Match Report
| Brechin | Brechin |  |  | Forfar Athletic | Forfar Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Vasco Valente | V. Valente |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 | | Alberto Campos | A. Campos | |||||||||
| Scott Rae | S. Rae |  | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 58 | | Gary Hopkin | G. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Stuart McCoist | S. McCoist | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Don Hutchison | D. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Matthieu Cygean | M. Cygean |  | 56 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 | | Dominic Mason | D. Mason | |||||||||
| Stephen Gough | S. Gough | | 51 | D | | 5 | | D | 53 | | Neil Hendry | N. Hendry | |||||||||
| Paul Gemmill | P. Gemmill | | 73 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Scott McNeill | S. McNeill | |||||||||
| Alec Brady | A. Brady | | 65 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Colin Dickov | C. Dickov | |||||||||
| Moritz Schönenborn | M. Schönenborn |  | 62 | A | | 8 | | M | 58 |  | Ian Carragher | I. Carragher | |||||||||
| Callum Naysmith | C. Naysmith | | 58 | A |  | | 9 | | | M | 56 | | Neil Booth | N. Booth | |||||||
| Billy Strachan | B. Strachan | | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 |  | Joos Seedorf | J. Seedorf | |||||||||
| Ross Owen | R. Owen | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 | | Stuart Johnstone | S. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Sergio Sereni | S. Sereni |  | 62 | M | | 12 | | G | 62 | | Gary Gemmell | G. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Duncan McNeill | D. McNeill | | 61 | M | | 13 | | A | 55 | | Vasco Lima | V. Lima | |||||||||
| Gary Naysmith | G. Naysmith | | 54 | M | | 14 | | A | 53 | | Garry McGrory | G. McGrory | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Forfar Athletic in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brechin are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Ferguson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brechin are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Ferguson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Brechin kick off!
2.32
0-0Scott Rae makes a simple pass to Alec Brady. Alec Brady hits a low pass to Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.42
0-0Alec Brady flicks a high pass forward to Callum Naysmith who brings the ball under control. Callum Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.03
0-1Scott McNeill threads the ball through to Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone sees Joos Seedorf just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Joos Seedorf provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.27
0-1Dominic Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Dickov. Colin Dickov flicks a high ball forward to Joos Seedorf who takes it down. Without breaking stride, Joos Seedorf plays the ball forward to Stuart Johnstone who has made a great run into the box. Stuart Johnstone rockets a shot on goal but it is deflected wide by Stuart McCoist.
13.06
0-1Ian Carragher takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Joos Seedorf shoots from just inside the box but it flies just wide!
18.11
0-1Matthieu Cygean hacks Colin Dickov from behind! The referee warns Matthieu Cygean to calm down! Colin Dickov carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.47
0-1Stuart McCoist comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Johnstone. Stuart McCoist is warned by the referee! Stuart Johnstone stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.56
Paul Gemmill passes the ball forward to Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.58
1-1Ian Carragher hacks Alec Brady from behind! Ian Carragher is shown the red card!! Alec Brady runs off the knock.
26.48
Alec Brady passes the ball forward to Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.16
Scott Rae threads the ball through to Alec Brady. Alec Brady flicks a high pass forward. Billy Strachan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.46
Paul Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Alberto Campos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
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. Forfar Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Forfar Athletic get the second half underway!
60.46
2-1Forfar Athletic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
60.46
2-1Alec Brady makes a probing pass to Ross Owen. Ross Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
61.37
Stuart Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Joos Seedorf collects the pass. Joos Seedorf knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart McCoist.
63.36
Stephen Gough knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Brady. Seeing a gap ahead, Alec Brady plays the ball forward to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Hutchison.
67.14
Stuart McCoist flicks a high ball forward to Paul Gemmill who takes it down. Paul Gemmill makes a probing pass to Ross Owen. Ross Owen whips in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Alberto Campos had no chance!! Goal for Brechin!
77.06
Matthieu Cygean sees Alec Brady in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Alec Brady picks a pass forward to Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Owen. Ross Owen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
79.30
Stuart McCoist flicks a high ball forward to Paul Gemmill who takes it down. Paul Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Alberto Campos manages to keep it out.
83.36
Neil Hendry makes a strong solo run forward. Neil Hendry takes it forward alone. Neil Hendry tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
85.49
3-1Joos Seedorf hacks Stuart McCoist from behind! The referee calls over Joos Seedorf and shows him a yellow card! Stuart McCoist stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Paul Gemmill knocks the ball forward to Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Owen. With a superhuman jump, Ross Owen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Callum Naysmith 22 Billy Strachan 32, 67 | Joos Seedorf 6 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Vasco Valente (GK)
6
2. Scott Rae (DEF)
6
3. Stuart McCoist (DEF)
6
4. Matthieu Cygean (DEF)
6
5. Stephen Gough (DEF)
6
6. Paul Gemmill (MID)
7
7. Alec Brady (MID)
6
8. Moritz Schönenborn (ATT)
6
9. Callum Naysmith (ATT)
7
10. Billy Strachan (ATT)
9
11. Ross Owen (ATT)
6
12. Sergio Sereni (MID)
0
13. Duncan McNeill (MID)
0
14. Gary Naysmith (MID)
0
1. Alberto Campos (GK)
6
2. Gary Hopkin (DEF)
6
3. Don Hutchison (DEF)
6
4. Dominic Mason (DEF)
6
5. Neil Hendry (DEF)
6
6. Scott McNeill (MID)
6
7. Colin Dickov (MID)
6
8. Ian Carragher (MID)
3
9. Neil Booth (MID)
6
10. Joos Seedorf (ATT)
7
11. Stuart Johnstone (ATT)
6
12. Gary Gemmell (GK)
0
13. Vasco Lima (ATT)
0
14. Garry McGrory (ATT)
0