Date:15 Dec 2012
Kick-off:15:00
Venue:Station Park
Attendance:719

Hilson (73)
Holmes (90)

Goal!

Live Commentary

91mins Derek Holmes finds the net with a goal from close in to the top left corner of the goal. Forfar 1-1 Arbroath.Steven Doris provided the assist for the goal.

88mins Foul by Dale Hilson on Brian Kerr, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Antony Bullock.

87mins Corner taken by Charles King from the right by-line played to the near post, clearance made by Alexander Keddie.

86mins Martyn Fotheringham takes a shot. Save by Antony Bullock.

85mins (Forfar) makes a substitution, with Mick Dunlop coming on for Barry Sellars. Charles King on for Ross Campbell.

84mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Colin Hamilton by Willie Robertson. Direct free kick taken by Scott Robertson.

82mins Foul by Stephen Tulloch on Steven Doris, free kick awarded. Mark Baxter restarts play with the free kick.

82mins The ball is delivered by Derek Holmes.

80mins Booking for Gavin Swankie. Gavin Swankie concedes a free kick for a foul on Brian Kerr. Direct free kick taken by Antony Bullock.

79mins Derek Holmes replaces Darren Gribben.

76mins Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Darren Gribben.

74mins Paul Currie goes off and Brian Kerr comes on.

73mins Dale Hilson scores a goal from the edge of the area to the bottom left corner of the goal. Forfar 1-0 Arbroath.The assist for the goal came from Ross Campbell.

72mins Dale Hilson fouled by Mark Baxter, the ref awards a free kick. Martyn Fotheringham crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed from left wing, Stuart Malcolm makes a clearance.

71mins Corner from the left by-line taken by Paul Currie, Darren Gribben takes a shot. Clearance by Barry Sellars.

69mins Paul Currie gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on James Craigen. Iain Campbell restarts play with the free kick. Paul Currie goes into the book. James Craigen leaves the field to be replaced by Martyn Fotheringham.

69mins The official flags Gavin Swankie offside. Alexander Keddie takes the direct free kick.

67mins Effort from the edge of the area by Christopher Templeman goes wide of the right-hand post.

67mins James Craigen produces a cross.

66mins Gavin Swankie takes a shot. Save by Antony Bullock.

64mins Willie Robertson takes a shot. Comfortable save by Antony Bullock.

62mins Ross Campbell concedes a free kick for a foul on Colin Hamilton. Free kick crossed right-footed by Paul Currie from left channel, Barry Sellars makes a clearance.

60mins Gavin Swankie is ruled offside. Stuart Malcolm takes the direct free kick. Daniel Rennie joins the action as a substitute, replacing Connor Birse.

57mins Corner from left by-line crossed in by James Craigen, clearance by Stuart Malcolm.

57mins Stephen Tulloch crosses the ball.

57mins Inswinging corner taken right-footed by James Craigen from the right by-line.

56mins The ball is delivered by Ross Campbell, Gavin Swankie takes a shot. Save by Antony Bullock.

55mins Foul by Alexander Keddie on Gavin Swankie, free kick awarded. Iain Campbell takes the direct free kick.

55mins Gavin Swankie is caught offside. Alexander Keddie takes the free kick.

54mins Effort from the edge of the area by Dale Hilson goes wide of the left-hand post.

53mins Gavin Swankie takes a shot. Antony Bullock makes a save.

52mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Ross Campbell by Connor Birse. Jack Hamilton takes the direct free kick.

49mins Steven Doris challenges Willie Robertson unfairly and gives away a free kick. James Craigen takes the free kick.

44mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Michael Bolochoweckyj by Stuart Malcolm. Jack Hamilton takes the free kick.

43mins Iain Campbell gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Lee Sibanda. Paul Currie restarts play with the free kick.

42mins Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Connor Birse from the right by-line, clearance by Gavin Swankie.

41mins Effort from just outside the area by Gavin Swankie goes over the bar.

40mins The ball is sent over by Gavin Swankie.

39mins Corner taken right-footed by Paul Currie from the left by-line, Michael Bolochoweckyj makes a clearance.

38mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Steven Doris by Michael Bolochoweckyj. Free kick taken by Mark Baxter. Corner from right by-line taken by Connor Birse.

37mins Stephen Tulloch gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Steven Doris. Darren Gribben takes the direct free kick.

36mins The ball is sent over by Connor Birse, Iain Campbell manages to make a clearance.

35mins The ball is sent over by Paul Currie, save made by Jack Hamilton.

34mins Alexander Keddie gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Christopher Templeman. The free kick is swung in right-footed by Barry Sellars.

32mins Barry Sellars delivers the ball, clearance made by Stuart Malcolm. Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Stuart Malcolm by Gavin Swankie. Free kick taken by Antony Bullock.

