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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Borough Briggs where Elgin City play East Stirling in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.


0.00
The whistle blows and Elgin City get the match underway!
3.06
Kevin McStay flicks a high pass forward. David Marques controls it well on his chest. David Marques makes a probing pass to Joos Van Der Meer. Joos Van Der Meer plays a quick one-two with Dambou Ferri and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Joos Van Der Meer provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.51
Jose Gomes hits it upfield. Joos Van Der Meer knocks the ball forward, putting Colin Glass through on goal. Colin Glass side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
9.16
Garry Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Callum Davidson who takes it down. Callum Davidson edges inside the box! Callum Davidson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Garry Gough.
10.20
Richard McCoist hits a low pass to Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.09
Showing composure, David Marques plays the ball forward to Joos Van Der Meer. Joos Van Der Meer plays a one-two with Dambou Ferri and advances towards the goal... Joos Van Der Meer takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.22
Garry Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Bastin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Bastin finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.31
Kevin McStay threads a neat ball through to Paul Glass. Paul Glass hits a low pass to Colin Glass. Colin Glass plays a scrappy one-two with Joos Van Der Meer and advances towards the goal... Colin Glass makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Garry Mcallister had no chance!! Goal for East Stirling!
24.56
Garry Mcallister picks a pass forward to Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson deftly passes the ball to Neil Henderson, releasing him through on goal. Neil Henderson comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.03
Paul Glass passes the ball forward to Joos Van Der Meer. Joos Van Der Meer plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Glass and stumbles forward towards the goal... Joos Van Der Meer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball bounces but comes off Paul McGrory and goes wide.
27.16
It's a corner kick. David Marques loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Jose Gomes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
36.23
Paul McCoist barges into Dambou Ferri. Paul McCoist is shown the yellow card! Dambou Ferri runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Elgin City appear unchanged since the first half. East Stirling also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
East Stirling start the second half!
53.45
John Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson skips past Jose Gomes! Neil Henderson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.24
Richard McCoist threads a neat ball through to Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Garry Gough. Excellent save.
55.38
Paul Glass comes in with a late challenge on John Henderson. Paul Glass is warned by the referee! John Henderson runs off the knock.
59.36
Richard McCoist knocks the ball forward to Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson rushes past Claude Angeletti! Neil Henderson rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.17
East Stirling have made 3 substitutions with Dave Stockdale replacing Jose Gomes, Matt Dickov replacing David Marques and David Greig replacing Dambou Ferri .
63.49
Seeing a gap ahead, Paul Glass plays the ball forward to Colin Glass. Colin Glass whips in a cross ball towards Joos Van Der Meer. Joos Van Der Meer makes a deft header. It's there!! Garry Mcallister has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
67.26
Paul Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, David Greig. David Greig shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
72.09
Dave Stockdale threads a neat ball through to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov hits a low pass to Tobias Kneissl. Tobias Kneissl shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
73.39
Paul Glass makes a simple pass to Joos Van Der Meer. Joos Van Der Meer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.46
Kevin McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Glass. Paul Glass flicks a high ball forward to Colin Glass who takes it down. Colin Glass lofts in a cross ball towards Tobias Kneissl. Craig Sullivan clumsily knocks into Tobias Kneissl. Penalty not given!!
78.14
Richard McCoist changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Richard McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
79.54
Richard McCoist plays the ball forward to Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Callum Davidson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Callum Davidson scores for Elgin City!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 43.3333333333333 vs 56.6666666666667
Play Area
Home team third: 26.67%, Midfield: 41.67%, Away team third: 31.67%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joos Van Der Meer of East Stirling

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Scott Cleland (DEF)
6
3. Paul McCoist (DEF)
5
6
5. Paul McGrory (DEF)
6
6
7
9. Stuart Bastin (ATT)
6
10. Neil Henderson (ATT)
6
11. Callum Davidson (ATT)
8

12. Stuart Elliott (DEF)
0
13. Gavin Mcinnes (MID)
0
14. Kevin Bremner (ATT)
0

1. Garry Gough (GK)
6
2. Noah Herzog (DEF)
6
3. Jose Gomes (DEF)
6
4. Kevin McStay (DEF)
6
6. David Marques (MID)
6
7. Paul Glass (MID)
7
8. Colin Glass (ATT)
8
10. Dambou Ferri (ATT)
6
11. Tobias Kneissl (ATT)
6

12. Dave Stockdale (ATT)
6
13. Matt Dickov (ATT)
6
14. David Greig (MID)
6