Match Report


East StirlingEast Stirling     Forfar AthleticForfar Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Duncan BurleyD. Burley50
G
1
G
52Eric Van WanrooyE. Van Wanrooy
John BremnerJ. Bremner66
D
2
D
57Andy WhiteA. White
Billy JamesB. James61
D
3
D
48Roberto VarelaR. Varela
Alex SullivanA. Sullivan59
D
4
D
42Matt ElliottM. Elliott
Robert DrydenR. Dryden57
D
5
M
63Colin HendersonC. Henderson
Stuart DavidsonS. Davidson63
M
6captain
M
55Garcia Duque StendardoG. Stendardo
Kevin GemmillK. Gemmill60
M
captain7
M
46Craig MccallC. Mccall
Stephen BremnerS. Bremner59
M
8
M
46Neil MatteoN. Matteo
Billy HendryB. Hendry67
A
9
A
64Stephen YoungS. Young
Anton JungA. Jung52
A
10
A
63Stephen NaysmithS. Naysmith
Gavin LiddellG. Liddell49
A
11
A
60Duncan McinnesD. Mcinnes
 
Mike TerryM. Terry58
M
12
A
45Paul NivenP. Niven
Don McallisterD. Mcallister51
M
13
G
44Alec BurleyA. Burley
Matt McallisterM. Mcallister47
G
14
A
42Stephen MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ochilview Park where East Stirling play host to Forfar Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
East Stirling are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Rae.


0.00
The whistle blows and Forfar Athletic kick off!
3.22
Craig Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Young. Stephen Young edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Stephen Young provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.27
With imagination, Garcia Duque Stendardo laces a weighted ball forward to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Burley who gathers it comfortably.
9.14
Colin Henderson comes in with a late challenge on Robert Dryden. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robert Dryden gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.38
Roberto Varela sees Craig Mccall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Mccall runs straight at the opposition's defence. Craig Mccall plays a one-two with Stephen Young and rushes in on goal... Craig Mccall cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
22.04
Stuart Davidson makes a probing pass to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.03
Stuart Davidson threads the ball through to Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.53
Stephen Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.07
Stephen Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Anton Jung controls it well on his chest. Anton Jung passes the ball forward but Billy Hendry is offside!
36.25
Stuart Davidson sees space and advances. Stuart Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eric Van Wanrooy with no chance!! Goal for East Stirling!
39.42
Garcia Duque Stendardo sees space and advances. Garcia Duque Stendardo rushes past John Bremner! Some world-class footwork from Garcia Duque Stendardo provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
40.05
Stuart Davidson flicks a high ball forward to Anton Jung who takes it down. Anton Jung shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
Colin Henderson flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Young who brings the ball under control. Stephen Young shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. East Stirling appear unchanged since the first half. Forfar Athletic have changed their lineup with Paul Niven replacing Craig Mccall.

45.00
East Stirling start the second half!
48.29
Billy James makes a strong solo run forward. Billy James flicks a high pass forward. Billy Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Van Wanrooy who gathers it comfortably.
49.36
Matt Elliott hits a low pass to Garcia Duque Stendardo. Garcia Duque Stendardo flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Mcinnes controls it well on his chest. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Bremner.
51.06
Stephen Bremner sees space and advances. Stephen Bremner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy White.
53.03
Stephen Bremner flicks a high ball forward to Anton Jung who takes it down. Anton Jung knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Van Wanrooy who gathers it comfortably.
54.57
Stuart Davidson barges into Paul Niven. Stuart Davidson is warned by the referee! Paul Niven stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.05
Stephen Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Anton Jung controls it well on his chest. Anton Jung rushes past Andy White! Anton Jung tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.32
Forfar Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Alec Burley replacing Matt Elliott and Stephen Meiklejohn replacing Duncan Mcinnes .
61.39
Kevin Gemmill chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
63.50
Alec Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Niven. Paul Niven flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Naysmith who takes it down. Stephen Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
66.45
Garcia Duque Stendardo makes an attacking run forward. Garcia Duque Stendardo makes a defence splitting pass to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.22
Garcia Duque Stendardo flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Meiklejohn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Young but he's offside!
69.46
Colin Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Naysmith collects the pass. Stephen Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Sullivan.
73.36
John Bremner passes the ball forward to Stuart Davidson. Stuart Davidson advances with the ball. Stuart Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell beats his man to it with a header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.22
Billy James passes the ball forward to Stuart Davidson. Stuart Davidson threads the ball through to Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Eric Van Wanrooy. What a great pair of hands!
77.26
Stuart Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Liddell collects the pass. Gavin Liddell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Varela.
78.06
Roberto Varela clumsily knocks into Gavin Liddell. The referee warns Roberto Varela to calm down! Gavin Liddell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.59
Garcia Duque Stendardo passes the ball forward to Stephen Young. Stephen Young whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.26
Garcia Duque Stendardo sees space and advances. Garcia Duque Stendardo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

East Stirling

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

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
21.5%
45.6%
32.9%

Scorers
Gavin Liddell 36
Stephen Meiklejohn 63, 82

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Meiklejohn of Forfar Athletic

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

1.Eric Van Wanrooy (GK)
6
2.Andy White (DEF)
6
3.Roberto Varela (DEF)
6
4.Matt Elliott (DEF)
6
5.Colin Henderson (MID)yellow card
5
6.Garcia Duque Stendardo (MID)
8
7.Craig Mccall (MID)
6
8.Neil Matteo (MID)
6
9.Stephen Young (ATT)
7
10.Stephen Naysmith (ATT)
6
11.Duncan Mcinnes (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Niven (ATT)
6
13.Alec Burley (GK)
6
14.Stephen Meiklejohn (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9