Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ochilview Park where Stenhousemuir play host to Stranraer. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stenhousemuir are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Hopkin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stenhousemuir are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Hopkin.
0.00
0-0Stranraer start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.16
0-0David Sullivan comes in with a late challenge on Ruddy Granon. The referee calls over David Sullivan and shows him a yellow card! Ruddy Granon runs off the knock.
14.17
0-0Craig Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Le Tissier. Marcus Le Tissier kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Edworthy. Darren Edworthy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edoardo Passoni.
24.52
0-0Francisco Lopes makes a simple pass to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie shoots from 20 yards but Neil Caldwell reads it well. Great save!
27.47
0-0Jeroen Tobiassen darts forward. Jeroen Tobiassen threads the ball through to Ruddy Granon but he's offside!
36.21
Andy Inglis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Matteo and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Gavin Ritchie provides some space. He shoots at goal. Neil Caldwell effortlessly gets down and covers it.
42.10
0-0David Liddell receives the ball from a throw-in from Dominique de Haan. Without breaking stride, David Liddell plays the ball forward to Darren Edworthy. Darren Edworthy chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Lange. Simon Lange shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by David Sullivan.
43.17
0-0Corner kick to Stranraer. Callum Rae plays it to the near post. Darren Edworthy shoots from just inside the box but it rises well off target!
45.00
Gavin Ritchie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Neil Caldwell!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stenhousemuir have changed their lineup with Arnauld Valois replacing Edoardo Passoni, Pier Giovanni Sarti replacing Duncan Morrison and Scott Fowler replacing Richard James. Stranraer have changed their lineup with Erwin Bouma replacing Simon Lange. The Stranraer players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Stenhousemuir kick off!
48.08
Dominique de Haan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Gianluigi Negro!
55.47
Dominique de Haan comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Lopes. Dominique de Haan is shown the yellow card! Francisco Lopes runs off the knock.
57.53
1-0David Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Ritchie controls it well on his chest. Gavin Ritchie advances with the ball. Gavin Ritchie skips past Dominique de Haan! Gavin Ritchie takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.36
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
71.38
Dominique de Haan plays the ball forward to Darren Edworthy. Darren Edworthy lofts in a cross ball towards Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Gianluigi Negro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.12
1-1Dominique de Haan hacks Francisco Lopes from behind! The referee brings Dominique de Haan to one side and gives him a warning! Francisco Lopes runs off the knock.
78.37
Emile Serrant flicks a high ball forward to Scott Fowler who takes it down. Scott Fowler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.36
From the throw-in, Andy Inglis picks out Arnauld Valois. Arnauld Valois surges forward with the ball. Arnauld Valois plays the ball forward to Francisco Lopes. Francisco Lopes plays a one-two with Scott Matteo and rushes in on goal... Francisco Lopes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Neil Caldwell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
2-1Dominique de Haan decides to run forward with the ball. Dominique de Haan plays a scrappy one-two with Darren Edworthy and stumbles forward towards the goal... Arnauld Valois hacks Dominique de Haan from behind! Dominique de Haan appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
26.4%
45.8%
27.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Ritchie of Stenhousemuir |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gianluigi Negro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Edoardo Passoni (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Sullivan (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Andy Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin Ritchie (MID) |  | 9 |
| 6. | Emile Serrant (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Scott Matteo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Duncan Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Richard James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Henderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Francisco Lopes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Arnauld Valois (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Pier Giovanni Sarti (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Scott Fowler (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Neil Caldwell (GK) | 7 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jeroen Tobiassen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dominique de Haan (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Ruddy Granon (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Simon Lange (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Darren Edworthy (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Erwin Bouma (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nuno Pinheiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Don Liddell (DEF) | 0 | |