Match Report
| Stranraer | Stranraer |  |  | Queens Park | Queens Park | ||||||||||||||||
| Clyde Wootton | Clyde Wootton | Jonathan Julian Pitt | Jonathan Julian Pitt | ||||||||||||||||||
| Neil Caldwell | N. Caldwell |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 |  | Steve Southgate | S. Southgate | |||||||||
| Craig Davidson | C. Davidson | | 73 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 55 |  | Martin Tomic | M. Tomic | ||||||||
| David Liddell | D. Liddell | | 39 | D | | 3 | | D | 44 |  | Giampiero Sacchetti | G. Sacchetti | |||||||||
| Ernesto Ferrer | E. Ferrer |  | 68 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Colin Craddock | C. Craddock | |||||||||
| Marcus Le Tissier | M. Le Tissier | | 51 | D | | 5 | | | D | 55 | | Alun Adams | A. Adams | ||||||||
| Callum Rae | C. Rae | | 53 | D | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Adrian Ljungberg | A. Ljungberg | |||||||||
| Jeroen Tobiassen | J. Tobiassen |  | 67 | M | | 7 | | M | 64 | | Nigel Marsden | N. Marsden | |||||||||
| Dominique de Haan | D. de Haan | | 67 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Francisco Gil | F. Gil | |||||||||
| Ruddy Granon | R. Granon |  | 54 | A | | 9 | | A | 52 | | Dominic Rae | D. Rae | |||||||||
| Simon Lange | S. Lange |  | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 43 | | Glynn Cole | G. Cole | |||||||||
| Darren Edworthy | D. Edworthy | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Matt Matteo | M. Matteo | |||||||||
| Erwin Bouma | E. Bouma | | 51 | A | | 12 | | D | 57 | | Kevin Elliott | K. Elliott | |||||||||
| Nuno Pinheiro | N. Pinheiro |  | 52 | G | | 13 | | M | 50 | | Greg Venus | G. Venus | |||||||||
| Don Liddell | D. Liddell | | 51 | D | | 14 | | A | 51 | | Scott Johnstone | S. Johnstone | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Joe Jacks Fish Shack |
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Queens Park. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Queens Park appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Dickov.
The pitch is in great condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Queens Park appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Dickov.
0.00
0-0Queens Park get the match underway!
4.48
0-0Nigel Marsden makes a simple pass to Dominic Rae. Dominic Rae knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Marsden. Nigel Marsden rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just wide!
6.17
0-0Dominique de Haan threads a neat ball through to Jeroen Tobiassen. Jeroen Tobiassen flicks a high ball forward to Ruddy Granon who takes it down. Ruddy Granon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alun Adams.
8.16
Francisco Gil threads a neat ball through to Glynn Cole. Glynn Cole shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.48
Nigel Marsden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Rae. Dominic Rae advances inside the box! Dominic Rae tries a spectacular strike. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Queens Park are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
12.28
0-0Francisco Gil makes a probing pass to Glynn Cole. Glynn Cole sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
14.12
1-0Dominique de Haan kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Lange. Simon Lange whips in a cross ball towards Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.32
Francisco Gil flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Rae controls it well on his chest. Dominic Rae knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.37
Jeroen Tobiassen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Lange. Simon Lange shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.21
Francisco Gil threads the ball through to Glynn Cole. Glynn Cole lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Rae. Dominic Rae outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
44.31
Jeroen Tobiassen changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jeroen Tobiassen plays a scrappy one-two with Ruddy Granon and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jeroen Tobiassen tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
David Liddell advances with the ball. David Liddell surges forward with the ball. David Liddell shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stranraer appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park also appear unchanged since the first half. The Queens Park players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Stranraer kick off and get the second half underway!
47.40
Without breaking stride, Colin Craddock plays the ball forward to Nigel Marsden. Nigel Marsden knocks the ball forward to Adrian Ljungberg. Adrian Ljungberg shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
53.10
Ernesto Ferrer hits a low pass to Dominique de Haan. Dominique de Haan hits a low pass to Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.55
Callum Rae takes it forward alone. Callum Rae flicks a high pass forward to Dominique de Haan who brings the ball under control. Dominique de Haan shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.48
2-0Queens Park have made 2 substitutions with Greg Venus replacing Francisco Gil and Scott Johnstone replacing Glynn Cole and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
65.19
2-0David Liddell catches Nigel Marsden on the ankles. David Liddell is warned by the referee! Nigel Marsden carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.05
Martin Tomic flicks a high ball forward to Scott Johnstone who gracefully takes it down. Scott Johnstone sees Matt Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Matteo threads the ball through into the box. Some superb footwork from Scott Johnstone provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
71.41
David Liddell knocks the ball forward to Dominique de Haan. Dominique de Haan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Tomic.
73.30
Jeroen Tobiassen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominique de Haan. Dominique de Haan flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Edworthy. Darren Edworthy cuts inside the box! Darren Edworthy shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Steve Southgate with no chance!! Goal for Stranraer!
77.23
Queens Park have made a substitution with Kevin Elliott replacing Giampiero Sacchetti .
81.56
Jeroen Tobiassen hits a low pass to Darren Edworthy. Darren Edworthy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Steve Southgate is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.09
Nigel Marsden passes the ball forward to Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo plays a quick one-two with Scott Johnstone and rushes in on goal... Matt Matteo shoots from just inside the box. Neil Caldwell is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
30.9%
46.9%
22.2%
Scorers
| Ruddy Granon 14 Dominique de Haan 55 Darren Edworthy 73, 82 | Matt Matteo 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Darren Edworthy of Stranraer |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Neil Caldwell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Craig Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Liddell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ernesto Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcus Le Tissier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Callum Rae (DEF) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jeroen Tobiassen (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dominique de Haan (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Ruddy Granon (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Simon Lange (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Darren Edworthy (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Erwin Bouma (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nuno Pinheiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Don Liddell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Steve Southgate (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Martin Tomic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Giampiero Sacchetti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Colin Craddock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alun Adams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Adrian Ljungberg (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nigel Marsden (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Francisco Gil (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dominic Rae (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Glynn Cole (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Matt Matteo (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Kevin Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Greg Venus (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Scott Johnstone (ATT) | 6 | |