Match Report
| Elgin City | Elgin City |  |  | Brechin | Brechin | ||||||||||||||||
| Maikel De Vries | Maikel De Vries | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| David Telfer | D. Telfer |  | 36 | G |  | 1 | | G | 60 |  | Nico Götz | N. Götz | |||||||||
| Stuart Elliott | S. Elliott | | 41 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Andy Sullivan | A. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Andy Mckinlay | A. Mckinlay | | 38 | D | | 3 | | D | 46 | | Neil Greig | N. Greig | |||||||||
| Paul McGrory | P. McGrory | | 37 | D |  | | 4 | | | D | 53 | | Andy Hopkin | A. Hopkin | |||||||
| Don McStay | D. McStay | | 41 | D | | 5 | | M | 45 | | Stuart Elliott | S. Elliott | |||||||||
| Gavin Glass | G. Glass | | 41 | M | | 6 | | A | 46 | | Kevin Cleland | K. Cleland | |||||||||
| Garry Telfer | G. Telfer | | 35 | M | | 7 | | M | 42 | | Garry Hendry | G. Hendry | |||||||||
| Andy White | A. White | | 37 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Stephen Mason | S. Mason | |||||||||
| Callum Davidson | C. Davidson | | 48 | A | | 9 | | A | 53 | | Paul Greig | P. Greig | |||||||||
| Matt Niven | M. Niven | | 40 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Alex Caldwell | A. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Neil Henderson | N. Henderson | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 41 | | Billy Dickov | B. Dickov | |||||||||
| Craig Sullivan | C. Sullivan | | 42 | D | | 12 | | G | 46 | | Andy Brady | A. Brady | |||||||||
| Neil Burley | N. Burley | | 42 | M | | 13 | | D | 46 | | Alex Souness | A. Souness | |||||||||
| Edgar Monteiro | E. Monteiro |  | 41 | A | | 14 | | G | 43 | | Billy Cleland | B. Cleland | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Borough Briggs where Elgin City play host to Brechin. A crowd of 2,839 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mccall.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mccall.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Elgin City kicking off!
4.30
1-0Garry Telfer makes a simple pass to Matt Niven. Matt Niven edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Matt Niven provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Elgin City!
18.16
1-0Paul McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer flicks a high ball forward to Neil Henderson who takes it down. Neil Henderson shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.58
Without breaking stride, Andy Hopkin plays the ball forward to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Greig. Paul Greig shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
21.05
1-0Andy Hopkin barges into Matt Niven. The referee brings Andy Hopkin to one side and gives him a warning! Matt Niven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.48
Don McStay gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Neil Henderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Niven. Matt Niven muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.51
Kevin Cleland threads a neat ball through to Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Paul Greig. With a superhuman jump, Paul Greig connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
27.44
Andy Mckinlay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Telfer. With vision, Garry Telfer picks a pass forward to Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.55
Gavin Glass flicks a high pass forward. Callum Davidson collects the pass. Callum Davidson skips past Andy Sullivan! Some good footwork from Callum Davidson provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.37
Andy White darts forward. Andy White threads a neat ball through to Callum Davidson. Some good footwork from Callum Davidson provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! That's his third!
39.17
4-0Alex Caldwell hacks Stuart Elliott from behind! The referee calls over Alex Caldwell and warns him to calm down! Stuart Elliott carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.55
With a delightful solo run, Garry Telfer stretches the opposition's defence. Garry Telfer shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
45.00
With a delightful solo run, Andy White stretches the opposition's defence. Andy White sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Elgin City appear unchanged since the first half. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Brechin kick off and get the second half underway!
48.55
Stephen Mason flicks a high pass forward. Billy Dickov controls it well on his chest. Billy Dickov makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.12
4-0Kevin Cleland flicks a high ball forward to Alex Caldwell who takes it down. Alex Caldwell hits a low pass to Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
61.47
Andy White knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Niven. Matt Niven plays the ball forward to Neil Henderson who has made a great run into the box. Neil Henderson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
65.55
Neil Greig passes the ball forward to Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason flicks a high pass forward. Alex Caldwell controls it well on his chest. Alex Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Greig. Some silky footwork from Paul Greig provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
67.06
Andy White sees a break and surges forward. Andy White skips past Andy Sullivan! Andy White shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Nico Götz. Excellent save.
75.25
4-0Paul McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Billy Dickov. Paul McGrory is shown the yellow card! Billy Dickov stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.22
Andy Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Garry Hendry controls it well on his chest. Garry Hendry hits a low pass to Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov rushes past Paul McGrory! Some silky footwork from Billy Dickov provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.10
Paul McGrory flicks a high ball forward to Garry Telfer who takes it down. Garry Telfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Niven. Matt Niven makes a deft header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
85.01
Neil Greig punts the ball hopefully upfield. Billy Dickov hits a low pass to Paul Greig. Paul Greig strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Matt Niven 4 Callum Davidson 27, 31, 33 | Billy Dickov 78 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. David Telfer (GK)
6
2. Stuart Elliott (DEF)
6
3. Andy Mckinlay (DEF)
6
4. Paul McGrory (DEF)
5
5. Don McStay (DEF)
6
6. Gavin Glass (MID)
6
7. Garry Telfer (MID)
7
8. Andy White (MID)
8
9. Callum Davidson (ATT)
9
10. Matt Niven (ATT)
7
11. Neil Henderson (ATT)
6
12. Craig Sullivan (DEF)
0
13. Neil Burley (MID)
0
14. Edgar Monteiro (ATT)
0
1. Nico Götz (GK)
6
2. Andy Sullivan (DEF)
6
3. Neil Greig (DEF)
6
4. Andy Hopkin (DEF)
6
5. Stuart Elliott (MID)
6
6. Kevin Cleland (ATT)
6
7. Garry Hendry (MID)
6
8. Stephen Mason (MID)
6
9. Paul Greig (ATT)
6
10. Alex Caldwell (ATT)
6
11. Billy Dickov (ATT)
7
12. Andy Brady (GK)
0
13. Alex Souness (DEF)
0
14. Billy Cleland (GK)
0