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Match Report

Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 9,798 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brechin are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mcinnes.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hibernian kick off!
4.21
Gary Hansen hacks Billy Strachan from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.06
Stuart McCoist sees Paul Gemmill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Gemmill flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
8.50
Duncan Ferguson passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison rushes past Stuart McCoist! Scott Morrison cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
10.16
Marcus Vernazza sees Alberto Herrero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Herrero rushes past Matthieu Cygean! Alberto Herrero takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Vasco Valente.
11.46
David Hendry takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Callum Naysmith reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
12.10
Gary Hansen barges into Alec Brady. The referee calls over Gary Hansen and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Alec Brady gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.06
Alec Brady sees Moritz Schönenborn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Moritz Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Morrison.
26.10
Neil Henderson catches Matthieu Cygean on the ankles. The referee calls over Neil Henderson and shows him a yellow card! Matthieu Cygean gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.22
Ross Owen catches Reginald Torres on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Reginald Torres gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.48
Stuart McCoist makes a simple pass to Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill threads the ball through to Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball towards Ross Owen. Ross Owen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Miguael Platini punches it away to safety.
33.01
David Hendry runs straight at the opposition's defence. David Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Vasco Valente effortlessly gets down and covers it.
34.11
Alec Brady flicks a high ball forward to Callum Naysmith who takes it down. Callum Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Owen. Ross Owen knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Miguael Platini has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Neil Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brechin appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hibernian players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Brechin start the second half!
54.56
Duncan Ferguson flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Moulijn who takes it down. Stefan Moulijn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart McCoist.
55.14
Stephen Gough knocks the ball forward to Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Schönenborn controls it well on his chest. Moritz Schönenborn finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
60.56
Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Stephen Gough replacing Reginald Torres and Stuart McNeill replacing Duncan Ferguson .
69.34
Stuart McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Alec Brady holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Brady threads the ball through to Ross Owen. Ross Owen whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn makes a deft header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.28
Paul Gemmill makes a simple pass to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.13
With a delightful solo run, Marcus Vernazza stretches the opposition's defence. Marcus Vernazza shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.17
Matthieu Cygean threads a neat ball through to Alec Brady. Alec Brady flicks a high pass forward. Ross Owen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ross Owen shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.17
Hibernian have made a substitution with Andy Hendry replacing Stefan Moulijn .
81.56
Marcus Vernazza catches Alec Brady on the ankles. The referee calls over Marcus Vernazza and shows him a yellow card! Alec Brady hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.17
Stuart McCoist hits a low pass to Alec Brady. Alec Brady flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Schönenborn controls it well on his chest. Moritz Schönenborn tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 1

Possession
Possession: 66.1971830985916 vs 33.8028169014084
Play Area
Home team third: 33.80%, Midfield: 40.85%, Away team third: 25.35%

Scorers
Ross Owen 34, 75

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ross Owen of Brechin

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
2. Scott Rae (DEF)
6
6
6
5. Stephen Gough (DEF)
6
6. Paul Gemmill (MID)
6
7. Alec Brady (MID)
8
7
10. Ross Owen (ATT)
8
11. Billy Strachan (ATT)
6

12. Sergio Sereni (MID)
0
13. Duncan McNeill (MID)
0
14. Gary Naysmith (MID)
0

2. Gary Hansen (DEF)
3
3. Gavin Booth (DEF)
6
6
6
5
6
8. David Hendry (MID)
6
6
10. Alberto Herrero (ATT)
6
11. Scott Morrison (ATT)
6

12. Stephen Gough (MID)
6
13. Stuart McNeill (MID)
6
14. Andy Hendry (DEF)
6