Match Report


Stirling AlbionStirling Albion     RangersRangers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Kevin BoothK. Booth61
G
1
G
68Craig CampbellC. Campbell
Callum StrachanC. Strachan52
D
2
D
67Ledley KeeganL. Keegan
Alec MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn47
D
3
D
65Garry WhiteG. White
Alec SullivanA. Sullivan45
D
captain4
D
64Dmitri KorneevD. Korneev
Don JohnstoneD. Johnstone50
M
5
M
63Elena BarkeroE. Barkero
Rody MeijerR. Meijer45
M
6
M
63Richard ThomsonR. Thomson
Dominic NaysmithD. Naysmith45
M
7captain
M
61Peter YoungP. Young
Dominic BradyD. Brady43
M
8
M
59Richard MatteoR. Matteo
David McStayD. McStay63
A
9
A
69Juan SuarezJ. Suarez
Garry MccallG. Mccall60
A
10
A
61Callum NaysmithC. Naysmith
Thomas PaterT. Pater51
A
11
A
57Gary BurleyG. Burley
 
Dominic FergusonD. Ferguson56
G
12
D
63Alec RitchieA. Ritchie
Duncan YoungD. Young46
A
13
G
62Stuart CaldwellS. Caldwell
Alec BoothA. Booth43
M
14
D
62Rainer StreichR. Streich

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Rangers. A crowd of 8,129 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Stirling Albion and Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mcinnes.


0.00
Stirling Albion kick off and get the first half underway!
4.53
Dmitri Korneev flicks a high ball forward to Peter Young who takes it down. Peter Young knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Booth who gathers it comfortably.
6.27
Peter Young flicks a high pass forward. Juan Suarez easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Suarez makes a great pass forward. Gary Burley runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
8.26
Garry White makes a simple pass to Peter Young. Peter Young chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
9.33
Thomas Pater catches Dmitri Korneev on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dmitri Korneev hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.03
Elena Barkero makes a probing pass to Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez sees Gary Burley just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Gary Burley provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
21.29
Richard Thomson flicks a high ball forward to Gary Burley who takes it down. Gary Burley cuts inside the box! Gary Burley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
24.45
Don Johnstone comes in with a late challenge on Richard Matteo. The referee calls over Don Johnstone and shows him a yellow card! Richard Matteo runs off the knock.
26.22
Peter Young chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Burley. Gary Burley jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.02
Elena Barkero plays the ball forward to Gary Burley. Gary Burley shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
33.12
Don Johnstone makes an attacking run forward. Don Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
34.52
Garry White flicks a high pass forward. Richard Thomson collects the pass. Richard Thomson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez makes a probing pass to Gary Burley but he's offside!
36.55
Callum Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Naysmith. Dominic Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, David McStay. David McStay whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.24
Rody Meijer kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater lofts in a cross ball towards David McStay. David McStay gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.16
Dominic Naysmith makes an attacking run forward. Dominic Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Rangers start the second half!
59.08
Dmitri Korneev flicks a high pass forward. Richard Thomson controls it well on his chest. Richard Thomson threads a neat ball through to Gary Burley. Gary Burley knocks the ball forward to Juan Suarez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.48
Alec Meiklejohn comes in with a late challenge on Juan Suarez. Alec Meiklejohn is warned by the referee! Juan Suarez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.52
Peter Young receives the ball from a throw-in from Elena Barkero. Peter Young makes a probing pass to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith plays a one-two with Gary Burley and rushes in on goal... Callum Naysmith comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Kevin Booth gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
67.02
Dominic Naysmith catches Peter Young on the ankles. Dominic Naysmith is warned by the referee! Peter Young hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.45
Rody Meijer makes an attacking run forward. Rody Meijer advances inside the box! Rody Meijer takes a shot at goal. Craig Campbell gets down and covers it.
72.25
Richard Thomson sees a break and surges forward. Richard Thomson skips past Alec Meiklejohn! Some good footwork from Richard Thomson provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
73.16
With a delightful solo run, Richard Thomson stretches the opposition's defence. Richard Thomson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kevin Booth with no chance!! Goal for Rangers!
78.25
Richard Matteo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith passes the ball forward but Juan Suarez is offside!
81.57
Dmitri Korneev hits a low pass to Elena Barkero. Elena Barkero flicks a high pass forward. Juan Suarez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Suarez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Kevin Booth smothers it!
83.44
Richard Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith rushes past Callum Strachan! Callum Naysmith shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.37
Alec Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Rody Meijer controls it well on his chest. Rody Meijer flicks a high pass forward. Garry Mccall collects the pass. Garry Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Stirling Albion

Rangers
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36%
64%
Play Area
36%
44%
20%

Scorers
Thomas Pater 37
Gary Burley 14
Richard Thomson 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard Thomson of Rangers

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

1.Craig Campbell (GK)
6
2.Ledley Keegan (DEF)
6
3.Garry White (DEF)
6
4.Dmitri Korneev (DEF)
6
5.Elena Barkero (MID)
6
6.Richard Thomson (MID)goal scored
9
7.Peter Young (MID)
7
8.Richard Matteo (MID)
6
9.Juan Suarez (ATT)
7
10.Callum Naysmith (ATT)
7
11.Gary Burley (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Alec Ritchie (DEF)
0
13.Stuart Caldwell (GK)
0
14.Rainer Streich (DEF)
0