Match Report
| Elgin City | Elgin City |  |  | Montrose | Montrose | ||||||||||||||||
| Maikel De Vries | Maikel De Vries | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| David Telfer | D. Telfer |  | 36 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 |  | Jacob Makin | J. Makin | |||||||||
| Stuart Elliott | S. Elliott | | 41 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | John James | J. James | |||||||||
| Andy Mckinlay | A. Mckinlay | | 37 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 | | Scott Bremner | S. Bremner | |||||||||
| Paul McGrory | P. McGrory | | 37 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 44 | | Billy Morton | B. Morton | ||||||||
| Don McStay | D. McStay | | 41 | D | | 5 | | M | 47 | | Stuart Brady | S. Brady | |||||||||
| Andy White | A. White | | 36 | M | | 6 | | M | 45 | | Stephen Mcallister | S. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Garry Mcallister | G. Mcallister | | 37 | M | | 7 | | | M | 42 | | Paul Telfer | P. Telfer | ||||||||
| John Henderson | J. Henderson | | 35 | M | | 8 | | M | 41 | | Alex Inglis | A. Inglis | |||||||||
| Callum Davidson | C. Davidson | | 47 | A | | 9 | | A | 56 | | Gary Hansen | G. Hansen | |||||||||
| Matt Niven | M. Niven | | 40 | A | | 10 | | A | 44 | | David Mason | D. Mason | |||||||||
| Neil Henderson | N. Henderson | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 41 | | David Caldwell | D. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Kevin Bremner | K. Bremner | | 37 | A | | 12 | | G | 47 | | Stuart Strachan | S. Strachan | |||||||||
| Garry Telfer | G. Telfer | | 35 | M | | 13 | | D | 44 | | Stephen Hopkin | S. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Craig Sullivan | C. Sullivan | | 42 | D | | 14 | | D | 42 | | Duncan Booth | D. Booth | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by B.et |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Borough Briggs where Elgin City play host to Montrose. A crowd of 2,431 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt McNeill.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt McNeill.
0.00
0-0Montrose start the match!
2.06
0-0Paul McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Henderson. John Henderson sees Neil Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Henderson plays a scrappy one-two with Callum Davidson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Neil Henderson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Jacob Makin gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
6.54
Billy Morton flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Mcallister who takes it down. Stephen Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. David Mason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Mason cuts inside the box! David Mason tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but David Telfer smothers it!
9.16
0-0Andy White chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
10.48
0-1Billy Morton receives the ball from a throw-in from John James. Billy Morton threads the ball through to Paul Telfer. Paul Telfer makes a beautiful solo run. Paul Telfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Montrose!
16.21
Andy White flicks a high pass forward. Callum Davidson controls it well on his chest. Callum Davidson makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
18.07
0-1Stuart Elliott comes in with a late challenge on David Caldwell. Stuart Elliott is shown the yellow card! David Caldwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.50
0-1Don McStay darts forward. Don McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Niven. Matt Niven threads a neat, attacking ball through to Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Scott Bremner. Excellent block.
38.39
0-1Alex Inglis makes a probing pass to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Mckinlay.
39.19
Paul Telfer threads a neat ball through to David Caldwell. David Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason flicks the ball with his head. David Telfer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Elgin City appear unchanged since the first half. Montrose also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Elgin City kick off!
48.58
Andy Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister hits a low pass to Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Niven. With a superhuman jump, Matt Niven connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.01
Alex Inglis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen whips in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.47
Paul Telfer advances with the ball. Paul Telfer shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
57.09
Paul Telfer sees David Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. David Telfer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.13
0-3With great vision, Scott Bremner plays the ball forward to Stephen Mcallister. Stephen Mcallister plays the ball forward to David Mason. David Mason knocks the ball forward to Gary Hansen but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
77.04
0-3Montrose have made 3 substitutions with Stuart Strachan replacing John James, Stephen Hopkin replacing David Mason and Duncan Booth replacing Gary Hansen .
78.12
Andy White flicks a high pass forward to Matt Niven who brings the ball under control. Matt Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.41
Stuart Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Mcallister. Stephen Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Hopkin who takes it down. Stephen Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.28
Alex Inglis makes a simple pass to Stephen Hopkin. Stephen Hopkin shoots from outside the area but is denied by David Telfer. Excellent save.
85.01
Garry Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Neil Henderson who takes it down. Neil Henderson chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Niven. Some good footwork from Matt Niven provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
35%
42.5%
22.5%
Scorers
| Gary Hansen 10 David Mason 39, 57 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Mason of Montrose |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David Telfer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stuart Elliott (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Andy Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paul McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Don McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy White (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Garry Mcallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | John Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Callum Davidson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matt Niven (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Neil Henderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kevin Bremner (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garry Telfer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Sullivan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jacob Makin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Billy Morton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart Brady (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Mcallister (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Paul Telfer (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Alex Inglis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Hansen (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | David Mason (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | David Caldwell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Stuart Strachan (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stephen Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Duncan Booth (DEF) | 6 | |