Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 2,719 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Both Stirling Albion and Ayr United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ayr United get the match underway!
2.30
Billy Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Henderson. Andy Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.20
Billy Booth clumsily knocks into Neil McStay. The referee calls over Billy Booth and shows him a yellow card! Neil McStay runs off the knock.
18.42
Neil McStay knocks the ball forward to Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Mason.
21.04
Neil Brady flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Henderson. Andy Henderson shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Alex Hutchison had no chance!! Goal for Ayr United!
34.22
Stirling Albion are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
36.11
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
38.01
Neil Brady catches Neil McStay on the ankles. Neil Brady is shown the yellow card! Neil McStay grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.50
Neil Brady kicks a strong pass forward to John McStay. John McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Colin Brady passes the ball forward to Billy Morton. Billy Morton passes the ball forward to Dominic Bremner. Dominic Bremner passes the ball forward to Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Stirling Albion kick off and get the second half underway!
47.46
Richard Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Bremner. Dominic Bremner shoots from 25 yards. Gavin Elliott easily smothers it.
48.31
John McStay catches Paul Meiklejohn on the ankles. John McStay is shown the yellow card! Paul Meiklejohn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.49
Stirling Albion are easily keeping Ayr United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
54.02
Neil Brady hacks Neil McStay from behind! The referee calls over Neil Brady and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Neil McStay stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.45
Neil McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Bremner. Dominic Bremner heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Gavin Elliott.
57.06
John McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Henderson. Andy Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.44
Billy Morton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Bremner. Dominic Bremner plays a perfect one-two with Richard Hendry and rushes in on goal... Dominic Bremner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
75.01
Alec Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Bremner. Dominic Bremner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Elliott who gathers it comfortably.
89.37
Richard Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry plays a perfect one-two with Dominic Bremner and rushes in on goal... Richard Hendry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Gavin Elliott.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Andy Henderson of Ayr United
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
70.5%
29.5%
Play Area
24.4%
52.6%
23.1%

Scorers