Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Shielfield Park where Berwick Rangers play host to Dundee United. A crowd of 8,327 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Berwick Rangers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Liddell.


0.00
Berwick Rangers get the match underway!
2.08
Callum James advances with the ball. Callum James knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Garry White didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
3.46
Guillermo Kiko catches Tomas Gomes on the ankles. The referee calls over Guillermo Kiko and shows him a yellow card! Tomas Gomes runs off the knock.
6.07
Paul Hutchison makes a beautiful solo run. Paul Hutchison makes a beautiful solo run. Paul Hutchison shoots from outside the area but Andy Strachan reads it well. Excellent save!
8.20
Callum James plays the ball forward to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Hutchison. With a superhuman jump, Alec Hutchison connects with the ball and heads it goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
14.28
Andy Booth flicks a high pass forward. Callum McStay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Callum McStay shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
27.21
Guillermo Kiko flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
32.27
Guillermo Kiko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Berwick Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. Dundee United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. The Berwick Rangers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Dundee United kick off the second half!
47.40
Tomas Gomes knocks the ball forward to Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
48.04
Callum Thomson plays the ball forward to Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.46
Steve Gray darts forward. Steve Gray flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Strachan who takes it down. Gavin Strachan shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.18
Dundee United have made 2 substitutions with Matt Hendry replacing Gavin Strachan and Bruno Antunes replacing Paul Hutchison .
61.23
Edgar Neves flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Gomes. Tomas Gomes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry shoots from 20 yards but somehow Garry White manages to keep it out.
71.34
Andy Booth threads a neat ball through to Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison knocks in a cross ball towards Callum McStay. Callum McStay gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is shockingly off target!
73.26
Guillermo Kiko knocks the ball forward to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort. Andy Strachan gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
78.14
Guillermo Kiko kicks a strong pass forward to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith shoots from long range but Andy Strachan is on top of it.
79.54
Andy Booth hits a low pass to Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steve Gray.
83.00
Andy Booth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison directs the ball goalwards with his head. Garry White didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
84.22
Edgar Neves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomas Gomes. Tomas Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Callum McStay controls it well on his chest. Callum McStay whips in a cross ball towards Alec Hutchison. With a superhuman jump, Alec Hutchison connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
89.37
Tomas Gomes passes the ball forward to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
58.5%
41.5%
Play Area
21.5%
53.8%
24.6%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alec Hutchison of Berwick Rangers

Match Ratings
1.Andy Strachan (GK)
7
2.Edgar Neves (DEF)
6
3.Mathieu Bruneau (DEF)
6
4.David Caldwell (DEF)
6
5.Callum James (MID)
7
6.Tomas Gomes (MID)
7
7.Andy Booth (MID)
7
8.Stuart Mccall (MID)
6
9.Callum McStay (ATT)
7
10.Alec Hutchison (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Alec Hendry (ATT)
7
 
12.Andy James (GK)
0
13.Don Mckinlay (GK)
0
14.Alec Strachan (DEF)
0

1.Garry White (GK)
8
2.Manuele Signori (DEF)
6
3.Steve Gray (DEF)
6
4.Leon Hoeness (DEF)
6
5.Paul Hutchison (DEF)
7
6.Youl Alidor Debec (MID)
6
7.Callum Thomson (MID)
6
8.Guillermo Kiko (MID)yellow card
6
9.Don Burley (MID)
6
10.Gavin Strachan (ATT)
6
11.Don Naysmith (ATT)
6
 
12.Matt Hendry (ATT)
6
13.Kevin Ferguson (GK)
0
14.Bruno Antunes (ATT)
6