Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Hamilton Academical. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Mcinnes.


0.00
Stranraer start the match!
2.54
David Dickov sees space and advances. David Dickov sees a break and surges forward. David Dickov plays a quick one-two with Robert Neumann and rushes in on goal... David Dickov cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
4.46
Callum Greig makes a simple pass to Dominic Hendry. Dominic Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Robert Neumann who brings the ball under control. Robert Neumann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin White.
6.03
David Liddell catches Dominic Dickov on the ankles. The referee calls over David Liddell and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Dickov stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.40
David Liddell makes a probing pass to Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin James. Gavin James cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
10.12
David Liddell hits a low pass to Gavin James. Gavin James whips in a cross ball towards Robert Neumann. Robert Neumann heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.07
Dominic Hendry plays the ball forward to Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Mcleod. Marvin Mcleod knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
16.50
Sabri Chedli pushes up the pitch. Sabri Chedli makes an attacking run forward. Sabri Chedli whips in a cross ball towards Gavin James. Gavin James makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Clarence Zwaanswijk had no chance!! Goal for Stranraer!
20.35
Dominic Hendry clumsily knocks into Stuart Johnstone. The referee warns Dominic Hendry to calm down! Stuart Johnstone stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.58
David Liddell sees space and advances. David Liddell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.01
Dominic Hendry hits a low pass to Gavin James. Gavin James whips in a cross ball towards Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill makes a convincing header but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.03
Antonio Nunes flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Dickov who takes it down. Dominic Dickov plays the ball forward to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
34.33
Scott McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Hendry. With vision, Dominic Hendry plays the ball forward to Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.47
Callum Greig catches Paul Campbell on the ankles. The referee calls over Callum Greig and shows him a yellow card! Paul Campbell stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.17
David Dickov hacks Neil Caldwell from behind! David Dickov is shown the yellow card! Neil Caldwell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.46
David Liddell passes the ball forward to Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Robert Neumann. Robert Neumann connects with a diving header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
With vision, Neil Caldwell plays the ball forward to Colin Gemmill. Colin Gemmill plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Campbell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Colin Gemmill strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stranraer appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hamilton Academical start the second half!
47.42
Sabri Chedli makes a probing pass to Dominic Hendry. Without breaking stride, Dominic Hendry plays the ball forward to Robert Neumann. Robert Neumann plays a quick one-two with Marvin Mcleod and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Robert Neumann provides some space. He shoots at goal. Robert Neumann scores for Stranraer!!
51.29
Neil Caldwell barges into Dominic Hendry. Neil Caldwell is given a warning by the referee! Dominic Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.35
Neil Caldwell passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Colin Gemmill. Colin Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Campbell. With a superhuman jump, Paul Campbell connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
65.35
David Dickov makes a probing pass to David Liddell. David Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin James. Gavin James whips in a cross ball towards Robert Neumann. Robert Neumann whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
66.09
Antonio Nunes sweeps the ball long. Paul Campbell skips past Scott McCoist! Callum Greig barges into Paul Campbell. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
66.09
The referee points to the spot..
67.25
Colin Gemmill takes a cautious run up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed inside the right post. Goal!
72.43
Kevin Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Scott Bremner collects the pass. Scott Bremner shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.00
Kevin Naysmith advances with the ball. Kevin Naysmith makes a simple pass, allowing Paul Campbell to run into the box. Paul Campbell tries a spectacular strike. Callum Greig steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
79.00
Sabri Chedli barges into Scott Bremner. The referee calls over Sabri Chedli and shows him a yellow card! Scott Bremner runs off the knock.
81.07
Neil Caldwell makes a simple pass to Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell puts a great ball through. Scott Bremner runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
Colin White takes a quick throw-in. Duncan Hopkin pushes up the pitch. Duncan Hopkin darts forward. Duncan Hopkin tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 6 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 4 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 47.1910112359551 vs 52.8089887640449
Play Area
Home team third: 29.21%, Midfield: 43.82%, Away team third: 26.97%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Robert Neumann of Stranraer

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. David Dickov (DEF)
6
3. Sabri Chedli (DEF)
7
4. Callum Greig (DEF)
5
5. Scott McCoist (DEF)
6
6. David Liddell (MID)
7
7
8. Scott McNeill (ATT)
6
9
10. Marvin Mcleod (ATT)
6
11. Gavin James (ATT)
9

12. Richard Gough (MID)
0
14. David Rae (GK)
0

2. Colin White (DEF)
6
3. Duncan Hopkin (DEF)
7
4. Antonio Nunes (DEF)
6
7
7. Neil Caldwell (MID)
7
6
9. Paul Campbell (ATT)
6
10. Colin Gemmill (ATT)
6
11. Scott Bremner (ATT)
7

12. Scott Law (GK)
0
13. Andy Sullivan (MID)
0
14. Matt Ferguson (DEF)
0