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 Dumbarton. A crowd of 4,506 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Rae.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Rae.
0.00
0-0Stirling Albion start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.32
0-0John Henderson hits a low pass to Don Burley. Don Burley shoots from 25 yards. Alec Mckinlay comfortably gets down and covers it.
4.24
0-0John Henderson hits a low pass to Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
8.25
Danny Barmby flicks a high ball forward to Garry Naysmith who takes it down. Garry Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Meiklejohn.
12.04
Craig Johnstone threads the ball through to Scott James. Scott James flicks a high pass forward. Colin Johnstone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Aniello Cordone manages to gather it.
14.50
Craig Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Gemmill. Dominic Gemmill decides to run forward with the ball. Dominic Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.23
0-0Callum Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Scott Brady holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
22.56
0-0Danny Barmby barges into John Henderson. Danny Barmby is given a warning by the referee! John Henderson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.10
Stephen Liddell flicks a high ball forward to Don Burley who takes it down. Don Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
30.09
0-1Don Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Alec Mckinlay has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
34.35
Callum Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
38.03
0-1Gavin Mcinnes comes in with a late challenge on Don Burley. The referee calls over Gavin Mcinnes and shows him a yellow card! Don Burley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.58
John Henderson threads the ball through to Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
Stephen Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Don Burley. Don Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stirling Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Dumbarton have changed their lineup with Tony Mahouvé replacing Don Caldwell and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The Stirling Albion players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Dumbarton kick off!
49.31
Stephen Liddell passes the ball forward to Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Don Burley. Don Burley heads the ball goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
51.17
Dominic Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Brady. Scott Brady shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.37
1-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
55.30
Craig Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Callum Gemmell controls it well on his chest. Callum Gemmell sees space and advances. Callum Gemmell knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Garry Naysmith!
61.01
Stephen Liddell sees Duncan Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.01
Danny Barmby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Mcallister.
66.26
Stephen Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Niven rushes past Craig Johnstone! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Duncan Niven provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
69.27
Callum Gemmell flicks a high pass forward to Garry Naysmith who brings the ball under control. Garry Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.28
Albrecht Augstein sees Stephen Liddell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Johnstone.
77.53
2-2Stirling Albion have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Meiklejohn replacing Craig Johnstone, John Dalglish replacing Callum Gemmell and Rafael Carvalho replacing Colin Johnstone .
83.25
Garry Naysmith comes in with a late challenge on Alec Mcallister. The referee calls over Garry Naysmith and shows him a yellow card! Alec Mcallister gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.53
Albrecht Augstein chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Mahouvé. Tony Mahouvé threads the ball through to Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Meiklejohn.
89.46
Dominic Gemmill sees Scott Brady in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Brady whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Carvalho. Rafael Carvalho connects with a diving header but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Stephen Liddell threads a neat ball through to Don Burley. Don Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
25%
45.8%
29.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Scott Brady 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) | 7 | |
| 6. | Danny Barmby (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Callum Gemmell (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Scott James (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Garry Naysmith (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Scott Brady (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Colin Johnstone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kevin Meiklejohn (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | John Dalglish (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Rafael Carvalho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Aniello Cordone (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Barros (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Meiklejohn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Albrecht Augstein (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alec Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Don Caldwell (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | John Henderson (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stephen Liddell (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Duncan Niven (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Scott Mckinlay (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Don Burley (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | John Gemmell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tony Mahouvé (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Neil Mckinlay (ATT) | 0 | |