Match Report


StranraerStranraer     Ayr UnitedAyr United
Clyde WoottonClyde Wootton Computer Player Computer Player
Neil CaldwellN. Caldwell59
G
1
G
51Craig HutchisonC. Hutchison
Craig DavidsonC. Davidson73
D
captain2
D
55Don ClelandD. Cleland
David LiddellD. Liddell39
D
3
D
51Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison
Ernesto FerrerE. Ferrer68
D
4captain
D
49Callum NivenC. Niven
Patricio CanoP. Cano50
D
5
D
49Stuart GlassS. Glass
Callum RaeC. Rae53
D
6
M
69Billy McGroryB. McGrory
Jeroen TobiassenJ. Tobiassen67
M
7
M
53Adam MiddletonA. Middleton
Dominique de HaanD. de Haan67
M
8
M
52Stuart MckinlayS. Mckinlay
Ruddy GranonR. Granon54
A
9
A
64Stuart TelferS. Telfer
Francis QuinteroF. Quintero55
A
10
A
55Roberto PregnolatoR. Pregnolato
Darren EdworthyD. Edworthy53
A
11
A
41Garry DickovG. Dickov
 
Erwin BoumaE. Bouma51
A
12
M
49Matt FergusonM. Ferguson
Nuno PinheiroN. Pinheiro52
G
13
M
49Stuart McinnesS. Mcinnes
Don LiddellD. Liddell51
D
14
M
48Stuart SullivanS. Sullivan

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Ayr United. 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 Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Hendry.


0.00
Ayr United kick off and get the first half underway!
3.03
Ernesto Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Rae. Without breaking stride, Callum Rae plays the ball forward to Francis Quintero. Francis Quintero knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Edworthy. Darren Edworthy makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent block by Stuart Morrison!
4.15
Stuart Mckinlay makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Mckinlay shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
15.11
Dominique de Haan passes the ball forward to Francis Quintero. Francis Quintero flicks a high ball forward to Darren Edworthy who takes it down. Darren Edworthy shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.18
Jeroen Tobiassen makes a probing pass to Francis Quintero. Francis Quintero shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
18.00
Adam Middleton hacks Dominique de Haan from behind! Adam Middleton is warned by the referee! Dominique de Haan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.34
Adam Middleton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
26.53
Darren Edworthy knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon plays a one-two with Francis Quintero and rushes in on goal... Ruddy Granon cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Craig Hutchison.
28.21
Corner kick to Stranraer. Callum Rae plays it to the far post. Jeroen Tobiassen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
36.32
Adam Middleton barges into Darren Edworthy. The referee calls over Adam Middleton again and warns him to calm down! Darren Edworthy grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.21
David Liddell makes a simple pass to Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ruddy Granon shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
42.46
Ruddy Granon threads the ball through to Dominique de Haan. Dominique de Haan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Stuart Mckinlay sees Roberto Pregnolato in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Pregnolato knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominique de Haan.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stranraer have changed their lineup with Erwin Bouma replacing Francis Quintero. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half. The Stranraer players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Stranraer get the second half underway!
47.17
Dominique de Haan threads a neat ball through to Darren Edworthy. Darren Edworthy advances inside the box! Darren Edworthy cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
48.18
Dominique de Haan barges into Garry Dickov. Dominique de Haan is shown the yellow card! Garry Dickov stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.01
Jeroen Tobiassen flicks a high pass forward to Erwin Bouma who brings the ball under control. Erwin Bouma shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
53.14
Callum Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Telfer. Stuart Telfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Telfer. Stuart Telfer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.52
Stuart Telfer sees Garry Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
67.15
Dominique de Haan threads the ball through to Jeroen Tobiassen. Jeroen Tobiassen runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Jeroen Tobiassen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Craig Hutchison gets down and covers it.
75.50
Dominique de Haan sees a break and surges forward. Dominique de Haan makes a probing pass to Erwin Bouma. Erwin Bouma cuts inside the box! Erwin Bouma shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Stuart Glass.
78.33
With imagination, Craig Davidson plays the ball forward to Callum Rae. Callum Rae makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Erwin Bouma. Erwin Bouma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.59
Stuart Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Garry Dickov. Garry Dickov shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.20
Dominique de Haan makes a beautiful solo run. Dominique de Haan shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
85.05
With a delightful solo run, Stuart Mckinlay stretches the opposition's defence. Stuart Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Caldwell who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Stranraer

Ayr United
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
29.1%
46.8%
24.1%

Scorers
Stuart Telfer 53
Roberto Pregnolato 64

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

Match Ratings
1.Neil Caldwell (GK)
6
2.Craig Davidson (DEF)
6
3.David Liddell (DEF)
6
4.Ernesto Ferrer (DEF)
6
5.Patricio Cano (DEF)
6
6.Callum Rae (DEF)
6
7.Jeroen Tobiassen (MID)
7
8.Dominique de Haan (MID)yellow card
8
9.Ruddy Granon (ATT)
7
10.Francis Quintero (ATT)
6
11.Darren Edworthy (ATT)
6
 
12.Erwin Bouma (ATT)
6
13.Nuno Pinheiro (GK)
0
14.Don Liddell (DEF)
0

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