Match Report
| Stirling Albion | Stirling Albion |  |  | East Fife | East Fife | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alec Mckinlay | A. Mckinlay |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 | | Duncan Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Gavin Mcinnes | G. Mcinnes | | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Callum Collins | C. Collins | |||||||||
| John Naysmith | J. Naysmith | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 48 | | Richard Inglis | R. Inglis | |||||||||
| Gerhard Hässler | G. Hässler |  | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Billy James | B. James | |||||||||
| Scott James | S. James | | 49 | M | | 5 | |  | D | 44 | | Billy White | B. White | ||||||||
| Paul Liddell | P. Liddell | | 48 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Matt Niven | M. Niven | |||||||||
| Craig Law | C. Law | | 45 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 | | Neil Hopkin | N. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Norman Jacobs | N. Jacobs |  | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Dominic Glass | D. Glass | |||||||||
| Garry Naysmith | G. Naysmith | | 54 | A | | | 9 | | M | 54 | | Stanley Upson | S. Upson | ||||||||
| Scott Brady | S. Brady | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 66 | | Richard Niven | R. Niven | |||||||||
| Callum Cleland | C. Cleland | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Stuart Rae | S. Rae | |||||||||
| Kevin Meiklejohn | K. Meiklejohn | | 54 | G | | 12 | | A | 57 | | Kevin Elliott | K. Elliott | |||||||||
| John Dalglish | J. Dalglish | | 52 | A | | 13 | | A | 44 | | Kevin Gallacher | K. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Billy McNeill | B. McNeill | | 48 | G | | 14 | | A | 43 | | Colin Davidson | C. Davidson | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by E-Energy |
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to East Fife. A crowd of 4,480 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Ferguson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stirling Albion are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Ferguson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Stirling Albion get the match underway!
2.35
0-0Billy James flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Hopkin. Neil Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
3.44
0-0Gavin Mcinnes barges into Stanley Upson. The referee calls over Gavin Mcinnes and shows him a yellow card! Stanley Upson stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.38
Without breaking stride, John Naysmith plays the ball forward to Craig Law. With great vision, Craig Law plays the ball forward to Scott Brady. Scott Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
9.37
0-0Norman Jacobs hacks Neil Hopkin from behind! The referee calls over Norman Jacobs and warns him to calm down! Neil Hopkin stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.22
Paul Liddell threads a neat ball through to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. With a superhuman jump, Scott Brady connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.15
0-0Gerhard Hässler makes a probing pass to Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
15.41
Gavin Mcinnes catches Stanley Upson on the ankles. Gavin Mcinnes is warned by the referee! Stanley Upson stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.31
Craig Law sees Callum Cleland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Cleland shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
24.50
0-0Dominic Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Niven. Richard Niven outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Alec Mckinlay is on top of it.
26.17
Norman Jacobs threads the ball through to Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
27.42
Gerhard Hässler makes a simple pass to Craig Law. Craig Law sees Callum Cleland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Cleland shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.19
Craig Law flicks a high pass forward to Scott Brady who brings the ball under control. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
34.34
0-1Neil Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae whips in a cross ball towards Richard Niven. Richard Niven directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.21
Craig Law knocks the ball forward to Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy White.
45.00
Neil Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Rae who takes it down. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
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. East Fife 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
East Fife kick off and get the second half underway!
47.52
Richard Inglis darts forward. Richard Inglis threads a neat ball through to Richard Niven. Richard Niven shoots from long range but is denied by Alec Mckinlay. Excellent save.
48.20
Richard Inglis makes a probing pass to Neil Hopkin. Neil Hopkin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Neil Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
49.21
Stanley Upson hits a low pass to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.14
Scott James makes a simple pass to Scott Brady. Scott Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Duncan Mckinlay with no chance!! Goal for Stirling Albion!
60.13
Richard Inglis runs forward with the ball. Richard Inglis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Mcinnes.
66.35
Scott James flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland powers a header at goal. Duncan Mckinlay easily punches it away to safety.
73.44
Scott James flicks a high pass forward. Scott Brady controls it well on his chest. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Duncan Mckinlay manages to gather it easily.
77.40
1-1Stirling Albion have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Meiklejohn replacing Gerhard Hässler, John Dalglish replacing Craig Law and Billy McNeill replacing Callum Cleland .
78.40
Dominic Glass threads a neat ball through to Richard Niven. Richard Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.25
Billy James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Hopkin. Neil Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Niven. Richard Niven directs the ball goalwards with his head but Alec Mckinlay reads it well. Fabulous save!
81.09
Neil Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Niven. Richard Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Naysmith.
83.25
Dominic Glass flicks a high ball forward to Richard Niven who takes it down. Richard Niven whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Stanley Upson passes the ball forward to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae runs straight at the defence! Stuart Rae comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
30.6%
47.1%
22.4%
Scorers
| Garry Naysmith 51 | Richard Niven 34 Stuart Rae 83, 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Rae of East Fife |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alec Mckinlay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Mcinnes (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | John Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gerhard Hässler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Scott James (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Liddell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Craig Law (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Norman Jacobs (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Garry Naysmith (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Scott Brady (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Callum Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kevin Meiklejohn (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | John Dalglish (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Billy McNeill (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Duncan Mckinlay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Richard Inglis (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Billy James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Hopkin (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dominic Glass (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stanley Upson (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Richard Niven (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Stuart Rae (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Kevin Elliott (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Gallacher (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Davidson (ATT) | 0 | |