Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Queen of the South. A crowd of 4,352 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stirling Albion and Queen of the South are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Rae.


0.00
Stirling Albion kick off and get the match underway!
4.23
Callum Law knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Duran. Ricardo Duran plays a one-two with Colin Mckinlay and advances towards the goal... Ricardo Duran rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
6.51
Craig Hopkin barges into Gary Elliott. Craig Hopkin is shown the yellow card! Gary Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.43
Kevin Greig kicks a strong pass forward to Umberto Bigica. Umberto Bigica chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Gallacher. Alec Gallacher shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.38
Callum Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Alec Gallacher collects the pass. Alec Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
10.13
Gary Elliott passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Thompson. Nigel Thompson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.11
Callum Law flicks a high ball forward to Colin Mckinlay who gracefully takes it down. Colin Mckinlay controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ricardo Duran through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ricardo Duran provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.38
Callum Law flicks a high pass forward. Colin Mckinlay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Mckinlay plays a scrappy one-two with Ricardo Duran and stumbles forward towards the goal... Colin Mckinlay shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
18.49
Craig Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Duran holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ricardo Duran knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
20.12
Stuart Morrison clumsily knocks into Alex Collins. The referee warns Stuart Morrison to calm down! Alex Collins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.27
With some swift thinking, Giampaolo Rocchi plays the ball forward to Craig Hopkin. Craig Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.08
Stuart Morrison takes it forward alone. Stuart Morrison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.45
Dominic Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Hopkin. Craig Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Colin Mckinlay who takes it down. Colin Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Duran. Ricardo Duran makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
30.31
Alex Collins changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alex Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.20
Scott James flicks a high pass forward. Gary Elliott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Thompson controls it well on his chest. Nigel Thompson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Mccall who gathers it comfortably.
44.40
Callum Law hits a low pass to Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay threads the ball through to Richard Ferguson but he's offside!
45.00
Giampaolo Rocchi threads a neat ball through to Callum Law. Callum Law sees Ricardo Duran in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Duran tries a spectacular long range effort. Gary Gough gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
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. Queen of the South also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Queen of the South kicking off!
48.08
Richard Mcinnes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Duran. Ricardo Duran shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
51.42
Alex Collins takes it forward alone. Alex Collins puts a great ball through. Nigel Thompson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
53.01
Callum Sullivan flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Thompson who brings the ball under control. Nigel Thompson lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie makes a looping header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
54.25
Kevin Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Umberto Bigica. Umberto Bigica chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Gallacher. Alec Gallacher finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
61.34
Gary Elliott sees space and advances. Gary Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Queen of the South!
65.15
Scott James flicks a high pass forward. Gary Elliott controls it well on his chest. Gary Elliott makes a probing pass to Nigel Thompson. Nigel Thompson cuts inside the box! Nigel Thompson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving David Mccall with no chance!! Goal for Queen of the South!
71.34
Gary Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Alec Gallacher controls it well on his chest. Alec Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Thompson. Nigel Thompson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Queen of the South! That's his third!
77.42
Richard Mcinnes darts forward. Richard Mcinnes knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Richard Ferguson is offside!
78.41
Giampaolo Rocchi flicks a high pass forward. Richard Mcinnes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Mcinnes makes a simple pass to Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson finds some space and shoots from distance. Gary Gough is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.04
Kevin Greig threads a neat ball through to Callum Sullivan. Callum Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Alec Gallacher. Alec Gallacher whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie makes a convincing header but is denied by David Mccall. Excellent save.
83.20
Richard Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Duran. Ricardo Duran plays a quick one-two with Colin Mckinlay and rushes in on goal... Ricardo Duran takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
84.10
Alex Collins makes a probing pass to Alec Gallacher. Alec Gallacher shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
23.5%
48.1%
28.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Thompson of Queen of the South

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

1.Gary Gough (GK)
7
2.Kevin Gallacher (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Greig (DEF)
6
4.Scott James (DEF)
6
5.Callum Sullivan (MID)
6
6.Gary Elliott (MID)
7
7.Alex Collins (MID)
6
8.Umberto Bigica (MID)
6
9.Nigel Thompson (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Gavin Ritchie (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Alec Gallacher (ATT)
6
 
12.Kevin Dickov (DEF)
0
13.David Johnstone (DEF)
0
14.David Burley (GK)
0