Match Report


Stirling AlbionStirling Albion     ArbroathArbroath
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Garry CollinsG. Collins47
G
1
G
71John HutchisonJ. Hutchison
Callum StrachanC. Strachan52
D
2captain
D
58Stefan FerranteS. Ferrante
Alec MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn46
D
3
D
56Nuno QuaresmaN. Quaresma
Alec SullivanA. Sullivan45
D
4
D
55Dries Van WonderenD. Van Wonderen
Don JohnstoneD. Johnstone50
M
5
M
64Don ElliottD. Elliott
Rody MeijerR. Meijer45
M
6
M
57Richard McallisterR. Mcallister
Dominic NaysmithD. Naysmith45
M
7
M
54Dominic DalglishD. Dalglish
Dominic BradyD. Brady43
M
8
M
53Colin GemmillC. Gemmill
Garry MccallG. Mccall60
A
9
A
53Craig NaysmithC. Naysmith
Edward GreenE. Green52
A
10
A
48Neil CampbellN. Campbell
Thomas PaterT. Pater51
A
captain11
A
46Ruben Van Der GouwR. Van Der Gouw
 
Duncan YoungD. Young45
A
12
D
55Simon KühnS. Kühn
Alec BoothA. Booth43
M
13
D
52Gavin StrachanG. Strachan
Craig ClelandC. Cleland43
D
14
M
48Matt HutchisonM. Hutchison

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Arbroath. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stirling Albion and Arbroath are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Campbell.


0.00
Stirling Albion start the match!
3.15
Edward Green hacks Dries Van Wonderen from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dries Van Wonderen gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
4.15
Dries Van Wonderen threads a neat ball through to Don Elliott. Don Elliott threads a neat ball through to Ruben Van Der Gouw. Ruben Van Der Gouw knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.52
Dominic Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Van Der Gouw controls it well on his chest. Ruben Van Der Gouw shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
8.37
Don Johnstone flicks a high pass forward to Edward Green who brings the ball under control. Edward Green controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
10.14
Nuno Quaresma flicks a high pass forward to Don Elliott who brings the ball under control. Don Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Neil Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but Alec Sullivan is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
11.53
Corner kick to Arbroath. Don Elliott plays it to the far post. Dominic Brady reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
14.14
Stefan Ferrante makes a simple pass to Don Elliott. Don Elliott threads a neat ball through to Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Strachan.
18.05
Alec Meiklejohn barges into Craig Naysmith. The referee warns Alec Meiklejohn to calm down! Craig Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.58
Don Johnstone catches Dominic Dalglish on the ankles. The referee calls over Don Johnstone and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Dalglish stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.22
Don Johnstone hacks Colin Gemmill from behind! The referee brings Don Johnstone to one side and gives him a warning! Colin Gemmill runs off the knock.
26.57
Dominic Dalglish threads a neat ball through to Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
28.32
Callum Strachan clumsily knocks into Ruben Van Der Gouw. Callum Strachan is shown the yellow card! Ruben Van Der Gouw stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.13
Richard Mcallister hits a low pass to Ruben Van Der Gouw. Ruben Van Der Gouw whips in a cross ball towards Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.05
Dries Van Wonderen comes in with a late challenge on Garry Mccall. The referee warns Dries Van Wonderen to calm down! Garry Mccall stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.31
Callum Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Rody Meijer collects the pass. Rody Meijer makes a beautiful solo run. Rody Meijer knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Green. Edward Green beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stirling Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Arbroath also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Arbroath get the second half underway!
47.24
Alec Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Pater controls it well on his chest. Thomas Pater knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball strikes Dries Van Wonderen's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
48.55
Dominic Naysmith takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. John Hutchison drops low and scoops up the ball.
54.46
Richard Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Craig Naysmith collects the pass. Craig Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Campbell. Neil Campbell rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
55.38
Colin Gemmill advances with the ball. Colin Gemmill threads the ball through to Craig Naysmith but he's offside!
59.16
Richard Mcallister runs straight at the opposition's defence. Richard Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.46
Neil Campbell clumsily knocks into Callum Strachan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Callum Strachan runs off the knock.
63.45
Alec Sullivan knocks the ball forward to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
65.04
Dominic Dalglish threads a neat ball through to Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.11
Dominic Dalglish sees a break and surges forward. Dominic Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Good keeping from Garry Collins as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
71.31
Don Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Edward Green. Edward Green whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
75.44
Dominic Naysmith sees Thomas Pater in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Pater knocks the ball forward, putting Garry Mccall through on goal. Garry Mccall takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.43
Dominic Dalglish clumsily knocks into Rody Meijer. The referee calls over Dominic Dalglish and shows him a yellow card! Rody Meijer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.32
Dominic Dalglish runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dominic Dalglish shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
84.27
Alec Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Rody Meijer. Rody Meijer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Green. Edward Green shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.04
Don Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Edward Green. Edward Green outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
90.00
Stefan Ferrante makes a probing pass to Richard Mcallister. Richard Mcallister makes a simple pass to Neil Campbell. Neil Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Garry Collins!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Stirling Albion

Arbroath
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
5
3
Yellow Cards
3
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.9%
62.1%
Play Area
31%
42.5%
26.4%

Scorers
Edward Green 44
Garry Mccall 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Garry Mccall of Stirling Albion

Match Ratings
1.Garry Collins (GK)
8
2.Callum Strachan (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Alec Meiklejohn (DEF)
7
4.Alec Sullivan (DEF)
6
5.Don Johnstone (MID)yellow card
6
6.Rody Meijer (MID)
8
7.Dominic Naysmith (MID)
6
8.Dominic Brady (MID)
6
9.Garry Mccall (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Edward Green (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
11.Thomas Pater (ATT)
7
 
12.Duncan Young (ATT)
0
13.Alec Booth (MID)
0
14.Craig Cleland (DEF)
0

1.John Hutchison (GK)
7
2.Stefan Ferrante (DEF)
6
3.Nuno Quaresma (DEF)
6
4.Dries Van Wonderen (DEF)
7
5.Don Elliott (MID)
6
6.Richard Mcallister (MID)
8
7.Dominic Dalglish (MID)yellow card
8
8.Colin Gemmill (MID)
6
9.Craig Naysmith (ATT)
6
10.Neil Campbell (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Ruben Van Der Gouw (ATT)
6
 
12.Simon Kühn (DEF)
0
13.Gavin Strachan (DEF)
0
14.Matt Hutchison (MID)
0