Date:14 Apr 2012
Kick-off:15:00
Venue:Gayfield Park
Attendance:998

Ross (59)

Goal!

Live Commentary

94mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Josh Falkingham on Mark McCulloch. Free kick taken by Greg Paterson.

92mins Paul Sheerin goes into the book for dissent.

92mins Unfair challenge on Kieran McAnespie by Dale Hilson results in a free kick. Dale Hilson is given a yellow card. Free kick crossed by Paul Sheerin.

90mins Kevin Byers concedes a free kick for a foul on Connor Birse. Brian Kerr takes the direct free kick.

90mins The referee blows for offside against Nicky Low. Free kick taken by Darren Hill.

88mins Corner taken by Paul Sheerin from the left by-line, Kevin Byers makes a clearance.

87mins Shot by Dale Hilson. Darren Hill makes a save.

86mins Connor Birse joins the action as a substitute, replacing Gavin Swankie.

86mins Nicky Low receives a caution.

84mins Nicky Low gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Brian Kerr. Brian Kerr takes the free kick.

80mins Kevin Byers joins the action as a substitute, replacing Ross Campbell.

79mins Dale Hilson challenges Gavin Swankie unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Brian Kerr.

79mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Michael Bolocheweckyj on Steven Doris. Paul Sheerin restarts play with the free kick.

77mins Outswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Paul Sheerin.

76mins Foul by Dale Hilson on Mark Baxter, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Mark Baxter.

74mins Liam Caddis handles the ball and concedes a free kick. Jamie Bishop leaves the field to be replaced by Michael Bolocheweckyj. Free kick taken by Iain Campbell.

72mins Inswinging corner taken by Nicky Low from the right by-line.

72mins Martyn Fotheringham receives a caution for unsporting behaviour.

66mins Gavin Swankie is caught offside. Greg Paterson takes the free kick.

62mins Liam Caddis is brought on as a substitute for Lee Sibanda.

61mins Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Paul Sheerin, Ross Campbell makes a clearance.

59mins A goal is scored by Greg Ross from just outside the area to the bottom left corner of the goal. Arbroath 0-1 Forfar.Assist by Nicky Low.

57mins Corner from the right by-line taken by Gavin Swankie, Joe Shaughnessy manages to make a clearance.

56mins Mark McCulloch challenges Gavin Swankie unfairly and gives away a free kick. Mark McCulloch is booked. Free kick crossed by Paul Sheerin, Iain Campbell manages to make a clearance.

56mins Josh Falkingham produces a cross.

55mins Paul Sheerin takes a shot. Save made by Greg Paterson.

55mins Gavin Swankie delivers the ball.

53mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Martyn Fotheringham on Gavin Swankie. Free kick taken by Paul Sheerin.

52mins Foul by Stuart Malcolm on Nicky Low, free kick awarded. Stuart Malcolm receives a yellow card for unsporting behaviour. Shot on goal comes in from Martyn Fotheringham from the free kick, Darren Hill makes a save.

49mins Mark McCulloch gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Kieran McAnespie. Brian Kerr takes the direct free kick.

48mins Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Nicky Low, clearance by Brian Kerr.

47mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Josh Falkingham on Iain Campbell. Joe Shaughnessy takes the direct free kick.

46mins Iain Campbell challenges Josh Falkingham unfairly and gives away a free kick. Gavin Swankie crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed from right wing.

45mins (Forfar) makes a substitution, with Greg Ross coming on for Christopher Hegarty.

42mins Shot on goal by Martyn Fotheringham from long range goes harmlessly over the target.

41mins Christopher Hegarty concedes a free kick for a foul on Josh Falkingham. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Mark Baxter from right wing, clearance by Ross Campbell.

40mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Brian Kerr on Martyn Fotheringham. Nicky Low takes the direct free kick.

37mins Christopher Hegarty shown a yellow card.

35mins Paul Sheerin takes a shot. Save by Greg Paterson.

34mins The assistant referee flags for offside against Gavin Swankie. Greg Paterson restarts play with the free kick.

29mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Josh Falkingham by Christopher Hegarty. Direct free kick taken by Brian Kerr.

28mins The referee blows for offside. Indirect free kick taken by Jamie Bishop.

26mins Corner taken left-footed by Nicky Low, Lee Sibanda makes a clearance.

26mins Mark Baxter concedes a free kick for a foul on Nicky Low. Iain Campbell crosses the ball from the free kick left-footed from left wing, clearance by Stuart Malcolm.

25mins Christopher Hegarty challenges Josh Falkingham unfairly and gives away a free kick. Chris Innes takes the direct free kick.

23mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Martyn Fotheringham on Gavin Swankie. Free kick crossed right-footed by Gavin Swankie from right channel, Ross Campbell makes a clearance.

19mins Inswinging corner taken by Gavin Swankie.

18mins Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Paul Sheerin from the right by-line, clearance by Joe Shaughnessy.

17mins The official flags Steven Doris offside. Free kick taken by Greg Paterson.

10mins Brian Kerr has a shot on goal from outside the box which misses right.

10mins The ball is delivered by Gavin Swankie, Jamie Bishop manages to make a clearance.

6mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Steven Doris by Martyn Fotheringham. Direct free kick taken by Brian Kerr.

4mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Ross Campbell by Stuart Malcolm. Martyn Fotheringham crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed from left channel, Mark Baxter makes a clearance.

4mins Paul Sheerin takes a shot. Greg Paterson makes a comfortable save.

3mins Corner taken by Paul Sheerin from the right by-line played to the near post, clearance by Ross Campbell.

Christopher Templeman gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Josh Falkingham. The free kick is swung in left-footed by Paul Sheerin, Ross Campbell makes a clearance.

Match Preview

Gibson sidelined for Smokies Arbroath will be without suspended midfielder Keith Gibson as they host neighbours Forfar in the Scottish Second Division. The Gayfield men will also be missing strikers Collin Samuel and Jordan Elfverson through injury, with manager Paul Sheerin reminding his players that they need three points to keep up the pressure on promotion rivals Cowdenbeath. Sheerin said: "The only thing we can do is win our games and see where we end up. "Everything is still in Cowdenbeath's hands but we did not want to miss out if they slip up. "Forfar will be fighting for everything as they look to move away from relegation trouble and local pride will also see them wanting to severely dent our hopes." Forfar boss Dick Campbell has a full squad at his disposal. The Loons need a victory to keep put some distance between themselves and the foot of the table. Campbell took the unusual step of telling his players what the starting line-up would be on Thursday night in a bid to get them totally focused on securing all three points. The Station Park manager said: "This game is a huge one for us and I wanted the players to start focusing early on what is required to get a win. "We are in a critical position and want to get out of it as soon as possible. "The players have a job to do in this game and I am looking forward to seeing them do it."

Formation:442Manager: Paul Sheerin

Arbroath

Formation: 442Manager: Dick Campbell

Forfar

Darren Hill
Mark Baxter
Stuart Malcolm
Chris Innes
Kieran McAnespie
Lee Sibanda
Brian Kerr
Josh Falkingham
Paul Sheerin
Steven Doris
Gavin Swankie
SUBS
Michael White
Liam Caddis
Connor Birse
Jake Mair
Craig Wedderburn

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Away

Greg Paterson
Mark McCulloch
Jamie Bishop
Joe Shaughnessy
Iain Campbell
Dale Hilson
Christopher Templeman
Christopher Hegarty
Nicky Low
Ross Campbell
Martyn Fotheringham
SUBS
Paul McKane
Greg Ross
Michael Bolocheweckyj
Kevin Byers
Kevin Motion

Match Report

Form Guide

DWDLLW Arbroath VS Forfar DWLWLL

Last Meetings

Arbroath 4 - 1 Forfar 22/02/2012 Forfar 2 - 4 Arbroath 11/02/2012 Forfar 1 - 1 Arbroath 15/10/2011 Arbroath 1 - 2 Forfar 23/04/2005 Forfar 1 - 1 Arbroath 19/02/2005 Arbroath 0 - 2 Forfar 01/01/2005

Top Scorers

Arbroath S Doris 13 G Swankie 11 J Falkingham 8 L Sibanda 6 S Malcolm 5 K McAnespie 4 P Sheerin 4 C Samuel 3 C Innes 2 K Gibson 2 L Caddis 2 Forfar C Templeman 14 M Fotheringham 6 N Low 6 K Byers 5 B Coyne 4 K Motion 3 J Shaughnessy 3 D Hilson 2 M McCulloch 1 D Mowat 1 S Tulloch 1

Goals

Arbroath Total goals 118 Goals per game 72 9 (For) 5 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 5 (For) 8 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 13 (For) 3 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 5 (For) 4 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 9 (For) 4 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 8 (For) 4 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 5 (For) 5 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 8 (For) 4 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 10 (For) 9 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Forfar Total goals 98 Goals per game 52 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 10 (For) 13 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 4 (For) 5 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 5 (For) 4 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 4 (For) 11 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 6 (For) 9 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 10 (For) 5 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 6 (For) 9 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 5 (For) 12 (Against) Period 81-90 mins