Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to St Mirren. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 6-3-1.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 6-3-1.
0.00
0-0Stirling Albion kick off and get the match underway!
6.54
0-0Stirling Albion are easily keeping St Mirren at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
9.41
0-0Garry Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Caldwell. Craig Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Matteo who gathers it comfortably.
20.08
0-0Paul McGrory advances with the ball. Paul McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Gary Morrison manages to keep it out.
24.49
0-0Craig Caldwell catches Stefan Rosengren on the ankles. The referee calls over Craig Caldwell and warns him to calm down! Stefan Rosengren runs off the knock.
28.15
Garry Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev goes all the way! Yaroslav Sobolyev makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Gary Morrison manages to keep it out.
30.28
Hugo Zamora knocks the ball forward to Gary Ferguson. Gary Ferguson takes it forward alone. Gary Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Campbell.
36.56
St Mirren are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
40.50
0-0Mick Mckay knocks the ball forward to Alec Burley. Alec Burley threads the ball through to Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with St Mirren kicking off!
47.58
Gavin Cleland takes it forward alone. Gavin Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Caldwell. Craig Caldwell flicks the ball with his head. Gavin Matteo manages to gather it comfortably.
55.15
Kevin Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Burley. Alec Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Izquierdo. Rafael Izquierdo shoots from distance but it is miles over!
69.04
Mick Mckay hacks Craig Caldwell from behind! Mick Mckay is warned by the referee! Craig Caldwell runs off the knock.
73.03
0-0Stephen Mason clumsily knocks into Garry Hendry. The referee calls over Stephen Mason and shows him a yellow card! Garry Hendry carries on, but is struggling a bit.
75.22
Garry Hendry makes a probing pass to Rafael Izquierdo. Rafael Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Morrison who gathers it comfortably.
79.22
Garry Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Izquierdo. Rafael Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.40
Gavin Cleland barges into Alec Burley. Gavin Cleland is given a warning by the referee! Alec Burley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.40
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
84.21
Kevin Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Ferguson. Gary Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
27.4%
56.2%
16.4%