckinlay who brings the ball under control. Colin Mckinlay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
75.26
Alec Hansen catches Richard Ferguson on the ankles. The referee calls over Alec Hansen and warns him to calm down! Richard Ferguson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.21
Stirling Albion have made a substitution with Neil Johnstone replacing Callum Cleland .Greenock Morton have made a substitution with Paul Dalglish replacing Andy Gough .
79.24
Paul Dalglish makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Gemmill. Richard Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
83.10
Stuart Morrison threads a neat ball through to Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
84.51
Callum Law threads a neat ball through to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Mckinlay but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Colin Mckinlay comes in with a late challenge on Christian Giandebiaggi. The referee brings Colin Mckinlay to one side and gives him a warning! Christian Giandebiaggi stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Stirling Albion

Greenock Morton
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
26.9%
42.3%
30.8%

Scorers
Gavin Thomson 5
Richard McCoist 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Thomson of Stirling Albion

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

1.Duncan Hutchison (GK)
7
2.Richard Greig (DEF)
6
3.Colin Ferguson (DEF)
6
4.Callum Burley (DEF)
6
5.Christian Giandebiaggi (DEF)
6
6.Alex Matteo (MID)
8
7.Alan Scales (MID)
8
8.Andy Gough (MID)
6
9.Duncan Bremner (ATT)
6
10.Stuart Hopkin (ATT)
5
11.Richard Gemmill (ATT)
7
 
12.Alec Hansen (ATT)
6
13.Paul Dalglish (MID)
6
14.Richard McCoist (DEF)goal scored
9