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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ochilview Park where East Stirling play host to Dundee. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
East Stirling are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dundee appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Rummenigge.


0.00
East Stirling get the match underway!
3.43
Cristiano Soares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vasilis Galanidis. Vasilis Galanidis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jakob Helmer.
9.46
Stuart Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos threads the ball through to Zeljko Aloisi. Zeljko Aloisi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Johnstone who gathers it comfortably.
20.41
Carsten Timm comes in with a late challenge on Zeljko Aloisi. Carsten Timm is shown the yellow card! Zeljko Aloisi stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.22
Seeing Patricio Sanz's run, Ross Rowett quickly throws the ball into his path. Patricio Sanz threads a neat ball through to Cristiano Soares. Cristiano Soares knocks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Pinto. Gaspar Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Vasilis Galanidis. Vasilis Galanidis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for East Stirling!
27.39
Alexandre Ramos catches Billy Hendry on the ankles. The referee calls over Alexandre Ramos and shows him a yellow card! Billy Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.41
Stuart Mason threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.39
Stuart Mason laces a through ball forward to Zeljko Aloisi. Zeljko Aloisi whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Pinto. With a superhuman jump, Gaspar Pinto connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.27
Jakob Helmer sees a break and surges forward. Jakob Helmer passes the ball forward to David Clapham. David Clapham shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.54
Alexandre Ramos hits a low pass to Zeljko Aloisi. Zeljko Aloisi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Jeffers. Nigel Jeffers knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Pinto. Gaspar Pinto connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
Martin Platt hacks Alexandre Ramos from behind! The referee brings Martin Platt to one side and gives him a warning! Alexandre Ramos stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Dundee kicking off!
48.39
Cristiano Soares catches Martin Platt in the face with his elbow. Cristiano Soares is shown the red card!! Martin Platt is a little dazed but should be okay.
49.13
Stuart Mason passes the ball forward to Nigel Jeffers. Nigel Jeffers knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Mason. Stuart Mason connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.43
Gaspar Pinto makes an attacking run forward. Gaspar Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Jeffers. Nigel Jeffers beats his man to it with a header but Craig Johnstone reads it well. Well saved!
60.40
Stuart Mason clumsily knocks into Billy Hendry. Stuart Mason is given a warning by the referee! Billy Hendry runs off the knock.
61.49
Billy Hendry catches Vasilis Galanidis on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vasilis Galanidis carries on, but is struggling a bit.
63.11
Brendan Lumsdon hits a low pass to Nigel Jeffers. Nigel Jeffers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
75.17
Vasilis Galanidis flicks a high ball forward to Zeljko Aloisi who takes it down. With imagination, Zeljko Aloisi plays the ball forward to Gaspar Pinto. Gaspar Pinto shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
78.14
Martin Platt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Standing. Adrian Standing hits a low pass to David Clapham. Some silky footwork from David Clapham provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow John Mckinlay manages to keep it out.
81.15
Martin Platt sees Billy Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Hendry threads the ball through to David Clapham. David Clapham passes the ball forward but Billy Hendry is offside!
83.04
Ross Rowett catches John Hopkin on the ankles. Ross Rowett is shown the yellow card! John Hopkin stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.10
Zeljko Aloisi flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Jeffers controls it well on his chest. Nigel Jeffers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Johnstone who gathers it comfortably.
87.17
Patricio Sanz breaks forward. Patricio Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Jeffers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nigel Jeffers lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Pinto. Gaspar Pinto shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
East Stirling are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 4 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 1 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 62.8571428571429 vs 37.1428571428571
Play Area
Home team third: 25.71%, Midfield: 47.14%, Away team third: 27.14%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gaspar Pinto of East Stirling

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
2. Patricio Sanz (DEF)
6
6
5. Ross Rowett (DEF)
5
6. Stuart Mason (MID)
7
7. Zeljko Aloisi (MID)
7
5
9. Gaspar Pinto (ATT)
9
10. Nigel Jeffers (ATT)
7

0
13. Andy Brady (ATT)
0
14. Peter Pater (ATT)
0

2. Kemal Clegg (DEF)
6
3. John Hopkin (DEF)
6
4. Jakob Helmer (DEF)
6
6
6. Billy Hendry (MID)
6
7. Martin Platt (MID)
6
6
9. Carsten Timm (ATT)
5
10. David Clapham (ATT)
7
11. Darren Lawrence (ATT)
6

12. Andy McStay (MID)
0
13. Callum Mason (MID)
0
0