Match Report


Ayr UnitedAyr United     StenhousemuirStenhousemuir
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Carlton DublinC. Dublin54
G
1
G
55Gianluigi NegroG. Negro
Don ClelandD. Cleland56
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 WhiteS. White49
D
5
M
56Gavin RitchieG. Ritchie
Billy McGroryB. McGrory70
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. Telfer65
A
9
A
51Richard JamesR. James
Roberto PregnolatoR. Pregnolato55
A
10captain
A
51Duncan HendersonD. Henderson
Garry DickovG. Dickov41
A
11
A
46Francisco LopesF. Lopes
 
Craig HutchisonC. Hutchison51
G
12
D
53Miguel CastroM. Castro
Matt FergusonM. Ferguson49
M
13
D
53Arnauld ValoisA. Valois
Stuart GlassS. Glass49
D
14
M
49Pier Giovanni SartiP. Sarti

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Stenhousemuir. A crowd of 4,309 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor 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 Matt Dickov.


0.00
Stenhousemuir kick off and get the first half underway!
4.11
Roberto Pregnolato clumsily knocks into Edoardo Passoni. Roberto Pregnolato is shown the yellow card! Edoardo Passoni runs off the knock.
16.31
Gavin Ritchie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emile Serrant. Emile Serrant plays a one-two with Gavin Ritchie and rushes in on goal... Emile Serrant muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
18.52
Gavin Ritchie hits a low pass to Scott Matteo. Scott Matteo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
21.11
Billy McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Middleton. Adam Middleton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
22.26
Duncan Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Mckinlay.
30.11
Richard James hacks Callum Niven from behind! Richard James is shown the yellow card! Callum Niven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.41
Emile Serrant flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Morrison collects the pass. Duncan Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Richard James but the referee indicates it's offside!
34.12
Stuart White launches a long ball forward into the other half. Stuart Telfer runs straight at the defence! David Sullivan comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Telfer. Stuart Telfer appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
38.51
Emile Serrant sees Scott Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Matteo makes a defence splitting pass to Richard James. Richard James takes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
39.42
Edoardo Passoni launches a long ball forward into the other half. Francisco Lopes shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
40.23
Francisco Lopes sees space and advances. Francisco Lopes makes a probing pass between the defence to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.08
Adam Middleton flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Mckinlay. Stuart Mckinlay darts forward. Stuart Mckinlay shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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
Ayr United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.10
Billy McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Dickov. Garry Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Telfer but the linesman indicates offside!
48.15
Adam Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Pregnolato holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Pregnolato rushes past David Sullivan! Roberto Pregnolato tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Gianluigi Negro.
51.44
Scott Matteo passes the ball forward to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Carlton Dublin.
52.36
Scott Matteo takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Carlton Dublin drops low and scoops up the ball.
54.25
Arnauld Valois darts forward. Arnauld Valois chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Carlton Dublin had no chance!! Goal for Stenhousemuir!
59.40
Miguel Castro hits a low pass to Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlton Dublin who gathers it comfortably.
60.27
Scott Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Pier Giovanni Sarti who takes it down. Pier Giovanni Sarti shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Carlton Dublin manages to gather it comfortably.
63.17
Callum Niven makes a strong solo run forward. Callum Niven flicks a high pass forward to Garry Dickov who brings the ball under control. Garry Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.26
Stuart Morrison passes the ball forward to Stuart Mckinlay. Stuart Mckinlay sees space and advances. Stuart Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato makes a deft header his aim is horrendously poor!
71.02
Arnauld Valois clumsily knocks into Billy McGrory. The referee warns Arnauld Valois to calm down! Billy McGrory hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.05
Gavin Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Matteo. Scott Matteo plays a quick one-two with Duncan Henderson and rushes in on goal... Scott Matteo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.30
Adam Middleton sees space and advances. Adam Middleton puts a great ball through. Stuart Telfer runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
83.21
Stuart Mckinlay barges into Emile Serrant. The referee brings Stuart Mckinlay to one side and gives him a warning! Emile Serrant gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Ayr United

Stenhousemuir
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.4%
56.6%
Play Area
35.5%
44.7%
19.7%

Scorers
Duncan Henderson 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Henderson of Stenhousemuir

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

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