Match Report


East StirlingEast Stirling     Annan AthleticAnnan Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Duncan BurleyD. Burley50
G
1
G
57Oliver SchönenbornO. Schönenborn
John BremnerJ. Bremner66
D
2
D
70Neil ClelandN. Cleland
Warren UpsonW. Upson62
D
3
D
59Stuart McStayS. McStay
Billy JamesB. James61
D
4
D
55Scott MccallS. Mccall
Alex SullivanA. Sullivan60
D
5
M
54Neil McinnesN. Mcinnes
Stuart DavidsonS. Davidson63
M
6
M
52Isaiah GascoigneI. Gascoigne
Kevin GemmillK. Gemmill60
M
captain7captain
M
52Colin DavidsonC. Davidson
Stephen BremnerS. Bremner59
M
8
M
52Stephen CampbellS. Campbell
Billy HendryB. Hendry67
A
9
A
64Neil GoughN. Gough
Anton JungA. Jung52
A
10
A
58Don MatteoD. Matteo
Gavin LiddellG. Liddell49
A
11
A
52Maurizio LupatelliM. Lupatelli
 
Mike TerryM. Terry58
M
12
D
55Colin LiddellC. Liddell
Robert DrydenR. Dryden57
D
13
D
52Callum McallisterC. Mcallister
Don McallisterD. Mcallister51
M
14
M
51Scott CampbellS. Campbell

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ochilview Park where East Stirling play host to Annan 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 Annan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Rae.


0.00
The first half starts with Annan Athletic kicking off!
6.22
Kevin Gemmill chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry shoots from distance but is denied by Oliver Schönenborn. Excellent save.
8.48
Kevin Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Anton Jung. Anton Jung sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
9.29
Kevin Gemmill makes a simple pass to Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Jung. Anton Jung directs the ball goalwards with his head but Oliver Schönenborn reads it well. Fabulous stop!
14.27
Billy Hendry barges into Neil Cleland. Billy Hendry is given a warning by the referee! Neil Cleland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.54
John Bremner hacks Maurizio Lupatelli from behind! The referee brings John Bremner to one side and gives him a warning! Maurizio Lupatelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.24
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
22.40
Stuart Davidson clumsily knocks into Colin Davidson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Davidson runs off the knock.
26.14
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.34
Stuart McStay clumsily knocks into Anton Jung. Stuart McStay is given a warning by the referee! Anton Jung gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.21
Warren Upson flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Gemmill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.59
John Bremner hacks Don Matteo from behind! John Bremner is given another warning by the referee! Don Matteo runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. East Stirling appear unchanged since the first half. Annan Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
East Stirling kick off the second half!
48.22
Kevin Gemmill runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kevin Gemmill shoots from distance. Kevin Gemmill scores for East Stirling!!
51.14
Billy James flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Bremner who takes it down. Stephen Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Billy Hendry collects the pass. Billy Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Jung. Anton Jung directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.47
Kevin Gemmill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anton Jung. Anton Jung lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
57.54
Billy James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Bremner. Stephen Bremner makes a probing pass to Anton Jung. Anton Jung shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
63.13
Billy James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Anton Jung. Anton Jung jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Oliver Schönenborn is on top of it.
66.01
John Bremner hits a low pass to Stephen Bremner. Stephen Bremner runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stephen Bremner shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
71.09
Neil Mcinnes surges forward with the ball. Neil Mcinnes puts a great ball through. Don Matteo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
77.43
With a delightful solo run, Stephen Bremner stretches the opposition's defence. Stephen Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
78.36
Stuart Davidson threads a neat ball through to Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.40
Stephen Bremner clumsily knocks into Neil Mcinnes. Stephen Bremner is shown the yellow card! Neil Mcinnes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.05
Billy James flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Gemmill who brings the ball under control. Kevin Gemmill chips the ball to his team mate, Anton Jung. Anton Jung shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Oliver Schönenborn manages to gather it.
85.55
Stuart Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anton Jung. Anton Jung knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.54
Seeing a gap ahead, Warren Upson plays the ball forward to Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Hendry. With a superhuman jump, Billy Hendry connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Oliver Schönenborn manages to gather it.
89.39
Stephen Campbell catches Stuart Davidson on the ankles. Stephen Campbell is shown the yellow card! Stuart Davidson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Colin Davidson plays the ball forward to Neil Gough. Neil Gough skips past Billy James! Neil Gough looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Annan Athletic!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

East Stirling

Annan Athletic
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.8%
31.2%
Play Area
28.6%
45.5%
26%

Scorers
Kevin Gemmill 48
Neil Gough 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Gemmill of East Stirling

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

1.Oliver Schönenborn (GK)
8
2.Neil Cleland (DEF)
6
3.Stuart McStay (DEF)
6
4.Scott Mccall (DEF)
6
5.Neil Mcinnes (MID)
6
6.Isaiah Gascoigne (MID)
6
7.Colin Davidson (MID)
6
8.Stephen Campbell (MID)yellow card
5
9.Neil Gough (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Don Matteo (ATT)
6
11.Maurizio Lupatelli (ATT)
6
 
12.Colin Liddell (DEF)
0
13.Callum Mcallister (DEF)
0
14.Scott Campbell (MID)
0