Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Peterhead. A crowd of 2,734 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montrose are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Peterhead appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Morton.


0.00
Peterhead get the match underway!
3.27
John James kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Mcallister. Stephen Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
6.44
Stuart Greig brings the ball forward. Stuart Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Gallacher.
8.17
Stephen Hopkin passes the ball forward to Stephen Mcallister. Stephen Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. David Caldwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
9.08
Tomas Fernandes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Mccall. Gary Mccall plays a quick one-two with Craig Burley and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Gary Mccall provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
12.09
Billy Morton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Brady. Stuart Brady makes a simple pass to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
15.49
Stuart Brady knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards David Caldwell. David Caldwell heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.56
Neil Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Young. With imagination, Dominic Young plays the ball forward to Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Morton.
18.25
Craig Burley clumsily knocks into Stephen Hopkin. The referee brings Craig Burley to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen Hopkin stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.39
Stuart Greig makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Greig shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.15
Stuart Brady flicks the ball to his team mate, David Caldwell. David Caldwell shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
26.09
Dominic Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Mccall. Gary Mccall runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Gary Mccall provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
27.59
Stuart Greig darts forward. Stuart Greig whips in a cross ball towards David Caldwell. David Caldwell finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Alec Rae!
32.08
Billy Morton sees space and advances. Billy Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, David Mason. David Mason whips in a cross ball towards David Caldwell. David Caldwell connects with a diving header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.45
Dominic Young hacks John James from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John James stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.15
Don Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Gary Campbell controls it well on his chest. Gary Campbell shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
44.18
Stephen Hopkin takes a long throw-in. Billy Morton knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Telfer. Paul Telfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
John James flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Mcallister who brings the ball under control. Stephen Mcallister makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Mcallister shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half. Peterhead have changed their lineup with John Hopkin replacing David Naysmith and Stephen Dickov replacing Gary Campbell.

45.00
The second half starts with Montrose kicking off!
48.07
John James flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Brady who takes it down. Stuart Brady threads a neat ball through to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Hopkin.
49.15
John Hopkin knocks the ball forward to Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes flicks a high ball forward to Gary Mccall who takes it down. Gary Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Dickov. Stephen Dickov connects with a diving header his aim is horrendously poor!
51.35
Dominic Young sees Gary Mccall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Mccall makes a simple pass, allowing Stephen Dickov to run into the box. Stephen Dickov side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.15
Tomas Fernandes hits a low pass to Stephen Dickov. Stephen Dickov finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.23
Stuart Brady makes a simple pass to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Morrison.
57.48
Stuart Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Young collects the pass. Dominic Young threads the ball through to Gary Mccall. Gary Mccall shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.30
Peterhead have made a substitution with Dominic Ritchie replacing Alec Rae .
61.40
John James barges into Dominic Young. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dominic Young runs off the knock.
65.28
Stuart Greig kicks a strong pass forward to David Caldwell. David Caldwell makes a probing pass to David Mason but he's offside!
66.32
John James takes a long throw-in. Stephen Hopkin knocks the ball forward to Stephen Mcallister. Stephen Mcallister makes a probing pass to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.34
With great vision, Stuart Gallacher plays the ball forward to Tomas Fernandes. Seeing a gap ahead, Tomas Fernandes plays the ball forward to Gary Mccall. Gary Mccall plays a scrappy one-two with Stephen Dickov and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gary Mccall side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.59
Don Davidson threads a neat ball through to Stephen Dickov. Stephen Dickov controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Craig Burley through on goal. Craig Burley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
78.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Don Davidson plays the ball forward to Stephen Dickov. Stephen Dickov plays a scrappy one-two with Craig Burley and advances towards the goal... Stephen Dickov muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.20
Don Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Dickov holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Dickov skips past John James! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Stephen Dickov provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.05
Stephen Hopkin catches Stephen Dickov on the ankles. The referee calls over Stephen Hopkin and warns him to calm down! Stephen Dickov stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
8
10
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
30.9%
42.6%
26.6%

Scorers

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

Match Ratings
1.Jacob Makin (GK)
6
2.John James (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Billy Morton (DEF)
8
4.Stephen Hopkin (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Brady (MID)
7
6.Stuart Greig (MID)
8
7.Stephen Mcallister (MID)
7
8.Paul Telfer (MID)
6
9.Gary Hansen (ATT)
6
10.David Mason (ATT)
6
11.David Caldwell (ATT)
6
 
12.Duncan Booth (DEF)
0
13.Alex Inglis (MID)
0
14.Gavin Inglis (ATT)
0

1.Alec Rae (GK)
6
2.Richard Elliott (DEF)
6
3.Neil Morrison (DEF)
6
4.David Naysmith (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Gallacher (DEF)
6
6.Don Davidson (MID)
7
7.Tomas Fernandes (MID)
7
8.Dominic Young (MID)yellow card
6
9.Craig Burley (ATT)
6
10.Gary Mccall (ATT)
7
11.Gary Campbell (ATT)
6
 
12.Dominic Ritchie (MID)
6
13.John Hopkin (GK)
6
14.Stephen Dickov (GK)goal scored
9