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 Kilmarnock. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Stirling Albion kick off the first half!
2.19
Alex Morton passes the ball forward to Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Alain Weber. Alain Weber cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.05
Garry Hendry takes it forward alone. Garry Hendry shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
8.31
Kevin Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Burley. Alec Burley advances with the ball. Alec Burley shoots from outside the area. Craig Mcinnes easily smothers it.
15.54
Alec Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.48
David Arnold kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Morton. Alex Morton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.22
Alec Burley threads the ball through to Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.53
Alex Morton passes the ball forward to Andy Collins. Andy Collins shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.13
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
32.38
Alec Burley brings the ball forward. Alec Burley plays a perfect one-two with Yaroslav Sobolyev and rushes in on goal... Alec Burley tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.40
Alec Burley sees space and advances. Alec Burley plays a perfect one-two with Rafael Izquierdo and rushes in on goal... Alec Burley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
39.06
Alec Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Izquierdo. Rafael Izquierdo goes all the way! Rafael Izquierdo tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.11
Garry Hendry sees space and advances. Garry Hendry shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Craig Mcinnes easily smothers it!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and Kilmarnock kick off!
47.53
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
49.51
Gary Ferguson hacks Eduardo Ruiz from behind! The referee calls over Gary Ferguson and warns him to calm down! Eduardo Ruiz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.47
David Arnold brings the ball forward. David Arnold makes a beautiful solo run. David Arnold shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
53.15
Paul McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Izquierdo. Rafael Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball towards Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.24
Hugo Zamora makes a probing pass to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry advances with the ball. Garry Hendry shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.27
Alec Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.55
Yaroslav Sobolyev barges into David Arnold. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Arnold hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.51
Kevin Ritchie decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Izquierdo. Rafael Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Mcinnes who gathers it comfortably.
79.46
Alex Morton surges forward with the ball. Alex Morton knocks the ball forward to Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
81.52
Alec Mckinlay threads the ball through to Eduardo Ruiz. Eduardo Ruiz threads the ball through to Alain Weber. Alain Weber knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Zamora.
84.28
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
Kevin Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Burley. Alec Burley makes a simple pass to Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Alec Burley of Stirling Albion
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.8%
37.2%
Play Area
25.6%
47.7%
26.7%