Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Dens Park where Dundee play host to East Stirling. A crowd of 19,766 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Dundee are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Meiklejohn.
The pitch is in great condition.
Dundee are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Meiklejohn.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and East Stirling get the match underway!
6.11
0-0Antonio Ortiz knocks the ball forward to Adrian Standing. Adrian Standing shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
8.27
Richard Strachan takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Stuart Mason. With some swift thinking, Stuart Mason plays the ball forward to Gaspar Pinto. Gaspar Pinto shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
12.32
0-1Patricio Sanz threads the ball through to Nigel Jeffers. Nigel Jeffers knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Louis Marguerite. Jean-Louis Marguerite makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.11
0-1Richard Strachan comes in with a late challenge on Kemal Clegg. The referee brings Richard Strachan to one side and gives him a warning! Kemal Clegg runs off the knock.
16.56
Billy Hendry threads a neat ball through to Adrian Standing. Adrian Standing skips past Nicholas Schwarzer! Adrian Standing muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.48
Stuart Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Pinto. Gaspar Pinto shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.41
Stephen Campbell passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Mauricio Vazquez. Mauricio Vazquez shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Dundee are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
26.08
Adrian Standing barges into Brendan Lumsdon. Adrian Standing is given a warning by the referee! Brendan Lumsdon stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.36
0-2Richard Strachan barges into Stephen Campbell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.35
Gaspar Pinto flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Louis Marguerite who gracefully takes it down. Jean-Louis Marguerite shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.03
Cristiano Soares clumsily knocks into Billy Hendry. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.35
0-2Mauricio Vazquez barges into Nicholas Schwarzer. Mauricio Vazquez is given a warning by the referee! Nicholas Schwarzer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee have changed their lineup with Darren Lawrence replacing Carsten Timm. East Stirling appear unchanged since the first half. The Dundee players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Dundee get the second half underway!
49.01
0-2East Stirling's packed defence is making it hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
51.25
0-2Patricio Sanz passes the ball forward to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan hits a low pass to Gaspar Pinto. Gaspar Pinto knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Richard Strachan is offside!
53.33
0-2Kemal Clegg hits a low pass to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Vazquez comfortably collects the pass. Mauricio Vazquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.50
Jakob Helmer makes a strong solo run forward. Showing great composure, Jakob Helmer plays the ball forward to Darren Lawrence. Darren Lawrence kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Vazquez but the referee indicates it's offside!
66.42
Nigel Jeffers clumsily knocks into John Hopkin. The referee calls over Nigel Jeffers and shows him a yellow card! John Hopkin carries on, but is struggling a bit.
69.03
Stuart Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Pinto. Gaspar Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Johnstone who gathers it comfortably.
72.09
Cristiano Soares threads the ball through to Stuart Mason. Stuart Mason threads a neat ball through to Jean-Louis Marguerite. Jean-Louis Marguerite whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Pinto. Gaspar Pinto connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.43
Brendan Lumsdon makes a simple pass to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Richard Strachan threads a neat, attacking ball through to Nigel Jeffers. Nigel Jeffers shows great control and tries a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
77.13
0-3East Stirling appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
78.02
0-3Antonio Ortiz chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Campbell who brings the ball under control. Stephen Campbell skips past Patricio Sanz! Stephen Campbell rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by John Mckinlay!
84.44
Nigel Jeffers changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nigel Jeffers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Nigel Jeffers flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Pinto collects the pass. Gaspar Pinto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Jean-Louis Marguerite 12 Gaspar Pinto 21, 72 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Craig Johnstone (GK)
6
2. Kemal Clegg (DEF)
6
3. John Hopkin (DEF)
6
4. Jakob Helmer (DEF)
6
5. Nunzio Zampagna (DEF)
6
6. Stephen Campbell (MID)
7
7. Billy Hendry (MID)
6
8. Antonio Ortiz (MID)
6
9. Adrian Standing (ATT)
6
10. Carsten Timm (ATT)
6
11. Mauricio Vazquez (ATT)
5
12. David Clapham (ATT)
0
13. Darren Lawrence (ATT)
6
14. Craig Morrison (DEF)
0
1. John Mckinlay (GK)
6
2. Nicholas Schwarzer (DEF)
6
3. Patricio Sanz (DEF)
6
4. Cristiano Soares (DEF)
5
5. Brendan Lumsdon (DEF)
6
6. Ross Rowett (DEF)
6
7. Stuart Mason (MID)
8
8. Richard Strachan (MID)
5
9. Jean-Louis Marguerite (ATT)
8
10. Nigel Jeffers (ATT)
6
11. Gaspar Pinto (ATT)
9
12. Ronnie Cope (ATT)
0
13. Vasilis Galanidis (ATT)
0
14. Andy Brady (ATT)
0