Match Report


BrechinBrechin     Raith RoversRaith Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nico GötzN. Götz59
G
1
G
47Callum HopkinC. Hopkin
Stephen ThomsonS. Thomson54
D
2
D
43Paul GemmellP. Gemmell
Andy HopkinA. Hopkin51
D
3
D
43Neil MeiklejohnN. Meiklejohn
Andy SullivanA. Sullivan49
D
captain4
D
36Colin HendryC. Hendry
Neil McinnesN. Mcinnes51
M
5
M
50Dominic BurleyD. Burley
Stuart HansenS. Hansen47
M
6
M
45Matt DickovM. Dickov
Alex ElliottA. Elliott46
M
7
M
40Alex InglisA. Inglis
Stephen MasonS. Mason44
M
8
M
39Billy HansenB. Hansen
Paul GreigP. Greig53
A
9captain
A
48Gary TelferG. Telfer
Alex CaldwellA. Caldwell50
A
10
A
46John NaysmithJ. Naysmith
Kevin ClelandK. Cleland46
A
11
A
38Stephen JamesS. James
 
Dominic DalglishD. Dalglish47
D
12
G
46Callum GlassC. Glass
Andy BradyA. Brady46
G
13
G
44Billy HutchisonB. Hutchison
Garry HendryG. Hendry42
M
14
G
41Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 2,694 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brechin and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Dalglish.


0.00
Brechin kick off the first half!
2.16
Billy Hansen catches Neil Mcinnes on the ankles. The referee calls over Billy Hansen and warns him to calm down! Neil Mcinnes runs off the knock.
3.01
Andy Sullivan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Mcinnes. Neil Mcinnes passes the ball forward to Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell plays a quick one-two with Paul Greig and rushes in on goal... Alex Caldwell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.36
Stephen Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Greig. Paul Greig rushes past Neil Meiklejohn! Paul Greig muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
10.38
Alex Elliott advances with the ball. Alex Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
12.53
Colin Hendry makes a probing pass to Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis threads a neat ball through to Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer shoots from distance but it flies wide!
14.40
Billy Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Gary Telfer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Telfer shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
15.21
Raith Rovers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
15.21
Stephen Thomson gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Alex Caldwell rushes past Paul Gemmell! Alex Caldwell shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
20.31
Neil Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell plays a one-two with Paul Greig and rushes in on goal... Alex Caldwell comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Callum Hopkin smothers it!
26.05
Stephen Thomson knocks the ball forward to Stuart Hansen. With a delightful solo run, Stuart Hansen stretches the opposition's defence. Stuart Hansen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Callum Hopkin easily smothers it!
32.10
Alex Inglis sees Gary Telfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Telfer shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
33.47
Alex Elliott makes a beautiful solo run. Alex Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.37
Neil Meiklejohn brings the ball forward. Neil Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Stephen James. Stephen James knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Telfer. Gary Telfer rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.05
Stephen Thomson threads a neat ball through to Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Greig. Paul Greig shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
45.00
Alex Inglis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Hansen. Billy Hansen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The second half starts with Raith Rovers kicking off!
48.25
Andy Hopkin hits a low pass to Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason hits a low pass to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
49.51
Alex Elliott threads a neat ball through to Paul Greig. Paul Greig advances inside the box! Paul Greig tries a spectacular strike but Callum Hopkin reads it well. Fabulous stop!
60.19
Stephen Thomson hits a low pass to Stuart Hansen. Stuart Hansen takes it forward alone. Stuart Hansen shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Callum Hopkin had no chance!! Goal for Brechin!
63.42
Alex Inglis threads a neat ball through to John Naysmith. John Naysmith shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
66.14
Stuart Hansen makes a probing pass to Paul Greig. Paul Greig runs straight at the defence! Paul Greig strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Callum Hopkin reads it well. Excellent keeping!
67.30
Stuart Hansen surges forward with the ball. Stuart Hansen whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
69.48
Stephen Thomson hits a low pass to Stuart Hansen. Stuart Hansen flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Cleland who brings the ball under control. Kevin Cleland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
73.39
Brechin are in full control of this game.
78.07
Andy Hopkin sees Stephen Mason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Greig. Paul Greig tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
83.43
Matt Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Hansen. Billy Hansen shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
84.36
Andy Hopkin makes a beautiful solo run. Andy Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
89.26
Stephen Mason flicks a high ball forward to Paul Greig who takes it down. Paul Greig tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Callum Hopkin. Excellent save.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Brechin

Raith Rovers
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
8
0
Shots off Target
8
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
71.4%
28.6%
Play Area
24.7%
41.6%
33.8%

Scorers
Stuart Hansen 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Hansen of Brechin

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

1.Callum Hopkin (GK)
8
2.Paul Gemmell (DEF)
6
3.Neil Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
4.Colin Hendry (DEF)
6
5.Dominic Burley (MID)
6
6.Matt Dickov (MID)
6
7.Alex Inglis (MID)
6
8.Billy Hansen (MID)
6
9.Gary Telfer (ATT)
6
10.John Naysmith (ATT)
6
11.Stephen James (ATT)
6
 
12.Callum Glass (GK)
0
13.Billy Hutchison (GK)
0
14.Garry Naysmith (GK)
0