Match Report
| Brechin | Brechin |  |  | Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Paul McNeill | P. McNeill |  | 49 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 | | Kevin McGrory | K. McGrory | |||||||||
| Enrique Navarro | E. Navarro |  | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 60 | | David Meiklejohn | D. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Craig Morton | C. Morton | | 58 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Garry Hopkin | G. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Scott McNeill | S. McNeill | | 43 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 53 | | Duncan Bremner | D. Bremner | ||||||||
| Gavin Thomson | G. Thomson | | 39 | D | | 5 | | D | 49 |  | Jan Dehm | J. Dehm | |||||||||
| Malte Richter | M. Richter | | 53 | M | | | 6 | | M | 56 | | Stephen Thomson | S. Thomson | ||||||||
| Alex Bremner | A. Bremner | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 |  | Wes Gower | W. Gower | |||||||||
| Don Gemmell | D. Gemmell | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Neil Burley | N. Burley | |||||||||
| Craig Benjamin | C. Benjamin | | 46 | M | | 9 | | M | 43 | | Tobias Töpfer | T. Töpfer | |||||||||
| Neil McGrory | N. McGrory | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Billy Rae | B. Rae | |||||||||
| Pierre-Alain Fournier | P. Fournier |  | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 | | Gary Dickov | G. Dickov | |||||||||
| Linus Helmer | L. Helmer | | 52 | A | | 12 | | A | 57 | | Colin Meiklejohn | C. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Billy McNeill | B. McNeill | | 48 | G | | 13 | | A | 55 | | Callum Collins | C. Collins | |||||||||
| Callum Gough | C. Gough | | 47 | A | | 14 | | G | 53 | | Billy Davidson | B. Davidson | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 8,976 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brechin and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Liddell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brechin and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Liddell.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers get the match underway!
3.44
0-0Wes Gower flicks a high ball forward to Tobias Töpfer who takes it down. Tobias Töpfer shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.58
0-0Gavin Thomson flicks a high pass forward to Alex Bremner who brings the ball under control. Alex Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre-Alain Fournier. Pierre-Alain Fournier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Hopkin.
12.46
Gavin Thomson knocks the ball forward to Malte Richter. Malte Richter threads a neat ball through to Craig Benjamin. Craig Benjamin whips in a cross ball towards Alex Bremner. Alex Bremner rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
15.39
David Meiklejohn knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
27.47
32.17
Duncan Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes Gower. Wes Gower flicks a high ball forward to Tobias Töpfer who takes it down. Tobias Töpfer passes the ball forward to Wes Gower. Some good footwork from Wes Gower provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.29
0-0With vision, Tobias Töpfer plays the ball forward to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Gower but the linesman indicates offside!
34.46
0-0Wes Gower flicks a high pass forward. Billy Rae collects the pass. Billy Rae plays a one-two with Stephen Thomson and rushes in on goal... Billy Rae shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Paul McNeill comfortably smothers it!
36.15
Neil Burley makes a probing pass to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.23
Craig Morton makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Morton sees a break and surges forward. Craig Morton tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brechin appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Brechin kicking off!
47.51
Alex Bremner makes a probing pass to Pierre-Alain Fournier. Pierre-Alain Fournier sees Neil McGrory in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil McGrory makes a simple pass, allowing Malte Richter to run into the box. Malte Richter tries a spectacular strike. Kevin McGrory gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
48.53
Duncan Bremner makes a simple pass to Wes Gower. Wes Gower makes an attacking run forward. Wes Gower controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
53.08
0-1Garry Hopkin hits a low pass to Wes Gower. Wes Gower changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Wes Gower whips in a cross ball towards Billy Rae. Billy Rae outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Paul McNeill had no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
57.43
0-1Alex Bremner threads the ball through to Pierre-Alain Fournier. Pierre-Alain Fournier lofts in a cross ball towards Neil McGrory. Garry Hopkin catches Neil McGrory on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
59.25
Craig Benjamin chips the ball to his team mate, Malte Richter. Malte Richter knocks in a cross ball towards Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.58
Craig Morton makes a strong solo run forward. Craig Morton brings the ball forward. Craig Morton shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Kevin McGrory manages to gather it easily.
72.07
Don Gemmell knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Pierre-Alain Fournier. Pierre-Alain Fournier makes a looping header on goal. Kevin McGrory punches it away to safety.
75.45
1-1Gary Dickov catches Enrique Navarro on the ankles. Gary Dickov is given a warning by the referee! Enrique Navarro runs off the knock.
77.43
Alex Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Pierre-Alain Fournier comfortably collects the pass. Pierre-Alain Fournier knocks in a cross ball towards Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.09
2-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
David Meiklejohn sees space and advances. David Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Raith Rovers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
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
| Neil McGrory 59, 77 | Billy Rae 53 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Paul McNeill (GK)
6
2. Enrique Navarro (DEF)
6
3. Craig Morton (DEF)
8
4. Scott McNeill (DEF)
6
5. Gavin Thomson (DEF)
6
6. Malte Richter (MID)
7
7. Alex Bremner (MID)
6
8. Don Gemmell (MID)
7
9. Craig Benjamin (MID)
6
10. Neil McGrory (ATT)
9
11. Pierre-Alain Fournier (ATT)
7
12. Linus Helmer (ATT)
0
13. Billy McNeill (GK)
0
14. Callum Gough (ATT)
0
1. Kevin McGrory (GK)
7
2. David Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
3. Garry Hopkin (DEF)
6
4. Duncan Bremner (DEF)
6
5. Jan Dehm (DEF)
6
6. Stephen Thomson (MID)
6
7. Wes Gower (MID)
8
8. Neil Burley (MID)
6
9. Tobias Töpfer (MID)
6
10. Billy Rae (ATT)
8
11. Gary Dickov (ATT)
6
12. Colin Meiklejohn (ATT)
0
13. Callum Collins (ATT)
0
14. Billy Davidson (GK)
0