Match Report


East StirlingEast Stirling     Heart of MidlothianHeart of Midlothian
Computer Player Computer Player Josh Davies Josh Davies
Garry MorrisonG. Morrison55
G
1captain
G
78Evangelos TsoukalasE. Tsoukalas
Jose GomesJ. Gomes66
D
2
D
74Phil ThomsonP. Thomson
Gavin ElliottG. Elliott65
D
3
D
75Afonso AvilesA. Aviles
Duncan McStayD. McStay60
D
4
D
76Guilherme BentoG. Bento
Claude AngelettiC. Angeletti58
D
5
M
79Nicolás AurellioN. Aurellio
David MarquesD. Marques67
M
6
M
74Leon WiltordL. Wiltord
John BurleyJ. Burley65
M
captain7
M
76Oscar MarsigliaO. Marsiglia
Juan CastilloJ. Castillo72
A
8
M
80David ReimersD. Reimers
Joos Van Der MeerJ. Van Der Meer69
A
9
A
81Nacer RamdaniN. Ramdani
Dambou FerriD. Ferri66
A
10
A
89Haruto SugiyamaH. Sugiyama
Dave StockdaleD. Stockdale65
A
11
A
82Djamel BenmiloudiD. Benmiloudi
 
Toni VercoutreT. Vercoutre63
M
12
D
71Gianni GalindoG. Galindo
Matt DickovM. Dickov61
A
13
M
74Nenad MeminN. Memin
Craig GemmellC. Gemmell59
A
14
A
76Moustapha FertoutM. Fertout

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ochilview Park where East Stirling play host to Heart of Midlothian. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
East Stirling are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Rummenigge.


0.00
The whistle blows and East Stirling get the match underway!
3.26
John Burley makes a simple pass to Juan Castillo. Juan Castillo shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
4.19
Afonso Aviles decides to run forward with the ball. Afonso Aviles threads the ball through to Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama flicks a high pass forward. Djamel Benmiloudi controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Djamel Benmiloudi shoots from just inside the box but it rises well off target!
9.49
Gavin Elliott barges into Nacer Ramdani. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nacer Ramdani runs off the knock.
10.47
Leon Wiltord comes in with a late challenge on David Marques. The referee brings Leon Wiltord to one side and gives him a warning! David Marques hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.54
Gavin Elliott flicks a high ball forward to John Burley who takes it down. John Burley changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. John Burley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
16.51
Oscar Marsiglia makes a high pass forward. Haruto Sugiyama shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Haruto Sugiyama sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Garry Morrison gets down and covers it.
20.10
David Marques hacks Nicolás Aurellio from behind! The referee calls over David Marques and warns him to calm down! Nicolás Aurellio carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.28
John Burley brings the ball forward. John Burley threads the ball through to Dambou Ferri but he's offside!
34.37
Afonso Aviles flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Marsiglia who brings the ball under control. Oscar Marsiglia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Garry Morrison.
36.42
Afonso Aviles hacks Juan Castillo from behind! Afonso Aviles is warned by the referee! Juan Castillo runs off the knock.
38.12
David Reimers chips the ball to his team mate, Djamel Benmiloudi. Djamel Benmiloudi plays a scrappy one-two with Haruto Sugiyama and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Djamel Benmiloudi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.16
Leon Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Nacer Ramdani collects the pass. Nacer Ramdani lofts in a cross ball towards Djamel Benmiloudi. Djamel Benmiloudi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Garry Morrison is on top of it.
44.44
Leon Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Nacer Ramdani controls it well on his chest. Nacer Ramdani flicks the ball to his team mate, Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Garry Morrison gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. East Stirling appear unchanged since the first half. Heart of Midlothian also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Heart of Midlothian kick off the second half!
55.37
John Burley makes a probing pass to Juan Castillo. Juan Castillo hits a low pass to Dambou Ferri. Dambou Ferri muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.26
David Marques makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale whips in a cross ball towards Juan Castillo. Juan Castillo powers a header at goal but somehow Evangelos Tsoukalas manages to keep it out.
59.38
Leon Wiltord deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nacer Ramdani. Nacer Ramdani whips in a cross ball towards Djamel Benmiloudi. Djamel Benmiloudi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Garry Morrison.
60.14
David Reimers takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Phil Thomson. Phil Thomson knocks the ball into the box. John Burley reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
60.14
East Stirling have made 2 substitutions with Matt Dickov replacing David Marques and Craig Gemmell replacing Dambou Ferri .Heart of Midlothian have made 3 substitutions with Gianni Galindo replacing Phil Thomson, Nenad Memin replacing David Reimers and Moustapha Fertout replacing Djamel Benmiloudi .
61.07
Duncan McStay hacks Moustapha Fertout from behind! The referee brings Duncan McStay to one side and gives him a warning! Moustapha Fertout hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.36
Duncan McStay makes a strong solo run forward. Duncan McStay flicks a high pass forward. Dave Stockdale holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dave Stockdale knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.32
Nenad Memin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nacer Ramdani. Nacer Ramdani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan McStay.
67.52
John Burley flicks a high pass forward to Joos Van Der Meer who brings the ball under control. Joos Van Der Meer shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
73.10
Guilherme Bento knocks the ball forward to Nenad Memin. Nenad Memin flicks a high pass forward to Nacer Ramdani who brings the ball under control. Nacer Ramdani plays a one-two with Moustapha Fertout and rushes in on goal... Nacer Ramdani cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Garry Morrison. Excellent save.
77.49
Oscar Marsiglia makes a beautiful solo run. Oscar Marsiglia knocks in a cross ball towards Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
83.01
Leon Wiltord knocks the ball forward to Nacer Ramdani. Nacer Ramdani flicks a high pass forward. Moustapha Fertout controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Moustapha Fertout side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball strikes Gavin Elliott's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
84.52
It's a corner kick. Nenad Memin loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Haruto Sugiyama makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
87.40
John Burley plays the ball forward to Juan Castillo. Juan Castillo threads the ball through into the box. Joos Van Der Meer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Evangelos Tsoukalas is on top of it.
90.00
Afonso Aviles threads the ball through to Oscar Marsiglia. Oscar Marsiglia sees Haruto Sugiyama in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Haruto Sugiyama shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

East Stirling

Heart of Midlothian
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
11
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43%
57%
Play Area
32.6%
41.9%
25.6%

Scorers
Djamel Benmiloudi 38
Haruto Sugiyama 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Haruto Sugiyama of Heart of Midlothian

Match Ratings
1.Garry Morrison (GK)
8
2.Jose Gomes (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Elliott (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Duncan McStay (DEF)
6
5.Claude Angeletti (DEF)
6
6.David Marques (MID)
6
7.John Burley (MID)
8
8.Juan Castillo (ATT)
6
9.Joos Van Der Meer (ATT)
6
10.Dambou Ferri (ATT)
6
11.Dave Stockdale (ATT)
6
 
12.Toni Vercoutre (MID)
0
13.Matt Dickov (ATT)
6
14.Craig Gemmell (ATT)
6

1.Evangelos Tsoukalas (GK)
7
2.Phil Thomson (DEF)
6
3.Afonso Aviles (DEF)
7
4.Guilherme Bento (DEF)
6
5.Nicolás Aurellio (MID)
6
6.Leon Wiltord (MID)
7
7.Oscar Marsiglia (MID)
7
8.David Reimers (MID)
6
9.Nacer Ramdani (ATT)
7
10.Haruto Sugiyama (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Djamel Benmiloudi (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Gianni Galindo (DEF)
6
13.Nenad Memin (MID)
6
14.Moustapha Fertout (ATT)
6