Scottish League Cup · First Round
Arbroath1–1Stirling
Penalties: 3–2
Paul Currie 83′
Mark Ferry (pen.) 42′
Lineups
Arbroath
Stirling
Arbroath · Starting XI
Stirling · Starting XI
- David Crawford
- Jamie Clark
- Kieran McAnespie
- Daniel Ashe
- Brian Allison
- Gavin McPherson
- Mark Ferry
- Jamie McCunnie
- Graham Weir
- Scott Davidson
- Bradley Coyne
Arbroath · Substitutes
Stirling · Substitutes
- Ross McGeachie
- Daly McSorley
- Josh Flood
- Gary Brass
- Jamie Cleland
Arbroath · Substitutions
- Michael Travis for Scott Robertson46′
- Derek Holmes for Darren Gribben62′
- Danny Rennie for Lee Sibanda69′
Stirling · Substitutions
- Gary Brass for Bradley Coyne84′
- Ross McGeachie for Kieran McAnespie88′
- Daly McSorley for Gavin McPherson89′
Arbroath · Manager
Stirling · Manager
- Greig McDonald
Arbroath · Cautions
- Not recorded
Stirling · Cautions
- Kieran McAnespie63′
Match report
Goalkeeper Darren Hill produced three saves in the penalty shoot-out as Arbroath overcame Stirling in the first round of the Scottish Communities League Cup. Arbroath came close to taking the lead in the 22nd minute when striker Darren Grubben's superb volley hit a post. It was Stirling who took the lead three minutes before the break from the penalty spot after Scott Robertson brought down Kieran McAnespie, with Mark Ferry making no mistake. Hill prevented Graham Weir from doubling Stirling's lead with 11 minutes left before the home side levelled four minutes later, Paul Currie rattling in from close range…Read moreRead less
Goalkeeper Darren Hill produced three saves in the penalty shoot-out as Arbroath overcame Stirling in the first round of the Scottish Communities League Cup.
Arbroath came close to taking the lead in the 22nd minute when striker Darren Grubben's superb volley hit a post.
It was Stirling who took the lead three minutes before the break from the penalty spot after Scott Robertson brought down Kieran McAnespie, with Mark Ferry making no mistake.
Hill prevented Graham Weir from doubling Stirling's lead with 11 minutes left before the home side levelled four minutes later, Paul Currie rattling in from close range following a pin-point cross from Keiran Brennan.
In extra time, only the feet of Hill ensured the game remained level as he kept out a powerful drive from Stirling striker Gary Brass.
Hill then maintained his fine form in the shoot-out, with Steven Doris, Derek Holmes and Currie successful for Arbroath, who prevailed 3-2.
Arbroath came close to taking the lead in the 22nd minute when striker Darren Grubben's superb volley hit a post.
It was Stirling who took the lead three minutes before the break from the penalty spot after Scott Robertson brought down Kieran McAnespie, with Mark Ferry making no mistake.
Hill prevented Graham Weir from doubling Stirling's lead with 11 minutes left before the home side levelled four minutes later, Paul Currie rattling in from close range following a pin-point cross from Keiran Brennan.
In extra time, only the feet of Hill ensured the game remained level as he kept out a powerful drive from Stirling striker Gary Brass.
Hill then maintained his fine form in the shoot-out, with Steven Doris, Derek Holmes and Currie successful for Arbroath, who prevailed 3-2.
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