Match Report


Stirling AlbionStirling Albion     Berwick RangersBerwick Rangers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alec MckinlayA. Mckinlay62
G
1
G
54Don MckinlayD. Mckinlay
Gavin McinnesG. Mcinnes59
D
2
D
65Edgar NevesE. Neves
John NaysmithJ. Naysmith54
D
3
D
60Gavin MasonG. Mason
Gerhard HässlerG. Hässler53
D
4captain
D
57David CaldwellD. Caldwell
Scott JamesS. James49
M
5
M
62Lennart BierhoffL. Bierhoff
Paul LiddellP. Liddell48
M
6
M
57Tomas GomesT. Gomes
Craig LawC. Law45
M
7
M
51John RitchieJ. Ritchie
Norman JacobsN. Jacobs45
M
8
M
44Stuart MccallS. Mccall
Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith54
A
captain9
A
58Callum McStayC. McStay
Scott BradyS. Brady54
A
10
A
53Alec HutchisonA. Hutchison
Callum ClelandC. Cleland52
A
11
A
49David MortonD. Morton
 
Kevin MeiklejohnK. Meiklejohn54
G
12
D
52Guilherme FariaG. Faria
John DalglishJ. Dalglish52
A
13
D
52Alec StrachanA. Strachan
Billy McNeillB. McNeill48
G
14
D
48Richard HopkinR. Hopkin

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Berwick Rangers. A crowd of 4,953 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stirling Albion and Berwick Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Rae.


0.00
The first half starts with Stirling Albion kicking off!
4.32
Tomas Gomes flicks a high pass forward to Callum McStay who brings the ball under control. Callum McStay lofts in a cross ball towards David Morton. David Morton rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
6.50
Gavin Mcinnes threads the ball through to Paul Liddell. With imagination, Paul Liddell plays the ball forward to Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Caldwell.
8.11
With a delightful solo run, Stuart Mccall stretches the opposition's defence. Stuart Mccall shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
10.21
Tomas Gomes decides to run forward with the ball. Tomas Gomes knocks the ball forward, putting Callum McStay through on goal. Callum McStay looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!
12.57
John Naysmith pushes mid-way up the pitch. John Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.53
Edgar Neves sees space and advances. Edgar Neves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Morton. David Morton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Mcinnes.
16.15
John Ritchie makes a simple pass to Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.41
Norman Jacobs threads a neat ball through to Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland shoots from long range. Don Mckinlay easily gets down and covers it.
20.45
Berwick Rangers are playing deep, stifling the play and making it hard for their opposition to score.
21.28
Stuart Mccall runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stuart Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
24.55
David Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, John Ritchie. With great vision, John Ritchie plays the ball forward to David Morton. David Morton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Naysmith.
26.20
Gavin Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Jacobs. Norman Jacobs hits a low pass to Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
27.06
David Caldwell pushes mid-way up the pitch. David Caldwell makes a probing pass to Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Alec Mckinlay.
38.35
Tomas Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Alec Hutchison holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Hutchison finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.47
John Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Scott James. Scott James flicks a high pass forward to Garry Naysmith who brings the ball under control. Garry Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland makes a convincing header. Solid save from Don Mckinlay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stirling Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Berwick Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Berwick Rangers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Berwick Rangers kick off and get the second half underway!
53.14
Craig Law takes a short throw-in bringing Paul Liddell into play. Paul Liddell takes it forward alone. Paul Liddell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Cleland but the linesman indicates offside!
55.43
Scott James clumsily knocks into Stuart Mccall. The referee calls over Scott James and shows him a yellow card! Stuart Mccall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.37
John Naysmith advances with the ball. John Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Scott Brady. Scott Brady finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
65.02
Tomas Gomes sees space and advances. Tomas Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Naysmith.
66.45
Norman Jacobs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.32
Paul Liddell passes the ball forward to Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.46
Gavin Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Paul Liddell collects the pass. Paul Liddell hits a low pass to Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Caldwell.
77.46
Stirling Albion have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Meiklejohn replacing Gerhard Hässler, John Dalglish replacing Craig Law and Billy McNeill replacing Callum Cleland .
78.50
Tomas Gomes flicks a high pass forward. David Morton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
79.29
David Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Gomes controls it well on his chest. Tomas Gomes hits a low pass to David Morton. David Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
81.20
With great vision, David Caldwell plays the ball forward to Lennart Bierhoff. Lennart Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward to David Morton who brings the ball under control. David Morton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Naysmith.
84.10
John Naysmith barges into Alec Hutchison. The referee calls over John Naysmith and warns him to calm down! Alec Hutchison stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.14
John Ritchie darts forward. John Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Callum McStay. Callum McStay outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Kevin Meiklejohn steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
87.12
Gavin Mason makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin Mason passes the ball forward to David Morton. David Morton shoots from distance but it flies wide!
89.50
John Dalglish deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Billy McNeill. Billy McNeill finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
John Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Garry Naysmith provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Stirling Albion

Berwick Rangers
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.3%
51.7%
Play Area
30.3%
48.3%
21.3%

Scorers
Garry Naysmith 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Garry Naysmith of Stirling Albion

Match Ratings
1.Alec Mckinlay (GK)
6
2.Gavin Mcinnes (DEF)
7
3.John Naysmith (DEF)
7
4.Gerhard Hässler (DEF)
6
5.Scott James (MID)yellow card
5
6.Paul Liddell (MID)
7
7.Craig Law (MID)
6
8.Norman Jacobs (MID)
6
9.Garry Naysmith (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Scott Brady (ATT)
6
11.Callum Cleland (ATT)
6
 
12.Kevin Meiklejohn (GK)
6
13.John Dalglish (ATT)
7
14.Billy McNeill (GK)
6

1.Don Mckinlay (GK)
7
2.Edgar Neves (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Mason (DEF)
6
4.David Caldwell (DEF)
7
5.Lennart Bierhoff (MID)
6
6.Tomas Gomes (MID)
8
7.John Ritchie (MID)
7
8.Stuart Mccall (MID)
7
9.Callum McStay (ATT)
6
10.Alec Hutchison (ATT)
6
11.David Morton (ATT)
6
 
12.Guilherme Faria (DEF)
0
13.Alec Strachan (DEF)
0
14.Richard Hopkin (DEF)
0