Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Gayfield where Arbroath play host to Stranraer. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arbroath are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mcinnes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arbroath are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Arbroath get the match underway!
3.08
0-1Scott Glass makes a simple pass to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven plays a one-two with Yves Henin and advances towards the goal... Stephen Niven shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Stephen Niven scores for Stranraer!!
6.27
0-1Scott Glass changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Scott Glass edges inside the box! Scott Glass tries a spectacular strike but it is deflected wide by Stefan Ferrante.
7.27
0-1Scott Glass takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Billy Collins takes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
8.09
0-1Billy Collins flicks a high pass forward to Scott Glass who brings the ball under control. Scott Glass surges forward with the ball. Scott Glass shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.00
0-1Adil Hadji threads a neat ball through to Scott Glass. Scott Glass flicks a high pass forward. Duncan James collects the pass. Duncan James passes the ball forward but Stephen Niven is offside!
16.40
Scott Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Yves Henin controls it well on his chest. Yves Henin threads a neat ball through to John Booth. John Booth takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.06
0-1Nuno Quaresma passes the ball forward to Richard Mcallister. Richard Mcallister passes the ball forward to John Davidson. John Davidson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adil Hadji.
28.20
Gregorio Cortes hits a low pass to John Davidson. John Davidson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Booth.
32.31
0-1Stefan Ferrante clumsily knocks into Yves Henin. The referee calls over Stefan Ferrante and shows him a yellow card! Yves Henin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.16
Nuno Quaresma hacks Duncan James from behind! The referee brings Nuno Quaresma to one side and gives him a warning! Duncan James carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.03
Scott Glass knocks the ball forward to Yves Henin. Yves Henin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
42.05
Scott Inglis runs straight at the opposition's defence. Scott Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving John Hutchison with no chance!! Goal for Stranraer!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Arbroath appear unchanged since the first half. Stranraer also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Stranraer kick off and get the second half underway!
47.31
Scott Glass flicks a high pass forward. Duncan James collects the pass. Duncan James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
51.53
Dominic Dalglish decides to run forward with the ball. Dominic Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Tavares. Sebastiao Tavares finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
53.39
Richard Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Tavares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastiao Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Booth.
59.05
Scott Glass makes a probing pass to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball towards John Booth. John Booth beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
61.05
0-3Stranraer have made 3 substitutions with Richard McNeill replacing Billy Collins, Adam Beresford replacing Scott Inglis and Matt Mcallister replacing John Booth .
69.58
0-3Nuno Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Dominic Dalglish. Dominic Dalglish hits a low pass to Craig Naysmith. Craig Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Tavares. Sebastiao Tavares finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Laurent Ba didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
71.15
Colin Gemmill takes it forward alone. Colin Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Tavares. Sebastiao Tavares outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
73.30
Callum Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Adam Beresford collects the pass. Adam Beresford runs straight at the opposition's defence. Adam Beresford knocks the ball forward, putting Matt Mcallister through on goal. Matt Mcallister takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.39
0-3There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
81.09
Callum Mckinlay darts forward. Callum Mckinlay knocks the ball forward to Matt Mcallister. Matt Mcallister makes a simple pass, allowing Yves Henin to run into the box. Yves Henin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
89.36
Adam Beresford makes a simple pass to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven shoots from 20 yards but somehow John Hutchison manages to keep it out.
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
| Stephen Niven 3, 42 John Booth 59 Yves Henin 81 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. John Hutchison (GK)
6
2. Stefan Ferrante (DEF)
5
3. Nuno Quaresma (DEF)
6
4. Dries Van Wonderen (DEF)
6
5. Gregorio Cortes (MID)
6
6. Richard Mcallister (MID)
6
7. Dominic Dalglish (MID)
6
8. Colin Gemmill (MID)
6
9. Sebastiao Tavares (ATT)
6
10. Craig Naysmith (ATT)
6
11. John Davidson (ATT)
6
12. Simon Kühn (DEF)
0
13. Gavin Strachan (DEF)
0
14. Garry Ferguson (MID)
0
1. Laurent Ba (GK)
6
2. Callum Mckinlay (DEF)
7
3. Alec Booth (DEF)
6
4. Adil Hadji (DEF)
6
5. Billy Collins (DEF)
6
6. Scott Glass (MID)
8
7. Scott Inglis (MID)
7
8. Yves Henin (MID)
8
9. John Booth (ATT)
7
10. Duncan James (ATT)
6
11. Stephen Niven (ATT)
9
12. Richard McNeill (DEF)
6
13. Adam Beresford (MID)
6
14. Matt Mcallister (ATT)
6