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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Gayfield where Arbroath play host to Annan Athletic. A crowd of 2,434 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arbroath are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Annan Athletic appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Glass.


0.00
Annan Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.23
John Dickov makes a simple pass to Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.09
John Dickov passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
9.26
David Collins threads the ball through to Matt Johnstone. Matt Johnstone cuts inside the box! Matt Johnstone cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Duncan Matteo manages to gather it.
22.09
Paul Gemmell knocks the ball to his team mate, David Collins. David Collins flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Ritchie collects the pass. Stuart Ritchie rushes past Andy Mcallister! Stuart Ritchie takes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
27.26
Kevin McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Ritchie collects the pass. Stuart Ritchie finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.25
Andy Mcallister sees Stephen Hopkin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Hopkin makes a probing pass to Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
33.15
Stephen Hopkin brings the ball forward. Stephen Hopkin makes a great pass forward. Stephen Telfer runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
34.48
David Collins threads a neat ball through to Matt Johnstone. Matt Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Mcallister.
39.31
David Collins decides to run forward with the ball. David Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Johnstone. Some superb footwork from Matt Johnstone provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Arbroath appear unchanged since the first half. Annan Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Arbroath kicking off!
59.39
Stuart Gallacher threads the ball through to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Ritchie. Stuart Ritchie tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
60.47
Arbroath have made a substitution with Alec Hutchison replacing Gary Sullivan .
61.50
John Dickov sees space and advances. John Dickov skips past Stephen Bower! John Dickov shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
66.31
Stephen Bower deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen surges forward with the ball. Colin Hansen finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Duncan Matteo. Excellent save.
71.08
Scott Dalglish flicks a high ball forward to Alec Hutchison who takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Alec Hutchison stretches the opposition's defence. Alec Hutchison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.56
Colin Morton clumsily knocks into Colin Hansen. The referee calls over Colin Morton and warns him to calm down! Colin Hansen runs off the knock.
73.33
Andy Mcallister clumsily knocks into Matt Johnstone. Andy Mcallister is warned by the referee! Matt Johnstone stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.06
Arbroath have made a substitution with Dominic Mason replacing Callum Mason .
79.14
Colin Hansen hits a low pass to Matt Johnstone. Matt Johnstone shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 0 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 44.1860465116279 vs 55.8139534883721
Play Area
Home team third: 27.91%, Midfield: 44.19%, Away team third: 27.91%
 

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Dickov of Arbroath

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
6
3. Callum Mason (DEF)
7
6
5. John Dickov (MID)
9
6. Colin Morton (MID)
5
7. Neil Sullivan (MID)
6
7
9. Gary Sullivan (MID)
6
10. Matt Mcinnes (ATT)
6
11. Stephen Telfer (ATT)
6

12. Dominic Mason (DEF)
6
13. Alec Hutchison (ATT)
6
0

2. Paul Gemmell (DEF)
6
4. Alec Young (DEF)
6
5. Stephen Bower (DEF)
7
6. Alec McGrory (DEF)
6
7. David Collins (MID)
8
8. Colin Hansen (MID)
8
9. Kevin McCoist (MID)
7
10. Stuart Ritchie (ATT)
7
11. Matt Johnstone (ATT)
7

12. Dominic Young (MID)
0
13. Paul Gemmill (ATT)
0
0