Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at St Mirren Park where St Mirren play host to East Stirling. A crowd of 17,325 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Hutchison.
The pitch is in good condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Hutchison.
0.00
0-0East Stirling kick off and get the first half underway!
3.49
0-0Duncan McStay makes a probing pass to John Burley. John Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Joos Van Der Meer. Joos Van Der Meer skips past Craig Kasper! Some silky footwork from Joos Van Der Meer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
6.04
0-0Nuno Semedo catches Dambou Ferri on the ankles. The referee warns Nuno Semedo to calm down! Dambou Ferri stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.31
0-0David Marques flicks a high pass forward. Dambou Ferri easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dambou Ferri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Mccann who gathers it comfortably.
16.55
1-0Craig Shields makes a simple pass to Dagui Oulmers. Dagui Oulmers sees space and advances. Dagui Oulmers lofts in a cross ball towards Davide Di Cara. Davide Di Cara directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.14
David Marques makes a probing pass to Dambou Ferri. Dambou Ferri makes a probing pass between the defence to Dave Stockdale. Some silky footwork from Dave Stockdale provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
24.18
Madjid Le Garrec threads the ball through to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
28.16
2-1John Burley makes a simple pass to Joos Van Der Meer. Joos Van Der Meer knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but slams it into the crowd!
30.22
David Marques passes the ball forward to Joos Van Der Meer. Joos Van Der Meer shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Scott Mccann.
31.26
2-1It's a corner kick. David Marques loops the ball over to the far post. Duncan McStay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
40.37
2-1David Marques comes in with a late challenge on Paulo Pinto. The referee calls over David Marques and shows him a yellow card! Paulo Pinto runs off the knock.
42.55
John Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Dambou Ferri. Dambou Ferri runs straight at the defence! Dambou Ferri takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. St Mirren appear unchanged since the first half. East Stirling also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
St Mirren kick off and get the second half underway!
49.16
2-2David Marques flicks a high pass forward. Juan Castillo controls it well on his chest. Juan Castillo knocks the ball forward to Dambou Ferri but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
51.50
Madjid Le Garrec makes an attacking run forward. Madjid Le Garrec knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
57.15
Paulo Pinto clumsily knocks into John Burley. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Burley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.55
2-2East Stirling have made 2 substitutions with Matt Dickov replacing David Marques and Craig Gemmell replacing Dambou Ferri .
61.58
Cleto Cauet makes a simple pass to Paulo Pinto. Paulo Pinto kicks a strong pass forward to Davide Di Cara. Davide Di Cara knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.05
Madjid Le Garrec controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Stephen Niven provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.01
Nuno Semedo flicks a high pass forward to Paulo Pinto who brings the ball under control. Paulo Pinto threads a neat ball through to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.29
Dagui Oulmers threads a neat ball through to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Garry Morrison didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
71.07
Matt Dickov makes a probing pass to Juan Castillo. Juan Castillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Gemmell but he's offside!
77.14
John Burley catches Paulo Pinto on the ankles. John Burley is warned by the referee! Paulo Pinto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.42
Paulo Pinto changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paulo Pinto shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Garry Morrison.
79.13
2-2Stephen Niven takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Claude Angeletti steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
84.58
With a delightful solo run, John Burley stretches the opposition's defence. John Burley shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
87.52
Madjid Le Garrec controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
With a delightful solo run, Madjid Le Garrec stretches the opposition's defence. Madjid Le Garrec whips in a cross ball towards Davide Di Cara. Davide Di Cara flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
29%
47.8%
23.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dambou Ferri of East Stirling |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Scott Mccann (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nuno Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Kasper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cleto Cauet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Craig Shields (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Madjid Le Garrec (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Dagui Oulmers (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paulo Pinto (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Rafael Campos (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Davide Di Cara (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Stephen Niven (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Gary Cole (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gavin Gough (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stephen Mcallister (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Garry Morrison (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jose Gomes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duncan McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Claude Angeletti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Marques (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | John Burley (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Juan Castillo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Joos Van Der Meer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dambou Ferri (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Dave Stockdale (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Toni Vercoutre (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt Dickov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Craig Gemmell (ATT) | 6 | |