Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Shielfield Park where Berwick Rangers play host to Brechin. A crowd of 9,448 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Berwick Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Strachan.


0.00
The first half starts with Brechin kicking off!
2.56
Gaspar Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Colin Inglis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With great vision, Colin Inglis plays the ball forward to Chris James. Chris James tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
3.15
Komian Ferron takes it forward alone. Komian Ferron lofts in a cross ball towards Chris James. Chris James makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.52
Without breaking stride, Paul Gemmill plays the ball forward to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.27
Wes Dodd makes a probing pass to Abubakari Vandenbroeck. Abubakari Vandenbroeck whips in a cross ball towards David Mason. With a superhuman jump, David Mason connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
9.40
Alec Brady threads a neat ball through to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
10.10
Scott Rae knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Brady. Alec Brady flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.22
Scott Rae flicks a high pass forward. Paul Gemmill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Gemmill chips the ball to his team mate, Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.31
Matthieu Cygean sees Paul Gemmill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Gemmill knocks the ball forward to Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
15.10
Colin Inglis laces a weighted ball forward to David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Chris James. Chris James flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Vasco Valente!
18.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Paul Gemmill plays the ball forward to Ross Owen. Ross Owen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.07
Wes Dodd flicks a high pass forward. David Mason collects the pass. David Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Rae.
32.54
Komian Ferron threads the ball through to Abubakari Vandenbroeck. Abubakari Vandenbroeck lofts in a cross ball towards Chris James. Chris James connects with a diving header but it's well over the bar!
33.02
Colin Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Abubakari Vandenbroeck holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Abubakari Vandenbroeck lofts in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.10
Guy Zaidan chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Inglis. Colin Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Abubakari Vandenbroeck controls it well on his chest. Abubakari Vandenbroeck knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.29
Wes Dodd makes a probing pass to Chris James. Chris James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasco Valente who gathers it comfortably.
44.21
Colin Inglis comes in with a late challenge on Scott Rae. The referee brings Colin Inglis to one side and gives him a warning! Scott Rae stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Berwick Rangers get the second half underway!
47.25
Enrique Ferrer threads the ball through to Craig Young. Craig Young makes a simple pass to Chris James. Chris James advances inside the box! Chris James takes a shot at goal. Vasco Valente gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
48.08
Matthieu Cygean brings the ball forward. Matthieu Cygean flicks a high pass forward to Ross Owen who brings the ball under control. Ross Owen plays a scrappy one-two with Billy Strachan and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ross Owen rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Romero P. Marcelino with no chance!! Goal for Brechin!
51.38
Colin Inglis decides to run forward with the ball. Colin Inglis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.11
Colin Inglis flicks a high ball forward to David Mason who takes it down. David Mason skips past Matthieu Cygean! David Mason comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it misses the target by a large margin!
54.05
David Mason catches Stephen Gough on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Gough gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.05
Scott Rae threads the ball through to Alec Brady. Alec Brady sees Ross Owen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ross Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
60.59
Colin Inglis flicks a high ball forward to Chris James who takes it down. Chris James knocks the ball forward to David Mason but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.16
Paul Gemmill makes a probing pass to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.08
Colin Inglis takes it forward alone. Colin Inglis edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Colin Inglis provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.33
Matthieu Cygean threads a neat ball through to Alec Brady. Alec Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ross Owen is offside!
79.05
Seeing Alec Brady's run, Paul Gemmill quickly throws the ball into his path. Alec Brady makes a beautiful solo run. Alec Brady hits a low pass to Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Romero P. Marcelino gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
81.32
Alec Brady flicks a high pass forward. Ross Owen controls it well on his chest. Ross Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gaspar Pinheiro.
84.34
Alec Brady passes the ball forward to Ross Owen. Ross Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.19
Colin Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Chris James holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris James knocks in a cross ball towards Abubakari Vandenbroeck. Abubakari Vandenbroeck directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.09
Alec Brady threads a neat ball through to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn heads the ball goalwards. The ball strikes Gaspar Pinheiro's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
90.00
Alec Brady takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Matthieu Cygean looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 49.3670886075949 vs 50.6329113924051
Play Area
Home team third: 24.05%, Midfield: 43.04%, Away team third: 32.91%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Chris James of Berwick Rangers

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Guy Zaidan (DEF)
6
6
6
5. Komian Ferron (MID)
7
6. Wes Dodd (MID)
6
7. Colin Inglis (MID)
8
8. Craig Young (MID)
6
9. David Mason (ATT)
7
11. Chris James (ATT)
9

12. Richard Gemmell (ATT)
0
13. Michele Moro (ATT)
0
14. Dominic Booth (DEF)
0

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

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