Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Greenock Morton. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stirling Albion and Greenock Morton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Ritchie.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stirling Albion and Greenock Morton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Ritchie.
0.00
0-0Greenock Morton kick off and get the first half underway!
4.12
0-0Craig Johnstone surges forward with the ball. Craig Johnstone advances with the ball. Craig Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
8.05
Miguel Castro lofts the ball long. Andy Mccall shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
9.56
0-0Darren Mcgovern comes in with a very late challenge on Callum Gemmell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Callum Gemmell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.23
Paul Ferguson threads the ball through to Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall deftly passes the ball to Dominic Burley, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Dominic Burley provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
22.42
With vision, Gavin Hansen laces a weighted ball forward to Danny Barmby. Danny Barmby darts forward. Danny Barmby knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
26.30
0-0With imagination, Danny Barmby laces a weighted ball forward to Scott Brady. Scott Brady shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
27.51
0-0Paul Ferguson barges into Callum Gemmell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Callum Gemmell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.52
0-1Miguel Castro knocks the ball forward to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Burley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Burley runs straight at the defence! Dominic Burley comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.05
Danny Barmby passes the ball forward to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith makes a deft header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.36
Danny Barmby threads a neat ball through to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone plays a quick one-two with Garry Naysmith and rushes in on goal... Colin Johnstone strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Alex Campbell is on top of it.
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. Greenock Morton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stirling Albion players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Stirling Albion start the second half!
48.38
Callum Brady threads a neat ball through to Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.25
Gavin Mcinnes gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Scott Brady shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.27
Gavin Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Gemmell. Callum Gemmell chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady flicks the ball with his head. Alex Campbell gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
59.16
Stephen McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Paul Ferguson collects the pass. Paul Ferguson surges forward with the ball. Paul Ferguson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
61.37
Miguel Castro threads the ball through to Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill takes it forward alone. Gary McNeill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.20
Callum Gemmell flicks a high ball forward to Garry Naysmith who takes it down. Garry Naysmith plays a quick one-two with Colin Johnstone and rushes in on goal... Garry Naysmith side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
67.28
Danny Barmby flicks a high ball forward to Scott Brady who takes it down. Scott Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Johnstone. With a superhuman jump, Colin Johnstone connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
75.27
Gavin Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Callum Gemmell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Callum Gemmell sees Scott Brady in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Brady rushes past Miguel Castro! Scott Brady tries a spectacular strike but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.51
2-2Stirling Albion have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Meiklejohn replacing Craig Johnstone, John Dalglish replacing Callum Gemmell and Rafael Carvalho replacing Colin Johnstone .
83.30
Gavin Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott James. Scott James flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Carvalho collects the pass. Rafael Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.38
Gavin Mcinnes makes a probing pass to John Dalglish. John Dalglish flicks a high pass forward to Scott Brady who brings the ball under control. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Carvalho. Rafael Carvalho shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.31
Scott James makes a probing pass to Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Scott Brady 54, 83 Colin Johnstone 67 | Dominic Burley 35, 48 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alec Mckinlay (GK)
6
2. Gavin Mcinnes (DEF)
7
3. Gavin Hansen (DEF)
6
4. Craig Johnstone (DEF)
6
5. Dominic Gemmill (MID)
6
6. Danny Barmby (MID)
7
7. Callum Gemmell (MID)
6
8. Scott James (MID)
6
9. Garry Naysmith (ATT)
6
10. Scott Brady (ATT)
9
11. Colin Johnstone (ATT)
7
12. Kevin Meiklejohn (GK)
6
13. John Dalglish (ATT)
6
14. Rafael Carvalho (ATT)
6
1. Alex Campbell (GK)
6
2. Gary Mcinnes (DEF)
6
3. Miguel Castro (DEF)
6
4. Stephen McCoist (DEF)
6
5. Tiago Nascimento (MID)
6
6. Darren Mcgovern (MID)
3
7. Gary McNeill (MID)
6
8. Callum Brady (MID)
6
9. Dominic Burley (ATT)
8
10. Andy Mccall (ATT)
6
11. Paul Ferguson (ATT)
6
12. Duncan Strachan (GK)
0
13. Billy Thomson (ATT)
0
14. Andy Young (GK)
0