Match Report
| Arbroath | Arbroath |  |  | Stirling Albion | Stirling Albion | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Dave Leader | Dave Leader | |||||||||||||||||
| Paulo Ferreira | P. Ferreira |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 |  | Gavin Matteo | G. Matteo | |||||||||
| Lee Milligan | L. Milligan |  | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 46 | | Mick Mckay | M. Mckay | |||||||||
| Alec McNeill | A. McNeill | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Kevin Ritchie | K. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Nick Fowler | N. Fowler | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Billy Inglis | B. Inglis | |||||||||
| Gavin Souness | G. Souness | | 42 | D | | 5 | | D | 52 | | Billy Gough | B. Gough | |||||||||
| Gary Dalglish | G. Dalglish | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 | | Alec Burley | A. Burley | |||||||||
| Callum Souness | C. Souness | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 44 | | Gary Ferguson | G. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Matt Greig | M. Greig | | 47 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Paul McGrory | P. McGrory | |||||||||
| Craig James | C. James | | 64 | A | | 9 | | M | 59 | | Craig Mckinlay | C. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Matthew Nyarko | M. Nyarko |  | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 56 |  | Yaroslav Sobolyev | Y. Sobolyev | |||||||||
| Brutil Fabrie | B. Fabrie |  | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 42 | | Des Jackson | D. Jackson | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Gayfield where Arbroath play host to Stirling Albion. A crowd of 4,553 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Arbroath are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stirling Albion appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Arbroath are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stirling Albion appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Stirling Albion kick off!
3.54
0-0Gary Dalglish makes a simple pass to Craig James. Craig James flicks the ball to his team mate, Brutil Fabrie. Brutil Fabrie shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Gavin Matteo is on top of it.
9.15
0-0Gary Ferguson makes a simple pass to Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev plays a perfect one-two with Des Jackson and rushes in on goal... Yaroslav Sobolyev shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.56
0-0Gary Ferguson barges into Callum Souness. Gary Ferguson is warned by the referee! Callum Souness hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.54
Callum Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Brutil Fabrie. Brutil Fabrie shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.24
Paul McGrory makes a probing pass to Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.02
0-0Billy Inglis chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Ferguson. Gary Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Des Jackson. Des Jackson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Souness.
27.13
Matt Greig makes a probing pass to Matthew Nyarko. Matthew Nyarko shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
32.23
Matt Greig hacks Kevin Ritchie from behind! The referee calls over Matt Greig and warns him to calm down! Kevin Ritchie runs off the knock.
33.56
Callum Souness flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig James. Craig James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Matteo who gathers it comfortably.
34.09
Matt Greig passes the ball forward to Craig James. Craig James shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.48
0-1Gary Ferguson surges forward with the ball. Gary Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Des Jackson. Des Jackson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Paulo Ferreira is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.00
Gary Ferguson threads the ball through to Des Jackson. Des Jackson shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.04
Gary Ferguson threads the ball through to Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nick Fowler.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Arbroath kick off!
48.44
Gavin Souness knocks the ball forward to Matt Greig. Matt Greig sees space and advances. Matt Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Nyarko. Matthew Nyarko tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.49
Paul McGrory makes a probing pass to Des Jackson. Des Jackson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.14
Paul McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev shoots from long range but Paulo Ferreira is on top of it.
54.51
Gary Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, Des Jackson. Des Jackson goes all the way! Des Jackson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.56
Gary Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lee Milligan.
59.21
Alec McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Dalglish. Gary Dalglish kicks a strong pass forward to Brutil Fabrie. Brutil Fabrie goes all the way! Brutil Fabrie takes a shot at goal. Brutil Fabrie scores for Arbroath!!
65.15
Lee Milligan knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Dalglish. Gary Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig James. Craig James goes all the way! Craig James takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Craig James!
69.59
2-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
71.31
Gary Dalglish makes a simple pass to Craig James. Craig James shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
72.43
Kevin Ritchie flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Burley. Alec Burley sees a break and surges forward. Alec Burley shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.59
Kevin Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul McGrory. Paul McGrory makes a simple pass to Des Jackson. Des Jackson threads the ball through to Yaroslav Sobolyev. Yaroslav Sobolyev shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Paulo Ferreira had no chance!! Goal for Stirling Albion!
77.47
Gavin Souness makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Greig. Matt Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig James. Craig James plays a perfect one-two with Brutil Fabrie and rushes in on goal... Craig James shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Gavin Matteo manages to gather it comfortably.
81.30
Matt Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Nyarko. Matthew Nyarko shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.53
Alec Burley knocks the ball forward to Des Jackson. Des Jackson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.31
Nick Fowler kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Greig. Matt Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Brutil Fabrie. Brutil Fabrie plays a perfect one-two with Matthew Nyarko and rushes in on goal... Brutil Fabrie shoots from just inside the box but somehow Gavin Matteo manages to keep it out.
89.38
Craig Mckinlay chips the ball to his team mate, Des Jackson. Des Jackson shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Alec Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Des Jackson. Des Jackson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec McNeill.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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