Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Stenhousemuir. A crowd of 4,239 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stenhousemuir appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by David Rae.


0.00
The first half starts with Stenhousemuir kicking off!
8.19
Oscar Andres flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Johnstone who takes it down. Gavin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
10.50
Noah Ouindi takes a quick throw-in. Stuart Hutchison sees Oscar Andres in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Andres flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Johnstone collects the pass. Gavin Johnstone advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Gavin Johnstone provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.36
Oscar Andres knocks the ball forward to Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone shoots from outside the area but somehow Alec Mckinlay manages to keep it out.
15.42
Oscar Andres decides to run forward with the ball. Oscar Andres shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.29
Colin Johnstone clumsily knocks into Noah Ouindi. Colin Johnstone is shown the yellow card! Noah Ouindi stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.25
Callum Gemmell knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone advances inside the box! Colin Johnstone makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.31
Danny Barmby comes in with a late challenge on Oscar Andres. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oscar Andres runs off the knock.
33.43
Don Caldwell barges into Danny Barmby. The referee brings Don Caldwell to one side and gives him a warning! Danny Barmby runs off the knock.
34.31
Stuart Hutchison hits a low pass to Don Caldwell. Don Caldwell surges forward with the ball. Don Caldwell cuts inside the box! Gavin Mcinnes catches Don Caldwell on the ankles. Don Caldwell appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
39.27
Callum Gemmell clumsily knocks into Oscar Andres. The referee warns Callum Gemmell to calm down! Oscar Andres stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.28
Gavin Hansen darts forward. Gavin Hansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Gavin Hansen plays the ball forward to Callum Gemmell. Callum Gemmell threads the ball through to Scott Brady. Scott Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Stirling Albion kick off the second half!
47.10
Gavin Johnstone clumsily knocks into Craig Johnstone. The referee calls over Gavin Johnstone and warns him to calm down! Craig Johnstone gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
48.55
Noah Ouindi flicks a high pass forward to Don Caldwell who brings the ball under control. Don Caldwell decides to run forward with the ball. Don Caldwell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.50
Danny Barmby knocks the ball forward to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.08
Gavin Mcinnes threads the ball through to Callum Gemmell. Callum Gemmell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Hutchison.
57.27
Oscar Andres flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Johnstone who takes it down. Gavin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Alec Mckinlay didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
63.28
Stephen Inglis sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Inglis hits a low pass to Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Ritchie and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gavin Johnstone cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
66.13
Stuart Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Malcolm Fortune controls it well on his chest. Malcolm Fortune flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Johnstone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Johnstone passes the ball forward to Paul Ritchie. Craig Johnstone comes in with a late challenge on Paul Ritchie. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
67.51
Dominic Gemmill passes the ball forward to Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Inglis.
69.20
Danny Barmby sees Garry Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.18
Craig Law comes in with a late challenge on Malcolm Fortune. The referee calls over Craig Law and warns him to calm down! Malcolm Fortune runs off the knock.
73.46
Gavin Mcinnes catches Paul Ritchie on the ankles. Gavin Mcinnes is given a warning by the referee! Paul Ritchie grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.18
Stirling Albion have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Meiklejohn replacing Craig Johnstone, John Dalglish replacing Callum Gemmell and Rafael Carvalho replacing Colin Johnstone .Stenhousemuir have made a substitution with David Booth replacing Oscar Andres .
83.57
Gavin Hansen surges forward with the ball. Gavin Hansen makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Duncan Rae had no chance!! Goal for Stirling Albion!
87.23
Dominic Gemmill comes in with a late challenge on Don Caldwell. The referee warns Dominic Gemmill to calm down! Don Caldwell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
John Dalglish runs deep into the other half of the pitch. John Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Carvalho. Don Gemmill comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Carvalho. Rafael Carvalho appeals for a penalty! Given!!
90.00
The referee points to the spot..
90.00
Garry Naysmith takes a long run up and fires a shot towards the top of the net, but it hits the crossbar and goes over!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
6
3
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.9%
58.1%
Play Area
23.3%
45.3%
31.4%


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

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