Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Forthbank where Stirling Albion play host to Clydebank. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stirling Albion and Clydebank are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mckinlay.


0.00
Clydebank start the match!
3.09
Dominic James passes the ball forward to Luis Moreno. Luis Moreno knocks the ball forward to Billy Mccall. Billy Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Young.
6.52
Neil Young kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Strachan. Stuart Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Matteo shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
9.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Gavin Collins plays the ball forward to Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
14.45
Duncan Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alec Inglis. Alec Inglis tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.33
Duncan Liddell takes a long throw-in. Stuart Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.19
Duncan Liddell knocks the ball forward to Billy Mccall. Billy Mccall finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
24.18
Duncan Liddell makes a simple pass to Billy Mccall. Billy Mccall shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Don Brady!
30.52
Duncan Liddell threads a neat ball through to Billy Mccall. Billy Mccall shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Don Brady easily smothers it!
34.06
Stuart Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Hopkin. Craig Hopkin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Craig Hopkin scores for Clydebank!!
39.36
Colin Telfer barges into Carl Boateng. The referee brings Colin Telfer to one side and gives him a warning! Carl Boateng gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
40.20
Colin Telfer comes in with a late challenge on Carl Boateng. Colin Telfer is warned by the referee again! Carl Boateng gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
42.55
Carl Boateng makes a simple pass to Alec Inglis. Alec Inglis shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Duncan Liddell clumsily knocks into Duncan Matteo. Duncan Liddell is warned by the referee! Duncan Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stirling Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Clydebank also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Stirling Albion kick off the second half!
57.07
With great vision, Gavin Collins plays the ball forward to Craig Hopkin. Craig Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.10
Carl Boateng advances with the ball. Carl Boateng shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
63.39
Stuart Ferguson flicks a high pass forward to Alec Inglis who brings the ball neatly under control. Alec Inglis shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.14
Stuart Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell threads a neat ball through to Alec Inglis. Alec Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
77.57
Stuart Strachan surges forward with the ball. Stuart Strachan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Glass.
81.12
Duncan Matteo makes a simple pass to Craig Hopkin. Craig Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Gough who gathers it comfortably.
83.21
Scott Campbell receives the ball from a throw-in from Neil Young. Scott Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Collins who brings the ball under control. Gavin Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Vega. Antonio Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Dickov. Duncan Dickov heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.50
Seeing a gap ahead, Paul Glass plays the ball forward to Duncan Liddell. Duncan Liddell darts forward. Duncan Liddell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
87.17
Colin Telfer sees Stuart Strachan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Strachan threads a neat ball through to Antonio Vega. Antonio Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.10
Duncan Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Telfer.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 8 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 51.8518518518518 vs 48.1481481481481
Play Area
Home team third: 22.22%, Midfield: 49.38%, Away team third: 28.40%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Hopkin of Clydebank

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
2. Paul Glass (DEF)
6
3. Dominic James (DEF)
6
7
5. Andy Prior (MID)
6
6. Luis Moreno (MID)
6
8
8. Carl Boateng (MID)
8
9. Alec Inglis (ATT)
6
10. Billy Mccall (ATT)
6
11. Craig Hansen (ATT)
6

0
13. John Telfer (DEF)
0
14. Craig Mason (DEF)
0

1. Don Brady (GK)
7
2. Colin Telfer (DEF)
6
6
4. Neil Young (DEF)
7
5. Colin Thomson (MID)
6
6. Duncan Matteo (MID)
6
7. Gavin Collins (MID)
7
9
9. Antonio Vega (ATT)
6
10. Duncan Dickov (ATT)
6
11. Craig Hopkin (ATT)
9

12. Alex McNeill (ATT)
0
13. Andy Hansen (ATT)
0
14. Scott Cleland (DEF)
0