Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at St Mirren Park where St Mirren play host to Stirling Albion. A crowd of 9,477 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Stirling Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Ferguson.
The pitch is in good condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Stirling Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Ferguson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and St Mirren get the match underway!
2.01
1-0Gavin Hendry makes a simple pass to Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen McNeill. Stephen McNeill makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.08
1-0Rody Meijer threads a neat ball through to David McStay. David McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Jaschke.
14.04
Dominic Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. David McStay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.40
1-0Tiago Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Hendry sees Steffen Overath in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steffen Overath puts a great ball through. Paul Liddell runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
20.44
1-0Victor Abidal flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen McNeill. Stephen McNeill shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
21.23
1-0With a delightful solo run, Sylvain Richards stretches the opposition's defence. Sylvain Richards knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen McNeill. Stephen McNeill jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
24.57
Victor Ciechelsi hits it upfield. Paul Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen McNeill. Stephen McNeill knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.50
Gary Burley threads a neat ball through to David McStay. David McStay tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.04
Tiago Semedo flicks a high ball forward to Victor Abidal who takes it down. Victor Abidal kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen McNeill. Stephen McNeill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Meiklejohn.
33.56
1-0Garry Mccall comes in with a late challenge on Thomas Jaschke. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Thomas Jaschke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.12
Rody Meijer flicks a high pass forward. Garry Mccall controls it well on his chest. Garry Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by David Birindelli. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. St Mirren appear unchanged since the first half. Stirling Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Stirling Albion get the second half underway!
47.07
Gary Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
49.56
Gavin Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Cleland.
51.56
1-0Craig Cleland makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Cleland picks a pass forward to Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall makes a deft header but Thomas Jaschke is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
61.11
1-0Victor Abidal comes in with a late challenge on Don Johnstone. The referee warns Victor Abidal to calm down! Don Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.22
Don Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.51
Gary Burley decides to run forward with the ball. Gary Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Victor Ciechelsi plays the ball forward to Sylvain Richards. Sylvain Richards chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Booth who gathers it comfortably.
73.44
Alec Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Don Johnstone. With some swift thinking, Don Johnstone plays the ball forward to Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by David Birindelli.
75.44
Gavin Hendry changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen McNeill. Stephen McNeill connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Kevin Booth has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
79.42
Thomas Jaschke flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Hendry collects the pass. Gavin Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Steffen Overath who brings the ball under control. Steffen Overath cuts inside the box! Steffen Overath looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Kevin Booth reads it well. Great save!
81.30
Tiago Semedo threads the ball through to Victor Abidal. Victor Abidal threads the ball through to Stephen McNeill. Stephen McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.21
Gary Burley catches Gavin Hendry on the ankles. Gary Burley is shown the yellow card! Gavin Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.50
Victor Ciechelsi darts forward. Victor Ciechelsi makes a simple pass to Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen McNeill. Stephen McNeill flicks the ball with his head. Kevin Booth effortlessly picks it out of the air!
87.19
Victor Ciechelsi threads the ball through to Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry makes a probing pass to Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Overath but he's offside!
89.23
David McStay hacks Victor Ciechelsi from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Victor Ciechelsi runs off the knock.
90.00
2-1Gary Burley clumsily knocks into Gavin Hendry. Gary Burley is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Gavin Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
29.1%
43%
27.8%
Scorers
| Stephen McNeill 2, 75 | Garry Mccall 67 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stephen McNeill of St Mirren |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David Birindelli (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Neil Gemmill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Victor Ciechelsi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Tiago Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Thomas Jaschke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sylvain Richards (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Victor Abidal (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gavin Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Stephen McNeill (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Paul Liddell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Steffen Overath (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Scott Booth (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | William Rouxel (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matt Dickov (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kevin Booth (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alec Meiklejohn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alec Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Burley (MID) |  | 3 |
| 6. | Don Johnstone (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rody Meijer (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dominic Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | David McStay (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Garry Mccall (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Thomas Pater (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dominic Ferguson (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duncan Young (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alec Booth (MID) | 0 | |