Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Ochilview Park where Stenhousemuir play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 2,702 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stenhousemuir are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Ritchie.


0.00
Stenhousemuir kick off and get the first half underway!
9.23
Dominic Hutchison flicks a high pass forward to Garry Rae who brings the ball under control. Garry Rae sees Duncan Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Young shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Matt Booth manages to gather it comfortably.
12.50
Ivan James hits a low pass to John Johnstone. John Johnstone sees a break and surges forward. John Johnstone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.53
Matt Elliott threads a neat ball through to Gavin Henderson. Gavin Henderson shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
24.52
Matt Elliott sees space and advances. Matt Elliott plays a scrappy one-two with Albrecht Welke and stumbles forward towards the goal... Matt Elliott side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.43
Callum McCoist flicks a high ball forward to Duncan White who takes it down. Duncan White sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
32.50
Gavin Morton passes the ball forward to Garry Dalglish. Garry Dalglish flicks a high pass forward to Duncan White who brings the ball under control. Duncan White threads a neat, attacking ball through to Duncan Young. Duncan Young cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Matt Booth!
33.43
With a delightful solo run, Matt Elliott stretches the opposition's defence. Matt Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.38
Neil Morrison makes a probing pass to Duncan Young. Duncan Young shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
39.37
Callum McCoist makes a probing pass to Duncan White. Duncan White shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.20
John Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell makes a defence splitting pass to Albrecht Welke. Albrecht Welke makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
Matt Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stenhousemuir appear unchanged since the first half. Aberdeen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stenhousemuir players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Aberdeen kick off the second half!
49.28
John Johnstone changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. John Johnstone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.10
Gavin Morton threads the ball through to Garry Dalglish. Garry Dalglish flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Young who gracefully takes it down. Duncan Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Booth who gathers it comfortably.
60.19
Callum McCoist decides to run forward with the ball. Callum McCoist shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Matt Booth. Excellent save.
61.11
Billy Booth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lomano Davis. Lomano Davis flicks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Welke. Albrecht Welke advances inside the box! Dominic Hutchison barges into Albrecht Welke. Penalty not given!!
63.51
Matt Elliott threads a neat ball through to Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
65.26
John Johnstone darts forward. John Johnstone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
69.41
Neil Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Young. Duncan Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Booth who gathers it comfortably.
78.28
John Johnstone sees a break and surges forward. John Johnstone plays a one-two with Gavin Henderson and advances towards the goal... John Johnstone muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
84.41
Paul Greig threads a neat ball through to Neil Morrison. Neil Morrison runs straight at the opposition's defence. Neil Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan White. Duncan White beats his man to it with a header but it flies just wide!
90.00
Matt Elliott receives the ball from a throw-in from Lomano Davis. Seeing a gap ahead, Matt Elliott plays the ball forward to Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell shoots from 25 yards but somehow John Henderson manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
8
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
30.2%
45.3%
24.4%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Elliott of Aberdeen

Match Ratings
1.John Henderson (GK)
7
2.Kevin Ritchie (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Morton (DEF)
7
4.Dominic Hutchison (DEF)
6
5.Paul Greig (DEF)
6
6.Callum McCoist (MID)
7
7.Neil Morrison (MID)
8
8.Garry Dalglish (MID)
6
9.Garry Rae (MID)
7
10.Duncan Young (ATT)
6
11.Duncan White (ATT)
6
 
12.David McCoist (MID)
0
13.Stephen James (ATT)
0
14.Neil Mccall (DEF)
0

1.Matt Booth (GK)
7
2.Dayo Bizzarri (DEF)
6
3.Ivan James (DEF)
6
4.Billy Booth (DEF)
7
5.Stephen James (DEF)
6
6.Lomano Davis (MID)
6
7.Matt Elliott (MID)
9
8.John Johnstone (MID)
9
9.Duncan Gemmell (ATT)
7
10.Albrecht Welke (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Gavin Henderson (ATT)
6
 
12.Alex Niven (MID)
0
13.Craig Burley (GK)
0
14.Scott Telfer (ATT)
0