Match Report


Ayr UnitedAyr United     StenhousemuirStenhousemuir
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Craig HutchisonC. Hutchison51
G
1
G
55Gianluigi NegroG. Negro
Don ClelandD. Cleland55
D
2
D
62Edoardo PassoniE. Passoni
Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison51
D
3
D
61David SullivanD. Sullivan
Callum NivenC. Niven49
D
captain4
D
55Andy InglisA. Inglis
Stuart GlassS. Glass49
D
5
M
56Gavin RitchieG. Ritchie
Billy McGroryB. McGrory69
M
6
M
55Emile SerrantE. Serrant
Adam MiddletonA. Middleton53
M
7
M
54Scott MatteoS. Matteo
Stuart MckinlayS. Mckinlay52
M
8
M
53Duncan MorrisonD. Morrison
Stuart TelferS. Telfer64
A
9
A
51Richard JamesR. James
Roberto PregnolatoR. Pregnolato55
A
10captain
A
51Duncan HendersonD. Henderson
Garry DickovG. Dickov41
A
11
A
46Francisco LopesF. Lopes
 
Matt FergusonM. Ferguson49
M
12
D
53Miguel CastroM. Castro
Stuart McinnesS. Mcinnes49
M
13
D
53Arnauld ValoisA. Valois
Stuart SullivanS. Sullivan48
M
14
M
49Pier Giovanni SartiP. Sarti

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Stenhousemuir. A crowd of 4,243 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stenhousemuir appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Caldwell.


0.00
Ayr United start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.27
Don Cleland makes a simple pass to Stuart Telfer. Stuart Telfer whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
6.36
Adam Middleton threads a neat ball through to Garry Dickov. Garry Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it slams into the crowd!
9.52
Scott Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Ritchie collects the pass. Gavin Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
20.35
Stuart Mckinlay catches Gavin Ritchie on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Ritchie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.16
Edoardo Passoni flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Henderson collects the pass. Duncan Henderson shoots from distance but somehow Craig Hutchison manages to keep it out.
24.02
Richard James makes a simple pass to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie knocks the ball forward, putting Francisco Lopes through on goal. Francisco Lopes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
26.35
Adam Middleton hits a low pass to Stuart Telfer. Stuart Telfer puts a great ball through. Garry Dickov runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
30.49
Callum Niven passes the ball forward to Adam Middleton. Adam Middleton makes a probing pass to Garry Dickov. Garry Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Telfer but the linesman indicates offside!
34.26
Stuart Mckinlay chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Telfer. Stuart Telfer rushes past David Sullivan! Stuart Telfer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Gianluigi Negro is on top of it.
38.56
Billy McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Garry Dickov. Garry Dickov comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Edoardo Passoni runs forward with the ball. Edoardo Passoni threads a neat ball through to Francisco Lopes. Francisco Lopes advances inside the box! Francisco Lopes cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half. Stenhousemuir have changed their lineup with Miguel Castro replacing Edoardo Passoni, Arnauld Valois replacing Duncan Morrison and Pier Giovanni Sarti replacing Richard James.

45.00
The second half starts with Stenhousemuir kicking off!
57.50
Adam Middleton clumsily knocks into Emile Serrant. Adam Middleton is warned by the referee! Emile Serrant hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.29
Stuart Morrison passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Adam Middleton. Adam Middleton knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Telfer. Stuart Telfer lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Dickov. Garry Dickov gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is shockingly off target!
65.58
Callum Niven threads a neat ball through to Stuart Mckinlay. Stuart Mckinlay flicks a high ball forward to Garry Dickov who takes it down. Garry Dickov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
67.50
Don Cleland sees a break and surges forward. Don Cleland advances with the ball. Don Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Andy Inglis happens to be in the right place to block it.
69.03
Billy McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Garry Dickov holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Telfer but the linesman indicates offside!
71.54
Billy McGrory sees space and advances. Billy McGrory skips past David Sullivan! Billy McGrory makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
79.49
Emile Serrant decides to run forward with the ball. Emile Serrant plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Matteo and advances towards the goal... Emile Serrant rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
87.02
Garry Dickov catches Miguel Castro on the ankles. The referee calls over Garry Dickov and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Castro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Stuart Morrison flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Telfer who brings the ball under control. Stuart Telfer makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Gianluigi Negro had no chance!! Goal for Ayr United!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ayr United

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

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
23%
45.9%
31.1%

Scorers
Garry Dickov 39
Roberto Pregnolato 90
Francisco Lopes 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Pregnolato of Ayr United

Match Ratings
1.Craig Hutchison (GK)
7
2.Don Cleland (DEF)
7
3.Stuart Morrison (DEF)
6
4.Callum Niven (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Glass (DEF)
6
6.Billy McGrory (MID)
7
7.Adam Middleton (MID)
6
8.Stuart Mckinlay (MID)yellow card
6
9.Stuart Telfer (ATT)
8
10.Roberto Pregnolato (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Garry Dickov (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
 
12.Matt Ferguson (MID)
0
13.Stuart Mcinnes (MID)
0
14.Stuart Sullivan (MID)
0

1.Gianluigi Negro (GK)
6
2.Edoardo Passoni (DEF)
7
3.David Sullivan (DEF)
6
4.Andy Inglis (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Ritchie (MID)
6
6.Emile Serrant (MID)
8
7.Scott Matteo (MID)
6
8.Duncan Morrison (MID)
6
9.Richard James (ATT)
6
10.Duncan Henderson (ATT)
6
11.Francisco Lopes (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Miguel Castro (DEF)
6
13.Arnauld Valois (DEF)
6
14.Pier Giovanni Sarti (MID)
6