Match Report
| Montrose | Montrose |  |  | Stranraer | Stranraer | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jacob Makin | J. Makin |  | 51 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 |  | Gavin Mason | G. Mason | |||||||||
| Liam Moore | L. Moore | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Scott Booth | S. Booth | |||||||||
| Colin McNeill | C. McNeill | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 44 | | Richard Mcinnes | R. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Stephen Hopkin | S. Hopkin | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 43 | | Andy Davidson | A. Davidson | |||||||||
| Stuart Brady | S. Brady | | 47 | M | | 5 | | D | 42 | | Callum Collins | C. Collins | |||||||||
| Stuart Greig | S. Greig | | 46 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 43 | | Andy White | A. White | ||||||||
| Scott Hansen | S. Hansen | | 45 | M | | | 7 | | M | 41 | | Callum McNeill | C. McNeill | ||||||||
| Stephen Mcallister | S. Mcallister | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 40 | | Gary Morrison | G. Morrison | |||||||||
| Gary Hansen | G. Hansen | | 56 | A | | 9 | | M | 37 | | Alan Burgess | A. Burgess | |||||||||
| Stephen Thomson | S. Thomson | | 47 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Daniel Bridges | D. Bridges | |||||||||
| Matt Ritchie | M. Ritchie | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Billy Law | B. Law | |||||||||
| David Mason | D. Mason | | 43 | A | | 12 | | A | 45 | | Billy Naysmith | B. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Paul Telfer | P. Telfer | | 42 | M | | 13 | | A | 40 | | Gary Burley | G. Burley | |||||||||
| Duncan Booth | D. Booth | | 41 | D | | 14 | | G | 40 | | Dominic McStay | D. McStay | |||||||||
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 2,760 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montrose are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matt McNeill.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montrose are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matt McNeill.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Montrose kick off!
2.16
0-0Callum McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Law. Billy Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.59
0-0Stuart Brady sees space and advances. Stuart Brady knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Collins.
10.20
0-0Andy Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Andy White who brings the ball neatly under control. Andy White threads a neat ball through to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges shoots from distance but Jacob Makin is on top of it.
12.40
Callum Collins brings the ball forward. Callum Collins makes a simple pass to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
21.24
Stuart Brady flicks a high pass forward to Gary Hansen who brings the ball under control. Gary Hansen shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.17
1-0Scott Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Matt Ritchie controls it well on his chest. Matt Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Montrose!
26.26
Stuart Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Matt Ritchie provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
27.56
Colin McNeill flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Brady who brings the ball under control. Showing composure, Stuart Brady plays the ball forward to Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
38.20
Colin McNeill hits a low pass to Stephen Mcallister. Stephen Mcallister hits a low pass to Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Mason who gathers it comfortably.
39.57
Liam Moore advances with the ball. Liam Moore chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen whips in a cross ball towards Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
42.46
1-0Montrose are in full control of this game.
44.12
Stephen Hopkin darts forward. Stephen Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Collins.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half. Stranraer also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stranraer players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Stranraer start the second half!
49.33
Callum McNeill decides to run forward with the ball. Callum McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.12
Stephen Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Brady. Stuart Brady plays the ball forward to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Mcinnes.
53.11
1-0Colin McNeill catches Billy Law on the ankles. The referee calls over Colin McNeill and shows him a yellow card! Billy Law runs off the knock.
55.30
Callum Collins runs forward with the ball. Callum Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Law. Billy Law powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
57.33
Colin McNeill knocks the ball forward to Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen sees Matt Ritchie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Ritchie shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
63.57
With imagination, Gary Morrison picks a pass forward to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges shoots from 20 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
67.42
Stuart Greig threads the ball through to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
72.41
Liam Moore flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Brady collects the pass. Stuart Brady knocks the ball forward to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
75.05
Stephen Mcallister receives the ball from a throw-in from Scott Hansen. Stephen Mcallister runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stephen Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson makes a looping header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
78.33
Scott Hansen plays the ball forward to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Hansen. Some good footwork from Gary Hansen provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Gavin Mason.
79.44
Callum McNeill threads a neat ball through to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
81.02
Stuart Greig chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Mason who gathers it comfortably.
83.13
Andy White makes an attacking run forward. Andy White tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
Stuart Greig makes a probing pass to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
8
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.9%
38.1%
Play Area
27.4%
45.2%
27.4%
Scorers
| Gary Hansen 22 | Daniel Bridges 64 Andy White 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Bridges of Stranraer |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jacob Makin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Liam Moore (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Colin McNeill (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Stephen Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart Brady (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Stuart Greig (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Scott Hansen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stephen Mcallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Hansen (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Stephen Thomson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Matt Ritchie (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | David Mason (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Telfer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duncan Booth (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gavin Mason (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Scott Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Richard Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Callum Collins (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Andy White (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Callum McNeill (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gary Morrison (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alan Burgess (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Daniel Bridges (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Billy Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Billy Naysmith (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gary Burley (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dominic McStay (GK) | 0 | |