Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Kilmarnock. A crowd of 9,285 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Souness.


0.00
The whistle blows and Kilmarnock get the match underway!
3.38
Gaspar Viana catches Colin Booth on the ankles. The referee warns Gaspar Viana to calm down! Colin Booth gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.47
Don Inglis flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Bower. Adrian Bower knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Dickov. With a superhuman jump, Andy Dickov connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
10.50
Gavin Cleland makes a simple pass to Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell makes a convincing header but somehow Kevin Inglis manages to keep it out.
18.22
Roberto Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to John Hopkin. John Hopkin shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.31
Callum Inglis flicks a high ball forward to Gaspar Viana who takes it down. Gaspar Viana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Santos.
22.15
Duncan Cleland catches Callum Inglis on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Callum Inglis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.03
Billy Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Cleland who brings the ball under control. Duncan Cleland makes a simple pass to Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
30.17
Dominic Dickov flicks a high pass forward to Don Inglis who brings the ball under control. Don Inglis makes a simple pass to Adrian Bower. Adrian Bower shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
32.51
Colin Booth pushes mid-way up the pitch. Colin Booth passes the ball forward to Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.39
Duncan Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Craig Liddell controls it well on his chest. Craig Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards John Hopkin. John Hopkin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.18
Callum Inglis flicks a high pass forward to Adrian Bower who brings the ball under control. Adrian Bower knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.34
Colin Booth takes it forward alone. Colin Booth threads a neat ball through to Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards John Hopkin. John Hopkin rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Kevin Inglis easily picks it out of the air!
39.26
Colin Booth hacks Andy Dickov from behind! The referee warns Colin Booth to calm down! Andy Dickov gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.23
Matt Burley flicks a high pass forward to Richard Law who brings the ball under control. Richard Law threads the ball through to Gaspar Viana. Gaspar Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Bower. Adrian Bower flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.55
Stuart Inglis advances with the ball. Stuart Inglis makes a simple pass to Gaspar Viana. Gaspar Viana controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stirling Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Kilmarnock appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.

45.00
The whistle blows and Stirling Albion kick off!
47.14
Roberto Santos flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Cleland collects the pass. Duncan Cleland runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Duncan Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards John Hopkin. John Hopkin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Kevin Inglis manages to keep it out.
48.19
Roberto Santos flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Cleland controls it well on his chest. Duncan Cleland hits a low pass to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.58
Billy Meiklejohn hacks Andy Dickov from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Dickov runs off the knock.
53.40
Billy Meiklejohn flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Cleland who takes it down. Gavin Cleland chips the ball to his team mate, John Hopkin. John Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Dickov.
54.34
Duncan Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Kevin Inglis manages to keep it out.
55.49
Duncan Cleland makes a probing pass to Matt Dalglish. Matt Dalglish knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Burley.
60.29
Kilmarnock have made 2 substitutions with Garry Hansen replacing Duncan Cleland and David Brady replacing Gavin Cleland .
61.32
Garry Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Gaspar Viana. Gaspar Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
65.47
Garry Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Bower. Roberto Santos comes in with a late challenge on Adrian Bower. Penalty not given!!
71.23
David Brady flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Davidson controls it well on his chest. Stephen Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards John Hopkin. John Hopkin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Kevin Inglis reads it well. Excellent save!
73.55
Billy Meiklejohn runs forward with the ball. Billy Meiklejohn runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Billy Meiklejohn plays a quick one-two with Craig Liddell and rushes in on goal... Billy Meiklejohn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Kevin Inglis manages to keep it out.
77.39
Richard Law changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Richard Law shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.37
David Brady plays the ball forward to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards John Hopkin. John Hopkin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Matt Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Law. Richard Law decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Law knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 48.8636363636364 vs 51.1363636363636
Play Area
Home team third: 28.41%, Midfield: 44.32%, Away team third: 27.27%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard Law of Stirling Albion

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Kevin Inglis (GK)
9
2. Matt Burley (DEF)
7
3. Stuart Inglis (DEF)
6
6
5. Richard Law (MID)
9
6. Callum Inglis (MID)
6
7. Garry Mason (MID)
7
8. Don Inglis (MID)
6
9. Gaspar Viana (ATT)
6
10. Adrian Bower (ATT)
6
11. Andy Dickov (ATT)
6

12. Craig Glass (DEF)
0
13. Scott Thomson (GK)
0
0

1. Gary Dickov (GK)
6
2. Colin Booth (DEF)
7
6
5. Neil Matteo (DEF)
6
6. Gavin Cleland (MID)
6
7
8. Craig Liddell (ATT)
8
9. John Hopkin (ATT)
6
10. Matt Dalglish (ATT)
8
6

12. Garry Hansen (MID)
6
13. David Brady (MID)
6
14. Colin Souness (MID)
0