Match Report
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| East Stirling | East Stirling |  |  | Ayr United | Ayr United | ||||||||||||||||
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| Paul Vassell | P. Vassell |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | | G | 43 | | Darren Green | D. Green | |||||||||
| Massimo Maiuri | M. Maiuri |  | 58 | D |  |  | 2 |  | | D | 62 |  | Andy Hendry | A. Hendry | |||||||
| Sebastiao Moutinho | S. Moutinho |  | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 59 | | Callum Gough | C. Gough | |||||||||
| Nico Dehm | N. Dehm |  | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 | | Andy Mason | A. Mason | |||||||||
| Paolo Mangone | P. Mangone | | 56 | M | | 5 | | D | 47 | | Colin James | C. James | |||||||||
| Andy Ferguson | A. Ferguson | | 53 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Craig Gemmell | C. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Alec Hopkin | A. Hopkin | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Billy Hendry | B. Hendry | |||||||||
| Neil Souness | N. Souness | | 50 | M | | 8 | | A | 50 | | Craig McGrory | C. McGrory | |||||||||
| Billy Liddell | B. Liddell | | 57 | A | | 9 | | A | 47 | | Carl Wiltord | C. Wiltord | |||||||||
| Scott Carragher | S. Carragher | | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 46 | | Callum Thomson | C. Thomson | |||||||||
| Andy Gough | A. Gough | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Stephen Hopkin | S. Hopkin | |||||||||
| David Rae | D. Rae | | 48 | M | | 12 | | M | 49 | | Dominic Matteo | D. Matteo | |||||||||
| Alex Booth | A. Booth | | 45 | M | | 13 | | M | 47 | | Steve Lightfoot | S. Lightfoot | |||||||||
| Paul Perry | P. Perry | | 42 | D | | 14 | | M | 47 | | Don Bremner | D. Bremner | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Ochilview Park where East Stirling play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 4,164 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
East Stirling are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Campbell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
East Stirling are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Campbell.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Ayr United get the match underway!
4.29
0-0Andy Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry makes a simple pass to Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
6.22
0-0Sebastiao Moutinho flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell plays a one-two with Scott Carragher and advances towards the goal... Billy Liddell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Darren Green is on top of it.
9.51
Nico Dehm brings the ball forward. Nico Dehm makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Carragher. Scott Carragher shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.31
0-1Billy Hendry threads the ball through to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Hopkin. Stephen Hopkin beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.29
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Billy Hendry plays the ball forward to Carl Wiltord. Carl Wiltord knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastiao Moutinho.
16.10
Alec Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Andy Gough. Andy Gough shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Darren Green smothers it!
18.45
Craig Gemmell sees a break and surges forward. Craig Gemmell shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
21.10
0-1Paolo Mangone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Gough. Andy Gough makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Liddell but he's offside!
22.19
Massimo Maiuri makes a beautiful solo run. Massimo Maiuri threads a neat ball through to Andy Gough. Andy Gough shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.33
Nico Dehm kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Mangone. Paolo Mangone runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paolo Mangone threads a neat ball through to Andy Gough. Andy Gough tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
39.09
Showing composure, Alec Hopkin laces a weighted ball forward to Andy Gough. Andy Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. East Stirling appear unchanged since the first half. Ayr United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
East Stirling kick off the second half!
54.23
Paolo Mangone plays the ball forward to Andy Gough. Andy Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin James.
60.47
0-1Ayr United have made 2 substitutions with Dominic Matteo replacing Craig Gemmell and Steve Lightfoot replacing Callum Thomson .
61.47
0-1Neil Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Carragher. Scott Carragher heads the ball goalwards but somehow Callum Gough happens to be in the right place to block it.
63.21
Andy Mason advances with the ball. Andy Mason knocks the ball forward to Steve Lightfoot. Steve Lightfoot finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
67.07
0-1Dominic Matteo catches Andy Ferguson on the ankles. The referee calls over Dominic Matteo and warns him to calm down! Andy Ferguson stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.06
Billy Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Carl Wiltord collects the pass. Carl Wiltord puts a great ball through. Steve Lightfoot runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
71.19
Alec Hopkin knocks the ball forward to Andy Gough. Andy Gough plays a scrappy one-two with Billy Liddell and advances towards the goal... Andy Gough takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Andy Gough!
77.28
Ayr United have made a substitution with Don Bremner replacing Callum Gough .
79.56
Massimo Maiuri darts forward. Massimo Maiuri flicks a high pass forward to Billy Liddell who brings the ball under control. Billy Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Carragher. Scott Carragher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.37
Andy Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell makes a probing pass between the defence to Scott Carragher. Scott Carragher comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.39
Andy Ferguson sees Scott Carragher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Carragher lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.04
Billy Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory plays a quick one-two with Carl Wiltord and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Craig McGrory provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
21.6%
41.9%
36.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig McGrory of Ayr United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paul Vassell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Massimo Maiuri (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Sebastiao Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nico Dehm (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Paolo Mangone (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Andy Ferguson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alec Hopkin (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Neil Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy Liddell (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Scott Carragher (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Andy Gough (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | David Rae (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Booth (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Perry (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Darren Green (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andy Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Colin James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig Gemmell (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Billy Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Craig McGrory (ATT) | | 9 |
| 9. | Carl Wiltord (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Callum Thomson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stephen Hopkin (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Dominic Matteo (MID) | 5 | |
| 13. | Steve Lightfoot (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Don Bremner (MID) | 6 | |