Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Stirling Albion. A crowd of 2,832 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Motherwell are playing in a 6-3-1 formation while Stirling Albion appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Motherwell are playing in a 6-3-1 formation while Stirling Albion appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Motherwell kicking off!
4.12
0-0Paul Davidson threads the ball through to Alex Mckinlay. Alex Mckinlay makes a probing pass to David Dalglish. David Dalglish sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.31
0-0Alec Burley makes a simple pass to Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Mcinnes who gathers it comfortably.
9.09
Kevin Ritchie makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Ritchie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Izquierdo. Rafael Izquierdo shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.00
Stuart Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Mckinlay. Alex Mckinlay sees space and advances. Alex Mckinlay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
27.18
0-0Rafael Izquierdo clumsily knocks into Duncan Gemmell. Rafael Izquierdo is warned by the referee! Duncan Gemmell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.26
Garry Hendry surges forward with the ball. Garry Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Mcinnes who gathers it comfortably.
36.38
0-0Garry Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Kevin Mcinnes!
44.29
Pablo Lorenzo surges forward with the ball. Pablo Lorenzo makes a beautiful solo run. Pablo Lorenzo lofts in a cross ball towards David Dalglish. David Dalglish flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Stirling Albion kick off the second half!
47.50
Garry Hendry sees a break and surges forward. Garry Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.47
Duncan McCoist knocks the ball forward to Don Glass. Don Glass makes a simple pass to David Dalglish. David Dalglish finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Gavin Matteo manages to keep it out.
54.36
1-0Paul Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Don Glass. Don Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Dalglish. David Dalglish shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Dalglish!
57.20
Mick Mckay chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry passes the ball forward to Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.15
Kevin Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Gary Ferguson. Gary Ferguson makes a probing pass to Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Davidson.
63.24
Kevin Morton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Dalglish. David Dalglish knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.40
1-0Garry Hendry barges into Alex Mckinlay. Garry Hendry is given a warning by the referee! Alex Mckinlay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.38
Garry Hendry threads the ball through to Rafael Izquierdo. Rafael Izquierdo shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.32
Don Glass chips the ball to his team mate, David Dalglish. David Dalglish knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Matteo who gathers it comfortably.
71.05
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
78.18
Gary Ferguson sees space and advances. Gary Ferguson shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Kevin Mcinnes.
81.52
Yaroslav Sobolyev clumsily knocks into Paul Elliott. Yaroslav Sobolyev is warned by the referee! Paul Elliott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.53
Don Glass advances with the ball. Don Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mick Mckay.
87.03
Alex Mckinlay flicks the ball to his team mate, David Dalglish. David Dalglish knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.1%
46.9%
Play Area
29.6%
46.9%
23.5%
Scorers