Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Ochilview Park where Stenhousemuir play host to Brechin. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stenhousemuir are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Law.


0.00
The first half starts with Brechin kicking off!
4.46
Neil Mcinnes sees space and advances. Neil Mcinnes tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
6.51
Alex Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Cleland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Cleland skips past Martin Seibert! Kevin Cleland shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kevin Cleland!
14.17
Stephen Mason hits a low pass to Paul Greig. Paul Greig knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Gemmill.
20.36
David Cleland sees Gavin Johnstone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Johnstone plays a quick one-two with Paul Ritchie and rushes in on goal... Gavin Johnstone comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. Nico Götz comfortably gets down and covers it.
27.43
Gavin Johnstone comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Thomson. The referee warns Gavin Johnstone to calm down! Stephen Thomson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.30
Kevin Gemmill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Cleland. David Cleland decides to run forward with the ball. David Cleland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stenhousemuir appear unchanged since the first half. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Stenhousemuir kicking off!
48.30
Martin Seibert decides to run forward with the ball. Martin Seibert plays the ball forward to Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
53.39
Alex Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Cleland who brings the ball under control. Kevin Cleland shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
55.41
Stephen Thomson makes a simple pass to Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott takes it forward alone. Alex Elliott cuts inside the box! Alex Elliott makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
59.25
Neil Mcinnes makes a simple pass to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland plays a one-two with Alex Caldwell and advances towards the goal... Kevin Cleland makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.25
Stenhousemuir have made a substitution with Noah Ouindi replacing Colin Dickov .
69.58
Noah Ouindi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Andres. Oscar Andres darts forward. Oscar Andres threads a neat, attacking ball through to Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie takes a shot at goal but Nico Götz is on top of it.
72.53
Andy Sullivan flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Hansen. Stuart Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Cleland controls it well on his chest. Kevin Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Alex Caldwell controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Alex Caldwell rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
77.31
Stenhousemuir have made a substitution with Stuart Hutchison replacing Oscar Andres .
78.31
Noah Ouindi flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Booth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Booth advances with the ball. Stuart Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
79.49
David Cleland flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
83.17
Don Gemmill barges into Alex Elliott. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alex Elliott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.55
Stephen Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Greig. Paul Greig shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.12
Stuart Hutchison kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Thomson.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.8%
58.2%
Play Area
30.4%
43%
26.6%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Cleland of Brechin

Match Ratings
1.Don Law (GK)
6
2.Duncan Souness (DEF)
6
3.Don Gemmill (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Martin Seibert (DEF)
6
5.Colin Dickov (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Gemmill (DEF)
6
7.Stuart Booth (MID)
6
8.Oscar Andres (MID)
6
9.David Cleland (MID)
6
10.Gavin Johnstone (ATT)
6
11.Paul Ritchie (ATT)
6
 
12.Micka‘l Benkouar (ATT)
0
13.Noah Ouindi (DEF)
6
14.Stuart Hutchison (DEF)
6

1.Nico Götz (GK)
6
2.Stephen Thomson (DEF)
6
3.Andy Hopkin (DEF)
6
4.Andy Sullivan (DEF)
7
5.Neil Mcinnes (MID)
6
6.Stuart Hansen (MID)
6
7.Alex Elliott (MID)
8
8.Stephen Mason (MID)
6
9.Paul Greig (ATT)
6
10.Alex Caldwell (ATT)
6
11.Kevin Cleland (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Dominic Dalglish (DEF)
0
13.Andy Brady (GK)
0
14.Garry Hendry (MID)
0