Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Stirling Albion. A crowd of 2,748 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stirling Albion appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stirling Albion appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Stirling Albion get the match underway!
2.03
0-0Alec Burley takes it forward alone. Alec Burley finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
3.43
0-0Callum Matteo sees a break and surges forward. Callum Matteo threads the ball through to Colin Sullivan. Colin Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mick Mckay.
10.47
0-0Paul Rae comes in with a late challenge on Garry Hendry. The referee calls over Paul Rae and shows him a yellow card! Garry Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.33
0-0Paul McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Izquierdo. Rafael Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball towards Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev powers a header at goal. Duncan James manages to gather it comfortably.
21.57
1-0Paul Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Don Hansen. Don Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Mcallister. Kevin Mcallister heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Gavin Matteo had no chance!! Goal for Ayr United!
32.22
John Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Kevin Mcallister. Kevin Mcallister makes a probing pass to Don Hansen. Don Hansen takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
36.33
1-0Billy Inglis catches Kevin Mcallister on the ankles. Billy Inglis is warned by the referee! Kevin Mcallister runs off the knock.
40.01
Dominic Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Hansen. Don Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Sullivan. Colin Sullivan rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Hugo Zamora knocks the ball forward to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry passes the ball forward to Rafael Izquierdo. Rafael Izquierdo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Young.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Ayr United start the second half!
51.41
Garry Hendry knocks the ball forward to Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul McGrory.
53.44
Garry Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Izquierdo. Rafael Izquierdo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.49
Paul Rae threads the ball through to Kevin Mcallister. Kevin Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Sullivan. Colin Sullivan powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Colin Sullivan!
61.25
Billy Inglis takes it forward alone. Billy Inglis takes it forward alone. Billy Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev heads the ball goalwards. Duncan James easily picks it out of the air!
66.13
Garry Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Izquierdo. Rafael Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Matteo.
71.18
Hugo Zamora hacks Don Hansen from behind! The referee calls over Hugo Zamora and shows him a yellow card! Don Hansen runs off the knock.
84.45
2-0Ayr United are easily keeping Stirling Albion at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
85.11
Billy Inglis makes a simple pass to Alec Burley. Alec Burley makes a simple pass to Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.6%
48.4%
Play Area
30.6%
41.9%
27.4%
Scorers