Match Report


StranraerStranraer     ArbroathArbroath
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Paul McCoistP. McCoist62
G
1
G
71John HutchisonJ. Hutchison
Billy CollinsB. Collins73
D
2captain
D
59Stefan FerranteS. Ferrante
Callum MckinlayC. Mckinlay69
D
3
D
56Nuno QuaresmaN. Quaresma
Alec BoothA. Booth63
D
4
D
55Dries Van WonderenD. Van Wonderen
Neil McGroryN. McGrory58
D
5
M
57Richard McallisterR. Mcallister
Scott GlassS. Glass65
M
6
M
54Dominic DalglishD. Dalglish
Julian BoydJ. Boyd59
M
7
M
54Colin GemmillC. Gemmill
Sebastiao VarelaS. Varela57
M
captain8
M
50Garry FergusonG. Ferguson
John HendersonJ. Henderson47
M
9
A
54Sebastiao TavaresS. Tavares
John BoothJ. Booth81
A
10
A
53Craig NaysmithC. Naysmith
Stephen NivenS. Niven81
A
11
A
49John DavidsonJ. Davidson
 
Duncan JamesD. James66
A
12
D
55Simon KühnS. Kühn
Matt McallisterM. Mcallister65
A
13
D
52Gavin StrachanG. Strachan
Alex TelferA. Telfer61
G
14
A
48Neil CampbellN. Campbell

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Arbroath. A crowd of 8,787 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Arbroath appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Mason.


0.00
The whistle blows and Stranraer get the match underway!
2.07
Dominic Dalglish kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul McCoist who gathers it comfortably.
3.05
Julian Boyd threads a neat ball through to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven whips in a cross ball towards John Booth. John Booth is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.05
Scott Glass hits a low pass to John Booth. John Booth shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Callum Mckinlay plays the ball forward to John Henderson. With imagination, John Henderson plays the ball forward to John Booth. John Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dries Van Wonderen.
26.33
Julian Boyd catches Colin Gemmill in the face with his elbow. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Colin Gemmill is a little dazed but should be okay.
28.46
Neil McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Varela. Sebastiao Varela knocks the ball to his team mate, John Booth. John Booth shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
34.44
Dominic Dalglish makes an attacking run forward. Dominic Dalglish plays a scrappy one-two with Sebastiao Tavares and advances towards the goal... Dominic Dalglish strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Paul McCoist had no chance!! Goal for Arbroath!
44.53
Colin Gemmill darts forward. Colin Gemmill shoots from long range but somehow Paul McCoist manages to keep it out.
45.00
Sebastiao Varela catches Dominic Dalglish on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dominic Dalglish gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Arbroath get the second half underway!
49.33
Stephen Niven makes a high pass forward. John Booth shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. John Booth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. John Hutchison gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
51.49
Dominic Dalglish makes a beautiful solo run. Dominic Dalglish tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
59.50
Sebastiao Tavares hacks Alec Booth from behind! The referee brings Sebastiao Tavares to one side and gives him a warning! Alec Booth stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.06
Stephen Niven makes a beautiful solo run. Stephen Niven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dries Van Wonderen.
63.48
Alec Booth comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Dalglish. The referee calls over Alec Booth and warns him to calm down! Dominic Dalglish hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.39
Stefan Ferrante flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Dalglish collects the pass. Dominic Dalglish changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dominic Dalglish knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul McCoist who gathers it comfortably.
72.21
Showing composure, Alec Booth picks a pass forward to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven knocks the ball to his team mate, John Booth. John Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
77.15
Dries Van Wonderen comes in with a late challenge on John Booth. The referee calls over Dries Van Wonderen and warns him to calm down! John Booth runs off the knock.
78.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Alec Booth plays the ball forward to Scott Glass. Scott Glass decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Glass whips in a cross ball towards John Booth. John Booth beats his man to it with a header. John Hutchison gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
85.49
Seeing a gap ahead, Sebastiao Varela plays the ball forward to John Booth. John Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Stranraer

Arbroath
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
53.5%
46.5%
Play Area
21.1%
53.5%
25.4%

Scorers
John Booth 8
Dominic Dalglish 34

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Dalglish of Arbroath

Match Ratings
1.Paul McCoist (GK)
6
2.Billy Collins (DEF)
6
3.Callum Mckinlay (DEF)
6
4.Alec Booth (DEF)
6
5.Neil McGrory (DEF)
6
6.Scott Glass (MID)
7
7.Julian Boyd (MID)red card
3
8.Sebastiao Varela (MID)yellow card
6
9.John Henderson (MID)
6
10.John Booth (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Stephen Niven (ATT)
6
 
12.Duncan James (ATT)
0
13.Matt Mcallister (ATT)
0
14.Alex Telfer (GK)
0

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)goal scored
8
7.Colin Gemmill (MID)
7
8.Garry Ferguson (MID)
6
9.Sebastiao Tavares (ATT)
6
10.Craig Naysmith (ATT)
6
11.John Davidson (ATT)
6
 
12.Simon Kühn (DEF)
0
13.Gavin Strachan (DEF)
0
14.Neil Campbell (ATT)
0