Match Report
| Arbroath | Arbroath |  |  | Berwick Rangers | Berwick Rangers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Des Plowright | D. Plowright |  | 69 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 59 |  | Andy Strachan | A. Strachan | ||||||||
| Fernando Jesus | F. Jesus |  | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | Edgar Neves | E. Neves | |||||||||
| Stephen Cooper | S. Cooper | | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 |  | Mathieu Bruneau | M. Bruneau | |||||||||
| Andy Mason | A. Mason | | 54 | D | | 4 | | | D | 59 | | David Caldwell | D. Caldwell | ||||||||
| David McGrory | D. McGrory | | 47 | D | | 5 | | M | 72 | | Callum James | C. James | |||||||||
| Kevin Mason | K. Mason | | 42 | D | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Tomas Gomes | T. Gomes | |||||||||
| Alec Mccall | A. Mccall | | 65 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Colin McGrory | C. McGrory | |||||||||
| Luca Borgobello | L. Borgobello |  | 62 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Andy Booth | A. Booth | |||||||||
| Rudy Kastendeuch | R. Kastendeuch | | 66 | A | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Dominic Morton | D. Morton | |||||||||
| Alex Mason | A. Mason | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Callum McStay | C. McStay | |||||||||
| Neil Thomson | N. Thomson | | 62 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Alec Hendry | A. Hendry | |||||||||
| Malte Hoeness | M. Hoeness |  | 61 | M | | 12 | | G | 55 | | Andy James | A. James | |||||||||
| David Sousa | D. Sousa | | 59 | M | | 13 | | G | 54 | | Don Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Shaun Vassell | S. Vassell | | 59 | A | | 14 | | D | 52 | | Alec Strachan | A. Strachan | |||||||||
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Gayfield where Arbroath play host to Berwick Rangers. A crowd of 8,088 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arbroath are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Berwick Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Burley.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arbroath are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Berwick Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Burley.
0.00
0-0Arbroath start the match!
2.44
0-0Without breaking stride, Luca Borgobello plays the ball forward to Alex Mason. Alex Mason whips in a cross ball towards Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
3.16
Luca Borgobello flicks the ball to his team mate, Rudy Kastendeuch. Rudy Kastendeuch shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
10.25
Fernando Jesus flicks the ball to his team mate, Luca Borgobello. Luca Borgobello flicks a high pass forward. Neil Thomson collects the pass. Neil Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Alex Mason. Alex Mason finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.04
0-0Colin McGrory hacks Luca Borgobello from behind! The referee warns Colin McGrory to calm down! Luca Borgobello hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.47
0-0David Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Colin McGrory. With a delightful solo run, Colin McGrory stretches the opposition's defence. Colin McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Alec Hendry. Stephen Cooper hacks Alec Hendry from behind! Alec Hendry appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
18.39
Stephen Cooper threads a neat ball through to Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Alex Mason. Alex Mason whips the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.41
Stephen Cooper plays the ball forward to Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall threads a neat ball through to Rudy Kastendeuch. Rudy Kastendeuch finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.53
0-0Alec Hendry catches Fernando Jesus on the ankles. Alec Hendry is shown the yellow card! Fernando Jesus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.42
David Caldwell sees Tomas Gomes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tomas Gomes knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
32.52
1-0Stephen Cooper flicks a high ball forward to Alec Mccall who takes it down. Alec Mccall makes a simple pass to Rudy Kastendeuch. Rudy Kastendeuch lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Mason. Alex Mason connects with a diving header. Alex Mason scores for Arbroath!!
39.47
Luca Borgobello darts forward. Luca Borgobello knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Mason. Alex Mason connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper, Andy Strachan, sees it late!! Goal for Arbroath!
45.00
2-0David Caldwell makes a probing pass to Callum James. Callum James flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Morton who brings the ball under control. Dominic Morton plays a one-two with Alec Hendry and rushes in on goal... Dominic Morton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Des Plowright comfortably smothers it!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Arbroath appear unchanged since the first half. Berwick Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Berwick Rangers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Berwick Rangers kicking off!
47.05
2-0With some swift thinking, Luca Borgobello plays the ball forward to Alex Mason. Alex Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.16
Tomas Gomes flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Morton. With a superhuman jump, Dominic Morton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
60.06
2-0Arbroath have made a substitution with Malte Hoeness replacing Fernando Jesus .
61.09
Alec Mccall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.35
Luca Borgobello makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Alex Mason. Alex Mason is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Andy Strachan is on top of his game. Nice save!
71.43
David McGrory passes the ball forward to Luca Borgobello. Luca Borgobello hits a low pass to Alex Mason. Alex Mason rushes past David Caldwell! Alex Mason makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
73.10
David Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory runs straight at the opposition's defence. Colin McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Morton. Dominic Morton knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.46
Arbroath have made 2 substitutions with Shaun Vassell replacing Luca Borgobello and David Sousa replacing Andy Mason .
78.52
David Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Tomas Gomes. Tomas Gomes makes a beautiful solo run. Tomas Gomes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.56
Colin McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Morton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Morton shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Des Plowright smothers it!
87.21
David Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin McGrory. What a great partnership. Colin McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Callum McStay collects the pass. Callum McStay whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Morton. Dominic Morton beats his man to it with a header. It's miles wide!
89.42
Alec Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Mason. Alex Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Strachan who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
25.9%
44.4%
29.6%
Scorers
| Alex Mason 33, 39 | Dominic Morton 73 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alex Mason of Arbroath |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Des Plowright (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fernando Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Cooper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | David McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alec Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Luca Borgobello (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Rudy Kastendeuch (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alex Mason (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Neil Thomson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Malte Hoeness (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | David Sousa (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Shaun Vassell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Andy Strachan (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Edgar Neves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mathieu Bruneau (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Caldwell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Callum James (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tomas Gomes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Colin McGrory (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Andy Booth (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dominic Morton (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Callum McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alec Hendry (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Andy James (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Don Mckinlay (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alec Strachan (DEF) | 0 | |