Match Report


MotherwellMotherwell     StranraerStranraer
darren Nichollsdarren Nicholls Computer Player Computer Player
Danny KewellD. Kewell79
G
1
G
62Paul McCoistP. McCoist
Celestine AmunikeC. Amunike81
D
2
D
73Billy CollinsB. Collins
Cosmin DalakisC. Dalakis81
D
3
D
70Craig StrachanC. Strachan
Serge LachuerS. Lachuer82
D
4
D
69Callum MckinlayC. Mckinlay
Simo HenrikintytarS. Henrikintytar84
M
captain5
D
63Alec BoothA. Booth
Henry MeredithH. Meredith87
M
6
M
64Scott GlassS. Glass
Martins SerginhoM. Serginho82
M
7
M
62Cesar LoureiroC. Loureiro
Demetrios IntzidisD. Intzidis82
M
8captain
M
59Julian BoydJ. Boyd
Emile WalshE. Walsh81
A
9
M
56Sebastiao VarelaS. Varela
Rene BautistaR. Bautista74
A
10
A
81John BoothJ. Booth
Rodrigo BarajasR. Barajas86
A
11
A
81Stephen NivenS. Niven
 
Andres SantiagoA. Santiago88
M
12
A
65Duncan JamesD. James
Lucas NúñezL. Núñez75
D
13
A
65Matt McallisterM. Mcallister
Daniel DiéD. Dié85
M
14
A
64Alec MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 17,856 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Gemmill.


0.00
Stranraer kick off and get the first half underway!
2.32
Sebastiao Varela comes in with a high challenge, catching Simo Henrikintytar with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Simo Henrikintytar runs off the knock.
8.22
Henry Meredith flicks a high pass forward. Emile Walsh collects the pass. Emile Walsh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.12
Martins Serginho flicks a high pass forward. Emile Walsh collects the pass. Emile Walsh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.49
John Booth catches Celestine Amunike on the ankles. The referee brings John Booth to one side and gives him a warning! Celestine Amunike hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.16
Serge Lachuer threads a neat ball through to Henry Meredith. Henry Meredith threads the ball through to Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.07
Callum Mckinlay clumsily knocks into Rodrigo Barajas. Callum Mckinlay is shown the yellow card! Rodrigo Barajas stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.14
Henry Meredith hacks Julian Boyd from behind! Henry Meredith is warned by the referee! Julian Boyd stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.08
Martins Serginho flicks a high pass forward to Rene Bautista who brings the ball under control. Rene Bautista shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.34
Cosmin Dalakis pushes up the pitch. Cosmin Dalakis knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.49
Martins Serginho hacks Scott Glass from behind! Martins Serginho is given a warning by the referee! Scott Glass runs off the knock.
39.06
Henry Meredith flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Barajas collects the pass. Rodrigo Barajas lofts in a cross ball towards Rene Bautista. Rene Bautista makes a convincing header. Paul McCoist is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.35
Alec Booth clumsily knocks into Rene Bautista. The referee brings Alec Booth to one side and gives him a warning! Rene Bautista stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Julian Boyd surges forward with the ball. Julian Boyd sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Stranraer also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Motherwell get the second half underway!
53.51
Simo Henrikintytar flicks a high pass forward. Emile Walsh holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emile Walsh sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Paul McCoist manages to keep it out.
55.29
Callum Mckinlay clumsily knocks into Rene Bautista. The referee brings Callum Mckinlay to one side and gives him a warning! Rene Bautista runs off the knock.
60.55
Stranraer have made a substitution with Alec Meiklejohn replacing Billy Collins and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
63.40
Demetrios Intzidis threads a neat ball through to Rene Bautista. Rene Bautista sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
65.34
Simo Henrikintytar passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas makes a simple pass, allowing Emile Walsh to run into the box. Emile Walsh comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
66.07
Cosmin Dalakis flicks a high pass forward. Martins Serginho controls it well on his chest. Martins Serginho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas lofts in a cross ball towards Emile Walsh. Emile Walsh is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Motherwell!
69.17
Henry Meredith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emile Walsh. Emile Walsh knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Mckinlay.
72.59
Alec Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball towards John Booth. John Booth fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Cosmin Dalakis clears it off the line with his head!
73.12
Henry Meredith passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas advances inside the box! Rodrigo Barajas cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Paul McCoist is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.45
Henry Meredith flicks a high ball forward to Rene Bautista who takes it down. Rene Bautista controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
83.46
Alec Meiklejohn comes in with a late challenge on Emile Walsh. Alec Meiklejohn is given a warning by the referee! Emile Walsh stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.31
Serge Lachuer threads the ball through to Henry Meredith. Henry Meredith makes a simple pass to Rene Bautista. Rene Bautista controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Motherwell

Stranraer
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
6
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
68.1%
31.9%
Play Area
15.9%
46.4%
37.7%

Scorers
Rodrigo Barajas 16, 73
Rene Bautista 39
Emile Walsh 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rodrigo Barajas of Motherwell

Match Ratings
1.Danny Kewell (GK)
6
2.Celestine Amunike (DEF)
6
3.Cosmin Dalakis (DEF)
6
4.Serge Lachuer (DEF)
6
5.Simo Henrikintytar (MID)
6
6.Henry Meredith (MID)
7
7.Martins Serginho (MID)
6
8.Demetrios Intzidis (MID)
6
9.Emile Walsh (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Rene Bautista (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Rodrigo Barajas (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Andres Santiago (MID)
0
13.Lucas Núñez (DEF)
0
14.Daniel Dié (MID)
0

1.Paul McCoist (GK)
6
2.Billy Collins (DEF)
6
3.Craig Strachan (DEF)
6
4.Callum Mckinlay (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Alec Booth (DEF)
6
6.Scott Glass (MID)
6
7.Cesar Loureiro (MID)
6
8.Julian Boyd (MID)
6
9.Sebastiao Varela (MID)red card
3
10.John Booth (ATT)
5
11.Stephen Niven (ATT)
6
 
12.Duncan James (ATT)
0
13.Matt Mcallister (ATT)
0
14.Alec Meiklejohn (ATT)
5