Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ochilview Park where East Stirling play host to Heart of Midlothian. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
East Stirling are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
East Stirling are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Heart of Midlothian kick off the first half!
4.46
0-0Arno Rummenigge flicks the ball to his team mate, José Luis Alfaro. José Luis Alfaro decides to run forward with the ball. José Luis Alfaro goes all the way! José Luis Alfaro takes a shot at goal but Tómas Thoroddsen is on top of it.
6.05
0-0Kubilay Özalan makes a simple pass to José Luis Alfaro. José Luis Alfaro threads the ball through to John Hansen. John Hansen shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
10.06
1-0Yuri Ishigawa kicks a strong pass forward to Uruguay Olivares. Uruguay Olivares makes a probing pass to Wout De Cler. Wout De Cler lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Thirlwell. Danny Thirlwell directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Peter Allsopp has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.41
1-0Gavril Enescu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter Allsopp who gathers it comfortably.
16.18
Arthur Alston passes the ball forward to Danny Thirlwell. Danny Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yoshiaki Kaita.
20.25
José Luis Alfaro sees a break and surges forward. José Luis Alfaro tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
21.29
Gavril Enescu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol lofts in a cross ball towards Wout De Cler. Wout De Cler heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
22.52
José Luis Alfaro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp goes all the way! Jay Mapp cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Tómas Thoroddsen!
27.34
Arthur Alston makes a simple pass to Wout De Cler. Wout De Cler lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Thirlwell. Danny Thirlwell powers a header at goal but somehow Peter Allsopp manages to keep it out.
28.53
Garry Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, John Hansen. John Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Tómas Thoroddsen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.55
Neil Glass makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Glass makes a simple pass to Adrian Nanu. Adrian Nanu knocks in a cross ball towards Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Tómas Thoroddsen!
34.10
Yuri Ishigawa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arthur Alston. Arthur Alston knocks the ball forward to Danny Thirlwell. Danny Thirlwell shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.01
Daniel Vesanen sees a break and surges forward. Daniel Vesanen makes a probing pass to Danny Thirlwell. Danny Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball towards Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol flicks the ball with his head but somehow Peter Allsopp manages to keep it out.
39.13
Kubilay Özalan knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Gyan. Mark Gyan flicks the ball to his team mate, Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Nanu. Adrian Nanu directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Tómas Thoroddsen!
40.10
Gavril Enescu kicks a strong pass forward to Wout De Cler. Wout De Cler knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Thirlwell. Danny Thirlwell heads the ball goalwards. Peter Allsopp easily picks it out of the air!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and East Stirling get the second half underway!
51.43
José Luis Alfaro passes the ball forward to Adrian Nanu. Adrian Nanu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.54
Uruguay Olivares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wout De Cler. Wout De Cler knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Thirlwell. Danny Thirlwell flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.25
1-1Mark Gyan catches Arthur Alston on the ankles. The referee calls over Mark Gyan and shows him a yellow card! Arthur Alston grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.18
Arthur Alston knocks the ball forward to Danny Thirlwell. Danny Thirlwell whips in a cross ball towards Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.36
Mark Gyan takes it forward alone. Mark Gyan lofts in a cross ball towards Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp flicks the ball with his head. Tómas Thoroddsen easily smothers it.
73.43
José Luis Alfaro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Nanu. Adrian Nanu whips in a cross ball towards John Hansen. John Hansen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Tómas Thoroddsen!
79.20
Daniel Vesanen flicks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Alston. Arthur Alston chips the ball to his team mate, Jurek Pol. Jurek Pol sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Peter Allsopp.
81.38
Neil Glass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Thomson. Garry Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Nanu. Adrian Nanu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.01
Arno Rummenigge flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Thomson. Garry Thomson advances with the ball. Garry Thomson finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Tómas Thoroddsen!
87.29
Neil Glass advances with the ball. Neil Glass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Hansen. John Hansen goes all the way! John Hansen rockets a shot on goal. Tómas Thoroddsen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
9
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
30.5%
41.5%
28%
Scorers
| Danny Thirlwell 10 Jurek Pol 65 | Jay Mapp 29 John Hansen 87 |