Date:08 Nov 2011
Kick-off:19:30
Venue:Galabank Stadium
Attendance:388

Muirhead - pen (9) Steele (10)

Goal!

Live Commentary

94mins Unfair challenge on Ryan Strachan by Steven Sloan results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Ryan Strachan.

93mins Rory McAllister is caught offside. Free kick taken by Alex Mitchell.

89mins David Donald takes a shot. Save by Alex Mitchell.

89mins Short corner taken by Bryan Beasley from the left by-line.

84mins Paul Watson fouled by Aaron Muirhead, the ref awards a free kick. Paul Watson goes off and Darren Kelly comes on. Kevin Neilson replaces John MacBeth. Callum MacDonald takes the indirect free kick.

83mins Rory McAllister is ruled offside. Free kick taken by Alex Mitchell.

82mins Graeme Bell gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Bryan Beasley. Direct free kick taken by Bryan Beasley.

81mins Corner taken by James Redman from the right by-line, comfortable save by Alex Mitchell.

80mins (Annan Athletic) makes a substitution, with Steven Sloan coming on for Jack Steele.

78mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Sean O'Connor by Paul Watson. Christopher Jardine crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed from right wing, clearance by Ryan Strachan.

75mins Christopher Jardine challenges David Ross unfairly and gives away a free kick. David Donald restarts play with the free kick.

73mins Aaron Muirhead challenges Rory McAllister unfairly and gives away a free kick. The ball is delivered by Paul Watson, Scott Ross takes a shot. Save by Alex Mitchell.

70mins Inswinging corner taken by Christopher Jardine from the left by-line, clearance by Callum MacDonald.

70mins Inswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Jordan McKechnie, Callum MacDonald manages to make a clearance.

69mins The official flags Rory McAllister offside. Alex Mitchell restarts play with the free kick.

66mins Peter Watson challenges Bryan Beasley unfairly and gives away a free kick. Peter Watson booked for unsporting behaviour. Rory McAllister has an effort direct from the free kick.

64mins Dennis Wyness takes a shot. Save made by Alex Mitchell.

61mins Foul by Paul Watson on Aaron Muirhead, free kick awarded. Jordan McKechnie replaces David Cox. Aaron Muirhead takes the direct free kick.

60mins David Cox gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on David Ross. Direct free kick taken by Ryan Strachan.

59mins Unfair challenge on Sean O'Connor by Scott Ross results in a free kick. Free kick crossed right-footed by David Cox from left channel, Scott Ross manages to make a clearance.

56mins David Donald concedes a free kick for a foul on David Cox. Alex Mitchell takes the free kick.

52mins Jack Steele fouled by Scott Ross, the ref awards a free kick. Alex Mitchell takes the indirect free kick.

51mins Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Bryan Beasley, clearance by Aaron Muirhead.

49mins Inswinging corner taken by Bryan Beasley, save by Alex Mitchell.

48mins Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Bryan Beasley from the right by-line, Rory McAllister takes a shot. Save made by Alex Mitchell.

42mins Sean O'Connor fouled by Callum MacDonald, the ref awards a free kick. Christopher Jardine crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed from right channel, clearance by David Donald.

40mins Dennis Wyness fouled by Peter Watson, the ref awards a free kick. The free kick is swung in right-footed by Ryan Strachan.

38mins Graeme Bell has an effort at goal from just outside the penalty area that bounces off the post.

36mins Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Bryan Beasley.

34mins The referee blows for offside. Free kick taken by Aaron Muirhead.

32mins Free kick awarded for a foul by John MacBeth on Rory McAllister. Shot comes in from Rory McAllister from the free kick.

31mins Rory McAllister is caught offside. Free kick taken by Alex Mitchell.

30mins Unfair challenge on Graeme Bell by Callum MacDonald results in a free kick. Aaron Muirhead takes the free kick.

27mins Christopher Jardine concedes a free kick for a foul on Ryan Strachan. Free kick taken by Raymond Jellema.

27mins John MacBeth crosses the ball, Shot from inside the area by Sean O'Connor clears the bar.

26mins Christopher Jardine takes a shot. Save made by Raymond Jellema. Corner taken by Christopher Jardine from the left by-line, Ryan Strachan manages to make a clearance.

22mins Corner from the right by-line taken by David Cox, save by Raymond Jellema.

18mins Corner taken left-footed by Bryan Beasley, Foul by Callum MacDonald on Scott Gibson, free kick awarded. Alex Mitchell takes the indirect free kick.

17mins Unfair challenge on Rory McAllister by Scott Gibson results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Ryan Strachan.

