Match Report
| Berwick Rangers | Berwick Rangers |  |  | Forfar Athletic | Forfar Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Andy Strachan | A. Strachan |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 | | David Hopkin | D. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Edgar Neves | E. Neves |  | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 | | Garry Greig | G. Greig | |||||||||
| Mathieu Bruneau | M. Bruneau |  | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 68 | | Alec Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| David Caldwell | D. Caldwell | | 59 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Dominic Naysmith | D. Naysmith | ||||||||
| Callum James | C. James | | 72 | M | | 5 | | D | 42 |  | Chris Shaw | C. Shaw | |||||||||
| Tomas Gomes | T. Gomes | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 72 | | Billy Liddell | B. Liddell | |||||||||
| Andy Booth | A. Booth | | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 67 | | Joao Alves | J. Alves | |||||||||
| Stuart Mccall | S. Mccall | | 44 | M | | 8 | | A | 60 | | Colin Greig | C. Greig | |||||||||
| Callum McStay | C. McStay | | 58 | A | | 9 | | A | 57 | | Scott Campbell | S. Campbell | |||||||||
| Alec Hutchison | A. Hutchison | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Alec Collins | A. Collins | |||||||||
| Matt McNeill | M. McNeill | | 47 | A | | 11 | | | A | 52 | | Richard Bremner | R. Bremner | ||||||||
| Andy James | A. James | | 55 | G | | 12 | | M | 65 |  | Nicolas Calvo | N. Calvo | |||||||||
| Don Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | | 54 | G | | 13 | | M | 60 | | Paul Naysmith | P. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Alec Strachan | A. Strachan | | 52 | D | | 14 | | M | 58 | | Andy Booth | A. Booth | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Shielfield Park where Berwick Rangers play host to Forfar Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Berwick Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Liddell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Berwick Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Liddell.
0.00
0-0Forfar Athletic kick off and get the match underway!
2.48
0-0With vision, Callum James picks a pass forward to Callum McStay. Callum McStay makes a probing pass between the defence to Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison takes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.20
Callum James brings the ball forward. Callum James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
8.41
Tomas Gomes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt McNeill. Matt McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.43
0-0Joao Alves threads a neat ball through to Colin Greig. Colin Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Collins but he's offside!
10.44
0-0Joao Alves flicks a high ball forward to Alec Collins who takes it down. Alec Collins plays a scrappy one-two with Richard Bremner and advances towards the goal... Alec Collins looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is deflected wide by David Caldwell.
11.01
0-0Joao Alves takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Andy Strachan drops low and scoops up the ball.
12.19
0-0With a delightful solo run, Andy Booth stretches the opposition's defence. Andy Booth rushes past Garry Greig! Garry Greig barges into Andy Booth. Andy Booth appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
14.26
0-0With vision, David Caldwell plays the ball forward to Tomas Gomes. Tomas Gomes threads the ball through to Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Naysmith.
16.28
Without breaking stride, Billy Liddell plays the ball forward to Alec Collins. Alec Collins shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.22
Joao Alves flicks a high pass forward. Colin Greig controls it well on his chest. Colin Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edgar Neves.
22.01
David Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Booth. Andy Booth flicks a high ball forward to Matt McNeill who takes it down. Matt McNeill knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison beats his man to it with a header his aim is horrendously poor!
26.26
David Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Booth. Andy Booth passes the ball forward to Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison lofts in a cross ball towards Matt McNeill. Matt McNeill makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
28.41
Mathieu Bruneau makes a simple pass to Tomas Gomes. Tomas Gomes threads a neat ball through to Matt McNeill. Matt McNeill knocks the ball forward, putting Callum McStay through on goal. Callum McStay shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
32.51
Andy Booth makes a probing pass to Callum McStay. Callum McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
33.44
0-1Joao Alves hits a low pass to Alec Collins. Alec Collins edges inside the box! Alec Collins tries a spectacular strike. Andy Strachan is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.05
Edgar Neves sees Andy Booth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Booth plays the ball forward to Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison whips in a cross ball towards Callum McStay. Callum McStay makes a looping header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
39.15
Dominic Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Joao Alves collects the pass. Joao Alves surges forward with the ball. Joao Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Collins. Alec Collins beats his man to it with a header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
0-1Dominic Naysmith hacks Matt McNeill from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt McNeill gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Berwick Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Forfar Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Berwick Rangers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Berwick Rangers kick off and get the second half underway!
48.09
Chris Shaw threads the ball through to Joao Alves. Joao Alves takes it forward alone. Joao Alves makes a probing pass to Colin Greig but he's offside!
51.00
Andy Booth knocks the ball forward to Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.02
Stuart Mccall hits a low pass to Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison lofts in a cross ball towards Callum McStay. Callum McStay rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.29
Andy Booth sees space and advances. Andy Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Callum McStay. Callum McStay flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
59.51
0-1David Caldwell comes in with a late challenge on Colin Greig. David Caldwell is shown the yellow card! Colin Greig runs off the knock.
60.59
Tomas Gomes makes an attacking run forward. Tomas Gomes makes a great pass forward. Matt McNeill runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
61.28
Mathieu Bruneau flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Mccall collects the pass. Stuart Mccall advances with the ball. Stuart Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Matt McNeill. Matt McNeill heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.42
Stuart Mccall makes a probing pass to Callum McStay. Callum McStay shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
65.18
Callum James flicks a high ball forward to Callum McStay who takes it down. Callum McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Hutchison. With a superhuman jump, Alec Hutchison connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it rises well off target!
67.06
Andy Booth flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum McStay. Callum McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Matt McNeill. Matt McNeill gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just off target!
75.47
Dominic Naysmith sees a break and surges forward. Dominic Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Collins. Alec Collins shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
79.43
Stuart Mccall makes a simple pass to Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
81.03
Andy Booth sees a break and surges forward. Andy Booth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
83.37
Edgar Neves flicks a high ball forward to Tomas Gomes who takes it down. Tomas Gomes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt McNeill. Matt McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.07
Callum James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison whips in a cross ball towards Matt McNeill. Matt McNeill jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.58
Alec Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell decides to run forward with the ball. Billy Liddell threads a neat, attacking ball through to Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
2
Shots off Target
16
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.1%
31.9%
Play Area
23.4%
43.6%
33%
Scorers
| Alec Collins 33 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Andy Booth of Berwick Rangers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andy Strachan (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Edgar Neves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mathieu Bruneau (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Caldwell (DEF) |  | 7 |
| 5. | Callum James (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Tomas Gomes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Andy Booth (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Stuart Mccall (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Callum McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alec Hutchison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Matt McNeill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andy James (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Don Mckinlay (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alec Strachan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | David Hopkin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Garry Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alec Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Naysmith (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Chris Shaw (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Billy Liddell (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Joao Alves (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Colin Greig (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alec Collins (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Richard Bremner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicolas Calvo (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Naysmith (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andy Booth (MID) | 0 | |