Match Report


Ayr UnitedAyr United     StranraerStranraer
Computer Player Computer Player Clyde Wootton Clyde Wootton
Carlton DublinC. Dublin54
G
1
G
59Neil CaldwellN. Caldwell
Don ClelandD. Cleland55
D
2captain
D
73Craig DavidsonC. Davidson
Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison51
D
3
D
68Ernesto FerrerE. Ferrer
Callum NivenC. Niven49
D
captain4
D
50Patricio CanoP. Cano
Stuart WhiteS. White49
D
5
D
53Callum RaeC. Rae
Billy McGroryB. McGrory70
M
6
M
68Dominique de HaanD. de Haan
Adam MiddletonA. Middleton53
M
7
M
50Duncan StrachanD. Strachan
Stuart MckinlayS. Mckinlay52
M
8
M
67Jeroen TobiassenJ. Tobiassen
Stuart TelferS. Telfer65
A
9
A
54Ruddy GranonR. Granon
Roberto PregnolatoR. Pregnolato55
A
10
A
52Simon LangeS. Lange
Garry DickovG. Dickov41
A
11
A
55Francis QuinteroF. Quintero
 
Craig HutchisonC. Hutchison51
G
12
A
52Erwin BoumaE. Bouma
Matt FergusonM. Ferguson49
M
13
G
52Nuno PinheiroN. Pinheiro
Stuart GlassS. Glass49
D
14
D
51Don LiddellD. Liddell

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Stranraer. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ayr United and Stranraer are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Cleland.


0.00
The whistle blows and Stranraer get the match underway!
2.07
Francis Quintero flicks a high ball forward to Dominique de Haan who takes it down. Dominique de Haan plays a one-two with Simon Lange and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Dominique de Haan provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.25
Stuart Mckinlay runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stuart Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
12.39
Stuart Telfer comes in with a late challenge on Ruddy Granon. The referee warns Stuart Telfer to calm down! Ruddy Granon grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.15
Adam Middleton knocks the ball forward to Garry Dickov. Garry Dickov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
20.04
Jeroen Tobiassen clumsily knocks into Stuart Mckinlay. The referee warns Jeroen Tobiassen to calm down! Stuart Mckinlay gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.39
Duncan Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Jeroen Tobiassen. Jeroen Tobiassen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.30
Jeroen Tobiassen flicks a high ball forward to Dominique de Haan who takes it down. Dominique de Haan finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.55
Duncan Strachan hacks Adam Middleton from behind! Duncan Strachan is given a warning by the referee! Adam Middleton stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.35
Ernesto Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Callum Rae collects the pass. Callum Rae sees Dominique de Haan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominique de Haan whips in a cross ball towards Francis Quintero. Francis Quintero is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Carlton Dublin gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
33.37
Duncan Strachan threads a neat ball through to Jeroen Tobiassen. Jeroen Tobiassen threads the ball through into the box. Ruddy Granon rockets a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
34.25
Jeroen Tobiassen flicks a high pass forward to Francis Quintero who brings the ball under control. Francis Quintero cuts inside the box! Francis Quintero shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Carlton Dublin manages to gather it effortlessly.
36.25
Stuart Telfer flicks a high pass forward to Billy McGrory who brings the ball under control. Billy McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Garry Dickov. With a superhuman jump, Garry Dickov connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
40.10
Callum Niven threads the ball through to Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Telfer who brings the ball under control. Stuart Telfer knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.20
Callum Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Middleton. With a delightful solo run, Adam Middleton stretches the opposition's defence. Adam Middleton knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Telfer. Stuart Telfer heads the ball goalwards. Neil Caldwell is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Duncan Strachan hits a low pass to Simon Lange. Simon Lange knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Morrison.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half. Stranraer have changed their lineup with Erwin Bouma replacing Simon Lange. The Stranraer players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Ayr United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.33
Billy McGrory makes a probing pass to Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.56
Jeroen Tobiassen flicks a high ball forward to Francis Quintero who takes it down. Francis Quintero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.18
Stuart Mckinlay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Middleton. Adam Middleton threads a neat ball through to Stuart Telfer. Stuart Telfer lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Dickov. Garry Dickov jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
66.41
Stuart Telfer makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Telfer shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
67.04
Duncan Strachan catches Adam Middleton on the ankles. The referee calls over Duncan Strachan again and warns him to calm down! Adam Middleton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.53
Ernesto Ferrer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Strachan. Duncan Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlton Dublin who gathers it comfortably.
75.07
Craig Davidson passes the ball forward to Jeroen Tobiassen. Jeroen Tobiassen sees Erwin Bouma in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Erwin Bouma knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Mckinlay.
77.38
Adam Middleton clumsily knocks into Duncan Strachan. The referee brings Adam Middleton to one side and gives him a warning! Duncan Strachan stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.35
Callum Niven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison hits a low pass to Garry Dickov. Garry Dickov shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
83.08
Craig Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Jeroen Tobiassen. Jeroen Tobiassen threads a neat ball through to Erwin Bouma. Erwin Bouma whips in a cross ball towards Francis Quintero. Francis Quintero finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
84.31
Duncan Strachan knocks the ball forward to Francis Quintero. Francis Quintero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Billy McGrory flicks a high pass forward to Adam Middleton who brings the ball under control. Adam Middleton makes a probing pass to Garry Dickov. Garry Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Ayr United

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

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
30.9%
45.7%
23.5%

Scorers
Stuart Telfer 42
Roberto Pregnolato 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Telfer of Ayr United

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

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