Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Station Park where Forfar Athletic play host to Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 20,623 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Forfar Athletic and Heart of Midlothian are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Forfar Athletic and Heart of Midlothian are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Forfar Athletic kicking off!
3.19
0-0Colin Sullivan passes the ball forward to Richard Dickov. Richard Dickov advances with the ball. Richard Dickov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Yoshiaki Kaita.
4.44
0-0Kubilay Özalan passes the ball forward to Garry Thomson. Garry Thomson passes the ball forward to Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.15
0-0Mark Gyan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Hansen. John Hansen makes a probing pass to Jay Mapp but he's offside!
15.38
Duncan Caldwell threads the ball through to David Fernandes. David Fernandes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Evans Brevi. Evans Brevi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Yoshiaki Kaita.
16.28
0-0Mark Gyan sees space and advances. Mark Gyan whips in a cross ball towards Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp heads the ball goalwards. Helder Fernandes manages to gather it comfortably.
21.40
José Luis Alfaro chips the ball to his team mate, Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy McStay.
22.51
Gavin Young flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Dickov. Richard Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Evans Brevi. Evans Brevi whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Meiklejohn. Duncan Meiklejohn powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
26.43
Arno Rummenigge decides to run forward with the ball. Arno Rummenigge makes a simple pass to John Hansen. John Hansen finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Helder Fernandes.
27.53
Neil Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, José Luis Alfaro. José Luis Alfaro kicks a strong pass forward to Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp shoots from 25 yards. Helder Fernandes easily smothers it.
32.04
Garry Thomson advances with the ball. Garry Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.11
José Luis Alfaro passes the ball forward to Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Nanu. Adrian Nanu is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Helder Fernandes is on top of it.
38.39
Neil Glass chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Gyan. Mark Gyan knocks the ball forward to Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp whips in a cross ball towards John Hansen. John Hansen heads the ball goalwards but Helder Fernandes is on top of it.
45.00
Gavin Young chips the ball to his team mate, David Fernandes. David Fernandes flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Meiklejohn. Duncan Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Glass.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Heart of Midlothian start the second half!
47.27
José Luis Alfaro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Hansen. John Hansen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy McStay.
48.16
José Luis Alfaro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Sullivan.
51.14
0-0Heart of Midlothian are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
54.34
Gavin Young decides to run forward with the ball. Gavin Young passes the ball forward to Gerhard Haller. Gerhard Haller knocks in a cross ball towards Evans Brevi. Evans Brevi heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.26
0-1Kubilay Özalan makes a probing pass to Mark Gyan. Mark Gyan threads the ball through to Adrian Nanu. Adrian Nanu knocks in a cross ball towards John Hansen. John Hansen powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
67.44
Kubilay Özalan kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Thomson. Garry Thomson advances with the ball. Garry Thomson kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Nanu. Adrian Nanu rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Helder Fernandes had no chance!! Goal for Heart of Midlothian!
71.00
Kubilay Özalan makes a probing pass to José Luis Alfaro. José Luis Alfaro chips the ball to his team mate, Adrian Nanu. Adrian Nanu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Sullivan.
72.15
Colin Sullivan flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Evans Brevi. Evans Brevi shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.44
81.50
Garry Thomson chips the ball to his team mate, John Hansen. John Hansen whips in a cross ball towards Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jay Mapp scores for Heart of Midlothian!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
0
8
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
38.1%
41.7%
20.2%
Scorers
| John Hansen 63 Adrian Nanu 67 Jay Mapp 82 |