Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Peterhead. A crowd of 17,534 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Peterhead appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Cortes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Peterhead appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Cortes.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Stranraer kick off!
4.46
0-0Adolfo Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Abdelkrim Sinouh collects the pass. Abdelkrim Sinouh flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Horlaville. Paul Horlaville side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.00
0-0Adolfo Rodriguez knocks the ball forward to Paul Horlaville. Paul Horlaville shoots from distance. Paul McCoist effortlessly gets down and covers it.
10.00
0-0Callum Mckinlay sees Julian Boyd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Showing composure, Julian Boyd plays the ball forward to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Brouard.
14.49
0-0Jonathan Haynes barges into Craig Strachan. The referee warns Jonathan Haynes to calm down! Craig Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.24
Stuart James chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Haynes. Jonathan Haynes shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
20.44
Cesar Loureiro flicks a high ball forward to John Booth who takes it down. John Booth shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Jody Ince. What a great pair of hands!
24.37
0-0Youssef Bouchiba hacks John Booth from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Booth runs off the knock.
26.27
Sebastiao Varela laces a weighted ball forward to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.02
0-1Stuart James flicks a high pass forward to Abdelkrim Sinouh who brings the ball under control. Abdelkrim Sinouh lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Horlaville. Paul Horlaville makes a looping header on goal. Paul Horlaville scores for Peterhead!!
40.44
Alex Brouard hits a low pass to Stuart James. Stuart James kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Horlaville. Paul Horlaville plays a scrappy one-two with Abdelkrim Sinouh and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paul Horlaville makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stranraer appear unchanged since the first half. Peterhead have changed their lineup with Stanley McManaman replacing Abdelkrim Sinouh.
45.00
Peterhead kick off!
48.50
Cesar Loureiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Booth. John Booth knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Youssef Bouchiba.
57.03
Cesar Loureiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven plays a scrappy one-two with John Booth and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stephen Niven muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jody Ince comfortably smothers it!
59.00
Cesar Loureiro flicks a high ball forward to John Booth who takes it down. John Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Jody Ince had no chance!! Goal for Stranraer!
69.08
Hugo Gomes threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Haynes. Jonathan Haynes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Booth.
72.52
Craig Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastiao Varela. Sebastiao Varela flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Niven tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
75.09
Youssef Bouchiba hacks Stephen Niven from behind! Youssef Bouchiba is warned by the referee! Stephen Niven stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.42
Cesar Loureiro flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Niven who brings the ball under control. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jody Ince who gathers it comfortably.
81.42
Alex Brouard flicks a high ball forward to Adolfo Rodriguez who takes it down. Adolfo Rodriguez flicks a high ball forward to Jonathan Haynes who takes it down. Jonathan Haynes knocks the ball to his team mate, Stanley McManaman. Stanley McManaman side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
85.36
Scott Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Booth. John Booth runs straight at the defence! John Booth takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
23.5%
48.5%
27.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Booth of Stranraer |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paul McCoist (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Billy Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Callum Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alec Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Glass (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Cesar Loureiro (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Julian Boyd (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sebastiao Varela (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | John Booth (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Stephen Niven (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Duncan James (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt Mcallister (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alec Meiklejohn (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jody Ince (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alex Brouard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Suarez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Youssef Bouchiba (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Emmanuel Amunike (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Hugo Gomes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Adolfo Rodriguez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stuart James (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Abdelkrim Sinouh (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jonathan Haynes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paul Horlaville (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Pablo Cortes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wade Chavarri (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stanley McManaman (ATT) | 6 | |