Match Report


ArbroathArbroath     Stirling AlbionStirling Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
John HutchisonJ. Hutchison71
G
1captain
G
61Kevin BoothK. Booth
Stefan FerranteS. Ferrante59
D
captain2
D
52Callum StrachanC. Strachan
Nuno QuaresmaN. Quaresma56
D
3
D
47Alec MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn
Dries Van WonderenD. Van Wonderen55
D
4
D
45Alec SullivanA. Sullivan
Richard McallisterR. Mcallister57
M
5
M
75Gary BurleyG. Burley
Dominic DalglishD. Dalglish54
M
6
M
50Don JohnstoneD. Johnstone
Colin GemmillC. Gemmill54
M
7
M
45Rody MeijerR. Meijer
Garry FergusonG. Ferguson50
M
8
M
45Dominic NaysmithD. Naysmith
Sebastiao TavaresS. Tavares54
A
9
A
63David McStayD. McStay
Craig NaysmithC. Naysmith53
A
10
A
60Garry MccallG. Mccall
John DavidsonJ. Davidson49
A
11
A
51Thomas PaterT. Pater
 
Simon KühnS. Kühn55
D
12
G
56Dominic FergusonD. Ferguson
Gavin StrachanG. Strachan52
D
13
A
46Duncan YoungD. Young
Neil CampbellN. Campbell48
A
14
M
43Alec BoothA. Booth

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Gayfield where Arbroath play host to Stirling Albion. A crowd of 8,683 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Arbroath and Stirling Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Ferguson.


0.00
Arbroath start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.43
Don Johnstone makes a probing pass to Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.56
Dries Van Wonderen flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Dalglish. Dominic Dalglish threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Tavares. Sebastiao Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Strachan.
18.56
Colin Gemmill runs straight at the opposition's defence. Colin Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Kevin Booth.
20.23
Richard Mcallister takes a quick corner, playing it short to Nuno Quaresma. Nuno Quaresma knocks the ball into the box. Dominic Naysmith reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
22.18
Dominic Dalglish passes the ball forward to John Davidson. John Davidson shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Arbroath are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
26.10
Garry Ferguson passes the ball forward to John Davidson. John Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.49
Colin Gemmill passes the ball forward to John Davidson. John Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.00
Garry Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Tavares. Sebastiao Tavares rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
32.28
Rody Meijer kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater plays a one-two with David McStay and rushes in on goal... Thomas Pater shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
34.43
Garry Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Tavares comfortably collects the pass. Sebastiao Tavares controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Kevin Booth as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
35.12
Richard Mcallister takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Don Johnstone reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
36.49
Alec Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Don Johnstone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Pater collects the pass. Thomas Pater knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
39.05
Colin Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Tavares. Sebastiao Tavares gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies well off target!
42.15
Colin Gemmill knocks the ball forward to Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Tavares. Sebastiao Tavares finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
44.16
Gary Burley hacks Colin Gemmill from behind! The referee motions to Gary Burley to come over. It's a red card!! Colin Gemmill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Don Johnstone advances with the ball. Don Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Arbroath appear unchanged since the first half. Stirling Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Stirling Albion start the second half!
49.26
With imagination, Garry Ferguson plays the ball forward to Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
57.02
Dominic Dalglish controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Kevin Booth had no chance!! Goal for Arbroath!
60.29
Nuno Quaresma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Dalglish. Dominic Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Tavares collects the pass. Sebastiao Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.02
With wonderful imagination, Nuno Quaresma picks a pass forward to Dominic Dalglish. Dominic Dalglish threads the ball through to John Davidson. John Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but Alec Sullivan blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
66.03
Colin Gemmill hits a low pass to John Davidson. John Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Strachan.
72.09
Stefan Ferrante flicks a high ball forward to Colin Gemmill who takes it down. Colin Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith threads the ball through to Sebastiao Tavares but he's offside!
75.14
Colin Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Tavares collects the pass. Sebastiao Tavares finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
79.22
Don Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dries Van Wonderen.
81.02
Dominic Dalglish chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Tavares. Sebastiao Tavares shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.16
Garry Mccall barges into Stefan Ferrante. Garry Mccall is shown the yellow card! Stefan Ferrante gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.44
Stefan Ferrante threads the ball through to Richard Mcallister. Richard Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Craig Naysmith who takes it down. Craig Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards John Davidson. John Davidson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Arbroath

Stirling Albion
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
74%
26%
Play Area
20.5%
45.2%
34.2%

Scorers
Craig Naysmith 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Naysmith of Arbroath

Match Ratings
1.John Hutchison (GK)
6
2.Stefan Ferrante (DEF)
6
3.Nuno Quaresma (DEF)
6
4.Dries Van Wonderen (DEF)
6
5.Richard Mcallister (MID)
6
6.Dominic Dalglish (MID)
7
7.Colin Gemmill (MID)
7
8.Garry Ferguson (MID)
6
9.Sebastiao Tavares (ATT)
6
10.Craig Naysmith (ATT)goal scored
8
11.John Davidson (ATT)
6
 
12.Simon Kühn (DEF)
0
13.Gavin Strachan (DEF)
0
14.Neil Campbell (ATT)
0

1.Kevin Booth (GK)
7
2.Callum Strachan (DEF)
6
3.Alec Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
4.Alec Sullivan (DEF)
6
5.Gary Burley (MID)red card
3
6.Don Johnstone (MID)
7
7.Rody Meijer (MID)
6
8.Dominic Naysmith (MID)
6
9.David McStay (ATT)
6
10.Garry Mccall (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Thomas Pater (ATT)
6
 
12.Dominic Ferguson (GK)
0
13.Duncan Young (ATT)
0
14.Alec Booth (MID)
0