Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ochilview Park where East Stirling play Charlton Athletic in this friendly game. A crowd of 19,946 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
East Stirling are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
East Stirling kick off!
4.22
Zbigniew Boniek makes a probing pass to Lionel Djire. Lionel Djire knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Egutu Garba.
6.43
Stephan Appiah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Benali. Steve Benali passes the ball forward to Lionel Djire. Lionel Djire takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Efren Prado easily smothers it!
9.22
Zbigniew Boniek kicks a strong pass forward to Mariano Hernández. Mariano Hernández whips in a cross ball towards Lionel Djire. Lionel Djire is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Efren Prado easily smothers it.
12.19
Garba Lawal flicks the ball to his team mate, Tarik Boukhari. Tarik Boukhari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Benali. Steve Benali knocks the ball forward to Mariano Hernández but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.18
Zbigniew Boniek makes a simple pass to Mariano Hernández. Mariano Hernández shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.26
Garba Lawal knocks the ball forward to Tarik Boukhari. Tarik Boukhari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lionel Djire. Lionel Djire whips in a cross ball towards Steve Benali. Steve Benali is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.47
Lionel Djire comes in with a late challenge on Egutu Garba. The referee calls over Lionel Djire and shows him a yellow card! Egutu Garba hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.14
Scott Hutchison makes a simple pass to Alex Gargo. Alex Gargo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlo Sindelar.
33.46
Stephan Appiah knocks the ball forward to Steve Benali. Steve Benali shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
42.31
Mario Boban makes a simple pass to Cyril Lassissi. Cyril Lassissi plays a perfect one-two with Amaral C. Edmundo and rushes in on goal... Cyril Lassissi tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
45.00
Garba Lawal passes the ball forward to Gustavo Garcia. Gustavo Garcia threads the ball through to Lionel Djire. Lionel Djire tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Charlton Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
47.20
Mario Boban takes it forward alone. Mario Boban goes all the way! Mario Boban makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
48.08
Mario Petrovic hacks Lionel Djire from behind! The referee calls over Mario Petrovic and warns him to calm down! Lionel Djire carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.59
Garba West catches Mariano Hernández on the ankles. Garba West is warned by the referee! Mariano Hernández carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.07
Stephan Appiah makes a probing pass to Lionel Djire. Lionel Djire knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.53
Garba Lawal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Zbigniew Boniek. Zbigniew Boniek passes the ball forward to Lionel Djire. Lionel Djire makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Benali but he's offside!
65.05
Stephan Appiah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lionel Djire. Lionel Djire passes the ball forward to Steve Benali. Steve Benali shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.55
Zbigniew Boniek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Benali. Steve Benali controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Efren Prado manages to gather it comfortably.
73.29
Stephan Appiah makes a probing pass to Steve Benali. Steve Benali whips in a cross ball towards Mariano Hernández. Mariano Hernández is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Efren Prado.
75.51
Tarik Boukhari knocks the ball forward to Lionel Djire. Lionel Djire whips in a cross ball towards Mariano Hernández. Mariano Hernández flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.27
Carlo Sindelar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Zbigniew Boniek. Zbigniew Boniek sees space and advances. Zbigniew Boniek makes a probing pass to Mariano Hernández but he's offside!
79.02
Gustavo Garcia flicks the ball to his team mate, Mariano Hernández. Mariano Hernández whips in a cross ball towards Lionel Djire. Lionel Djire is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Efren Prado easily smothers it.
85.34
Zbigniew Boniek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mariano Hernández. Mariano Hernández knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.04
Tarik Boukhari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lionel Djire. Lionel Djire knocks the ball to his team mate, Mariano Hernández. Mariano Hernández cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Efren Prado easily smothers it!
90.00
Scott Hutchison kicks a strong pass forward to Cyril Lassissi. Cyril Lassissi shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Efren Prado of East Stirling

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 0 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 3
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 32 vs 68
Play Area
Home team third: 36.00%, Midfield: 46.67%, Away team third: 17.33%