Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ochilview Park where East Stirling play host to Motherwell. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
East Stirling are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary White.
The pitch is in poor condition.
East Stirling are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary White.
0.00
0-0Motherwell start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.37
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Brendan Lumsdon laces a weighted ball forward to Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos makes a simple pass to Stuart Mason. Stuart Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Brady. Andy Brady outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
8.06
0-0Brendan Lumsdon darts forward. Brendan Lumsdon kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Jeffers. Nigel Jeffers knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Mason. Stuart Mason makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
14.51
With imagination, Zeljko Aloisi plays the ball forward to Nigel Jeffers. Nigel Jeffers whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Pinto. Gaspar Pinto makes a convincing header but Eduardo Johnson is on top of it.
16.06
0-0Andy Brady sees Nigel Jeffers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nigel Jeffers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.29
Don Glass makes an attacking run forward. Don Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brendan Lumsdon.
24.30
0-0Sebastien Graf hacks Zeljko Aloisi from behind! Sebastien Graf is given a warning by the referee! Zeljko Aloisi runs off the knock.
24.30
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.02
0-0Nigel Jeffers barges into Stephen Hendry. The referee warns Nigel Jeffers to calm down! Stephen Hendry grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.49
0-1Alec Collins flicks a high ball forward to Greg Prior who takes it down. Greg Prior lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart White. Stuart White makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.11
Cristiano Soares threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Brady. Andy Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Eduardo Johnson is on top of it.
34.14
Zeljko Aloisi passes the ball forward to Stuart Mason. Stuart Mason whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Pinto. Gaspar Pinto heads the ball goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
36.31
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.47
Gaspar Pinto flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Mason. Stuart Mason whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Jeffers. Nigel Jeffers heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.03
Greg Prior flicks a high pass forward. Sol Shearer collects the pass. Sol Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Motherwell also appear unchanged since the first half. The Motherwell players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
East Stirling start the second half!
47.14
1-1Sebastien Graf controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart White. Stuart White lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Collins. Alec Collins directs the ball goalwards with his head. Stuart Mason steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
48.45
1-1With a delightful solo run, Zeljko Aloisi stretches the opposition's defence. Zeljko Aloisi makes a great pass forward. Andy Brady runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
53.36
Bruno Reis hits a low pass to Don Glass. Don Glass threads the ball through to Sol Shearer. Sol Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Law. Duncan Law heads the ball goalwards but somehow John Mckinlay manages to keep it out.
54.53
Patricio Sanz hacks Don Glass from behind! Patricio Sanz is warned by the referee! Don Glass gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.53
1-1Free kick to Motherwell just outside the area...
56.15
Alec Collins calmly steps up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
57.50
Don Glass threads the ball through to Stuart White. Stuart White plays a scrappy one-two with Alec Collins and advances towards the goal... Stuart White rockets a shot on goal. John Mckinlay gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
59.50
Sebastien Graf threads a neat ball through to Adrian Priestley. With great vision, Adrian Priestley plays the ball forward to Stuart White. Stuart White lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Law. Duncan Law powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.40
1-1Motherwell have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Law replacing Alec Collins and Matt Brady replacing Stephen Hendry .
63.44
Stuart Mason surges forward with the ball. Stuart Mason passes the ball forward to Gaspar Pinto. Gaspar Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Jeffers. With a superhuman jump, Nigel Jeffers connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.23
Matt Brady flicks a high ball forward to Greg Prior who takes it down. Greg Prior threads the ball through to Stuart White. Stuart White knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Mason.
75.11
Matt Brady flicks a high ball forward to Adrian Priestley who takes it down. Adrian Priestley shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
77.55
Zeljko Aloisi flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Ramos collects the pass. Alexandre Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Brady. Andy Brady knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Brady.
79.37
Kevin Law flicks a high pass forward. Stuart White collects the pass. Stuart White lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Law. Duncan Law is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by John Mckinlay. Excellent save.
84.51
With vision, Ross Rowett picks a pass forward to Zeljko Aloisi. Zeljko Aloisi threads the ball through to Nigel Jeffers. Nigel Jeffers lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Mason. With a superhuman jump, Stuart Mason connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.45
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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. John Mckinlay (GK)
7
2. Patricio Sanz (DEF)
5
3. Brendan Lumsdon (DEF)
6
4. Cristiano Soares (DEF)
6
5. Ross Rowett (DEF)
6
6. Stuart Mason (MID)
9
7. Zeljko Aloisi (MID)
7
8. Alexandre Ramos (MID)
6
9. Andy Brady (ATT)
6
10. Nigel Jeffers (ATT)
8
11. Gaspar Pinto (ATT)
6
12. Samuele Tangorra (DEF)
0
13. Lukas Sierra (MID)
0
14. Peter Pater (ATT)
0
1. Eduardo Johnson (GK)
7
2. Bruno Reis (DEF)
6
3. Sebastien Graf (DEF)
6
4. Stephen Hendry (DEF)
6
5. Adrian Priestley (MID)
6
6. Alec Collins (MID)
6
7. Greg Prior (MID)
7
8. Don Glass (MID)
6
9. Sol Shearer (ATT)
6
10. Stuart White (ATT)
8
11. Duncan Law (ATT)
6
12. Kevin Law (MID)
6
13. Sebastiao Oliveira (DEF)
0
14. Matt Brady (DEF)
6