Match Report
| Berwick Rangers | Berwick Rangers |  |  | Stranraer | Stranraer | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Colin Bremner | C. Bremner |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 | | Gavin Law | G. Law | |||||||||
| Colin Gough | C. Gough | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | Dominic Caldwell | D. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Stuart Booth | S. Booth | | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 48 | | Billy Davidson | B. Davidson | |||||||||
| Dominic Elliott | D. Elliott | | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Billy Thomson | B. Thomson | |||||||||
| Matt McCoist | M. McCoist | | 45 | D | | 5 | | D | 38 | | Stephen Brady | S. Brady | |||||||||
| Scott Mckinlay | S. Mckinlay | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Stephen Caldwell | S. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Don McGrory | D. McGrory | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 40 | | Stephen McCoist | S. McCoist | |||||||||
| Paul James | P. James | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 39 | | Gary Mason | G. Mason | |||||||||
| Stuart Souness | S. Souness | | 51 | M | | 9 | | A | 40 | | Don Morrison | D. Morrison | |||||||||
| Billy Campbell | B. Campbell | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 40 | | Paul Johnstone | P. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Andy Law | A. Law | | 41 | A | | 11 | | A | 35 | | Paul Greig | P. Greig | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Blood Arena |
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Shielfield Park where Berwick Rangers play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 2,931 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Berwick Rangers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Berwick Rangers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Berwick Rangers kick off!
6.38
0-0Gary Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Johnstone. Paul Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Don Morrison. Don Morrison connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.21
0-0Stuart Booth makes a probing pass to Don McGrory. Don McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Campbell. Billy Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Andy Law. Andy Law powers a header at goal but somehow Gavin Law manages to keep it out.
14.21
Stuart Souness decides to run forward with the ball. Stuart Souness whips in a cross ball towards Andy Law. Andy Law is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
20.21
0-0Stuart Souness knocks the ball forward to Andy Law. Andy Law knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Law who gathers it comfortably.
21.36
Stuart Souness makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Souness controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.39
Gary Mason makes a beautiful solo run. Gary Mason shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Colin Bremner.
26.11
Paul James makes a beautiful solo run. Paul James shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.07
Scott Mckinlay threads the ball through to Billy Campbell. Billy Campbell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
32.46
0-0Stranraer are easily keeping Berwick Rangers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
39.53
Billy Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen McCoist. Stephen McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Greig. Paul Greig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.36
Stuart Booth makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Booth makes a simple pass to Andy Law. Andy Law shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.10
Gary Mason passes the ball forward to Paul Greig. Paul Greig finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Paul James flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Law. Andy Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Stranraer kicking off!
49.55
Stephen Caldwell makes a probing pass to Paul Johnstone. Paul Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.53
Gary Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Morrison. Don Morrison controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.01
Don McGrory makes a simple pass to Andy Law. Andy Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Gavin Law manages to gather it comfortably.
59.56
Dominic Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Mason. Gary Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Greig. Paul Greig whips in a cross ball towards Paul Johnstone. Paul Johnstone directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
60.48
1-0Stuart Booth makes a probing pass to Don McGrory. Don McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Campbell. Billy Campbell tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Billy Campbell!
63.09
Stephen Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Greig. Paul Greig sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
65.33
Gary Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Morrison. Don Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Bremner who gathers it comfortably.
67.59
Stephen Brady flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Caldwell. Stephen Caldwell passes the ball forward to Paul Johnstone. Paul Johnstone goes all the way! Paul Johnstone rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
69.25
Dominic Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don McGrory. Don McGrory takes it forward alone. Don McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Andy Law. Andy Law directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.36
1-0Stephen McCoist comes in with a late challenge on Paul James. Stephen McCoist is given a warning by the referee! Paul James stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.33
Matt McCoist knocks the ball forward to Don McGrory. Don McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Law. Andy Law knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Davidson.
83.15
Dominic Elliott knocks the ball forward to Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Law. Andy Law is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.57
Stranraer are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Berwick Rangers's defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
8
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.8%
37.2%
Play Area
26.7%
44.2%
29.1%
Scorers