Match Report
| Brechin | Brechin |  |  | Stirling Albion | Stirling Albion | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Nico Götz | N. Götz |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 |  | Alec Mckinlay | A. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Andy Hopkin | A. Hopkin | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 | | Gavin Mcinnes | G. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Andy Sullivan | A. Sullivan | | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | John Naysmith | J. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Alex Souness | A. Souness | | 46 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 44 | | Gavin Hansen | G. Hansen | ||||||||
| Stuart Hansen | S. Hansen | | 47 | M | | 5 | | M | 56 | | Dominic Gemmill | D. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Alex Elliott | A. Elliott | | 46 | M | | 6 | | M | 50 | | Callum Gemmell | C. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Stuart Elliott | S. Elliott | | 45 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Scott James | S. James | |||||||||
| Stephen Mason | S. Mason | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Craig Law | C. Law | |||||||||
| Paul Greig | P. Greig | | 53 | A | | 9 | | | A | 55 | | Garry Naysmith | G. Naysmith | ||||||||
| Alex Caldwell | A. Caldwell | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Scott Brady | S. Brady | |||||||||
| Kevin Cleland | K. Cleland | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | John Dalglish | J. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Andy Brady | A. Brady | | 46 | G | | 12 | | G | 54 | | Kevin Meiklejohn | K. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Neil Greig | N. Greig | | 46 | D | | 13 | | A | 52 |  | Rafael Carvalho | R. Carvalho | |||||||||
| Billy Cleland | B. Cleland | | 43 | G | | 14 | | G | 48 | | Billy McNeill | B. McNeill | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Glebe Park where Brechin play Stirling Albion in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brechin and Stirling Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Gemmill.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brechin and Stirling Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Gemmill.
0.00
0-0Stirling Albion start the match!
4.13
0-0Stephen Mason laces a weighted ball forward to Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell rushes past Gavin Mcinnes! Alex Caldwell rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.44
0-0Gavin Mcinnes knocks the ball forward to Scott James. Scott James hits a low pass to John Dalglish. John Dalglish knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nico Götz who gathers it comfortably.
10.35
0-0Dominic Gemmill sees a break and surges forward. Dominic Gemmill tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
14.29
1-0With wonderful vision, Alex Elliott plays the ball forward to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland plays a one-two with Alex Caldwell and rushes in on goal... Kevin Cleland shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kevin Cleland!
26.20
Alex Souness threads a neat ball through to Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason flicks a high pass forward. Alex Caldwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Caldwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Hansen.
27.23
John Naysmith hits a long diagonal ball forward. John Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Nico Götz is on top of it.
30.20
1-0John Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Gemmell. Callum Gemmell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Dalglish. John Dalglish makes a probing pass to Scott Brady but he's offside!
33.46
Scott James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith makes a probing pass to John Dalglish but he's offside!
34.15
Andy Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Alex Elliott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
42.01
Gavin Mcinnes laces a through ball forward to Dominic Gemmill. Dominic Gemmill makes a probing pass to John Dalglish. John Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith connects with a diving header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brechin appear unchanged since the first half. Stirling Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stirling Albion players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Brechin kick off!
49.36
Scott James threads a neat ball through to Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Sullivan.
54.05
Craig Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Brady. Scott Brady shoots from outside the area but Nico Götz is on top of it.
55.20
John Naysmith pushes mid-way up the pitch. John Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. John Dalglish holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith powers a header at goal. Solid save from Nico Götz.
57.08
1-0Stuart Elliott barges into Dominic Gemmill. The referee warns Stuart Elliott to calm down! Dominic Gemmill stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.27
Alex Elliott sees Alex Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Greig. Paul Greig heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
61.53
Callum Gemmell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
66.56
Stuart Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Paul Greig who brings the ball under control. Paul Greig tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.13
Andy Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Mason. With vision, Stephen Mason plays the ball forward to Paul Greig. Paul Greig makes a probing pass to Kevin Cleland but he's offside!
71.04
Stuart Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Alex Caldwell controls it well on his chest. Alex Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland whips the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
73.43
Callum Gemmell surges forward with the ball. Callum Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.48
1-0Stirling Albion have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Meiklejohn replacing Gavin Hansen, Rafael Carvalho replacing Scott James and Billy McNeill replacing John Dalglish .
79.33
Stuart Elliott plays the ball forward to Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Meiklejohn.
81.11
Andy Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Elliott. Stuart Elliott runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stuart Elliott plays a scrappy one-two with Alex Caldwell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stuart Elliott tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.41
Andy Sullivan threads the ball through to Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland sees Alex Caldwell just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Alex Caldwell tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
89.30
Stuart Elliott threads a neat ball through to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland shoots from distance but somehow Alec Mckinlay manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nico Götz (GK)
8
2. Andy Hopkin (DEF)
6
3. Andy Sullivan (DEF)
7
4. Alex Souness (DEF)
6
5. Stuart Hansen (MID)
6
6. Alex Elliott (MID)
7
7. Stuart Elliott (MID)
8
8. Stephen Mason (MID)
7
9. Paul Greig (ATT)
7
10. Alex Caldwell (ATT)
8
11. Kevin Cleland (ATT)
9
12. Andy Brady (GK)
0
13. Neil Greig (DEF)
0
14. Billy Cleland (GK)
0
1. Alec Mckinlay (GK)
6
2. Gavin Mcinnes (DEF)
6
3. John Naysmith (DEF)
7
4. Gavin Hansen (DEF)
6
5. Dominic Gemmill (MID)
7
6. Callum Gemmell (MID)
7
7. Scott James (MID)
6
8. Craig Law (MID)
6
9. Garry Naysmith (ATT)
6
10. Scott Brady (ATT)
6
11. John Dalglish (ATT)
6
12. Kevin Meiklejohn (GK)
6
13. Rafael Carvalho (ATT)
6
14. Billy McNeill (GK)
6