Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to East Stirling. A crowd of 19,687 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Henderson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Henderson.
0.00
0-0East Stirling get the match underway!
4.43
0-1Alexandre Ramos makes a simple pass to Peter Pater. Peter Pater lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Pinto. Gaspar Pinto directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Eduardo Johnson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.32
0-1Alec Collins makes a probing pass to Duncan Law. Duncan Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.07
Adrian Priestley makes a probing pass to Duncan Law. Duncan Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.56
Alec Collins flicks a high pass forward. Greg Prior controls it well on his chest. Greg Prior knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.43
Alec Collins flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Law who brings the ball under control. Duncan Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.42
0-1Cristiano Soares hacks Alec Collins from behind! Cristiano Soares is shown the yellow card! Alec Collins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.24
0-1Nigel Jeffers takes it forward alone. Nigel Jeffers makes a probing pass to Gaspar Pinto but he's offside!
27.08
Greg Prior controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastien Graf. Sebastien Graf lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Mckinlay. Duncan Mckinlay gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. John Mckinlay is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.00
Cristiano Soares chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Brady. With a delightful solo run, Andy Brady stretches the opposition's defence. Andy Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Jeffers. Nigel Jeffers makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for East Stirling!
36.17
1-2Patricio Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Pinto controls it well on his chest. Gaspar Pinto kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Jeffers. Nigel Jeffers shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
38.45
Alexandre Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Peter Pater controls it well on his chest. Peter Pater threads the ball through to Gaspar Pinto but he's offside!
42.16
1-2Stephen Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bruno Reis. With a delightful solo run, Bruno Reis stretches the opposition's defence. Bruno Reis lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Mckinlay. Duncan Mckinlay fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by John Mckinlay. Excellent save.
44.09
Alexandre Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Pinto. Gaspar Pinto shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Eduardo Johnson keeps it out!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. East Stirling also appear unchanged since the first half. The Motherwell players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Motherwell kick off and get the second half underway!
53.25
Andy Brady passes the ball forward to Nigel Jeffers. Nigel Jeffers knocks in a cross ball towards Zeljko Aloisi. Zeljko Aloisi directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.05
Ross Rowett kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Pater. Peter Pater knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Johnson who gathers it comfortably.
60.13
1-2Motherwell have made 2 substitutions with Dale Lumsdon replacing Alec Collins and Matt Brady replacing Stephen Hendry .
61.16
Alexandre Ramos hacks Dale Lumsdon from behind! Alexandre Ramos is shown the yellow card! Dale Lumsdon stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.13
Zeljko Aloisi flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Jeffers who brings the ball under control. Nigel Jeffers lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Brady. Andy Brady finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Eduardo Johnson comfortably picks it out of the air!
66.38
Brendan Lumsdon makes a simple pass to Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos makes a high pass forward. Andy Brady shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Andy Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Jeffers. Nigel Jeffers outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Eduardo Johnson is on top of his game. Great save!
71.42
Matt Brady makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dale Lumsdon. Dale Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Zeljko Aloisi.
73.18
Bruno Reis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Priestley. Adrian Priestley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Mckinlay but the linesman indicates offside!
75.03
1-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
83.20
Patricio Sanz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eduardo Johnson (GK)
7
2. Bruno Reis (DEF)
7
3. Sebastiao Oliveira (DEF)
6
4. Stephen Hendry (DEF)
6
5. Kevin Law (MID)
6
6. Alec Collins (MID)
6
7. Adrian Priestley (MID)
6
8. Greg Prior (MID)
6
9. Duncan Law (ATT)
6
10. Sebastien Graf (DEF)
6
11. Duncan Mckinlay (DEF)
8
12. Dale Lumsdon (MID)
6
13. Andy Hutchison (DEF)
0
14. Matt Brady (DEF)
6
1. John Mckinlay (GK)
6
2. Patricio Sanz (DEF)
6
3. Brendan Lumsdon (DEF)
6
4. Cristiano Soares (DEF)
5
5. Ross Rowett (DEF)
6
6. Zeljko Aloisi (MID)
6
7. Alexandre Ramos (MID)
6
8. Peter Pater (ATT)
7
9. Gaspar Pinto (ATT)
8
10. Andy Brady (ATT)
8
11. Nigel Jeffers (ATT)
9
12. Samuele Tangorra (DEF)
0
13. Stuart Mason (MID)
0
14. Ólafur Bjarnason (ATT)
0