Match Report


East StirlingEast Stirling     ArbroathArbroath
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Paul VassellP. Vassell47
G
1
G
71John HutchisonJ. Hutchison
Massimo MaiuriM. Maiuri58
D
captain2captain
D
58Stefan FerranteS. Ferrante
Sebastiao MoutinhoS. Moutinho55
D
3
D
56Nuno QuaresmaN. Quaresma
Nico DehmN. Dehm52
D
4
D
55Dries Van WonderenD. Van Wonderen
Paolo MangoneP. Mangone56
M
5
M
64Don ElliottD. Elliott
Andy FergusonA. Ferguson53
M
6
M
57Richard McallisterR. Mcallister
Alec HopkinA. Hopkin52
M
7
M
54Dominic DalglishD. Dalglish
Neil SounessN. Souness50
M
8
M
53Colin GemmillC. Gemmill
Billy LiddellB. Liddell57
A
9
A
53Craig NaysmithC. Naysmith
Scott CarragherS. Carragher55
A
10
A
48Neil CampbellN. Campbell
Andy GoughA. Gough47
A
11
A
46Ruben Van Der GouwR. Van Der Gouw
 
David RaeD. Rae48
M
12
D
55Simon KühnS. Kühn
Alex BoothA. Booth45
M
13
D
52Gavin StrachanG. Strachan
Paul PerryP. Perry42
D
14
M
48Matt HutchisonM. Hutchison

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Ochilview Park where East Stirling play host to Arbroath. A crowd of 4,979 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both East Stirling and Arbroath are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Niven.


0.00
East Stirling get the match underway!
2.39
Dominic Dalglish comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Mangone. The referee calls over Dominic Dalglish and shows him a yellow card! Paolo Mangone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.28
Paolo Mangone passes the ball forward to Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Billy Liddell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
9.55
Nico Dehm makes a simple pass to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alec Hopkin plays a quick one-two with Andy Gough and rushes in on goal... Alec Hopkin tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
10.51
Stefan Ferrante sees Dominic Dalglish in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Dalglish sees Ruben Van Der Gouw in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruben Van Der Gouw tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.55
Nuno Quaresma boots it upfield. Neil Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith connects with a diving header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.56
With imagination, Dominic Dalglish picks a pass forward to Ruben Van Der Gouw. Ruben Van Der Gouw whips in a cross ball towards Neil Campbell. Neil Campbell beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Arbroath!
27.59
Nuno Quaresma clumsily knocks into Scott Carragher. The referee warns Nuno Quaresma to calm down! Scott Carragher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.56
Alec Hopkin surges forward with the ball. Alec Hopkin shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
32.07
Neil Souness passes the ball forward to Scott Carragher. Scott Carragher whips in a cross ball towards Andy Gough. Andy Gough makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.57
Stefan Ferrante flicks a high pass forward. Richard Mcallister controls it well on his chest. Richard Mcallister brings the ball forward. Richard Mcallister whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Van Der Gouw. Nico Dehm catches Ruben Van Der Gouw on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
40.56
Andy Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Carragher. Scott Carragher shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
44.21
Neil Souness decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Souness shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by John Hutchison!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Arbroath kick off!
51.12
Richard Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Neil Campbell. Neil Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Van Der Gouw. Ruben Van Der Gouw finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
53.07
Colin Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.00
With vision, Alec Hopkin plays the ball forward to Scott Carragher. Scott Carragher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
59.01
Don Elliott hits a low pass to Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Van Der Gouw. Ruben Van Der Gouw is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Paul Vassell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.56
Sebastiao Moutinho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson makes a simple pass to Scott Carragher. Scott Carragher shoots from distance. John Hutchison gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
69.34
Massimo Maiuri flicks a high pass forward to Andy Ferguson who brings the ball under control. Andy Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Andy Gough. Andy Gough knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nuno Quaresma.
72.31
Alec Hopkin makes a simple pass to Andy Gough. Andy Gough shoots from 25 yards. John Hutchison effortlessly gets down and covers it.
78.18
Paolo Mangone flicks a high pass forward. Andy Gough holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Gough makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Carragher but he's offside!
79.02
Dominic Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Campbell. Neil Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.06
Massimo Maiuri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Gough. Andy Gough shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.42
Without breaking stride, Nico Dehm plays the ball forward to Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Gough. Andy Gough skips past Nuno Quaresma! Andy Gough side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
87.49
Nuno Quaresma sees Richard Mcallister in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Ruben Van Der Gouw. Ruben Van Der Gouw finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.06
Colin Gemmill flicks a high ball forward to Craig Naysmith who takes it down. Craig Naysmith shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Paul Vassell manages to gather it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

East Stirling

Arbroath
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53%
47%
Play Area
26.5%
44.6%
28.9%

Scorers
Andy Gough 32
Ruben Van Der Gouw 11, 59
Neil Campbell 21

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ruben Van Der Gouw of Arbroath

Match Ratings
1.Paul Vassell (GK)
6
2.Massimo Maiuri (DEF)
6
3.Sebastiao Moutinho (DEF)
6
4.Nico Dehm (DEF)
6
5.Paolo Mangone (MID)
6
6.Andy Ferguson (MID)
7
7.Alec Hopkin (MID)
7
8.Neil Souness (MID)
6
9.Billy Liddell (ATT)
6
10.Scott Carragher (ATT)
6
11.Andy Gough (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.David Rae (MID)
0
13.Alex Booth (MID)
0
14.Paul Perry (DEF)
0

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