Match Report
| Brechin | Brechin |  |  | Stranraer | Stranraer | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Vasco Valente | V. Valente |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 |  | Paul McCoist | P. McCoist | |||||||||
| Scott Rae | S. Rae | | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 | | Billy Collins | B. Collins | |||||||||
| Matthieu Cygean | M. Cygean |  | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Callum Mckinlay | C. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Stephen Gough | S. Gough | | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 | | Alec Booth | A. Booth | |||||||||
| Oliver Rohrschneider | O. Rohrschneider |  | 49 | D | | 5 | | D | 57 | | Stephen Dickov | S. Dickov | |||||||||
| Paul Gemmill | P. Gemmill | | 74 | M | | 6 | | M | 74 | | Scott Inglis | S. Inglis | |||||||||
| Sergio Sereni | S. Sereni |  | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 65 | | Scott Glass | S. Glass | |||||||||
| Moritz Schönenborn | M. Schönenborn | | 62 | A | | 8 | |  | M | 59 |  | Julian Boyd | J. Boyd | ||||||||
| Callum Naysmith | C. Naysmith | | 58 | A | | | 9 | | M | 57 | | Sebastiao Varela | S. Varela | ||||||||
| Billy Strachan | B. Strachan | | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 81 | | John Booth | J. Booth | |||||||||
| Ross Owen | R. Owen | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 81 | | Stephen Niven | S. Niven | |||||||||
| Duncan McNeill | D. McNeill | | 61 | M | | 12 | | A | 66 | | Duncan James | D. James | |||||||||
| Patricio Crespo | P. Crespo |  | 60 | M | | 13 | | A | 65 | | Matt Mcallister | M. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Alec Johnstone | A. Johnstone | | 54 | M | | 14 | | G | 61 | | Alex Telfer | A. Telfer | |||||||||
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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 Stranraer. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brechin are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Hendry.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brechin are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Hendry.
0.00
0-0Stranraer kick off!
2.37
0-0Julian Boyd flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Niven tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Vasco Valente.
6.37
0-0Sergio Sereni flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Schönenborn collects the pass. Moritz Schönenborn lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Owen. Ross Owen flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
12.58
Stephen Gough decides to run forward with the ball. Stephen Gough runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stephen Gough makes a simple pass, allowing Callum Naysmith to run into the box. Callum Naysmith shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.40
Matthieu Cygean makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Ross Owen. Ross Owen whips in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.42
Stephen Gough sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Owen. Ross Owen shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
20.07
0-0Scott Glass sees Stephen Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthieu Cygean.
22.48
Sergio Sereni surges forward with the ball. Sergio Sereni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.35
0-0Matthieu Cygean comes in with a late challenge on Sebastiao Varela. The referee warns Matthieu Cygean to calm down! Sebastiao Varela stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.14
Paul Gemmill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.48
Sergio Sereni runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Sergio Sereni lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Owen. Ross Owen fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
42.47
Paul Gemmill knocks the ball forward to Ross Owen. Ross Owen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.56
1-0Matthieu Cygean makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Sereni. Sergio Sereni threads the ball through to Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Moritz Schönenborn!
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. Stranraer also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Brechin kicking off!
47.46
Julian Boyd hits a low pass to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
49.58
Without breaking stride, Julian Boyd plays the ball forward to John Booth. John Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Vasco Valente is on top of it.
51.04
With vision, Scott Rae laces a through ball forward to Sergio Sereni. Sergio Sereni hits a low pass to Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul McCoist who gathers it comfortably.
55.19
Sergio Sereni flicks a high ball forward to Moritz Schönenborn who takes it down. Moritz Schönenborn knocks the ball to his team mate, Ross Owen. Ross Owen tries a spectacular strike but it's a lousy effort!
59.39
1-0Callum Mckinlay comes in with a late challenge on Callum Naysmith. Callum Mckinlay is shown the yellow card! Callum Naysmith runs off the knock.
60.46
1-0Stranraer have made a substitution with Alex Telfer replacing Billy Collins and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
61.53
Matthieu Cygean chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Sereni. Sergio Sereni sees a break and surges forward. Sergio Sereni edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Sergio Sereni provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper, Paul McCoist, sees it late!! Goal for Brechin!
65.37
Sergio Sereni kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Owen. Ross Owen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Mckinlay.
67.51
Callum Mckinlay brings the ball forward. With great vision, Callum Mckinlay plays the ball forward to John Booth. John Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthieu Cygean.
71.41
Scott Glass threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Varela. Sebastiao Varela whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven heads the ball goalwards but it's well over the bar!
72.37
Stephen Niven comes in with a late challenge on Oliver Rohrschneider. Stephen Niven is warned by the referee! Oliver Rohrschneider runs off the knock.
73.56
2-0Scott Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Varela holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastiao Varela knocks the ball forward to Stephen Niven but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
78.23
Scott Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastiao Varela. Sebastiao Varela shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sebastiao Varela!
81.47
Paul Gemmill threads the ball through to Ross Owen. Ross Owen chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
84.34
Scott Inglis flicks a high pass forward to Sebastiao Varela who brings the ball under control. Sebastiao Varela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
2-1Scott Glass barges into Sergio Sereni. Scott Glass is warned by the referee! Sergio Sereni gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Vasco Valente (GK)
6
2. Scott Rae (DEF)
6
3. Matthieu Cygean (DEF)
6
4. Stephen Gough (DEF)
7
5. Oliver Rohrschneider (DEF)
6
6. Paul Gemmill (MID)
6
7. Sergio Sereni (MID)
9
8. Moritz Schönenborn (ATT)
8
9. Callum Naysmith (ATT)
6
10. Billy Strachan (ATT)
6
11. Ross Owen (ATT)
6
12. Duncan McNeill (MID)
0
13. Patricio Crespo (MID)
0
14. Alec Johnstone (MID)
0
1. Paul McCoist (GK)
6
2. Billy Collins (DEF)
6
3. Callum Mckinlay (DEF)
6
4. Alec Booth (DEF)
6
5. Stephen Dickov (DEF)
6
6. Scott Inglis (MID)
6
7. Scott Glass (MID)
6
8. Julian Boyd (MID)
6
9. Sebastiao Varela (MID)
8
10. John Booth (ATT)
6
11. Stephen Niven (ATT)
6
12. Duncan James (ATT)
0
13. Matt Mcallister (ATT)
0
14. Alex Telfer (GK)
6