Match Report


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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Balmoor Stadium where Peterhead play host to Montrose. A crowd of 2,715 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterhead are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Morton.


0.00
Peterhead start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.40
Stuart Gallacher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Davidson. Don Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Gary Campbell who brings the ball under control. Gary Campbell plays a one-two with Gary Mccall and advances towards the goal... Gary Campbell comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
3.16
Stephen Hopkin decides to run forward with the ball. Stephen Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Thomson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Thomson plays a scrappy one-two with Matt Ritchie and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stephen Thomson strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's miles wide!
4.27
Stuart Gallacher passes the ball forward to Don Davidson. Don Davidson makes a simple pass to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry plays a one-two with Gary Mccall and rushes in on goal... Stephen Hendry rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.41
David Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, David Mccall. David Mccall takes it forward alone. David Mccall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
14.58
Stuart Brady hacks David Mccall from behind! Stuart Brady is shown the yellow card! David Mccall grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.21
Stuart Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
21.05
Stuart Greig decides to run forward with the ball. Stuart Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson makes a convincing header but it slams into the crowd!
22.05
Liam Moore flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Mcallister who takes it down. With some swift thinking, Stephen Mcallister plays the ball forward to Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.21
Don Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.56
Scott Hansen knocks the ball forward to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Telfer.
32.38
David Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Don Davidson. Don Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell makes a probing pass to Gary Mccall but he's offside!
36.49
Alex Telfer threads a neat ball through to Don Davidson. Don Davidson makes a simple pass to Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.54
David Mccall threads a neat ball through to Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.46
Matt Ritchie catches David Naysmith on the ankles. Matt Ritchie is warned by the referee! David Naysmith stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Peterhead have changed their lineup with Stephen Dickov replacing David Naysmith and Don Greig replacing Stephen Hendry. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Montrose get the second half underway!
47.23
Liam Moore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Greig. Stuart Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
54.33
Stuart Greig hits a low pass to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie passes the ball forward but Stephen Thomson is offside!
57.49
Don Davidson hits a low pass to Gary Mccall. Gary Mccall shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
59.09
Dominic Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Gary Mccall collects the pass. Gary Mccall makes a simple pass, allowing Gary Campbell to run into the box. Gary Campbell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
60.30
Peterhead have made a substitution with John Hopkin replacing Alec Rae .
67.01
Dominic Ritchie barges into Scott Hansen. The referee calls over Dominic Ritchie and shows him a yellow card! Scott Hansen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.10
Liam Moore barges into Don Greig. The referee warns Liam Moore to calm down! Don Greig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.56
Stephen Thomson catches Stephen Dickov on the ankles. The referee calls over Stephen Thomson and warns him to calm down! Stephen Dickov carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.39
Colin McNeill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Brady. Stuart Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.31
Dominic Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Don Greig. Don Greig shoots from 25 yards. Jacob Makin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.25
Don Greig barges into Stephen Hopkin. Don Greig is shown the yellow card! Stephen Hopkin stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Richard Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie sees Gary Mccall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Mccall shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
30%
43.8%
26.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Hendry of Peterhead

Match Ratings
1.Alec Rae (GK)
6
2.Richard Elliott (DEF)
7
3.Alex Telfer (DEF)
7
4.David Naysmith (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Gallacher (DEF)
7
6.Don Davidson (MID)
8
7.Dominic Ritchie (MID)yellow card
7
8.David Mccall (MID)
7
9.Gary Mccall (ATT)
7
10.Gary Campbell (ATT)
6
11.Stephen Hendry (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.John Hopkin (GK)
6
13.Stephen Dickov (GK)
6
14.Don Greig (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8

1.Jacob Makin (GK)
6
2.Liam Moore (DEF)
6
3.Colin McNeill (DEF)
6
4.Stephen Hopkin (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Brady (MID)yellow card
5
6.Stuart Greig (MID)
7
7.Scott Hansen (MID)
6
8.Stephen Mcallister (MID)
6
9.Gary Hansen (ATT)
6
10.Stephen Thomson (ATT)
6
11.Matt Ritchie (ATT)
5
 
12.David Mason (ATT)
0
13.Paul Telfer (MID)
0
14.Duncan Booth (DEF)
0