Match Report
| Brechin | Brechin |  |  | Dundee United | Dundee United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Paul McNeill | P. McNeill |  | 51 | G |  | 1 | | G | 58 | | Duncan Liddell | D. Liddell | |||||||||
| John Glass | J. Glass | | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | Kevin White | K. White | |||||||||
| Paul Morrison | P. Morrison | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Billy Thomson | B. Thomson | |||||||||
| Bill Andrews | B. Andrews |  | 51 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Andy Cleland | A. Cleland | ||||||||
| Billy Niven | B. Niven | | 50 | D | | 5 | | M | 59 | | Kevin Hopkin | K. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Arno Sachs | A. Sachs |  | 57 | M | | 6 | | | M | 53 |  | Vitor Castro | V. Castro | ||||||||
| Kevin Bremner | K. Bremner | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Craig Souness | C. Souness | |||||||||
| Jody Ince | J. Ince | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Kevin Bremner | K. Bremner | |||||||||
| Andy Greig | A. Greig | | 48 | M | | 9 | | A | 60 | | Kevin Hopkin | K. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Lomano Ripley | L. Ripley | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 |  | Stephane Pinna | S. Pinna | |||||||||
| Linus Helmer | L. Helmer | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Colin Caldwell | C. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Greg Davies | G. Davies | | 55 | A | | 12 | | G | 56 | | Craig Gemmell | C. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Callum Gough | C. Gough | | 48 | A | | 13 | | D | 56 | | Don Law | D. Law | |||||||||
| Alex Gallacher | A. Gallacher | | 48 | M | | 14 | | M | 51 | | Nick Greening | N. Greening | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Dundee United. A crowd of 9,911 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brechin are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Callum McCoist.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brechin are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Callum McCoist.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Dundee United kick off!
9.08
0-1Kevin Hopkin threads the ball through to Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin shoots from distance. Kevin Hopkin scores for Dundee United!!
12.13
0-1Vitor Castro plays the ball forward to Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
14.08
0-1Lomano Ripley catches Kevin White on the ankles. The referee calls over Lomano Ripley and warns him to calm down! Kevin White runs off the knock.
16.49
0-1Andy Greig kicks a strong pass forward to Lomano Ripley. Lomano Ripley whips in a cross ball towards Linus Helmer. Linus Helmer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
18.38
0-1Kevin Hopkin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Bremner but the linesman indicates offside!
21.59
0-1With vision, Kevin Hopkin laces a weighted ball forward to Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.41
Jody Ince knocks the ball forward to Andy Greig. Andy Greig shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
30.57
With vision, Bill Andrews picks a pass forward to Andy Greig. Andy Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lomano Ripley. Lomano Ripley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Cleland.
32.52
Andy Greig threads the ball through to Lomano Ripley. Lomano Ripley knocks the ball to his team mate, Linus Helmer. Linus Helmer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.36
Kevin White flicks a high pass forward. Billy Thomson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Thomson hits a low pass to Craig Souness. Craig Souness advances inside the box! Craig Souness makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.07
0-2Linus Helmer catches Kevin White on the ankles. The referee brings Linus Helmer to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin White grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
Vitor Castro makes a beautiful solo run. Vitor Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Souness. Craig Souness shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Dundee United!
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. Dundee United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Brechin start the second half!
48.28
Kevin Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Craig Souness collects the pass. Craig Souness shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
54.12
John Glass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lomano Ripley. Lomano Ripley shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.49
With vision, Vitor Castro plays the ball forward to Craig Souness. Craig Souness plays a one-two with Kevin Hopkin and advances towards the goal... Craig Souness tries a spectacular strike but Paul McNeill reads it well. Good keeping!
60.56
Without breaking stride, Vitor Castro plays the ball forward to Craig Souness. Craig Souness flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Pinna holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephane Pinna plays a quick one-two with Kevin Hopkin and rushes in on goal... Stephane Pinna muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
65.40
Bill Andrews makes a probing pass to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Sachs. Arno Sachs knocks in a cross ball towards Linus Helmer. Linus Helmer flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
66.43
Bill Andrews flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Bremner. With vision, Kevin Bremner laces a weighted ball forward to Lomano Ripley. Lomano Ripley runs straight at the defence! Lomano Ripley cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
69.37
Stephane Pinna sees Vitor Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vitor Castro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bill Andrews.
72.28
With some swift thinking, Kevin White plays the ball forward to Craig Souness. Craig Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Stephane Pinna. Stephane Pinna deftly passes the ball to Vitor Castro, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Vitor Castro provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
79.18
Andy Cleland volleys a long ball forward. Craig Souness puts a great ball through. Colin Caldwell runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
81.12
Craig Souness laces a weighted ball forward to Stephane Pinna. Stephane Pinna controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Paul McNeill manages to gather it.
83.42
Vitor Castro sees Stephane Pinna in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephane Pinna runs straight at the defence! Stephane Pinna comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Paul McNeill!
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
| Kevin Hopkin 9 Craig Souness 33, 45 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Paul McNeill (GK)
6
2. John Glass (DEF)
6
3. Paul Morrison (DEF)
6
4. Bill Andrews (DEF)
6
5. Billy Niven (DEF)
6
6. Arno Sachs (MID)
6
7. Kevin Bremner (MID)
6
8. Jody Ince (MID)
6
9. Andy Greig (MID)
6
10. Lomano Ripley (ATT)
6
11. Linus Helmer (ATT)
6
12. Greg Davies (ATT)
0
13. Callum Gough (ATT)
0
14. Alex Gallacher (MID)
0
1. Duncan Liddell (GK)
6
2. Kevin White (DEF)
6
3. Billy Thomson (DEF)
7
4. Andy Cleland (DEF)
6
5. Kevin Hopkin (MID)
7
6. Vitor Castro (MID)
7
7. Craig Souness (MID)
9
8. Kevin Bremner (MID)
6
9. Kevin Hopkin (ATT)
7
10. Stephane Pinna (ATT)
7
11. Colin Caldwell (ATT)
6
12. Craig Gemmell (GK)
0
13. Don Law (DEF)
0
14. Nick Greening (MID)
0