Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Ochilview Park where East Stirling play host to Queen of the South. A crowd of 18,017 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
East Stirling are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Queen of the South appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Henderson.


0.00
Queen of the South kick off and get the match underway!
4.16
Brendan Lumsdon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry makes a beautiful solo run. Stephen Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.30
Ross Rowett knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Jeffers. Nigel Jeffers shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
12.55
Brendan Lumsdon barges into Arek Dudek. Brendan Lumsdon is warned by the referee! Arek Dudek runs off the knock.
15.22
Colin Strachan comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Mason. The referee brings Colin Strachan to one side and gives him a warning! Stuart Mason stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.33
Jose Ramirez threads the ball through to Ross Rowett. Ross Rowett flicks a high pass forward to Vasilis Galanidis who brings the ball under control. Vasilis Galanidis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Henderson who gathers it comfortably.
18.46
Billy Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Arek Dudek holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arek Dudek sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
21.05
Vincenzo Eberle knocks the ball forward to Carlos Sousa. Carlos Sousa flicks a high ball forward to Matt Hutchison who takes it down. Matt Hutchison plays a scrappy one-two with Barry Bogarde and stumbles forward towards the goal... Matt Hutchison shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
24.12
Stuart Mason laces a through ball forward to Nigel Jeffers. Nigel Jeffers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.28
Brendan Lumsdon plays the ball forward to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Jeffers. Nigel Jeffers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
27.02
Stuart Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Brady. Andy Brady whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Jeffers. Nigel Jeffers beats his man to it with a header but somehow Colin Strachan happens to be in the right place to block it.
30.35
Stephen Hendry hits a low pass to Stuart Mason. Stuart Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Brady. Andy Brady beats his man to it with a header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.43
Stephen Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Mason who brings the ball under control. Stuart Mason plays a sublime one-two with Vasilis Galanidis and races in on goal... Vincenzo Eberle catches Stuart Mason on the ankles. Stuart Mason appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
40.48
Brendan Lumsdon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Mason. Stuart Mason is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
45.00
Richard Inglis knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Murrin. Jason Murrin knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Hutchison. Billy Hutchison connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow John Mckinlay manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. East Stirling appear unchanged since the first half. Queen of the South also appear unchanged since the first half. The Queen of the South players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and East Stirling kick off!
51.04
Colin Strachan passes the ball forward to Billy Hutchison. Billy Hutchison chips the ball to his team mate, Arek Dudek. Arek Dudek shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from John Mckinlay!
55.01
Billy Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Arek Dudek. Arek Dudek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brendan Lumsdon.
61.25
Richard Inglis brings the ball forward. Richard Inglis hits a low pass to Jason Murrin. Jason Murrin shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
63.35
Stephen Hendry comes in with a late challenge on Billy Hutchison. The referee brings Stephen Hendry to one side and gives him a warning! Billy Hutchison runs off the knock.
65.49
Billy Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Barry Bogarde collects the pass. Barry Bogarde tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.03
Barry Bogarde makes a simple pass to Matt Hutchison. Matt Hutchison shoots from 25 yards but is denied by John Mckinlay. Excellent save.
69.15
Colin Strachan clumsily knocks into Nigel Jeffers. The referee brings Colin Strachan to one side and gives him another warning! Nigel Jeffers runs off the knock.
73.08
Stuart Mason flicks a high pass forward to Vasilis Galanidis who brings the ball under control. Vasilis Galanidis knocks the ball forward, putting Stephen Hendry through on goal. Hennie Reuser barges into Stephen Hendry. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
77.03
Stuart Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Vasilis Galanidis. Vasilis Galanidis lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Brady. Andy Brady makes a convincing header. Colin Henderson gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
79.33
Jose Ramirez sees Stuart Mason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Mason makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Mason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Inglis.
83.23
Hennie Reuser flicks a high pass forward to Vincenzo Eberle who brings the ball under control. Vincenzo Eberle advances with the ball. Vincenzo Eberle finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
85.47
Jason Murrin knocks the ball forward to Matt Hutchison. Matt Hutchison shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but John Mckinlay smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 47.6190476190476 vs 52.3809523809524
Play Area
Home team third: 25.00%, Midfield: 45.24%, Away team third: 29.76%
 

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Mason of East Stirling

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
9
6
5. Jose Ramirez (DEF)
7
6. Ross Rowett (DEF)
7
8
8. Stuart Mason (MID)
9
10. Nigel Jeffers (ATT)
6
11. Andy Brady (ATT)
6

12. Jan Magnenat (DEF)
0
0
14. Oleg Hunt (DEF)
0

2. Hennie Reuser (DEF)
6
7
8
7
7
7. Carlos Sousa (MID)
6
8
9. Jason Murrin (ATT)
6
10. Barry Bogarde (ATT)
6
11. Arek Dudek (ATT)
6

12. Vasco Postiga (ATT)
0
13. Gary Souness (DEF)
0
14. Andy Hopkin (DEF)
0