Match Report


Stirling AlbionStirling Albion     LivingstonLivingston
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Garry CollinsG. Collins47
G
1captain
G
59Youssouf ZanottiY. Zanotti
Alec MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn46
D
2
D
61Alec DalglishA. Dalglish
Alec SullivanA. Sullivan45
D
captain3
D
54Antonio MedinaA. Medina
Craig ClelandC. Cleland43
D
4
D
43Alex SounessA. Souness
Don JohnstoneD. Johnstone50
M
5
D
40Callum JamesC. James
Rody MeijerR. Meijer45
M
6
M
63Scott BoltonS. Bolton
Dominic NaysmithD. Naysmith45
M
7
M
62Andy CaldwellA. Caldwell
Dominic BradyD. Brady43
M
8
M
59Richard SullivanR. Sullivan
Garry MccallG. Mccall60
A
9
M
57Stuart YoungS. Young
Edward GreenE. Green52
A
10
A
69Roberto PostigaR. Postiga
Thomas PaterT. Pater51
A
11
A
53Stephen ThomsonS. Thomson
 
Duncan YoungD. Young45
A
12
M
56Duncan CollinsD. Collins
Alec BoothA. Booth43
M
13
M
55Alex ClelandA. Cleland
Matt MorrisonM. Morrison41
A
14
G
53Ernesto FuentesE. Fuentes

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Livingston. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Livingston appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Morrison.


0.00
Stirling Albion start the match!
2.53
Alec Meiklejohn clumsily knocks into Stephen Thomson. The referee brings Alec Meiklejohn to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen Thomson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.03
Alec Dalglish controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Sullivan. Richard Sullivan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga cuts inside the box! Roberto Postiga tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.13
Richard Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson plays a quick one-two with Roberto Postiga and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Stephen Thomson provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
24.51
Alec Sullivan hacks Stephen Thomson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Thomson runs off the knock.
30.13
Alec Meiklejohn knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Naysmith. Dominic Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Edward Green. Edward Green beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
34.11
Thomas Pater barges into Alex Souness. Thomas Pater is shown the yellow card! Alex Souness hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.04
Richard Sullivan makes a probing pass to Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Livingston kicking off!
48.42
Antonio Medina hits a low pass to Richard Sullivan. Seeing a gap ahead, Richard Sullivan plays the ball forward to Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Garry Collins.
49.50
Stuart Young takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Alec Sullivan reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
51.42
Scott Bolton sees Roberto Postiga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.29
Callum James flicks a high pass forward. Andy Caldwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With a delightful solo run, Andy Caldwell stretches the opposition's defence. Andy Caldwell edges inside the box! Andy Caldwell rockets a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
59.34
Don Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.42
Andy Caldwell advances with the ball. Andy Caldwell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.38
Andy Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
66.26
Dominic Naysmith threads the ball through to Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Green. Edward Green makes a deft header. It's there!! Youssouf Zanotti has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.46
Dominic Brady flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Pater holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Pater knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.24
Richard Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson rushes past Alec Meiklejohn! Stephen Thomson rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
78.24
Richard Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Thomson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Thomson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Garry Collins is on top of it.
81.31
Stuart Young catches Rody Meijer on the ankles. Stuart Young is given a warning by the referee! Rody Meijer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.40
Alex Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Caldwell. Andy Caldwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.51
Alec Meiklejohn advances with the ball. Showing composure, Alec Meiklejohn plays the ball forward to Edward Green. Edward Green tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Alec Meiklejohn barges into Stephen Thomson. The referee calls over Alec Meiklejohn again and warns him to calm down! Stephen Thomson is taking some rough treatment out there!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Stirling Albion

Livingston
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
32%
68%
Play Area
33.3%
44%
22.7%

Scorers
Edward Green 66
Roberto Postiga 9, 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Postiga of Livingston

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

1.Youssouf Zanotti (GK)
6
2.Alec Dalglish (DEF)
6
3.Antonio Medina (DEF)
6
4.Alex Souness (DEF)
6
5.Callum James (DEF)
6
6.Scott Bolton (MID)
6
7.Andy Caldwell (MID)
7
8.Richard Sullivan (MID)
7
9.Stuart Young (MID)
6
10.Roberto Postiga (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Stephen Thomson (ATT)
7
 
12.Duncan Collins (MID)
0
13.Alex Cleland (MID)
0
14.Ernesto Fuentes (GK)
0