Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ochilview Park where Stenhousemuir play host to Livingston in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stenhousemuir are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Livingston appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Mckinlay.


0.00
Livingston get the match underway!
3.05
Callum McGrory makes a simple pass to Stuart Inglis. Stuart Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Callum White easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Callum White shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.37
David Young sees a break and surges forward. David Young makes a simple pass to Callum White. Callum White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.22
Stephen Morrison makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Winston Vandenbroeck. Winston Vandenbroeck makes a deft header but is denied by Youssouf Zanotti. Excellent save.
20.55
Stuart Inglis catches Richard Sullivan on the ankles. Stuart Inglis is given a warning by the referee! Richard Sullivan stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.20
Roberto Postiga barges into David Young. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Young stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.19
Callum McGrory makes a strong solo run forward. Callum McGrory threads a neat ball through to Callum White. Callum White whips in a cross ball towards Winston Vandenbroeck. Winston Vandenbroeck makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
30.20
Paul Henderson catches Scott Bolton on the ankles. Paul Henderson is shown the yellow card! Scott Bolton stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.32
Stuart Inglis threads a neat ball through to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Winston Vandenbroeck. Winston Vandenbroeck is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
44.13
Scott Bolton chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Postiga. With a superhuman jump, Roberto Postiga connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Callum McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Inglis. Stuart Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Callum White collects the pass. Callum White finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stenhousemuir have changed their lineup with Dominic Strachan replacing Callum McGrory, Garry Morton replacing Stuart Inglis and Gavin Glass replacing Callum White. Livingston appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Stenhousemuir kick off!
48.33
Andy Caldwell changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andy Caldwell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
51.54
Scott Bolton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Scott Bolton sees Roberto Postiga just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Roberto Postiga provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
54.24
Andy Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.21
Andy Caldwell flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Thomson who brings the ball under control. Stephen Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Paul Ritchie gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
66.30
Richard Sullivan decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Sullivan makes a probing pass to Roberto Postiga but he's offside!
72.55
Gary Hopkin flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Morrison who brings the ball under control. Stephen Morrison runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stephen Morrison shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Youssouf Zanotti smothers it!
73.44
Stephen Morrison passes the ball forward to Gavin Glass. Gavin Glass shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
87.44
David Young flicks a high pass forward. Garry Morton collects the pass. Garry Morton threads a neat ball through to Gavin Glass. Gavin Glass shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
89.13
Garry Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Winston Vandenbroeck. Winston Vandenbroeck shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
29.7%
48.6%
21.6%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Callum White of Stenhousemuir

Match Ratings
1.Paul Ritchie (GK)
7
2.David Young (DEF)
7
3.Callum McGrory (DEF)
7
4.Gary Hopkin (DEF)
6
5.Stephen Morrison (MID)
8
6.Stuart Inglis (MID)
8
7.Paul Hendry (MID)
6
8.Paul Henderson (MID)yellow card
4
9.Callum White (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Winston Vandenbroeck (ATT)
6
11.Craig Liddell (ATT)
6
 
12.Dominic Strachan (GK)
6
13.Garry Morton (DEF)
7
14.Gavin Glass (GK)
6