30mins The assistant referee flags for offside against Gavin Swankie. Mark Baxter restarts play with the free kick.

29mins Paul Currie takes a shot. Jack Hamilton makes a save.

27mins Effort from the edge of the penalty area by Willie Robertson goes wide of the left-hand post.

25mins Steven Doris concedes a free kick for a foul on Stephen Tulloch. Free kick taken by Iain Campbell.

22mins Foul by James Craigen on Paul Currie, free kick awarded. Paul Currie takes the free kick. James Craigen is cautioned by the ref for unsporting behaviour.

21mins Connor Birse takes the inswinging corner, Close range header by Alexander Keddie goes over the bar.

18mins Scott Robertson fouled by Willie Robertson, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick crossed right-footed by Mark Baxter from own half, Stephen Tulloch manages to make a clearance.

18mins Centre by Connor Birse, Jack Hamilton makes a save.

16mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Lee Sibanda by Iain Campbell. Free kick crossed right-footed by Paul Currie from right channel.

14mins Foul by Stephen Tulloch on Steven Doris, free kick awarded. Paul Currie crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed from right channel.

11mins Willie Robertson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Steven Doris. The free kick is swung in left-footed by Connor Birse, save made by Jack Hamilton.

10mins James Craigen takes a shot. Antony Bullock makes a save.

7mins Corner from the right by-line taken by James Craigen, Stuart Malcolm manages to make a clearance.

7mins James Craigen produces a cross, clearance by Stuart Malcolm.

3mins Gavin Swankie takes a shot. Save made by Antony Bullock.

2mins The ball is swung over by Connor Birse.

Christopher Templeman takes a shot from inside the box clearing the bar.

Match Preview

Campbell has plenty in attack Forfar manager Dick Campbell has striking selection problems of the right kind ahead of their Angus Derby clash against Arbroath. Former Red Lichtie Gavin Swankie has been passed fit, Dundee United youngster Dale Hilson has been added on loan and new signing Gavin Mallin scored twice in a midweek reserve game to give Campbell plenty of options. Missing for the Loons will be the suspended Mark McCulloch and the injured trio of Derek Soutar, Odmar Faeroe and Keith Gibson. Campbell said: "It is good to have so many choices and I have to make sure I pick the right team as Arbroath were magnificent against Celtic in midweek. "They have been rightly praised for that performance but my players will be going all out to bring them back down to earth." Arbroath boss Paul Sheerin has no fitness or suspension worries. However, he has delayed naming his side after the exertions put in against Celtic in the Scottish Cup. The Gayfield side lost 1-0, but played very well and Sheerin said: "There are a few tired legs so I will see how everyone is on Saturday before finalising things. "We have shown what we can do and now we have to maintain the standard of play that we set against Celtic in order that we can make the play-offs at least. "Forfar will be looking for any signs of tiredness or any signs of deflation after a high profile week and it is also Derby game so we have to be ready."

Formation:442Manager: Dick Campbell

Forfar

Formation: 442Manager: Paul Sheerin

Arbroath

Jack Hamilton
Barry Sellars
Michael Bolochoweckyj
Stephen Tulloch
Iain Campbell
Ross Campbell
James Craigen
Willie Robertson
Dale Hilson
Christopher Templeman
Gavin Swankie
SUBS
David Scott
Charles King
Martyn Fotheringham
Mick Dunlop
Kevin Motion

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Away

Antony Bullock
Mark Baxter
Stuart Malcolm
Alexander Keddie
Colin Hamilton
Lee Sibanda
Scott Robertson
Paul Currie
Darren Gribben
Connor Birse
Steven Doris
SUBS
Darren Hill
Derek Holmes
Brian Kerr
Daniel Rennie
Paul Sheerin

Match Report

Form Guide

LLLWLL Forfar VS Arbroath LLLWLD

Last Meetings

Arbroath 1 - 1 Forfar 22/09/2012 Arbroath 0 - 1 Forfar 14/04/2012 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

Top Scorers

Forfar G Swankie 5 D Denholm 5 R Campbell 4 M Fotheringham 3 C Templeman 1 M Bolochoweckyj 1 S Tulloch 1 K Motion 1 Arbroath P Currie 5 D Holmes 4 S Doris 3 D Gribben 2 L Sibanda 1 S Malcolm 1 A Keddie 1 B Kerr 1 M Travis 1 D Rennie 1

Goals

Forfar Total goals 53 Goals per game 25 4 (For) 4 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 4 (For) 3 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 1 (For) 4 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 3 (For) 1 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 3 (For) 4 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 4 (For) 1 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 2 (For) 8 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Arbroath Total goals 51 Goals per game 23 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 0-10 mins (For) 5 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 4 (For) 4 (Against) Period 21-30 mins (For) 2 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 6 (For) 3 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 3 (For) 3 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 5 (For) 6 (Against) Period 81-90 mins