Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Broadwood Stadium where Clyde play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 4,270 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Clyde are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Dickov.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ayr United kick off!
3.51
Matt White decides to run forward with the ball. Matt White lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Hopkin. Scott Hopkin powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
6.41
John Morton passes the ball forward to Duncan Mason. Duncan Mason plays the ball forward to Alec McStay. Alec McStay finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
12.35
Paul Harrison flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Mason collects the pass. Duncan Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Hopkin. Scott Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic McStay.
15.35
Paul Harrison flicks a high ball forward to Craig Henderson who takes it down. Craig Henderson sees space and advances. Craig Henderson puts a great ball through. Alec McStay runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
16.49
Billy Hendry runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Billy Hendry skips past Paul Harrison! Some good footwork from Billy Hendry provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Florian Thielemann has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.43
With a delightful solo run, Billy Hendry stretches the opposition's defence. Billy Hendry plays a quick one-two with Callum Thomson and rushes in on goal... Billy Hendry comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
26.42
Paul Harrison receives the ball from a throw-in from Daniel Lima. Paul Harrison flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Mason who gracefully takes it down. Duncan Mason flicks a high pass forward. Alec McStay collects the pass. Alec McStay rushes past Andy Mason! Some silky footwork from Alec McStay provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.53
Craig Henderson decides to run forward with the ball. Craig Henderson shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
30.47
Scott Ritchie sees Matt White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt White flicks a high pass forward. Alec McStay controls it well on his chest. Alec McStay shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.30
Colin James brings the ball forward. With great vision, Colin James plays the ball forward to Neil Niven. Neil Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Wiltord. Carl Wiltord powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.43
Andy Mason makes a probing pass to Craig Gemmell. Craig Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Hopkin collects the pass. Stephen Hopkin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.19
With vision, Craig Gemmell laces a through ball forward to Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
40.46
Duncan Mason threads a neat ball through to Scott Hopkin. Scott Hopkin plays a one-two with Andy Telfer and advances towards the goal... Scott Hopkin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Kevin Hendry is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.28
Billy Hendry hits a low pass to Carl Wiltord. Carl Wiltord knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Florian Thielemann who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Craig Henderson passes the ball forward to Alec McStay. Alec McStay plays a quick one-two with Andy Telfer and rushes in on goal... Alec McStay muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Clyde have changed their lineup with Rodolfo Vicente replacing Scott Hopkin. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Clyde get the second half underway!
49.21
Andy Hendry threads the ball through to Craig Gemmell. Craig Gemmell changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig Gemmell tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
54.50
Craig Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Telfer. Andy Telfer shoots from outside the area but somehow Kevin Hendry manages to keep it out.
55.27
Craig Henderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Telfer. Andy Telfer cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Andy Telfer provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
57.11
Craig Gemmell threads the ball through to Stephen Hopkin. Stephen Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Florian Thielemann has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.20
Clyde have made a substitution with Neil Niven replacing Paul Harrison .Ayr United have made 2 substitutions with Dominic Matteo replacing Craig Gemmell and Steve Lightfoot replacing Stephen Hopkin .
63.12
Craig Henderson makes a simple pass to Andy Telfer. Andy Telfer rushes past Andy Mason! Some silky footwork from Andy Telfer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Andy Telfer scores for Clyde!!
69.24
Colin James makes a simple pass to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Carl Wiltord who brings the ball under control. Carl Wiltord whips in a cross ball towards Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. John Morton steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
72.48
Colin James flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry plays the ball forward to Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Wiltord. Carl Wiltord beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.16
Billy Hendry makes an attacking run forward. Billy Hendry tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.48
Ayr United have made a substitution with Graeme Windass replacing Andy Mason .
84.07
Billy Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Callum Thomson who gracefully takes it down. Callum Thomson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
87.45
Without breaking stride, Neil Niven plays the ball forward to Duncan Mason. Duncan Mason flicks a high pass forward. Alec McStay collects the pass. Alec McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Vicente. Some good footwork from Rodolfo Vicente provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
7
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
28.4%
39.8%
31.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Hendry of Ayr United

Match Ratings
1.Florian Thielemann (GK)
6
2.Daniel Lima (DEF)
6
3.Paul Harrison (DEF)
6
4.Scott Ritchie (DEF)
6
5.John Morton (DEF)
6
6.Craig Henderson (MID)
7
7.Matt White (MID)
7
8.Duncan Mason (MID)
7
9.Scott Hopkin (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Alec McStay (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Andy Telfer (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Neil Niven (MID)
6
13.Uwe Schäfer (ATT)
0
14.Rodolfo Vicente (GK)
6

1.Kevin Hendry (GK)
6
2.Andy Hendry (DEF)
6
3.Andy Mason (DEF)
6
4.Colin James (DEF)
6
5.Dominic McStay (DEF)
6
6.Craig Gemmell (MID)
6
7.Billy Hendry (MID)goal scored
9
8.Carl Wiltord (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Callum Thomson (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Stephen Hopkin (ATT)
6
11.Neil Niven (ATT)
6
 
12.Dominic Matteo (MID)
6
13.Steve Lightfoot (MID)
6
14.Graeme Windass (MID)
6