Match Report
| Brechin | Brechin |  |  | Ross County | Ross County | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Vasco Valente | V. Valente |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 |  | Enrique Suarez | E. Suarez | |||||||||
| Scott Rae | S. Rae |  | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 |  | Karim Fernandes | K. Fernandes | |||||||||
| Stuart McCoist | S. McCoist | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 |  | Marino Staffolani | M. Staffolani | |||||||||
| Matthieu Cygean | M. Cygean | | 56 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Rafael Merino | R. Merino | |||||||||
| Stephen Gough | S. Gough | | 51 | D | | 5 | | M | 72 | | Stuart McCoist | S. McCoist | |||||||||
| Paul Gemmill | P. Gemmill | | 74 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 67 | | Stephen Johnstone | S. Johnstone | ||||||||
| Alec Brady | A. Brady | | 65 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | John Young | J. Young | |||||||||
| Moritz Schönenborn | M. Schönenborn |  | 62 | A | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Scott Bremner | S. Bremner | |||||||||
| Callum Naysmith | C. Naysmith | | 58 | A | | | 9 | | A | 81 | | Billy Morton | B. Morton | ||||||||
| Billy Strachan | B. Strachan | | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Kai Lindemann | K. Lindemann | |||||||||
| Ross Owen | R. Owen |  | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 56 | | Duncan Thomson | D. Thomson | |||||||||
| Sergio Sereni | S. Sereni | | 62 | M | | 12 | | M | 53 | | Alex Gemmell | A. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Duncan McNeill | D. McNeill | | 61 | M | | 13 | | G | 53 | | Richard Elliott | R. Elliott | |||||||||
| Gary Naysmith | G. Naysmith | | 54 | M | | 14 | | D | 51 | | Paolo Stewart | P. Stewart | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Ross County. A crowd of 9,489 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brechin are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Strachan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brechin are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Strachan.
0.00
0-0Brechin start the match!
3.48
0-0Alec Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Owen. Ross Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Enrique Suarez manages to keep it out.
10.20
0-0Scott Bremner threads a neat ball through to Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson passes the ball forward but Billy Morton is offside!
12.45
0-0With a delightful solo run, Paul Gemmill stretches the opposition's defence. Paul Gemmill finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
15.07
Alec Brady knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Enrique Suarez reads it well. Nice save!
18.28
0-0Stephen Gough sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan plays a scrappy one-two with Callum Naysmith and stumbles forward towards the goal... Billy Strachan cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball cannons off Marino Staffolani, going out of play.
19.25
0-0Alec Brady takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Karim Fernandes comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
20.03
With some swift thinking, Stephen Gough plays the ball forward to Alec Brady. Alec Brady flicks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball towards Ross Owen. Ross Owen makes a convincing header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.07
1-0Scott Rae chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Brady. Alec Brady threads a neat ball through to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Ross Owen. Ross Owen directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.53
Stephen Gough makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Brady. Alec Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ross Owen. Ross Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Enrique Suarez with no chance!! Goal for Brechin!
33.22
Scott Rae makes a beautiful solo run. Scott Rae chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith puts a great ball through. Moritz Schönenborn runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
44.07
John Young makes a simple pass to Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
45.00
John Young threads a neat ball through to Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brechin appear unchanged since the first half. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Ross County kick off!
48.25
2-0Marino Staffolani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart McCoist. Stuart McCoist threads a neat ball through to Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann whips in a cross ball towards Billy Morton. Scott Rae comes in with a late challenge on Billy Morton. Penalty not given!!
49.59
Stephen Johnstone darts forward. Stephen Johnstone shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Vasco Valente comfortably smothers it!
51.32
Stuart McCoist sees Paul Gemmill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Ross Owen controls it well on his chest. Ross Owen makes a probing pass between the defence to Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.01
Marino Staffolani threads a neat ball through to Stuart McCoist. Stuart McCoist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Vasco Valente has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.25
Stuart McCoist takes it forward alone. Stuart McCoist plays a scrappy one-two with Duncan Thomson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stuart McCoist side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
67.54
Stephen Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson plays a scrappy one-two with Kai Lindemann and stumbles forward towards the goal... Duncan Thomson takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.25
Stuart McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Brady. Alec Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn whips in a cross ball towards Ross Owen. Ross Owen connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
73.55
John Young threads the ball through to Billy Morton. Billy Morton knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Lindemann. Kai Lindemann 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!!
77.59
Alec Brady flicks a high pass forward. Billy Strachan collects the pass. Billy Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
81.52
Scott Rae flicks a high pass forward. Alec Brady collects the pass. Alec Brady advances with the ball. Alec Brady whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn makes a looping header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
83.46
4-2Marino Staffolani flicks a high ball forward to Stuart McCoist who takes it down. Stuart McCoist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthieu Cygean.
85.11
4-2Matthieu Cygean hacks Kai Lindemann from behind! The referee calls over Matthieu Cygean and warns him to calm down! Kai Lindemann stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.49
Alec Brady flicks the ball to his team mate, Ross Owen. Ross Owen whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
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
| Ross Owen 24 Callum Naysmith 31, 78 Billy Strachan 51 | Kai Lindemann 54, 74 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Vasco Valente (GK)
6
2. Scott Rae (DEF)
6
3. Stuart McCoist (DEF)
6
4. Matthieu Cygean (DEF)
5
5. Stephen Gough (DEF)
6
6. Paul Gemmill (MID)
6
7. Alec Brady (MID)
7
8. Moritz Schönenborn (ATT)
6
9. Callum Naysmith (ATT)
9
10. Billy Strachan (ATT)
8
11. Ross Owen (ATT)
8
12. Sergio Sereni (MID)
0
13. Duncan McNeill (MID)
0
14. Gary Naysmith (MID)
0
1. Enrique Suarez (GK)
6
2. Karim Fernandes (DEF)
6
3. Marino Staffolani (DEF)
6
4. Rafael Merino (DEF)
6
5. Stuart McCoist (MID)
6
6. Stephen Johnstone (MID)
6
7. John Young (MID)
6
8. Scott Bremner (MID)
6
9. Billy Morton (ATT)
6
10. Kai Lindemann (ATT)
8
11. Duncan Thomson (ATT)
6
12. Alex Gemmell (MID)
0
13. Richard Elliott (GK)
0
14. Paolo Stewart (DEF)
0