Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Ochilview Park where Stenhousemuir play host to Montrose. A crowd of 2,838 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stenhousemuir are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Mckinlay.


0.00
Stenhousemuir kick off and get the first half underway!
2.05
Colin McCoist threads a neat ball through to Alec White. Alec White knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry White.
12.20
Craig Souness threads the ball through to Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins makes a probing pass to Paul Burley. Paul Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Alec White. Alec White is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.26
Gavin Collins sees a break and surges forward. Gavin Collins whips in a cross ball towards Alec White. Alec White heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Paul Ritchie with no chance!! Goal for Montrose!
24.52
Stephen Morrison catches Kevin Strachan on the ankles. The referee calls over Stephen Morrison and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Strachan runs off the knock.
26.49
Stephen Morrison threads the ball through to Winston Vandenbroeck. Winston Vandenbroeck shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.32
Craig Liddell catches Neil Law on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Law gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.02
Craig Souness flicks a high ball forward to Colin McCoist who takes it down. Colin McCoist makes a beautiful solo run. Colin McCoist sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
36.33
Callum McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Scott Brady holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Brady flicks a high pass forward. Craig Liddell controls it well on his chest. Craig Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Winston Vandenbroeck. Winston Vandenbroeck makes a deft header. Solid save from Andy Brady. What a great pair of hands!
38.31
Stuart Inglis comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Collins. The referee warns Stuart Inglis to calm down! Gavin Collins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.34
Craig Souness knocks the ball forward to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec White. Alec White shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
44.54
Colin McCoist comes in with a late challenge on Scott Brady. Colin McCoist is given a warning by the referee! Scott Brady carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Richard Hopkin laces a weighted ball forward to Stuart Inglis. Stuart Inglis flicks a high ball forward to Callum White who takes it down. Callum White shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Montrose kick off the second half!
48.05
Showing composure, Colin McCoist laces a weighted ball forward to Alec White. Alec White sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.14
Paul Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Andy Burley collects the pass. Andy Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Stenhousemuir are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
54.30
Paul Henderson threads a neat ball through to Winston Vandenbroeck. Winston Vandenbroeck shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.45
Gavin Collins changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Collins plays a scrappy one-two with Alec White and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gavin Collins strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
66.57
Gary Strachan threads a neat ball through to Andy Burley. Andy Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Winston Vandenbroeck. Winston Vandenbroeck connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it rises well off target!
67.39
Craig Souness darts forward. Craig Souness threads the ball through to Paul Burley. Paul Burley shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
71.46
Gavin Collins flicks a high pass forward to Alec White who brings the ball under control. Alec White finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.26
With imagination, Callum McGrory laces a through ball forward to Gary Strachan. Gary Strachan hits a low pass to Andy Burley. Andy Burley shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
75.47
Richard Hopkin plays the ball forward to Gary Strachan. Gary Strachan makes a probing pass to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell makes a probing pass to Andy Burley but he's offside!
79.07
John Dalglish darts forward. John Dalglish makes a probing pass to Paul Burley. Paul Burley tries a spectacular long range effort. Paul Ritchie gets down and covers it.
81.41
Scott Booth clumsily knocks into Paul Henderson. Scott Booth is given a warning by the referee! Paul Henderson runs off the knock.
83.07
Paul Henderson knocks the ball forward to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Andy Brady!
85.01
Gary Strachan comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Collins. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Collins carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.05
John Dalglish pushes mid-way up the pitch. John Dalglish passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Alec White. Alec White knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Hopkin.
89.52
Without breaking stride, Scott Brady plays the ball forward to Winston Vandenbroeck. Winston Vandenbroeck controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
7
6
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
24.7%
46.6%
28.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Collins of Montrose

Match Ratings
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)
6
7.Paul Henderson (MID)
6
8.Scott Brady (MID)
6
9.Callum White (ATT)
6
10.Craig Liddell (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Winston Vandenbroeck (ATT)
6
 
12.Dominic Strachan (GK)
6
13.Gary Strachan (ATT)yellow card
6
14.Andy Burley (ATT)
6

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