Match Report


StranraerStranraer     Ayr UnitedAyr United
Clyde WoottonClyde Wootton Computer Player Computer Player
Neil CaldwellN. Caldwell59
G
1
G
54Carlton DublinC. Dublin
Craig DavidsonC. Davidson73
D
captain2
D
56Don ClelandD. Cleland
David LiddellD. Liddell39
D
3
D
51Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison
Ernesto FerrerE. Ferrer68
D
4captain
D
50Stuart WhiteS. White
Marcus Le TissierM. Le Tissier51
D
5
D
49Stuart GlassS. Glass
Nicola SesiaN. Sesia44
M
6
M
70Billy McGroryB. McGrory
Duncan StrachanD. Strachan50
M
7
M
53Adam MiddletonA. Middleton
Jeroen TobiassenJ. Tobiassen67
M
8
M
52Stuart MckinlayS. Mckinlay
Dominique de HaanD. de Haan68
M
9
A
65Stuart TelferS. Telfer
Francis QuinteroF. Quintero55
A
10
A
55Roberto PregnolatoR. Pregnolato
Erwin BoumaE. Bouma52
A
11
A
41Garry DickovG. Dickov
 
Simon LangeS. Lange52
A
12
G
51Craig HutchisonC. Hutchison
Nuno PinheiroN. Pinheiro52
G
13
M
49Matt FergusonM. Ferguson
Don LiddellD. Liddell51
D
14
D
49Callum NivenC. Niven

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch 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 good condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Dalglish.


0.00
The first half starts with Stranraer kicking off!
9.02
Adam Middleton flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Pregnolato who brings the ball under control. Roberto Pregnolato shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
10.58
Jeroen Tobiassen makes a simple pass to Duncan Strachan. Duncan Strachan shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Carlton Dublin!
14.10
David Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Le Tissier. Marcus Le Tissier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeroen Tobiassen. Jeroen Tobiassen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Cleland.
16.10
Stuart Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Pregnolato controls it well on his chest. Roberto Pregnolato skips past David Liddell! Roberto Pregnolato tries a spectacular strike but it slams into the crowd!
21.50
Dominique de Haan passes the ball forward to Francis Quintero. Francis Quintero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.14
David Liddell sees space and advances. David Liddell passes the ball forward to Francis Quintero. Francis Quintero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy McGrory.
24.30
Stuart Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Middleton. Adam Middleton knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Telfer. Stuart Telfer shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
30.09
Stuart White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Middleton. Adam Middleton threads a neat ball through to Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Dickov. Garry Dickov makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Neil Caldwell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.37
Stuart Morrison makes a probing pass to Stuart Telfer. Showing composure, Stuart Telfer plays the ball forward to Garry Dickov. Garry Dickov makes a defence splitting pass to Stuart Telfer. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Stuart Telfer provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
34.35
Jeroen Tobiassen sees Dominique de Haan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominique de Haan passes the ball forward to Francis Quintero. Francis Quintero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Cleland.
42.59
Ernesto Ferrer knocks the ball forward to Jeroen Tobiassen. Jeroen Tobiassen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jeroen Tobiassen lofts in a cross ball towards Erwin Bouma. Erwin Bouma outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stranraer have changed their lineup with Simon Lange 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 second half starts with Ayr United kicking off!
49.01
Nicola Sesia makes a probing pass to Simon Lange. Simon Lange sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Carlton Dublin.
53.38
Adam Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Telfer controls it well on his chest. Stuart Telfer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Ayr United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
54.47
Simon Lange runs straight at the opposition's defence. Simon Lange knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlton Dublin who gathers it comfortably.
55.27
Stuart Mckinlay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Dickov. Garry Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato connects with a diving header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.48
Dominique de Haan sees Simon Lange in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Lange knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy McGrory.
60.24
Stuart Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Pregnolato controls it well on his chest. Roberto Pregnolato shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Neil Caldwell effortlessly smothers it!
61.22
Jeroen Tobiassen darts forward. Jeroen Tobiassen whips in a cross ball towards Erwin Bouma. Erwin Bouma jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.18
Duncan Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominique de Haan. Dominique de Haan knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Lange. Simon Lange whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.14
Duncan Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Erwin Bouma. Erwin Bouma whips in a cross ball towards Simon Lange. Simon Lange beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Carlton Dublin had no chance!! Goal for Stranraer!
81.35
Stranraer are in full control of this game.
85.11
Without breaking stride, Duncan Strachan plays the ball forward to Jeroen Tobiassen. Jeroen Tobiassen knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Lange. Simon Lange makes a convincing header but Carlton Dublin is on top of it.
87.52
Marcus Le Tissier passes the ball forward to Simon Lange. Simon Lange knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart White.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Stranraer

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

Possession
63.6%
36.4%
Play Area
25%
48.9%
26.1%

Scorers
Simon Lange 73, 77
Garry Dickov 30

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simon Lange of Stranraer

Match Ratings
1.Neil Caldwell (GK)
6
2.Craig Davidson (DEF)
6
3.David Liddell (DEF)
7
4.Ernesto Ferrer (DEF)
6
5.Marcus Le Tissier (DEF)
6
6.Nicola Sesia (MID)
6
7.Duncan Strachan (MID)
6
8.Jeroen Tobiassen (MID)
7
9.Dominique de Haan (MID)
7
10.Francis Quintero (ATT)
6
11.Erwin Bouma (ATT)
7
 
12.Simon Lange (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
13.Nuno Pinheiro (GK)
0
14.Don Liddell (DEF)
0

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