Match Report


Stirling AlbionStirling Albion     Raith RoversRaith Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Garry CollinsG. Collins47
G
captain1
G
75John GemmellJ. Gemmell
Callum StrachanC. Strachan52
D
2
D
54Gary EustaceG. Eustace
Alec MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn47
D
3
D
54Alec MccallA. Mccall
Alec SullivanA. Sullivan45
D
4
D
49Brenny BroersB. Broers
Don JohnstoneD. Johnstone50
M
5
D
49Kevin TelferK. Telfer
Rody MeijerR. Meijer45
M
6
M
52Duncan MccallD. Mccall
Dominic NaysmithD. Naysmith45
M
7
M
41Neil ThomsonN. Thomson
Dominic BradyD. Brady43
M
8
M
41Andy CollinsA. Collins
Edward GreenE. Green52
A
9
M
39Cleto MaltagliatiC. Maltagliati
Thomas PaterT. Pater51
A
10
A
59Paul HopkinP. Hopkin
Duncan YoungD. Young45
A
11captain
A
52Les PottsL. Potts
 
Alec BoothA. Booth43
M
12
G
50Paul CampbellP. Campbell
Craig ClelandC. Cleland43
D
13
A
49Don NaysmithD. Naysmith
Paul ThomsonP. Thomson41
M
14
D
48Alec FergusonA. Ferguson

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 4,328 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Mccall.


0.00
The whistle blows and Raith Rovers get the match underway!
2.56
Don Johnstone flicks a high ball forward to Edward Green who takes it down. Edward Green shoots from 20 yards but somehow John Gemmell manages to keep it out.
4.45
Dominic Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Young. Duncan Young flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.22
Brenny Broers flicks a high pass forward. Andy Collins collects the pass. Andy Collins knocks the ball forward to Les Potts. Les Potts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.16
Don Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Young. Duncan Young knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by John Gemmell.
15.04
Dominic Naysmith takes a quick corner, playing it short to Alec Meiklejohn. Alec Meiklejohn rockets a shot on goal but John Gemmell is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
16.43
Neil Thomson hacks Dominic Brady from behind! Neil Thomson is warned by the referee! Dominic Brady stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.39
Neil Thomson threads a neat ball through to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Meiklejohn.
32.30
Alec Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Cleto Maltagliati controls it well on his chest. Without breaking stride, Cleto Maltagliati plays the ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Collins who gathers it comfortably.
38.32
Alec Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Rody Meijer. Rody Meijer knocks the ball forward to Edward Green. Edward Green whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
40.35
Callum Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone hits a low pass to Edward Green. Edward Green makes a pass forward but Thomas Pater is yards offside!
42.03
Brenny Broers threads a neat ball through to Neil Thomson. With some swift thinking, Neil Thomson plays the ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
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. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Stirling Albion kick off!
48.32
Don Johnstone flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Pater who brings the ball under control. Thomas Pater shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.35
Alec Sullivan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dominic Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Brenny Broers is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
55.56
Alec Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Naysmith collects the pass. Dominic Naysmith threads the ball through to Duncan Young. Duncan Young kicks a strong pass forward to Edward Green but the referee indicates it's offside!
57.20
Brenny Broers comes in with a late challenge on Thomas Pater. The referee warns Brenny Broers to calm down! Thomas Pater grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.55
Dominic Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Edward Green. Edward Green knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.18
Raith Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Paul Campbell replacing Andy Collins and Alec Ferguson replacing Duncan Mccall .
61.21
Paul Hopkin catches Alec Meiklejohn on the ankles. The referee calls over Paul Hopkin and warns him to calm down! Alec Meiklejohn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.39
Don Johnstone makes a simple pass to Edward Green. Edward Green shoots from distance but is denied by John Gemmell. Excellent save.
69.30
Dominic Brady darts forward. Dominic Brady knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.22
With a delightful solo run, Neil Thomson stretches the opposition's defence. Neil Thomson shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
83.02
Alec Mccall makes a simple pass to Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell threads a neat ball through to Les Potts. Les Potts knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
84.05
With imagination, Alec Meiklejohn plays the ball forward to Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady passes the ball forward to Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Green. Edward Green beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
87.45
Alec Mccall clumsily knocks into Edward Green. The referee calls over Alec Mccall and shows him a yellow card! Edward Green runs off the knock.
89.31
Les Potts barges into Alec Meiklejohn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alec Meiklejohn gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Stirling Albion

Raith Rovers
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
23.8%
46.2%
30%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Gemmell of Raith Rovers

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

1.John Gemmell (GK)
9
2.Gary Eustace (DEF)
6
3.Alec Mccall (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Brenny Broers (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Telfer (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Mccall (MID)
6
7.Neil Thomson (MID)
8
8.Andy Collins (MID)
6
9.Cleto Maltagliati (MID)
6
10.Paul Hopkin (ATT)
6
11.Les Potts (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Paul Campbell (GK)
6
13.Don Naysmith (ATT)
0
14.Alec Ferguson (DEF)
6