Match Report


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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Ochilview Park where Stenhousemuir play host to Stirling Albion. A crowd of 4,501 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stenhousemuir are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Stirling Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Strachan.


0.00
Stenhousemuir kick off!
2.05
Gavin Hansen flicks a high ball forward to Callum Gemmell who takes it down. Callum Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Garry Naysmith controls it well on his chest. Garry Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone connects with a diving header. Duncan Rae manages to gather it.
10.27
Don Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Andres collects the pass. Oscar Andres plays the ball forward to Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
12.57
Callum Gemmell hits a low pass to Scott Brady. Scott Brady finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
16.49
Oscar Andres flicks a high pass forward. Paul Ritchie collects the pass. Paul Ritchie cuts inside the box! Paul Ritchie rockets a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
24.11
Gavin Hansen catches Gavin Johnstone on the ankles. Gavin Hansen is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.49
Oscar Andres sees space and advances. Oscar Andres makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
28.46
Craig Johnstone flicks a high ball forward to Callum Gemmell who takes it down. Callum Gemmell chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Brady. Scott Brady makes a pass forward but Colin Johnstone makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
32.05
Scott James flicks a high pass forward. Scott Brady collects the pass. Scott Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith makes a deft header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.22
Gavin Mcinnes runs forward with the ball. Gavin Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone shoots from long range but it flies wide!
39.13
Gavin Hansen hacks Oscar Andres from behind! Gavin Hansen is shown the yellow card! Oscar Andres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.08
Gavin Hansen flicks a high ball forward to Scott James who takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, Scott James plays the ball forward to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Hutchison.
45.00
Gavin Hansen plays the ball forward to Scott James. Scott James flicks a high pass forward. Garry Naysmith collects the pass. Garry Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stenhousemuir appear unchanged since the first half. Stirling Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Stirling Albion start the second half!
53.46
Scott James hacks Oscar Andres from behind! The referee warns Scott James to calm down! Oscar Andres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.13
Callum Gemmell comes in with a late challenge on Oscar Andres. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oscar Andres stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.39
Craig Law deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
61.00
Malcolm Fortune takes a quick throw-in. Don Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
69.56
Dominic Gemmill sees Garry Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.12
Callum Gemmell advances with the ball. Callum Gemmell shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.25
Malcolm Fortune barges into Scott James. The referee calls over Malcolm Fortune and shows him a yellow card! Scott James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.03
Stenhousemuir have made a substitution with David Booth replacing Oscar Andres .Stirling Albion have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Meiklejohn replacing Craig Johnstone, John Dalglish replacing Scott James and Rafael Carvalho replacing Colin Johnstone .
81.47
Stenhousemuir are keeping most of the possession.
85.39
John Dalglish threads a neat ball through to Rafael Carvalho. Rafael Carvalho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Brady but he's offside!
89.11
David Booth flicks a high pass forward. Paul Ritchie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Ritchie plays a quick one-two with Gavin Johnstone and rushes in on goal... Paul Ritchie looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Craig Law knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Carvalho. Rafael Carvalho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Duncan Rae easily gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.1%
40.9%
Play Area
30.7%
44.3%
25%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Callum Gemmell of Stirling Albion

Match Ratings
1.Duncan Rae (GK)
7
2.Don Gemmill (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Inglis (DEF)
6
4.Noah Ouindi (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Hutchison (DEF)
7
6.Garry Telfer (DEF)
7
7.Malcolm Fortune (MID)yellow card
6
8.Oscar Andres (MID)
9
9.Don Caldwell (MID)
7
10.Paul Ritchie (ATT)
8
11.Gavin Johnstone (ATT)
6
 
12.Colin Johnstone (ATT)
0
13.Richard Mcallister (ATT)
0
14.David Booth (ATT)
6

1.Alec Mckinlay (GK)
6
2.Gavin Mcinnes (DEF)
7
3.Gavin Hansen (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Craig Johnstone (DEF)
6
5.Dominic Gemmill (MID)
6
6.Callum Gemmell (MID)goal scoredyellow card
10
7.Scott James (MID)
6
8.Craig Law (MID)
7
9.Garry Naysmith (ATT)
6
10.Scott Brady (ATT)
6
11.Colin Johnstone (ATT)
6
 
12.Kevin Meiklejohn (GK)
6
13.John Dalglish (ATT)
6
14.Rafael Carvalho (ATT)
6