Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Queen of the South. A crowd of 4,890 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gough.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gough.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Stirling Albion get the match underway!
4.41
0-0Scott James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Gemmill.
6.36
Callum Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Scott Brady holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Brady knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rosario Campi.
8.14
0-0David Dalglish flicks a high pass forward to Jose Garcia who brings the ball under control. Jose Garcia makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Garcia whips in a cross ball towards Don Mccall. Don Mccall heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.08
Rosario Campi plays the ball forward to Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone flicks a high ball forward to Andy Thomson who takes it down. Andy Thomson plays a quick one-two with Don Mccall and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Andy Thomson provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.34
1-0Gavin Hansen threads a neat ball through to Scott James. Scott James makes a probing pass to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Alec Ferguson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.04
Gavin Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Law. Craig Law passes the ball forward to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith edges inside the box! Garry Naysmith makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
20.53
2-0Gavin Mcinnes catches Andy Thomson on the ankles. The referee brings Gavin Mcinnes to one side and gives him a warning! Andy Thomson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.53
2-0Free kick to Queen of the South just outside the area...
22.27
Andy Thomson takes a stuttering run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
32.44
2-0Craig Law clumsily knocks into Jose Garcia. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Garcia stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.03
Craig Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott James. Scott James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rosario Campi.
38.17
Jose Garcia passes the ball forward to Don Mccall. Don Mccall skips past Craig Johnstone! Don Mccall comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
44.29
Kevin Rae flicks a high ball forward to Alec Johnstone who takes it down. Alec Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Don Mccall collects the pass. Don Mccall tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stirling Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Queen of the South have changed their lineup with Richard Morrison replacing Alec Johnstone. The Queen of the South players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Queen of the South get the second half underway!
47.26
2-0Gavin Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Callum Gemmell controls it well on his chest. Callum Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Scott Brady. Scott Brady shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
49.23
Stephen Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Andy Thomson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Thomson plays a scrappy one-two with Don Mccall and advances towards the goal... Andy Thomson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
51.47
Callum Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Colin Johnstone collects the pass. Colin Johnstone shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.33
Callum Gemmell decides to run forward with the ball. Callum Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stirling Albion! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
57.43
Rosario Campi comes in with a late challenge on Colin Johnstone. The referee calls over Rosario Campi and shows him a yellow card! Colin Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.01
4-0Queen of the South have made a substitution with Dominic Dalglish replacing Don Mccall .
67.05
4-0Stephen Hansen barges into Dominic Gemmill. Stephen Hansen is warned by the referee! Dominic Gemmill carries on, but is struggling a bit.
69.02
Jose Garcia sees Andy Thomson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Thomson advances inside the box! Andy Thomson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
73.39
Scott James threads the ball through to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.01
Stirling Albion have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Meiklejohn replacing Craig Johnstone, John Dalglish replacing Scott James and Rafael Carvalho replacing Colin Johnstone .
84.20
Stephen Hansen plays the ball forward to Andy Thomson. Andy Thomson plays a one-two with Dominic Dalglish and advances towards the goal... Andy Thomson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
85.40
David Dalglish catches Rafael Carvalho on the ankles. The referee calls over David Dalglish and warns him to calm down! Rafael Carvalho stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.25
Dominic Gemmill makes a beautiful solo run. Dominic Gemmill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
27.4%
45.2%
27.4%
Scorers
| Garry Naysmith 10, 15, 54 Colin Johnstone 51 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Garry Naysmith of Stirling Albion |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alec Mckinlay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Mcinnes (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Gavin Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dominic Gemmill (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Callum Gemmell (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Scott James (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Craig Law (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Garry Naysmith (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Scott Brady (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Colin Johnstone (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Kevin Meiklejohn (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | John Dalglish (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Rafael Carvalho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Alec Ferguson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Gemmill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rosario Campi (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Jose Garcia (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alec Johnstone (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stephen Hansen (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Andy Thomson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Don Mccall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gavin Gough (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Richard Morrison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dominic Dalglish (ATT) | 6 | |