Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Annan Athletic. A crowd of 4,793 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Stirling Albion and Annan Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Rae.


0.00
Annan Athletic kick off and get the match underway!
2.15
Callum Law knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Ferguson. With great vision, Richard Ferguson plays the ball forward to Gavin Thomson who has made a great run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gavin Thomson provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Oliver Schönenborn easily gets down and covers it.
3.38
Giampaolo Rocchi makes a probing pass to Callum Law. Callum Law darts forward. Callum Law knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
12.39
Stuart Morrison sees Gavin Thomson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Thomson rushes past Stuart McStay! Gavin Thomson takes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
16.31
Callum Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson shoots from distance but it flies wide!
18.43
Giampaolo Rocchi flicks a high pass forward. Richard Mcinnes collects the pass. With imagination, Richard Mcinnes laces a weighted ball forward to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.55
Scott Campbell sees Don Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Gough. Neil Gough heads the ball goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.47
Callum Law sees space and advances. Callum Law tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.22
With great vision, Neil Mcinnes plays the ball forward to Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Gough. Neil Gough finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. David Mccall is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.58
Stuart McStay hits a low pass to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell sees Don Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Matteo shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
38.43
Colin Davidson comes in with a late challenge on Callum Law. Colin Davidson is given a warning by the referee! Callum Law grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.19
Giampaolo Rocchi flicks a high pass forward. Richard Mcinnes collects the pass. Richard Mcinnes flicks a high ball forward to Richard Ferguson who takes it down. Richard Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
Stuart Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stirling Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Annan Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Stirling Albion kick off!
49.41
Scott Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Colin Davidson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Maurizio Lupatelli who brings the ball under control. Maurizio Lupatelli plays a one-two with Don Matteo and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Maurizio Lupatelli provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Giampaolo Rocchi happens to be in the right place to block it.
54.27
Seeing a gap ahead, Scott Mccall picks a pass forward to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell hits a low pass to Neil Gough. Neil Gough controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
55.14
Callum Law threads the ball through to Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay plays a scrappy one-two with Richard Ferguson and advances towards the goal... Colin Mckinlay makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Oliver Schönenborn had no chance!! Goal for Stirling Albion!
60.39
Stuart Morrison makes a simple pass to Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay cuts inside the box! Colin Mckinlay shoots from just inside the box but it's a woeful effort!
61.29
Dominic Brady clumsily knocks into Maurizio Lupatelli. The referee calls over Dominic Brady and warns him to calm down! Maurizio Lupatelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.23
Stuart McStay flicks a high ball forward to Colin Davidson who takes it down. Colin Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Maurizio Lupatelli who brings the ball under control. Maurizio Lupatelli shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.14
With some swift thinking, Craig Hopkin plays the ball forward to Richard Ferguson. Richard Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.33
Scott Campbell hits a low pass to Neil Gough. Neil Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.22
Stuart McStay advances with the ball. Stuart McStay runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stuart McStay makes a probing pass to Don Matteo but he's offside!
69.08
Richard Mcinnes sees Richard Ferguson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Ferguson shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.05
Scott Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Gough. Neil Gough shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.01
Callum Cleland flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Mcinnes. Richard Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Thomson collects the pass. Gavin Thomson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Cleland.
77.16
Stirling Albion have made a substitution with Neil Johnstone replacing Callum Cleland .
79.14
Colin Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Gough. Neil Gough shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.19
Stephen Campbell makes a probing pass to Don Matteo. Don Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Lupatelli controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Maurizio Lupatelli strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
85.26
Stephen Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Gough. Neil Gough edges inside the box! Neil Gough side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow David Mccall manages to keep it out.
89.03
Stuart Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Mckinlay. Colin Mckinlay finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Colin Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Don Matteo through on goal. Don Matteo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 9 vs 8
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 46.7391304347826 vs 53.2608695652174
Play Area
Home team third: 29.35%, Midfield: 43.48%, Away team third: 27.17%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Callum Law of Stirling Albion

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. David Mccall (GK)
6
6
4. Dominic Brady (DEF)
5
7
6
7. Callum Law (MID)
9
8. Craig Hopkin (MID)
6
10. Colin Mckinlay (ATT)
8
11. Gavin Thomson (ATT)
6

12. Colin Mason (GK)
0
6
14. Stuart James (MID)
0

2. Neil Cleland (DEF)
6
3. Stuart McStay (DEF)
7
4. Scott Mccall (DEF)
6
5. Neil Mcinnes (MID)
6
7
6
9. Neil Gough (ATT)
8
10. Don Matteo (ATT)
6

12. Colin Liddell (DEF)
0
14. Richard Mcinnes (MID)
0