13mins Unfair challenge on John MacBeth by Paul Watson results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Aaron Muirhead.

10mins David Cox is given a yellow card.

10mins Jack Steele finds the net with a headed goal from inside the six-yard box. Annan Athletic 2-0 Peterhead.Assist on the goal came from John MacBeth.

8mins Corner taken by David Cox from the right by-line, Callum MacDonald gives away a Penalty for an unfair challenge on Peter Watson. Placed penalty scored by Aaron Muirhead. Annan Athletic 1-0 Peterhead.

5mins Unfair challenge on Christopher Jardine by Scott Ross results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Peter Watson.

3mins Unfair challenge on James Redman by Jack Steele results in a free kick. David Donald takes the free kick.

2mins Scott Ross concedes a free kick for a foul on Christopher Jardine. Christopher Jardine takes the free kick.

Corner taken by Christopher Jardine from the left by-line to the near post, David Donald manages to make a clearance.

Match Preview

Harty blow for Annan Third Division leaders Annan will again be without six-goal striker Ian Harty as they take on Peterhead at Galabank looking for their first Third Division win in three games. Manager Harry Cairney has no new injury or suspension worries but he is wary of coming up against an improving Blue Toon side. Cairney said: "Their new manager Jim McInally has tightened things up at the back already in the few games he has been in charge for. "Being tighter at the back provides a platform for their front men to win games and with the quality they have up front they will start doing that soon. We have to ensure it is not against us." "It would be great to get three points and consolidate top spot." Peterhead boss Jim McInally is hoping that the experienced duo of Garry Wood and Martin Bavidge are available. The duo missed out in the goalless draw with Clyde at the weekend due to injury and McNally will be hoping they can pull through as Aaron Conway, Alan Rattray, Barry Sellars and Graeme Sharp all continue to be absent due to knocks. Despite an 18-point gap between the sides and a 500-mile round trip McInally is telling his men to enjoy the game. "I am sure the players would rather be playing than doing running at training and we will go there on the back of two clean sheets earned in displays that were full of commitment," said McInally. "Annan have a number of good footballers and also possess a physical challenge but we are going there looking to win."

Formation:442Manager: Harry Cairney

Annan Athletic

Formation: 442Manager: Dave Wood

Peterhead

Alex Mitchell
Aaron Muirhead
Scott Gibson
Peter Watson
Micheal McGowan
Graeme Bell
Christopher Jardine
Jack Steele
John MacBeth
Sean O'Connor
David Cox
SUBS
Craig Summersgill
Steven Sloan
Jordan McKechnie
Kevin Neilson
Jordan Atkinson

Home

Away

Raymond Jellema
David Donald
Callum MacDonald
Ryan Strachan
Paul Watson
Dennis Wyness
James Redman
David Ross
Scott Ross
Rory McAllister
Bryan Beasley
SUBS
Paul Jarvie
Roy McBain
Ewen Morgan
Darren Kelly

Match Report

Annan ease past Peterhead Annan maintained their lead at the top of the Scottish Third Division with a comfortable 2-0 victory at home to lowly Peterhead. Two early goals in as many minutes from Aaron Muirhead and Jack Steele, the first of which came from the penalty spot, means Annan remain three points clear of second-placed Alloa, who triumphed 1-0 away to Clyde. The hosts scored after 10 minutes when Callum MacDonald fouled Peter Watson in the penalty area following David Cox`s corner, Muirhead stroked home the resulting spot-kick into the bottom corner. And it was quickly 2-0 as Steele latched on to John MacBeth`s right-wing cross to fire home from close range. Graeme Bell hit a post from 20 yards later in the first half as Annan went on to extend their unbeaten home record this season and leave Peterhead still with just one victory to their name.

Form Guide

LWWWDD Annan Athletic VS Peterhead LLDLLD

Last Meetings

Peterhead 2 - 3 Annan Athletic 13/08/2011

Top Scorers

Annan Athletic S Gibson 7 D Cox 4 S Sloan 3 J McKechnie 3 G Bell 1 I Harty 1 Peterhead R McAllister 5 B Deasley 2 B Sellars 1

Goals

Annan Athletic Total goals 32 Goals per game 21 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 3 (For) Period 31-40 mins 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 4 (For) Period 61-70 mins 3 (For) 1 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Peterhead Total goals 21 Goals per game 10 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 2 (For) 3 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 1 (For) Period 21-30 mins 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 2 (For) 6 (Against) Period 41-50 mins (For) 1 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 71-80 mins (For) 1 (Against) Period 81-90 mins