Match Report
| East Stirling | East Stirling |  |  | Dundee United | Dundee United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Garry Dalglish | G. Dalglish |  | 41 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 | | Stuart McCoist | S. McCoist | |||||||||
| Massimo Maiuri | M. Maiuri |  | 58 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 63 | | Gary Naysmith | G. Naysmith | ||||||||
| Sebastiao Moutinho | S. Moutinho |  | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Kevin McGrory | K. McGrory | |||||||||
| Nico Dehm | N. Dehm |  | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 60 | | Richard Henderson | R. Henderson | |||||||||
| Paolo Mangone | P. Mangone | | 56 | M | | 5 | | M | 61 | | Matt Mcinnes | M. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Alec Hopkin | A. Hopkin | | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Stephen Rae | S. Rae | |||||||||
| Gary Elliott | G. Elliott | | 51 | M | | 7 | | | M | 50 | | Alex Dickov | A. Dickov | ||||||||
| Neil Souness | N. Souness | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Matt Gemmill | M. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Billy Liddell | B. Liddell | | 58 | A | | 9 | | A | 60 | | Alec Telfer | A. Telfer | |||||||||
| Scott Carragher | S. Carragher |  | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Matt Bremner | M. Bremner | |||||||||
| Andy Gough | A. Gough | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Samuel Campos | S. Campos | |||||||||
| David Rae | D. Rae | | 48 | M | | 12 | | D | 58 | | Callum Sullivan | C. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Alex Booth | A. Booth | | 45 | M | | 13 | | D | 56 | | Colin Caldwell | C. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Paul Perry | P. Perry | | 42 | D | | 14 | | D | 55 | | Duncan White | D. White | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Ochilview Park where East Stirling play host to Dundee United. A crowd of 4,162 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both East Stirling and Dundee United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Ritchie.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both East Stirling and Dundee United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Ritchie.
0.00
0-0East Stirling start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.19
0-0With vision, Kevin McGrory plays the ball forward to Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos whips in a cross ball towards Alec Telfer. Alec Telfer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
9.57
1-0Gary Elliott plays the ball forward to Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.08
Stephen Rae makes a beautiful solo run. Stephen Rae tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
21.28
1-0Alex Dickov sees Alec Telfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Telfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Dalglish who gathers it comfortably.
22.30
With a delightful solo run, Alec Hopkin stretches the opposition's defence. Alec Hopkin shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
27.54
Sebastiao Moutinho makes a probing pass to Neil Souness. Neil Souness passes the ball forward to Andy Gough. Andy Gough controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Scott Carragher through on goal. Some good footwork from Scott Carragher provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
30.07
Stephen Rae flicks a high ball forward to Matt Bremner who takes it down. Matt Bremner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.32
Gary Elliott knocks the ball forward to Andy Gough. Andy Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart McCoist who gathers it comfortably.
34.06
Alex Dickov runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alex Dickov shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. East Stirling appear unchanged since the first half. Dundee United have changed their lineup with Duncan White replacing Matt Bremner.
45.00
Dundee United kick off the second half!
47.45
1-1Sebastiao Moutinho hits a low pass to Gary Elliott. Gary Elliott knocks the ball forward to Scott Carragher. Scott Carragher shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
48.27
With great vision, Sebastiao Moutinho plays the ball forward to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Gough. Andy Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Naysmith.
53.03
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
54.17
Paolo Mangone picks a pass forward to Scott Carragher. Scott Carragher plays a scrappy one-two with Billy Liddell and advances towards the goal... Scott Carragher muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
55.08
1-1Stephen Rae brings the ball forward. Stephen Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Campos. Nico Dehm clumsily knocks into Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
57.20
Alec Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.33
Paolo Mangone makes a probing pass to Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.56
Matt Mcinnes hits a low pass to Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos whips in a cross ball towards Alec Telfer. Alec Telfer heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
61.47
Sebastiao Moutinho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Elliott. Gary Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Carragher. Scott Carragher makes a probing pass between the defence to Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell shoots from just inside the box but it flies just wide!
63.56
Matt Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Duncan White. Duncan White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.02
Kevin McGrory threads a neat ball through to Alex Dickov. With imagination, Alex Dickov plays the ball forward to Duncan White. Duncan White lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Telfer. Alec Telfer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
78.15
Gary Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Billy Liddell comfortably collects the pass. Billy Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Carragher. Scott Carragher outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
79.26
Nico Dehm passes the ball forward to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin makes a probing pass to Scott Carragher. Scott Carragher advances inside the box! Scott Carragher makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
83.21
1-2Alec Hopkin knocks the ball forward to Scott Carragher. Scott Carragher makes a great pass forward. Billy Liddell runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
84.14
Alex Dickov sees space and advances. Alex Dickov shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.31
Stephen Rae sees Alec Telfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Telfer knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.4%
43.6%
Play Area
26.9%
43.6%
29.5%
Scorers
| Billy Liddell 10 | Matt Bremner 30 Alec Telfer 66 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Rae of Dundee United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Garry Dalglish (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Massimo Maiuri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastiao Moutinho (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Nico Dehm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paolo Mangone (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alec Hopkin (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Gary Elliott (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Neil Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy Liddell (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Scott Carragher (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Andy Gough (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Rae (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Booth (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Perry (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stuart McCoist (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Richard Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matt Mcinnes (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Stephen Rae (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Alex Dickov (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matt Gemmill (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alec Telfer (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Matt Bremner (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Samuel Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Callum Sullivan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Colin Caldwell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duncan White (DEF) | 7 | |