Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Clyde. A crowd of 4,966 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Clyde appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gough.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Clyde appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gough.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Clyde kick off!
2.30
0-1Martin Van De Looi makes a simple pass to Gary Booth. Gary Booth cuts inside the box! Gary Booth looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Alec Mckinlay has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.39
0-1Danny Barmby threads a neat ball through to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.03
Martin Van De Looi kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Matteo. Stuart Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Liddell. Callum Liddell rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Callum Liddell!
18.45
Callum Gemmell hits a low pass to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
22.07
Callum Gemmell picks a pass forward to Scott Brady. Scott Brady whips in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.33
1-2Callum Gemmell takes it forward alone. Callum Gemmell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
30.24
With some swift thinking, Eduardo Martins plays the ball forward to Stuart Matteo. Stuart Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Booth. Gary Booth makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
32.34
1-2Craig Johnstone threads the ball through to Dominic Gemmill. Dominic Gemmill flicks a high ball forward to Garry Naysmith who takes it down. Garry Naysmith makes a great pass forward. Scott Brady runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
36.36
Gavin Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Gemmill. What teamwork. Dominic Gemmill flicks a high pass forward to Scott Brady who brings the ball under control. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.34
Craig Johnstone plays the ball forward to Dominic Gemmill. Dominic Gemmill runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dominic Gemmill advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Dominic Gemmill provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Kevin Hendry has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.52
Paul Dickov sees Eduardo Martins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Martins threads a neat ball through to Callum Liddell. Callum Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
2-2Craig Johnstone comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Matteo. Craig Johnstone is shown the yellow card! Stuart Matteo runs off the knock.
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. Clyde also appear unchanged since the first half. The Clyde players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Stirling Albion kick off and get the second half underway!
47.03
2-2Garry Naysmith clumsily knocks into Stephen Bremner. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Bremner grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.16
Gavin Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott James. Scott James sees Scott Brady in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Brady tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.28
Colin Johnstone hacks Don Ferguson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Don Ferguson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.21
Danny Barmby decides to run forward with the ball. Danny Barmby knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper, Kevin Hendry, sees it late!! Goal for Stirling Albion!
63.15
Gavin Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Barmby. Danny Barmby sees Garry Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.24
Gavin Hansen makes a probing pass to Callum Gemmell. Callum Gemmell passes the ball forward to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone makes a looping header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
73.28
3-2Stephen Bremner chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Van De Looi. Martin Van De Looi chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Matteo. Stuart Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Booth. Gary Booth makes a convincing header. Alec Mckinlay manages to gather it easily.
75.44
Danny Barmby chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Brady. Scott Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just off target!
77.18
3-2Stirling Albion have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Meiklejohn replacing Craig Johnstone, John Dalglish replacing Callum Gemmell and Rafael Carvalho replacing Colin Johnstone .
81.02
Gavin Hansen passes the ball forward to Scott James. Scott James flicks a high pass forward. Scott Brady collects the pass. Scott Brady shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
85.57
Don Ferguson darts forward. Don Ferguson sees Gary Booth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Liddell. Callum Liddell powers a header at goal. Alec Mckinlay manages to gather it.
90.00
Scott James kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Carvalho. Rafael Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Bremner.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55%
45%
Play Area
25%
40%
35%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary Booth of Clyde |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alec Mckinlay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Hansen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Craig Johnstone (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Dominic Gemmill (MID) |  | 9 |
| 6. | Danny Barmby (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Callum Gemmell (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Scott James (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Garry Naysmith (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Scott Brady (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Colin Johnstone (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Kevin Meiklejohn (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | John Dalglish (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Rafael Carvalho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Kevin Hendry (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Garry Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephen Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Don Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Davidson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eduardo Martins (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Martin Van De Looi (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gary Booth (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Stuart Matteo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Callum Liddell (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Eoin Armstrong (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Richard Law (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Mccall (MID) | 0 | |