Match Report


MontroseMontrose     StenhousemuirStenhousemuir
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andy BradyA. Brady51
G
1
G
55Paul RitchieP. Ritchie
Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith45
D
2
D
57Callum McGroryC. McGrory
Neil LawN. Law44
D
3
D
42Garry WhiteG. White
John DalglishJ. Dalglish40
D
4
D
40Richard HopkinR. Hopkin
Craig SounessC. Souness36
D
5
M
54Stephen MorrisonS. Morrison
Scott BoothS. Booth47
M
captain6
M
50Stuart InglisS. Inglis
Colin McCoistC. McCoist45
M
7
M
45Paul HendryP. Hendry
Gavin CollinsG. Collins42
M
8captain
M
44Paul HendersonP. Henderson
Kevin StrachanK. Strachan41
M
9
A
48Callum WhiteC. White
Alec WhiteA. White45
A
10
A
46Craig LiddellC. Liddell
Andy RitchieA. Ritchie44
A
11
A
45Winston VandenbroeckW. Vandenbroeck
 
Colin ClelandC. Cleland44
G
12
G
47Dominic StrachanD. Strachan
Alex MckinlayA. Mckinlay43
A
13
A
44Gary StrachanG. Strachan
Stephen FergusonS. Ferguson43
A
14
A
42Andy BurleyA. Burley

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Stenhousemuir. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montrose are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Stenhousemuir appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Morrison.


0.00
Montrose start the match!
2.54
John Dalglish makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Booth. Scott Booth makes an attacking run forward. Scott Booth whips in a cross ball towards Alec White. Alec White beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.36
Stuart Inglis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Souness.
10.14
Colin McCoist comes in with a late challenge on Paul Hendry. The referee brings Colin McCoist to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Hendry runs off the knock.
14.05
Stuart Inglis makes a probing pass to Callum White. Callum White tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
16.11
Paul Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Craig Liddell collects the pass. Craig Liddell runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Craig Liddell provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Andy Brady. Excellent save.
26.30
Paul Hendry decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Winston Vandenbroeck. Winston Vandenbroeck beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.30
Colin McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie plays a quick one-two with Alec White and rushes in on goal... Andy Ritchie shoots from just inside the box but Paul Ritchie reads it well. Excellent save!
34.51
Scott Booth brings the ball forward. Scott Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Alec White. Alec White jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.57
Stuart Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to Callum White. Callum White edges inside the box! Callum White tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.07
Colin McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Andy Ritchie controls it well on his chest. Andy Ritchie edges inside the box! Andy Ritchie side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
Neil Law hits a low pass to Colin McCoist. Colin McCoist runs straight at the opposition's defence. Colin McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Alec White. Alec White is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half. Stenhousemuir have changed their lineup with Dominic Strachan replacing Garry White, Gary Strachan replacing Stuart Inglis and Andy Burley replacing Callum White. The Montrose players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Stenhousemuir start the second half!
48.01
Stephen Morrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Burley. Andy Burley shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.40
Colin McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie edges inside the box! Andy Ritchie rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.18
Gary Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Burley. Andy Burley shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Andy Brady.
54.04
It's a corner kick. Paul Hendry loops the ball over to the far post. Andy Brady scoops up the ball.
59.46
Neil Law plays the ball forward to Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins flicks a high pass forward. Alec White controls it well on his chest. Alec White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.28
With some swift thinking, Richard Hopkin plays the ball forward to Stephen Morrison. Stephen Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Andy Burley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Burley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.38
Craig Liddell catches Garry Naysmith on the ankles. The referee calls over Craig Liddell and shows him a yellow card! Garry Naysmith stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.10
Stephen Morrison threads the ball through to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Brady who gathers it comfortably.
78.17
Richard Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Andy Burley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Burley threads a neat ball through to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell tries a spectacular strike but it slams into the crowd!
79.20
Richard Hopkin hits a low pass to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry makes a simple pass to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell advances inside the box! Craig Liddell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.33
Without breaking stride, Dominic Strachan plays the ball forward to Stephen Morrison. Stephen Morrison brings the ball forward. Stephen Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.40
Gary Strachan sees Craig Liddell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Liddell plays a one-two with Andy Burley and advances towards the goal... Craig Liddell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.38
Stephen Morrison comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Strachan. Stephen Morrison is shown the yellow card! Kevin Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Montrose

Stenhousemuir
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.9%
56.1%
Play Area
28.8%
50%
21.2%

Scorers
Alec White 3
Andy Ritchie 49
Winston Vandenbroeck 26
Callum White 37

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy Ritchie of Montrose

Match Ratings
1.Andy Brady (GK)
7
2.Garry Naysmith (DEF)
6
3.Neil Law (DEF)
6
4.John Dalglish (DEF)
6
5.Craig Souness (DEF)
6
6.Scott Booth (MID)
7
7.Colin McCoist (MID)
8
8.Gavin Collins (MID)
6
9.Kevin Strachan (MID)
6
10.Alec White (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Andy Ritchie (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Colin Cleland (GK)
0
13.Alex Mckinlay (ATT)
0
14.Stephen Ferguson (ATT)
0

1.Paul Ritchie (GK)
6
2.Callum McGrory (DEF)
6
3.Garry White (DEF)
6
4.Richard Hopkin (DEF)
6
5.Stephen Morrison (MID)yellow card
6
6.Stuart Inglis (MID)
7
7.Paul Hendry (MID)
7
8.Paul Henderson (MID)
6
9.Callum White (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Craig Liddell (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Winston Vandenbroeck (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Dominic Strachan (GK)
6
13.Gary Strachan (ATT)
6
14.Andy Burley (ATT)
6