Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Shielfield Park where Berwick Rangers play host to Stenhousemuir. A crowd of 4,324 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Berwick Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stenhousemuir appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gough.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Berwick Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stenhousemuir appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gough.
0.00
0-0Stenhousemuir kick off the first half!
6.47
0-0Malcolm Fortune makes an attacking run forward. Malcolm Fortune whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
8.16
0-0Kevin Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum McStay. Callum McStay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Inglis.
12.19
Alec Gough makes a probing pass to Dominic Morton. Dominic Morton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.48
0-0Alec Gough takes it forward alone. Alec Gough whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Morton. Dominic Morton outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Duncan Rae.
15.09
0-0Corner kick to Berwick Rangers. Colin McGrory plays it to the far post. Noah Ouindi reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
16.31
Alec Gough chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Morton. Dominic Morton knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
20.26
0-0Alec Gough barges into Oscar Andres. Alec Gough is shown the yellow card! Oscar Andres runs off the knock.
21.32
Oscar Andres sees Paul Ritchie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Ritchie shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.12
0-0Paul Ritchie hacks David Caldwell from behind! The referee calls over Paul Ritchie and warns him to calm down! David Caldwell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.40
Malcolm Fortune flicks a high pass forward. Paul Ritchie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.48
David Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Morton. Dominic Morton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.57
0-0Edgar Neves threads a neat ball through to Alec Gough. Alec Gough flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Morton comfortably collects the pass. Dominic Morton deftly passes the ball to Callum McStay, releasing him through on goal. Stuart Hutchison hacks Callum McStay from behind! Penalty not given!!
32.43
Mathieu Bruneau flicks a high pass forward. Alec Gough controls it well on his chest. Alec Gough flicks a high pass forward. Callum McStay controls it well on his chest. Callum McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.49
0-0Don Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Johnstone but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
David Caldwell darts forward. With a delightful solo run, David Caldwell stretches the opposition's defence. David Caldwell shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Berwick Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Stenhousemuir also appear unchanged since the first half. The Berwick Rangers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Berwick Rangers get the second half underway!
48.58
Kevin Liddell threads a neat ball through to Dominic Morton. Dominic Morton shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Berwick Rangers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
49.24
Don Caldwell sees Gavin Johnstone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Johnstone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Andy James.
50.10
0-0Corner kick to Stenhousemuir. Oscar Andres plays it short to Don Gemmill. Don Gemmill flicks the ball across the goal. Paul Ritchie shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
53.33
Tomas Gomes flicks a high pass forward to Callum McStay who brings the ball neatly under control. Callum McStay runs straight at the defence! Callum McStay tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
54.12
0-0Berwick Rangers are in full control of this game.
55.06
David Caldwell threads the ball through to Alec Gough. Alec Gough threads the ball through to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
57.43
0-0Colin McGrory clumsily knocks into Oscar Andres. The referee calls over Colin McGrory and warns him to calm down! Oscar Andres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.04
Don Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
61.43
Edgar Neves kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Gough. Alec Gough threads a neat ball through to Callum McStay. Callum McStay whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Morton. Garry Telfer barges into Dominic Morton. Penalty not given!!
67.56
Noah Ouindi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malcolm Fortune. Malcolm Fortune takes it forward alone. Malcolm Fortune shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
75.31
Tomas Gomes flicks a high ball forward to Alec Hendry who takes it down. Alec Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Rae who gathers it comfortably.
78.22
Mathieu Bruneau decides to run forward with the ball. Mathieu Bruneau hits a low pass to Callum McStay. Callum McStay makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies just off target!
85.26
1-0Tomas Gomes knocks the ball forward to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Morton. Dominic Morton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.50
Mathieu Bruneau knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Gomes. Tomas Gomes knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Morton. Dominic Morton knocks in a cross ball towards Callum McStay. Callum McStay makes a convincing header but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Colin McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Callum McStay. Callum McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
27.3%
45.5%
27.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Morton of Berwick Rangers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andy James (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Edgar Neves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mathieu Bruneau (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | David Caldwell (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Tomas Gomes (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Alec Gough (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Colin McGrory (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kevin Liddell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dominic Morton (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Callum McStay (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Alec Hendry (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Nicolas Reyes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Don Mckinlay (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alec Strachan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Duncan Rae (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Don Gemmill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Noah Ouindi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Garry Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Malcolm Fortune (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Oscar Andres (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Don Caldwell (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Paul Ritchie (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Gavin Johnstone (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Colin Johnstone (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Richard Mcallister (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Booth (ATT) | 0 | |