Match Report


StenhousemuirStenhousemuir     Elgin CityElgin City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Paul RitchieP. Ritchie55
G
1captain
G
43Alec GreigA. Greig
Callum McGroryC. McGrory57
D
2
D
49Alex HendryA. Hendry
Garry WhiteG. White42
D
3
D
41Paul MorrisonP. Morrison
Richard HopkinR. Hopkin40
D
4
D
39Andy MckinlayA. Mckinlay
Stephen MorrisonS. Morrison54
M
5
D
37John NaysmithJ. Naysmith
Stuart InglisS. Inglis50
M
6
M
51David GemmellD. Gemmell
Paul HendryP. Hendry45
M
7
M
43Duncan SullivanD. Sullivan
Paul HendersonP. Henderson44
M
captain8
M
42Garry GreigG. Greig
Callum WhiteC. White48
A
9
A
47Gary YoungG. Young
Craig LiddellC. Liddell46
A
10
A
45Dominic HendersonD. Henderson
Winston VandenbroeckW. Vandenbroeck45
A
11
A
38Gavin RitchieG. Ritchie
 
Dominic StrachanD. Strachan47
G
12
M
39David SounessD. Souness
Gary StrachanG. Strachan44
A
13
M
39Alexander JackA. Jack
Andy BurleyA. Burley42
A
14
M
39Don GlassD. Glass

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Ochilview Park where Stenhousemuir play host to Elgin City. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stenhousemuir are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Elgin City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Ferguson.


0.00
Stenhousemuir kick off the first half!
3.17
Garry White passes the ball forward to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
6.36
Callum McGrory surges forward with the ball. Callum McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Winston Vandenbroeck controls it well on his chest. Winston Vandenbroeck chips the ball to his team mate, Callum White. Callum White tries a spectacular strike but it's drastically wayward!
9.53
Stuart Inglis takes a quick throw-in. Paul Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Callum White controls it well on his chest. Callum White shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Alec Greig manages to gather it.
10.24
Stuart Inglis chips the ball to his team mate, Winston Vandenbroeck. Winston Vandenbroeck shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
16.41
Alex Hendry hits it upfield. Dominic Henderson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.33
Richard Hopkin receives the ball from a throw-in from Callum McGrory. Richard Hopkin breaks forward. Richard Hopkin passes the ball forward to Winston Vandenbroeck. Winston Vandenbroeck whips in a cross ball towards Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell heads the ball goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
21.46
Stuart Inglis flicks the ball to his team mate, Winston Vandenbroeck. Winston Vandenbroeck knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Mckinlay.
22.52
Showing composure, Richard Hopkin plays the ball forward to Stephen Morrison. Stephen Morrison sees space and advances. Stephen Morrison whips in a cross ball towards Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell makes a deft header but somehow Alec Greig manages to keep it out.
24.09
Garry White makes a simple pass to Paul Henderson. Paul Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Alec Greig!
30.05
Paul Hendry sees Callum White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum White whips in a cross ball towards Winston Vandenbroeck. Winston Vandenbroeck makes a looping header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
32.12
Garry Greig threads a neat ball through to Gary Young. Gary Young shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
36.26
Stuart Inglis passes the ball forward to Callum White. Callum White shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
40.55
Without breaking stride, Stephen Morrison plays the ball forward to Winston Vandenbroeck. Winston Vandenbroeck knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Naysmith.
45.00
Garry White knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Callum White controls it well on his chest. Callum White shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stenhousemuir have changed their lineup with Dominic Strachan replacing Garry White, Gary Strachan replacing Stuart Inglis and Andy Burley replacing Callum White. Elgin City have changed their lineup with David Souness replacing Alex Hendry.

45.00
Elgin City start the second half!
48.51
Duncan Sullivan knocks the ball forward to Gary Young. Gary Young plays a one-two with Gavin Ritchie and advances towards the goal... Gary Young rockets a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
49.24
Gary Strachan plays the ball forward to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.41
Elgin City have made a substitution with Don Glass replacing Dominic Henderson .
67.31
Callum McGrory brings the ball forward. Callum McGrory laces a weighted ball forward to Winston Vandenbroeck. Winston Vandenbroeck knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Naysmith.
69.58
Dominic Strachan takes it forward alone. Dominic Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Andy Burley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Burley cuts inside the box! Andy Burley comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.51
Gary Strachan barges into Garry Greig. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Garry Greig runs off the knock.
75.54
David Gemmell brings the ball forward. David Gemmell tries a spectacular long range effort. David Gemmell scores for Elgin City!!
77.54
Elgin City have made a substitution with Alexander Jack replacing Garry Greig .
78.03
David Gemmell catches Paul Hendry on the ankles. The referee calls over David Gemmell and warns him to calm down! Paul Hendry carries on, but is struggling a bit.
79.38
Callum McGrory makes a beautiful solo run. Callum McGrory takes it forward alone. Callum McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
83.37
Paul Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Winston Vandenbroeck. Winston Vandenbroeck connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
84.47
Stephen Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Craig Liddell controls it well on his chest. Craig Liddell shoots from outside the area. Alec Greig gets down and covers it.
85.15
Stephen Morrison makes a probing pass to Winston Vandenbroeck. Winston Vandenbroeck knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Mckinlay.
87.04
Stenhousemuir are keeping most of the possession.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Stenhousemuir

Elgin City
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
11
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
71.4%
28.6%
Play Area
24.7%
44.2%
31.2%

Scorers
David Gemmell 76

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Callum McGrory of Stenhousemuir

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

1.Alec Greig (GK)
8
2.Alex Hendry (DEF)
6
3.Paul Morrison (DEF)
6
4.Andy Mckinlay (DEF)
6
5.John Naysmith (DEF)
6
6.David Gemmell (MID)goal scored
9
7.Duncan Sullivan (MID)
6
8.Garry Greig (MID)
7
9.Gary Young (ATT)
6
10.Dominic Henderson (ATT)
6
11.Gavin Ritchie (ATT)
6
 
12.David Souness (MID)
6
13.Alexander Jack (MID)
6
14.Don Glass (MID)
6