Match Report
| Stirling Albion | Stirling Albion |  |  | Rangers | Rangers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Kevin Booth | K. Booth |  | 61 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 68 | | Craig Campbell | C. Campbell | ||||||||
| Callum Strachan | C. Strachan | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 |  | Ledley Keegan | L. Keegan | |||||||||
| Alec Meiklejohn | A. Meiklejohn | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 | | Garry White | G. White | |||||||||
| Alec Sullivan | A. Sullivan | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 |  | Dmitri Korneev | D. Korneev | |||||||||
| Gary Burley | G. Burley | | 75 | M | | 5 | | M | 64 | | Richard Thomson | R. Thomson | |||||||||
| Don Johnstone | D. Johnstone | | 50 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 |  | Elena Barkero | E. Barkero | |||||||||
| Rody Meijer | R. Meijer |  | 45 | M | | 7 | | | M | 61 | | Peter Young | P. Young | ||||||||
| Dominic Naysmith | D. Naysmith | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 60 | | Richard Matteo | R. Matteo | |||||||||
| David McStay | D. McStay | | 63 | A | | 9 | | A | 69 | | Juan Suarez | J. Suarez | |||||||||
| Garry Mccall | G. Mccall | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 | | Callum Naysmith | C. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Thomas Pater | T. Pater | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Gary Davidson | G. Davidson | |||||||||
| Dominic Ferguson | D. Ferguson | | 56 | G | | 12 | | D | 63 | | Alec Ritchie | A. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Simon Sinclair | S. Sinclair | | 53 | G | | 13 | | G | 62 | | Stuart Caldwell | S. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Duncan Young | D. Young | | 46 | A | | 14 | | D | 62 |  | Rainer Streich | R. Streich | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Rangers. A crowd of 7,254 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stirling Albion and Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Brady.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stirling Albion and Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Brady.
0.00
0-0Rangers start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.23
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Callum Strachan plays the ball forward to Dominic Naysmith. Dominic Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Garry Mccall who brings the ball under control. Garry Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards David McStay. David McStay outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies wide!
6.28
1-0Rody Meijer kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater whips in a cross ball towards Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
12.24
Alec Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Don Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stirling Albion!
15.13
2-0Callum Naysmith catches Callum Strachan on the ankles. The referee warns Callum Naysmith to calm down! Callum Strachan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.33
2-0Elena Barkero flicks a high pass forward to Gary Davidson who brings the ball under control. Gary Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez makes a looping header on goal but Kevin Booth reads it well. Well saved!
20.37
2-0Peter Young makes a simple pass to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.28
2-0Peter Young barges into Don Johnstone. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Don Johnstone runs off the knock.
28.41
2-0Dmitri Korneev knocks the ball forward to Elena Barkero. Seeing a gap ahead, Elena Barkero laces a through ball forward to Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez cuts inside the box! Juan Suarez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Alec Meiklejohn steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
32.18
2-0David McStay comes in with a late challenge on Ledley Keegan. The referee warns David McStay to calm down! Ledley Keegan runs off the knock.
34.19
Garry White hits a low pass to Richard Matteo. Richard Matteo makes a probing pass to Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
38.52
Gary Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David McStay. David McStay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ledley Keegan.
39.49
2-0Don Johnstone makes a beautiful solo run. Don Johnstone rushes past Dmitri Korneev! Dmitri Korneev barges into Don Johnstone. Penalty not given!!
44.03
Callum Strachan threads a neat ball through to Rody Meijer. Rody Meijer flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Pater collects the pass. Thomas Pater 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. Stirling Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Stirling Albion kick off and get the second half underway!
48.32
2-0Peter Young flicks a high pass forward. Juan Suarez collects the pass. Juan Suarez makes a great pass forward. Gary Davidson runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
51.47
Rody Meijer changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rody Meijer shoots from long range. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.20
Gary Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
61.26
Garry White hits a low pass to Elena Barkero. Elena Barkero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez rushes past Alec Meiklejohn! Juan Suarez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.21
Rody Meijer threads the ball through to Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.22
Peter Young flicks a high ball forward to Callum Naysmith who takes it down. Callum Naysmith runs straight at the defence! Callum Naysmith comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies wide!
72.56
Gary Burley makes a probing pass to David McStay. David McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Campbell who gathers it comfortably.
77.00
Peter Young sees Callum Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.36
Richard Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Juan Suarez is offside!
87.45
Don Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Craig Campbell didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
89.50
Don Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Pater. Thomas Pater shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Garry Mccall 6, 12 Rody Meijer 51 | Juan Suarez 77 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Garry Mccall of Stirling Albion |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kevin Booth (GK)
6
2. Callum Strachan (DEF)
6
3. Alec Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
4. Alec Sullivan (DEF)
6
5. Gary Burley (MID)
6
6. Don Johnstone (MID)
8
7. Rody Meijer (MID)
8
8. Dominic Naysmith (MID)
6
9. David McStay (ATT)
5
10. Garry Mccall (ATT)
9
11. Thomas Pater (ATT)
6
12. Dominic Ferguson (GK)
0
13. Simon Sinclair (GK)
0
14. Duncan Young (ATT)
0
1. Craig Campbell (GK)
6
2. Ledley Keegan (DEF)
6
3. Garry White (DEF)
6
4. Dmitri Korneev (DEF)
6
5. Richard Thomson (MID)
6
6. Elena Barkero (MID)
6
7. Peter Young (MID)
6
8. Richard Matteo (MID)
6
9. Juan Suarez (ATT)
8
10. Callum Naysmith (ATT)
6
11. Gary Davidson (ATT)
6
12. Alec Ritchie (DEF)
0
13. Stuart Caldwell (GK)
0
14. Rainer Streich (DEF)
0