Scottish League · Third Division
Arbroath2–0East Stirling
Alan Brazil (pen.) 57′
Bryan Scott 72′
Lineups
Arbroath
East Stirling
Arbroath · Starting XI
East Stirling · Starting XI
- Gary O'Connor
- Kevin McBride
- David King
- Gordon Moffat
- Steven Oates
- Graham Smith
- Paul McBride
- Paul Brownlie
- Andy Rodgers
- Joe Savage
- Derek Ure
Arbroath · Substitutes
East Stirling · Substitutes
- Trialist
- Willie McLaughlin
- Mark McKenzie
- Sean Simpson
- Gary Kelly
Arbroath · Substitutions
- Nicky Smith for Alan Campbell76′
- Bryan Deasley for Alan Brazil76′
- Paul Tosh for Bryan Scott79′
East Stirling · Substitutions
- Mark McKenzie for Paul McBride71′
- Sean Simpson for Andy Rodgers79′
- Gary Kelly for Derek Ure82′
Arbroath · Manager
East Stirling · Manager
- Gordon Wylde
Arbroath · Cautions
- Barry Sellars55′
- Scott McBride63′
- Paul Lunan70′
East Stirling · Cautions
- Andy Rodgers51′
Arbroath · Red cards
- Not recorded
East Stirling · Red cards
- Steven Oates57′
Match report
Arbroath regained a play-off spot thanks to a determined victory over 10-man East Stirlingshire.
Arbroath finally broke the deadlock after 57 minutes when Alan Brazil scored from the penalty spot.
Steven Oates was shown a straight red after fouling Brian Scott in the lead up to the spot-kick being awarded.
As the game entered the final quarter, Arbroath pushed home their extra man advantage when Scott smashed home a superb shot from just outside the box.
Arbroath finally broke the deadlock after 57 minutes when Alan Brazil scored from the penalty spot.
Steven Oates was shown a straight red after fouling Brian Scott in the lead up to the spot-kick being awarded.
As the game entered the final quarter, Arbroath pushed home their extra man advantage when Scott smashed home a superb shot from just outside the box.
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