Match Report
| Brechin | Brechin |  |  | Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Andy Brady | A. Brady |  | 46 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 | | Callum Hopkin | C. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Andy Sullivan | A. Sullivan | | 49 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 47 | | Richard Henderson | R. Henderson | |||||||||
| Dominic Liddell | D. Liddell | | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 43 | | Neil Meiklejohn | N. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Neil Greig | N. Greig | | 47 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 37 | | Billy Meiklejohn | B. Meiklejohn | ||||||||
| Alec Mckinlay | A. Mckinlay | | 50 | M | | 5 | | M | 52 | | Duncan Ferguson | D. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Alex Elliott | A. Elliott | | 47 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Dominic Burley | D. Burley | |||||||||
| Stuart Hansen | S. Hansen | | 47 | M | | 7 | | M | 46 | | Matt Dickov | M. Dickov | |||||||||
| Stuart Elliott | S. Elliott | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | John Ferguson | J. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Paul Greig | P. Greig | | 54 | A | | 9 | | | A | 46 | | John Naysmith | J. Naysmith | ||||||||
| Alex Caldwell | A. Caldwell | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 39 | | Stephen James | S. James | |||||||||
| Kevin Cleland | K. Cleland | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 38 | | Billy McGrory | B. McGrory | |||||||||
| Alex Souness | A. Souness | | 46 | D | | 12 | | G | 46 | | Callum Glass | C. Glass | |||||||||
| Stephen Mason | S. Mason | | 44 | M | | 13 | | A | 38 | | John Hansen | J. Hansen | |||||||||
| Billy Cleland | B. Cleland | | 43 | G | | 14 | | M | 37 | | John Hendry | J. Hendry | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 2,767 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brechin and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Law.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brechin and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Law.
0.00
0-0Brechin kick off and get the first half underway!
2.28
0-0Alec Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward to Paul Greig who brings the ball under control. Paul Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell makes a convincing header but it's drastically wayward!
3.29
0-0Andy Sullivan makes a probing pass to Alec Mckinlay. Alec Mckinlay hits a low pass to Paul Greig. Paul Greig knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Meiklejohn.
4.48
1-0With imagination, Stuart Hansen picks a pass forward to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.31
Andy Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Hansen. Stuart Hansen sees Alex Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Greig. Paul Greig rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.35
Richard Henderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen James. Stephen James tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
12.10
1-0Dominic Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Mckinlay. Alec Mckinlay kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Cleland but he's offside!
15.50
1-0Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
16.21
Andy Sullivan knocks the ball forward to Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Greig. Paul Greig shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.48
Matt Dickov sees Billy McGrory in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Liddell.
24.26
Andy Sullivan flicks a high pass forward to Alex Elliott who brings the ball under control. Showing composure, Alex Elliott plays the ball forward to Paul Greig. Paul Greig knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Meiklejohn.
27.50
Neil Meiklejohn takes it forward alone. Neil Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Stephen James. Stephen James sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
36.41
Andy Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Alex Elliott easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Elliott makes a simple pass to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Meiklejohn.
38.32
Stuart Hansen plays the ball forward to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Greig. Paul Greig knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
42.46
Stuart Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Alex Caldwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Caldwell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Callum Hopkin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
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. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Raith Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Raith Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.40
Matt Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, John Ferguson. John Ferguson shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
49.38
Andy Sullivan flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Paul Greig. Some good footwork from Paul Greig provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
54.06
Duncan Ferguson sees space and advances. Duncan Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Ferguson. John Ferguson shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
59.52
Andy Sullivan plays the ball forward to Stuart Elliott. Stuart Elliott threads a neat ball through to Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
67.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Matt Dickov plays the ball forward to Stephen James. Stephen James knocks in a cross ball towards John Ferguson. With a superhuman jump, John Ferguson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.11
Stuart Hansen threads the ball through to Paul Greig. Paul Greig plays the ball forward to Alex Caldwell who has made a great run into the box. Alex Caldwell comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
77.37
Dominic Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Hansen. Stuart Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Alex Caldwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Caldwell plays a one-two with Paul Greig and advances towards the goal... Alex Caldwell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.13
Billy Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.08
4-1Matt Dickov hacks Stuart Hansen from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Hansen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.16
Dominic Liddell brings the ball forward. Dominic Liddell sees Kevin Cleland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Cleland rushes past Richard Henderson! Kevin Cleland rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
89.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Matt Dickov picks a pass forward to Stephen James. Stephen James lofts in a cross ball towards John Naysmith. John Naysmith connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Kevin Cleland 4 Paul Greig 38 Alex Caldwell 42, 77 | John Ferguson 67 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Andy Brady (GK)
6
2. Andy Sullivan (DEF)
7
3. Dominic Liddell (DEF)
7
4. Neil Greig (DEF)
6
5. Alec Mckinlay (MID)
6
6. Alex Elliott (MID)
6
7. Stuart Hansen (MID)
8
8. Stuart Elliott (MID)
6
9. Paul Greig (ATT)
8
10. Alex Caldwell (ATT)
9
11. Kevin Cleland (ATT)
8
12. Alex Souness (DEF)
0
13. Stephen Mason (MID)
0
14. Billy Cleland (GK)
0
1. Callum Hopkin (GK)
6
2. Richard Henderson (DEF)
6
3. Neil Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
4. Billy Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
5. Duncan Ferguson (MID)
6
6. Dominic Burley (MID)
6
7. Matt Dickov (MID)
6
8. John Ferguson (MID)
7
9. John Naysmith (ATT)
6
10. Stephen James (ATT)
6
11. Billy McGrory (ATT)
6
12. Callum Glass (GK)
0
13. John Hansen (ATT)
0
14. John Hendry (MID)
0