Match Report
| Arbroath | Arbroath |  |  | Annan Athletic | Annan Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Matt Gemmill | M. Gemmill |  | 46 | G |  | 1 | | G | 42 | | Paul Glass | P. Glass | |||||||||
| Scott Dalglish | S. Dalglish | | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 37 | | Matt McCoist | M. McCoist | |||||||||
| Callum Mason | C. Mason | | 50 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 36 | | Alec McGrory | A. McGrory | ||||||||
| Andy Mcallister | A. Mcallister | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 35 | | David Matteo | D. Matteo | |||||||||
| Colin Morton | C. Morton | | 51 | M | | 5 | | D | 35 | | Dominic Dalglish | D. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Richard Gallacher | R. Gallacher | | 42 | M | | 6 | | D | 29 | | Duncan Ferguson | D. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Kaci Marsiglia | K. Marsiglia |  | 42 | M | | 7 | | M | 55 | | Matt Ferguson | M. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Paul Hendry | P. Hendry | | 39 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | David Collins | D. Collins | |||||||||
| David Liddell | D. Liddell | | 35 | M | | 9 | | M | 44 | | Colin Hansen | C. Hansen | |||||||||
| Matt Mcinnes | M. Mcinnes | | 48 | A | | 10 | | | A | 48 | | John Gemmell | J. Gemmell | ||||||||
| Stephen Telfer | S. Telfer | | 40 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Matt Johnstone | M. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Dominic Young | D. Young | | 45 | D | | 12 | | A | 43 | | Craig Ritchie | C. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Dominic Mason | D. Mason | | 44 | D | | 13 | | G | 42 | | Scott Johnstone | S. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Craig Hendry | C. Hendry | | 42 | G | | 14 | | M | 42 | | Kevin McCoist | K. McCoist | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Boots Direct |
Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Gayfield where Arbroath play host to Annan Athletic. A crowd of 2,555 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 Richard Brady.
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 Richard Brady.
0.00
0-0Arbroath kick off!
2.26
0-0Scott Dalglish knocks the ball forward to Kaci Marsiglia. With imagination, Kaci Marsiglia plays the ball forward to Stephen Telfer. Stephen Telfer shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
6.07
0-0Callum Mason sees space and advances. Callum Mason flicks a high ball forward to Matt Mcinnes who takes it down. Matt Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Glass who gathers it comfortably.
9.05
David Collins sees a break and surges forward. David Collins shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.25
Matt Ferguson makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Ferguson plays a quick one-two with John Gemmell and rushes in on goal... Matt Ferguson tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
20.45
Andy Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Kaci Marsiglia collects the pass. Kaci Marsiglia makes a probing pass to Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Telfer. Stephen Telfer rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
21.09
Kaci Marsiglia flicks a high pass forward. Matt Mcinnes controls it well on his chest. Matt Mcinnes advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Matt Mcinnes provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.41
0-0Matt Ferguson passes the ball forward to John Gemmell. John Gemmell makes a probing pass to Matt Johnstone but he's offside!
27.24
0-1David Collins plays the ball forward to Matt Johnstone. Matt Johnstone makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of John Gemmell. John Gemmell shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
36.54
Matt Ferguson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Matt Ferguson shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Paul Hendry receives the ball from a throw-in from Richard Gallacher. Paul Hendry passes the ball forward to Stephen Telfer. Stephen Telfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Glass who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for 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 whistle blows and Annan Athletic get the second half underway!
55.00
Dominic Dalglish flicks a high pass forward to Colin Hansen who brings the ball under control. Colin Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Johnstone. Matt Johnstone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Mcallister.
59.24
Matt Ferguson hits a low pass to John Gemmell. John Gemmell whips in a cross ball towards Matt Johnstone. Matt Johnstone is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
60.37
0-1Arbroath have made a substitution with Dominic Mason replacing David Liddell .
65.47
Matt Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Johnstone. Matt Johnstone plays a scrappy one-two with John Gemmell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Matt Johnstone provides some space. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
73.20
Colin Morton passes the ball forward to Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
75.30
0-1David Collins sees a break and surges forward. David Collins plays a one-two with Matt Johnstone and advances towards the goal... David Collins strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Matt Gemmill.
77.55
Arbroath have made a substitution with Dominic Young replacing Callum Mason .
78.58
Richard Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Stephen Telfer. Stephen Telfer sees Matt Mcinnes just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Matt Mcinnes rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.17
Alec McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Hansen. Seeing a gap ahead, Colin Hansen plays the ball forward to John Gemmell. John Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Johnstone. Matt Johnstone connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.05
David Collins threads the ball through to Matt Johnstone. Matt Johnstone shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matt Johnstone of Annan Athletic |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Matt Gemmill (GK)
6
2. Scott Dalglish (DEF)
6
3. Callum Mason (DEF)
6
4. Andy Mcallister (DEF)
6
5. Colin Morton (MID)
6
6. Richard Gallacher (MID)
6
7. Kaci Marsiglia (MID)
6
8. Paul Hendry (MID)
6
9. David Liddell (MID)
6
10. Matt Mcinnes (ATT)
8
11. Stephen Telfer (ATT)
7
12. Dominic Young (DEF)
6
13. Dominic Mason (DEF)
6
14. Craig Hendry (GK)
0
1. Paul Glass (GK)
6
2. Matt McCoist (DEF)
6
3. Alec McGrory (DEF)
6
4. David Matteo (DEF)
6
5. Dominic Dalglish (DEF)
6
6. Duncan Ferguson (DEF)
6
7. Matt Ferguson (MID)
7
8. David Collins (MID)
7
9. Colin Hansen (MID)
6
10. John Gemmell (ATT)
9
11. Matt Johnstone (ATT)
9
12. Craig Ritchie (ATT)
0
13. Scott Johnstone (GK)
0
14. Kevin McCoist (MID)
0