Match Report
| Brechin | Brechin |  |  | Stirling Albion | Stirling Albion | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Nico Götz | N. Götz |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 |  | Alec Mckinlay | A. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Stephen Thomson | S. Thomson | | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 | | Gavin Mcinnes | G. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Andy Hopkin | A. Hopkin | | 51 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Gerhard Hässler | G. Hässler | |||||||||
| Andy Sullivan | A. Sullivan | | 49 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 54 | | John Naysmith | J. Naysmith | ||||||||
| Neil Mcinnes | N. Mcinnes | | 51 | M | | 5 | | M | 50 | | Callum Gemmell | C. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Stuart Hansen | S. Hansen | | 47 | M | | 6 | | M | 49 | | Scott James | S. James | |||||||||
| Alex Elliott | A. Elliott | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Craig Law | C. Law | |||||||||
| Stephen Mason | S. Mason | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 |  | Norman Jacobs | N. Jacobs | |||||||||
| Paul Greig | P. Greig | | 53 | A | | 9 | | | A | 55 | | Garry Naysmith | G. Naysmith | ||||||||
| Alex Caldwell | A. Caldwell | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Scott Brady | S. Brady | |||||||||
| Kevin Cleland | K. Cleland | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | John Dalglish | J. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Dominic Dalglish | D. Dalglish | | 47 | D | | 12 | | G | 54 | | Kevin Meiklejohn | K. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Andy Brady | A. Brady | | 46 | G | | 13 | | G | 48 | | Billy McNeill | B. McNeill | |||||||||
| Garry Hendry | G. Hendry | | 42 | M | | 14 | | D | 45 | | Eddie Wallwork | E. Wallwork | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Stirling Albion. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brechin and Stirling Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Rae.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brechin and Stirling Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Rae.
0.00
0-0Stirling Albion get the match underway!
2.39
0-0Stephen Thomson chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Greig. Paul Greig cuts inside the box! Paul Greig shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
4.44
0-0Callum Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Garry Naysmith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Naysmith finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
8.27
0-0Andy Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason threads a neat ball through to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Caldwell but he's offside!
9.08
Callum Gemmell makes a simple pass to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith makes a simple pass, allowing John Dalglish to run into the box. Some good footwork from John Dalglish provides some space. He shoots at goal but Nico Götz reads it well. Good save!
12.35
0-0Stuart Hansen catches Craig Law on the ankles. The referee calls over Stuart Hansen and warns him to calm down! Craig Law runs off the knock.
15.23
Andy Sullivan makes a simple pass to Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason sees Alex Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Caldwell shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
18.53
1-0Stephen Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Greig. Paul Greig threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.06
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
22.34
Stephen Mason flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Cleland who brings the ball under control. Kevin Cleland shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
24.39
Scott James flicks a high pass forward to John Dalglish who brings the ball under control. John Dalglish shoots from 20 yards but Nico Götz is on top of it.
26.00
Scott James runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott James knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith heads the ball goalwards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Stirling Albion are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
36.38
1-0Craig Law flicks a high pass forward. Scott Brady holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.37
Stephen Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell skips past John Naysmith! Alex Caldwell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
40.18
Callum Gemmell kicks a strong pass forward to John Dalglish. John Dalglish controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.11
Alex Elliott makes a beautiful solo run. Alex Elliott shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
John Naysmith brings the ball forward. John Naysmith flicks a high ball forward to Scott Brady who takes it down. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball towards John Dalglish. John Dalglish makes a looping header on goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brechin appear unchanged since the first half. Stirling Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Brechin kick off and get the second half underway!
47.53
Gerhard Hässler sweeps the ball up the wings. Scott Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.19
Showing composure, Neil Mcinnes plays the ball forward to Paul Greig. Paul Greig deftly passes the ball to Kevin Cleland, releasing him through on goal. Kevin Cleland rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alec Mckinlay with no chance!! Goal for Brechin!
57.36
Showing composure, Gerhard Hässler laces a through ball forward to Craig Law. Showing composure, Craig Law laces a weighted ball forward to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards John Dalglish. John Dalglish directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
59.53
John Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Gemmell. Callum Gemmell changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Callum Gemmell shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
61.44
Craig Law runs straight at the opposition's defence. Craig Law threads the ball through into the box. Scott Brady muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.48
2-1Showing composure, Alex Elliott laces a weighted ball forward to Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell plays a one-two with Paul Greig and advances towards the goal... John Naysmith barges into Alex Caldwell. Penalty not given!!
73.55
Stirling Albion are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
75.12
Stuart Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Greig but the linesman indicates offside!
77.57
2-1Stirling Albion have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Meiklejohn replacing John Naysmith, Billy McNeill replacing Craig Law and Eddie Wallwork replacing John Dalglish .
78.63
2-1Alex Elliott threads the ball through to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland cuts inside the box! Gerhard Hässler barges into Kevin Cleland. Penalty for Brechin!!
78.63
2-1The referee points to the spot..
80.03
Kevin Cleland takes a cautious run up but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.51
Neil Mcinnes plays the ball forward to Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell runs straight at the defence! Alex Caldwell comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
84.18
Kevin Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Billy McNeill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Wallwork. Eddie Wallwork knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
87.26
Gerhard Hässler kicks a strong pass forward to Billy McNeill. Billy McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Wallwork collects the pass. Eddie Wallwork knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady makes a deft header. Nico Götz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Scott Brady hacks Andy Hopkin from behind! Scott Brady is given a warning by the referee! Andy Hopkin runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
6
8
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
25.7%
41.9%
32.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alex Caldwell of Brechin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nico Götz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stephen Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stuart Hansen (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alex Elliott (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stephen Mason (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Paul Greig (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Alex Caldwell (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Kevin Cleland (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Dominic Dalglish (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andy Brady (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry Hendry (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alec Mckinlay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gerhard Hässler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Callum Gemmell (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Scott James (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Craig Law (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Norman Jacobs (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Garry Naysmith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Brady (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | John Dalglish (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Kevin Meiklejohn (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Billy McNeill (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Eddie Wallwork (DEF) | 7 | |