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Match Report

Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 10,243 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brechin and Falkirk are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Brady.


0.00
Brechin start the match!
6.57
Billy Niven makes a simple pass to Andy Greig. Andy Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Davies. Greg Davies sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.49
Paul Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Davies. Greg Davies skips past Kemal Murphy! Greg Davies tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.40
Kevin Bremner receives the ball from a throw-in from Alex Gallacher. Kevin Bremner makes a simple pass to Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Davies. With a superhuman jump, Greg Davies connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Michael Barton gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
12.06
Don Cleland knocks the ball forward to Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
16.15
Matt Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Helder Lopes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Helder Lopes runs straight at the defence! Helder Lopes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
24.41
Kevin Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Greg Davies controls it well on his chest. Greg Davies sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
27.48
Arno Sachs catches Kemal Murphy on the ankles. The referee calls over Arno Sachs and shows him a yellow card! Kemal Murphy runs off the knock.
30.44
Kevin Bremner sees Greg Davies in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Greg Davies sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
32.37
Alex Gallacher flicks a high pass forward to Linus Helmer who brings the ball under control. Linus Helmer plays a one-two with Greg Davies and advances towards the goal... Linus Helmer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.51
David Beckham kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner flicks a high pass forward to Greg Davies who brings the ball under control. Greg Davies whips in a cross ball towards Linus Helmer. Linus Helmer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Michael Barton had no chance!! Goal for Brechin!
36.56
David Mccall sees space and advances. David Mccall knocks the ball forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
38.47
Kevin Bremner comes in with a late challenge on Billy McCoist. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy McCoist stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.59
Neil Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Matt Davidson collects the pass. Matt Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Helder Lopes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Helder Lopes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brechin appear unchanged since the first half. Falkirk also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Falkirk kick off and get the second half underway!
48.57
Don Cleland catches Alex Gallacher on the ankles. The referee calls over Don Cleland and shows him a yellow card! Alex Gallacher grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.06
Billy McCoist flicks a high pass forward to Helder Lopes who brings the ball under control. Helder Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
51.53
David Beckham takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Paul Morrison. Showing composure, Paul Morrison plays the ball forward to Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alex Gallacher plays a quick one-two with Linus Helmer and rushes in on goal... Alex Gallacher side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Michael Barton. What a great pair of hands!
53.29
Kevin Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Greg Davies. Greg Davies knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Cleland.
59.43
Don Cleland chips the ball to his team mate, Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
65.38
Gary Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Linus Helmer. Linus Helmer flicks a high ball forward to Greg Davies who takes it down. Greg Davies shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
66.50
With a delightful solo run, Andy Greig stretches the opposition's defence. Andy Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.07
Billy Niven flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Bremner controls it well on his chest. Kevin Bremner darts forward. Kevin Bremner shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
78.42
Helder Lopes barges into Kevin Bremner. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Bremner gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.16
David Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Matt Davidson controls it well on his chest. Matt Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.01
Andy Greig kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Davies. Greg Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 62.962962962963 vs 37.037037037037
Play Area
Home team third: 24.69%, Midfield: 45.68%, Away team third: 29.63%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Linus Helmer of Brechin

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Paul McNeill (GK)
6
2. Paul Morrison (DEF)
6
3. David Beckham (DEF)
6
4. Billy Niven (DEF)
7
5. Gary Hansen (DEF)
6
6. Arno Sachs (MID)
5
7. Kevin Bremner (MID)
7
8
9. Andy Greig (MID)
7
10. Linus Helmer (ATT)
9
11. Greg Davies (ATT)
7

12. Billy McNeill (GK)
0
13. Callum Gough (ATT)
0
0

6
3. David Mccall (DEF)
7
4. Neil Liddell (DEF)
6
5. Kemal Murphy (DEF)
6
6. Don Cleland (MID)
5
7. Matt Davidson (MID)
7
8. Alec Rae (MID)
6
9. Billy McCoist (MID)
6
10. Steven Wiltord (ATT)
6
11. Helder Lopes (ATT)
9

0
13. Alberto Santos (ATT)
0
0