Match Report
| Ayr United | Ayr United | | | East Stirling | East Stirling | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Kevin Hendry | K. Hendry | ![]() | 45 | G | ![]() | 1 | ![]() | G | 41 | ![]() | Garry Dalglish | G. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Andy Hendry | A. Hendry | ![]() | 62 | D | ![]() | 2 | ![]() | D | 58 | ![]() | Massimo Maiuri | M. Maiuri | |||||||||
| Andy Mason | A. Mason | ![]() | 49 | D | ![]() | 3 | ![]() | D | 56 | ![]() | Sebastiao Moutinho | S. Moutinho | |||||||||
| Colin James | C. James | ![]() | 47 | D | ![]() | 4 | ![]() | D | 52 | ![]() | Nico Dehm | N. Dehm | |||||||||
| Dominic McStay | D. McStay | ![]() | 46 | D | ![]() | 5 | ![]() | M | 56 | ![]() | Paolo Mangone | P. Mangone | |||||||||
| Craig Gemmell | C. Gemmell | ![]() | 55 | M | ![]() | 6 | ![]() | M | 52 | ![]() | Alec Hopkin | A. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Billy Hendry | B. Hendry | ![]() | 53 | M | ![]() | 7 | ![]() | M | 51 | ![]() | Gary Elliott | G. Elliott | |||||||||
| Carl Wiltord | C. Wiltord | ![]() | 47 | A | ![]() | 8 | ![]() | M | 50 | ![]() | Neil Souness | N. Souness | |||||||||
| Callum Thomson | C. Thomson | ![]() | 46 | A | ![]() | 9 | ![]() | A | 58 | ![]() | Billy Liddell | B. Liddell | |||||||||
| Stephen Hopkin | S. Hopkin | ![]() | 46 | A | ![]() | 10 | ![]() | A | 55 | ![]() | Scott Carragher | S. Carragher | |||||||||
| Neil Niven | N. Niven | ![]() | 45 | A | ![]() | 11 | ![]() | A | 47 | ![]() | Andy Gough | A. Gough | |||||||||
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| Dominic Matteo | D. Matteo | ![]() | 49 | M | ![]() | 12 | ![]() | M | 48 | ![]() | David Rae | D. Rae | |||||||||
| Steve Lightfoot | S. Lightfoot | ![]() | 47 | M | ![]() | 13 | ![]() | M | 45 | ![]() | Alex Booth | A. Booth | |||||||||
| Graeme Windass | G. Windass | ![]() | 47 | M | ![]() | 14 | ![]() | D | 42 | ![]() | Paul Perry | P. Perry | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to East Stirling. A crowd of 3,608 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Cleland.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Cleland.
0.00
Ayr United get the match underway!
2.37
Colin James decides to run forward with the ball. Colin James surges forward with the ball. Colin James shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
3.19
Stephen Hopkin catches Sebastiao Moutinho on the ankles. Stephen Hopkin is warned by the referee! Sebastiao Moutinho grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.58
Billy Hendry threads a neat ball through to Carl Wiltord. Carl Wiltord tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
20.04
Colin James flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry darts forward. Billy Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
21.47
Neil Niven clumsily knocks into Sebastiao Moutinho. The referee warns Neil Niven to calm down! Sebastiao Moutinho is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
26.16
With great vision, Alec Hopkin plays the ball forward to Andy Gough. Andy Gough skips past Andy Hendry! Andy Gough muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Kevin Hendry.
27.23
It's a corner kick which Nico Dehm takes quickly, playing the ball short to Scott Carragher. Scott Carragher tries a spectacular strike but it is deflected wide by Andy Hendry.
28.19
Nico Dehm takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Gary Elliott muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
36.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Billy Hendry plays the ball forward to Neil Niven. Neil Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Callum Thomson!
39.21
Colin James makes a probing pass to Billy Hendry. With a delightful solo run, Billy Hendry stretches the opposition's defence. Billy Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
40.16
Neil Souness passes the ball forward to Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Mason.
42.41
Colin James flicks a high pass forward. Billy Hendry controls it well on his chest. Billy Hendry makes a simple pass to Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson plays a quick one-two with Neil Niven and rushes in on goal... Callum Thomson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half. East Stirling also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
East Stirling start the second half!
48.44
Neil Souness flicks a high pass forward. Andy Gough easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Gough rushes past Dominic McStay! Andy Gough muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.07
Alec Hopkin flicks a high pass forward to Scott Carragher who brings the ball under control. Scott Carragher cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Scott Carragher provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.33
Colin James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry runs straight at the opposition's defence. Billy Hendry tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.38
Massimo Maiuri sees space and advances. Massimo Maiuri flicks a high pass forward. Andy Gough holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Gough controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Kevin Hendry has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.27
Ayr United have made 2 substitutions with Dominic Matteo replacing Craig Gemmell and Steve Lightfoot replacing Stephen Hopkin .
61.31
Billy Hendry surges forward with the ball. Billy Hendry shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
66.12
Billy Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Steve Lightfoot who takes it down. Steve Lightfoot finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
69.49
Gary Elliott makes a beautiful solo run. Gary Elliott rushes past Dominic McStay! Gary Elliott takes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
72.46
Andy Mason hits a low pass to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Lightfoot. Steve Lightfoot knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Wiltord. Carl Wiltord makes a convincing header but it flies wide!
73.21
Sebastiao Moutinho breaks forward. Sebastiao Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Andy Gough collects the pass. Andy Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic McStay.
77.12
Ayr United have made a substitution with Graeme Windass replacing Andy Mason .
79.58
Massimo Maiuri sees a break and surges forward. With imagination, Massimo Maiuri plays the ball forward to Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Andy Gough. Andy Gough connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.05
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
83.19
Gary Elliott plays the ball forward to Scott Carragher. Scott Carragher lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.24
Billy Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Wiltord. Carl Wiltord knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.24
With a delightful solo run, Alec Hopkin stretches the opposition's defence. Alec Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Carragher. Scott Carragher is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Callum Thomson 36, 42 | Andy Gough 57 Billy Liddell 83 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kevin Hendry (GK)
6
2. Andy Hendry (DEF)
6
3. Andy Mason (DEF)
6
4. Colin James (DEF)
7
5. Dominic McStay (DEF)
6
6. Craig Gemmell (MID)
6
7. Billy Hendry (MID)
8
8. Carl Wiltord (ATT)
6
9. Callum Thomson (ATT)
9
10. Stephen Hopkin (ATT)
5
11. Neil Niven (ATT)
7
12. Dominic Matteo (MID)
6
13. Steve Lightfoot (MID)
6
14. Graeme Windass (MID)
6
1. Garry Dalglish (GK)
6
2. Massimo Maiuri (DEF)
7
3. Sebastiao Moutinho (DEF)
7
4. Nico Dehm (DEF)
6
5. Paolo Mangone (MID)
6
6. Alec Hopkin (MID)
7
7. Gary Elliott (MID)
7
8. Neil Souness (MID)
6
9. Billy Liddell (ATT)
7
10. Scott Carragher (ATT)
7
11. Andy Gough (ATT)
8
12. David Rae (MID)
0
13. Alex Booth (MID)
0
14. Paul Perry (DEF)
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