Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Peterhead. A crowd of 2,497 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Peterhead appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Burley.


0.00
Stranraer kick off!
8.28
Gary Morrison passes the ball forward to Billy Law. Billy Law tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
9.11
Callum McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Billy Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Law tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.19
Andy Davidson hits a low pass to Gary Morrison. Gary Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Bridges controls it well on his chest. Daniel Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Telfer.
14.43
Neil Morrison passes the ball forward to Don Davidson. Don Davidson threads a neat ball through to Craig Burley. Craig Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.14
Callum McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges whips in a cross ball towards Billy Law. Billy Law connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
22.23
Gary Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Billy Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Law lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges directs the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.47
Alex Telfer hits a low pass to Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Craig Burley. Craig Burley tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
45.00
Gary Morrison hacks Dominic Ritchie from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dominic Ritchie runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stranraer appear unchanged since the first half. Peterhead have changed their lineup with Stephen Dickov replacing Alex Telfer and Stuart Gallacher replacing Gary Campbell. The Peterhead players seem much more motivated whilst the Stranraer players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Peterhead kick off!
48.55
Gary Morrison decides to run forward with the ball. Gary Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Law. Billy Law makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
49.39
Neil Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie flicks a high ball forward to Craig Burley who takes it down. Craig Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Booth.
60.03
Peterhead have made a substitution with John Hopkin replacing Alec Rae .
66.10
Don Davidson threads a neat ball through to Stuart Gallacher. Stuart Gallacher passes the ball forward to Gary Mccall. Gary Mccall comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it's a woeful effort!
72.10
David Mccall barges into Andy White. David Mccall is shown the yellow card! Andy White hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.58
Gary Morrison threads a neat ball through to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
79.52
Callum McNeill hits a low pass to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges shoots from distance but somehow John Hopkin manages to keep it out.
81.49
Dominic Ritchie surges forward with the ball. Dominic Ritchie makes a probing pass to Craig Burley but he's offside!
84.12
Andy Davidson threads a neat ball through to Gary Morrison. Gary Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Billy Law controls it well on his chest. Billy Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
25.6%
46.2%
28.2%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Law of Stranraer

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Mason (GK)
6
2.Scott Booth (DEF)
6
3.Richard Mcinnes (DEF)
7
4.Andy Davidson (DEF)
7
5.Callum Collins (DEF)
6
6.Andy White (MID)
6
7.Callum McNeill (MID)
7
8.Gary Morrison (MID)yellow card
8
9.Alan Burgess (MID)
6
10.Daniel Bridges (ATT)
7
11.Billy Law (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Billy Naysmith (ATT)
0
13.Gary Burley (ATT)
0
14.Dominic McStay (GK)
0

1.Alec Rae (GK)
6
2.Richard Elliott (DEF)
6
3.Neil Morrison (DEF)
7
4.Alex Telfer (DEF)
6
5.David Naysmith (DEF)
6
6.Don Davidson (MID)
7
7.Dominic Ritchie (MID)
7
8.David Mccall (MID)yellow card
5
9.Craig Burley (ATT)
6
10.Gary Mccall (ATT)
6
11.Gary Campbell (ATT)
6
 
12.John Hopkin (GK)
6
13.Stephen Dickov (GK)
6
14.Stuart Gallacher (DEF)
6