Match Report


Stirling AlbionStirling Albion     Partick ThistlePartick Thistle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alec MckinlayA. Mckinlay62
G
1
G
45Garry MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn
Gavin McinnesG. Mcinnes59
D
2
D
65John DavidsonJ. Davidson
Gavin HansenG. Hansen44
D
3
D
59Duncan BradyD. Brady
Craig JohnstoneC. Johnstone41
D
4
D
51Cesar FonsecaC. Fonseca
Dominic GemmillD. Gemmill56
M
5
M
60Gavin RaeG. Rae
Danny BarmbyD. Barmby54
M
6
M
57Gary GreigG. Greig
Callum GemmellC. Gemmell51
M
7
M
56Matt NivenM. Niven
Scott JamesS. James49
M
8
M
44Marvin SalmonM. Salmon
Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith56
A
captain9
A
58Stephen GemmellS. Gemmell
Scott BradyS. Brady55
A
10
A
50Scott BremnerS. Bremner
Colin JohnstoneC. Johnstone54
A
11captain
A
48Colin LiddellC. Liddell
 
Kevin MeiklejohnK. Meiklejohn54
G
12
D
51Neil SounessN. Souness
John DalglishJ. Dalglish53
A
13
D
47Craig BradyC. Brady
Rafael CarvalhoR. Carvalho52
A
14
A
46Paul JohnstoneP. Johnstone

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 4,902 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stirling Albion and Partick Thistle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Law.


0.00
Stirling Albion get the match underway!
2.17
Gary Greig flicks a high pass forward. Colin Liddell collects the pass. Colin Liddell makes a probing pass to Stephen Gemmell but he's offside!
4.45
Matt Niven threads a neat ball through to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
8.10
Gavin Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Scott James controls it well on his chest. Scott James makes a simple pass to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.36
Gavin Hansen passes the ball forward to Scott James. Scott James flicks a high pass forward. Garry Naysmith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.31
Danny Barmby threads a neat ball through to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
18.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Scott James laces a through ball forward to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Meiklejohn who gathers it comfortably.
22.08
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
24.27
Gavin Rae hacks Callum Gemmell from behind! Gavin Rae is shown the yellow card! Callum Gemmell runs off the knock.
27.59
With a delightful solo run, Matt Niven stretches the opposition's defence. Matt Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Liddell. Colin Liddell tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.02
Craig Johnstone catches Stephen Gemmell on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Gemmell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.01
Danny Barmby chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Davidson.
40.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Gavin Hansen laces a weighted ball forward to Callum Gemmell. Callum Gemmell kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Brady. Scott Brady shoots from 20 yards. Garry Meiklejohn is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.59
Scott James catches Gary Greig on the ankles. Scott James is shown the yellow card! Gary Greig carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Gavin Hansen flicks a high ball forward to Callum Gemmell who takes it down. Callum Gemmell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stirling Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Partick Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Partick Thistle players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Partick Thistle kick off the second half!
47.51
Danny Barmby chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. John Davidson clumsily knocks into Scott Brady. Scott Brady appeals for a penalty! Given!!
47.51
The referee points to the spot..
49.04
Garry Naysmith steps up. What a cracker!! Garry Meiklejohn had no chance!!
51.03
Callum Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Meiklejohn who gathers it comfortably.
53.06
Callum Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Garry Naysmith collects the pass. Garry Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.35
Gavin Mcinnes threads the ball through to Scott James. Scott James passes the ball forward to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.14
Partick Thistle appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
60.14
Matt Niven changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Matt Niven whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Salmon. Marvin Salmon makes a deft header but it's a woeful effort!
63.28
Matt Niven clumsily knocks into Callum Gemmell. The referee brings Matt Niven to one side and gives him a warning! Callum Gemmell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.51
Matt Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Salmon. Marvin Salmon knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
67.35
Scott James takes a quick throw-in, which Callum Gemmell takes on the chest. Callum Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Scott Brady holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Brady shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.42
Stephen Gemmell clumsily knocks into Craig Johnstone. The referee calls over Stephen Gemmell and warns him to calm down! Craig Johnstone stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.48
Danny Barmby makes a probing pass to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Garry Meiklejohn!
77.38
Stirling Albion have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Meiklejohn replacing Craig Johnstone, John Dalglish replacing Callum Gemmell and Rafael Carvalho replacing Colin Johnstone .Partick Thistle have made 3 substitutions with Neil Souness replacing Duncan Brady, Craig Brady replacing Gary Greig and Paul Johnstone replacing Colin Liddell .
78.42
Scott James flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Carvalho who brings the ball under control. Rafael Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Souness.
83.28
Craig Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.50
Craig Brady sees Scott Bremner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Bremner plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Johnstone and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Scott Bremner provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Alec Mckinlay has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.09
Danny Barmby sees space and advances. Danny Barmby lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith beats his man to it with a header but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Stirling Albion

Partick Thistle
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.6%
36.4%
Play Area
22.1%
45.5%
32.5%

Scorers
Scott Brady 40
Garry Naysmith 49 (p)
Scott Bremner 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Danny Barmby of Stirling Albion

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

1.Garry Meiklejohn (GK)
6
2.John Davidson (DEF)
6
3.Duncan Brady (DEF)
6
4.Cesar Fonseca (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Rae (MID)yellow card
5
6.Gary Greig (MID)
6
7.Matt Niven (MID)
7
8.Marvin Salmon (MID)
6
9.Stephen Gemmell (ATT)
5
10.Scott Bremner (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Colin Liddell (ATT)
6
 
12.Neil Souness (DEF)
6
13.Craig Brady (DEF)
6
14.Paul Johnstone (ATT)
6