Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ochilview Park where East Stirling play host to Elgin City. A crowd of 2,934 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
East Stirling are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Elgin City appear to be shaped for 6-3-1.


0.00
Elgin City kick off the first half!
12.30
Andy Matteo brings the ball forward. Andy Matteo tries a spectacular long range effort. Neil Liddell easily smothers it.
20.26
Neil Hansen hacks John Law from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Law stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.14
Elgin City are easily keeping East Stirling at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
22.21
Callum Elliott comes in with a late challenge on Andy Hansen. Callum Elliott is given a warning by the referee! Andy Hansen stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.11
Neil Gough comes in with a late challenge on Neil Hansen. Neil Gough is warned by the referee! Neil Hansen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.34
John Law knocks the ball forward to Billy Mason. Billy Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Elliott. Callum Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Jaap Vercammen. Jaap Vercammen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Neil Liddell!
28.14
Gary Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Matt Brady. Matt Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Hansen. Neil Hansen tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
32.22
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
42.53
Neil Gough threads the ball through to Billy Mason. Billy Mason knocks the ball forward to Jaap Vercammen. Jaap Vercammen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Sullivan.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The second half starts with East Stirling kicking off!
48.38
Neil Hansen barges into John White. Neil Hansen is given a warning by the referee! John White gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.22
Paul Gemmell makes a probing pass to Callum Elliott. Callum Elliott goes all the way! Callum Elliott makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Neil Liddell!
84.37
Neil Hansen comes in with a late challenge on John White. Neil Hansen is warned by the referee again! John White is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
89.11
David Dalglish comes in with a late challenge on Andy Matteo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Matteo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Andy Matteo sees space and advances. Andy Matteo shoots from distance but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Andy Matteo of East Stirling
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
75%
25%
Play Area
22.2%
52.8%
25%