Match Report
| Elgin City | Elgin City |  |  | Sunderland | Sunderland | ||||||||||||||||
| Maikel De Vries | Maikel De Vries | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Marcel Binder | M. Binder |  | 38 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Craig Gemmill | C. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Garry Morrison | G. Morrison | | 35 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 75 |  | Mark Magoni | M. Magoni | ||||||||
| Pablo Sivori | P. Sivori |  | 40 | D | | 3 | | D | 72 |  | Paul Fortune | P. Fortune | |||||||||
| Gary Inglis | G. Inglis | | 30 | D | | 4 | | D | 70 | | Chris Mcgovern | C. Mcgovern | |||||||||
| Billy Naysmith | B. Naysmith | | 52 | M | | 5 | | D | 63 | | Graeme Harrison | G. Harrison | |||||||||
| David Bolton | D. Bolton | | 38 | M | | 6 | | | M | 72 |  | Harris Gerritsen | H. Gerritsen | ||||||||
| Cyril Cissé | C. Cissé |  | 35 | M | | 7 | | M | 70 | | Stan Ljungberg | S. Ljungberg | |||||||||
| Malcolm Beckham | M. Beckham | | 36 | M | | 8 | | M | 64 | | Carlton Moffat | C. Moffat | |||||||||
| Aaron Simonsen | A. Simonsen | | 38 | M | | 9 | | A | 73 | | Fabio Regonesi | F. Regonesi | |||||||||
| Alex Mckinlay | A. Mckinlay | | 29 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 | | Paul Ferguson | P. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Youssef Kopa | Y. Kopa |  | 40 | A | | 11 | | A | 63 | | Scott Drake | S. Drake | |||||||||
| Simon Lensing | S. Lensing |  | 34 | D | | 12 | | A | 63 | | Michael Adams | M. Adams | |||||||||
| Alec Liddell | A. Liddell | | 49 | M | | 13 | | A | 63 | | Kai Götz | K. Götz | |||||||||
| Alonso Palma | A. Palma |  | 40 | A | | 14 | | A | 57 | | Dale Wiltord | D. Wiltord | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Borough Briggs where Elgin City play Sunderland in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Elgin City kick off!
2.12
0-0Mark Magoni kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Harrison. Graeme Harrison sees a break and surges forward. Graeme Harrison makes a probing pass to Fabio Regonesi but he's offside!
3.09
0-0Harris Gerritsen brings the ball forward. Harris Gerritsen shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.59
0-0Fabio Regonesi comes in with a late challenge on Gary Inglis. Fabio Regonesi is shown the yellow card! Gary Inglis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.46
0-0Chris Mcgovern threads a neat ball through to Carlton Moffat. Carlton Moffat threads the ball through to Harris Gerritsen. Harris Gerritsen shoots from 25 yards but somehow Marcel Binder manages to keep it out.
40.37
0-0Pablo Sivori pushes mid-way up the pitch. With a delightful solo run, Pablo Sivori stretches the opposition's defence. Pablo Sivori skips past Chris Mcgovern! Some good footwork from Pablo Sivori provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Mark Magoni.
44.14
David Bolton flicks a high ball forward to Aaron Simonsen who takes it down. Aaron Simonsen flicks a high ball forward to Alex Mckinlay who takes it down. Alex Mckinlay threads a neat, attacking ball through to Youssef Kopa. Some silky footwork from Youssef Kopa provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Elgin City appear unchanged since the first half. Sunderland also appear unchanged since the first half. The Elgin City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Sunderland start the second half!
47.51
0-1Carlton Moffat makes a simple pass to Fabio Regonesi. Fabio Regonesi shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.53
Paul Ferguson makes a simple pass to Scott Drake. Scott Drake cuts inside the box! Scott Drake looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
54.56
Graeme Harrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Drake. Scott Drake threads a neat, attacking ball through to Fabio Regonesi. Fabio Regonesi shoots from just inside the box. The ball ricochets off Garry Morrison and flashes wide of the far post.
56.32
0-1It's a corner kick which Harris Gerritsen takes quickly, playing the ball short to Paul Fortune. Gary Inglis steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
57.24
Stan Ljungberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harris Gerritsen. Harris Gerritsen lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Drake. Scott Drake beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.39
0-2Elgin City have made 2 substitutions with Simon Lensing replacing Billy Naysmith and Alonso Palma replacing Alex Mckinlay .
61.41
0-2Paul Fortune threads the ball through to Scott Drake. Scott Drake sees Harris Gerritsen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harris Gerritsen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Inglis.
63.09
Alonso Palma flicks a high pass forward. Youssef Kopa collects the pass. Youssef Kopa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Gemmill who gathers it comfortably.
67.08
0-2Fabio Regonesi barges into Pablo Sivori. Fabio Regonesi is warned by the referee! Pablo Sivori carries on, but is struggling a bit.
69.40
Stan Ljungberg threads a neat ball through to Fabio Regonesi. Fabio Regonesi finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.55
Elgin City have made a substitution with Alec Liddell replacing Malcolm Beckham .Sunderland have made 3 substitutions with Michael Adams replacing Fabio Regonesi, Dale Wiltord replacing Paul Ferguson and Kai Götz replacing Scott Drake .
78.65
Chris Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Harrison controls it well on his chest. Graeme Harrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stan Ljungberg. Stan Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pablo Sivori.
79.39
0-2Aaron Simonsen hacks Dale Wiltord from behind! The referee warns Aaron Simonsen to calm down! Dale Wiltord hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.08
Chris Mcgovern threads a neat ball through to Harris Gerritsen. Harris Gerritsen threads a neat ball through to Michael Adams. Michael Adams whips in a cross ball towards Kai Götz. Kai Götz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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. Marcel Binder (GK)
6
2. Garry Morrison (DEF)
6
3. Pablo Sivori (DEF)
8
4. Gary Inglis (DEF)
7
5. Billy Naysmith (MID)
6
6. David Bolton (MID)
6
7. Cyril Cissé (MID)
6
8. Malcolm Beckham (MID)
6
9. Aaron Simonsen (MID)
6
10. Alex Mckinlay (ATT)
6
11. Youssef Kopa (ATT)
7
12. Simon Lensing (DEF)
6
13. Alec Liddell (MID)
6
14. Alonso Palma (ATT)
6
1. Craig Gemmill (GK)
6
2. Mark Magoni (DEF)
6
3. Paul Fortune (DEF)
6
4. Chris Mcgovern (DEF)
6
5. Graeme Harrison (DEF)
7
6. Harris Gerritsen (MID)
8
7. Stan Ljungberg (MID)
6
8. Carlton Moffat (MID)
7
9. Fabio Regonesi (ATT)
7
10. Paul Ferguson (ATT)
6
11. Scott Drake (ATT)
9
12. Michael Adams (ATT)
6
13. Kai Götz (ATT)
6
14. Dale Wiltord (ATT)
6