Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to East Stirling. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0East Stirling start the match!
3.36
0-0Rodrigo Palacios threads the ball through to Arthur Alston. Arthur Alston controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Thirlwell. Danny Thirlwell whips in a cross ball towards Wout De Cler. Wout De Cler directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Peter Allsopp!
6.55
0-0Arthur Alston threads the ball through to Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arno Rummenigge.
9.28
Arno Rummenigge makes a probing pass to Mark Gyan. Mark Gyan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Hansen. John Hansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.08
Mark Gyan surges forward with the ball. Mark Gyan knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Nanu. Adrian Nanu is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Tómas Thoroddsen manages to keep it out.
12.49
0-0Garry Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Nanu. Adrian Nanu is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.51
0-0Garry Thomson comes in with a late challenge on Uruguay Olivares. The referee calls over Garry Thomson and warns him to calm down! Uruguay Olivares runs off the knock.
16.22
0-1Uruguay Olivares knocks the ball forward to Danny Thirlwell. Danny Thirlwell whips in a cross ball towards Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Peter Allsopp has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.02
Gavril Enescu knocks the ball to his team mate, Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yoshiaki Kaita.
22.36
Gavril Enescu makes a simple pass to Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.41
Arthur Alston controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol whips in a cross ball towards Danny Thirlwell. Danny Thirlwell directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
30.02
Yuri Ishigawa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arthur Alston. Arthur Alston controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Thirlwell. Danny Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Glass.
32.02
Mark Gyan sees space and advances. Mark Gyan knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Nanu. Adrian Nanu connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Tómas Thoroddsen!
34.13
Arthur Alston deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Peter Allsopp manages to gather it comfortably.
40.15
Arthur Alston passes the ball forward to Danny Thirlwell. Danny Thirlwell lofts in a cross ball towards Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Peter Allsopp.
44.51
José Luis Alfaro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Nanu. Adrian Nanu lofts in a cross ball towards Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
45.00
José Luis Alfaro makes a probing pass to John Hansen. John Hansen goes all the way! John Hansen shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Heart of Midlothian start the second half!
48.11
José Luis Alfaro knocks the ball forward to John Hansen. John Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
49.36
Daniel Vesanen barges into John Hansen. Daniel Vesanen is given a warning by the referee! John Hansen runs off the knock.
51.26
Arno Rummenigge makes a simple pass to José Luis Alfaro. José Luis Alfaro chips the ball to his team mate, John Hansen. John Hansen shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.47
Mark Gyan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Nanu. Adrian Nanu shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Tómas Thoroddsen manages to keep it out.
60.04
Garry Thomson knocks the ball forward to Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Tómas Thoroddsen manages to gather it comfortably.
61.36
José Luis Alfaro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Nanu. Adrian Nanu knocks in a cross ball towards Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.46
Gavril Enescu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wout De Cler. Wout De Cler shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
66.53
Arno Rummenigge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, José Luis Alfaro. José Luis Alfaro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Hansen. John Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Nanu. Adrian Nanu shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Tómas Thoroddsen.
78.30
Uruguay Olivares comes in with a late challenge on Garry Thomson. The referee calls over Uruguay Olivares and warns him to calm down! Garry Thomson runs off the knock.
79.29
Kubilay Özalan knocks the ball forward to Garry Thomson. Garry Thomson chips the ball to his team mate, Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
81.36
1-1Yuri Ishigawa comes in with a late challenge on John Hansen. Yuri Ishigawa is warned by the referee! John Hansen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.20
José Luis Alfaro chips the ball to his team mate, Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp lofts in a cross ball towards John Hansen. John Hansen heads the ball goalwards but somehow Tómas Thoroddsen manages to keep it out.
89.37
Mark Gyan chips the ball to his team mate, Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp finds some space and shoots from distance but Tómas Thoroddsen is on top of it.
90.00
Neil Glass passes the ball forward to José Luis Alfaro. José Luis Alfaro sees a break and surges forward. José Luis Alfaro plays a perfect one-two with Jay Mapp and rushes in on goal... José Luis Alfaro takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
9
5
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
23.5%
50.6%
25.9%
Scorers
| Jay Mapp 61 José Luis Alfaro 90 | Jurek Pol 16 |