Match Report
| Montrose | Montrose |  |  | Brechin | Brechin | ||||||||||||||||
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| Jacob Makin | J. Makin |  | 51 | G |  | 1 | | G | 60 |  | Nico Götz | N. Götz | |||||||||
| John James | J. James |  | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | Andy Hopkin | A. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Scott Bremner | S. Bremner | | 51 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Andy Sullivan | A. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Duncan Booth | D. Booth | | 42 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 46 | | Alex Souness | A. Souness | ||||||||
| Stuart Brady | S. Brady | | 47 | M | | 5 | | M | 47 | | Stuart Hansen | S. Hansen | |||||||||
| Stephen Mcallister | S. Mcallister | | 45 | M | | 6 | | M | 46 | | Alex Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Paul Telfer | P. Telfer | | 42 | M | | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Stuart Elliott | S. Elliott | ||||||||
| Alex Inglis | A. Inglis | | 41 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Stephen Mason | S. Mason | |||||||||
| Gary Hansen | G. Hansen | | 56 | A | | 9 | | A | 53 | | Paul Greig | P. Greig | |||||||||
| David Mason | D. Mason | | 44 | A | | 10 | | A | 46 | | Kevin Cleland | K. Cleland | |||||||||
| David Caldwell | D. Caldwell | | 41 | A | | 11 | | A | 41 | | Billy Dickov | B. Dickov | |||||||||
| Stuart Strachan | S. Strachan | | 47 | G | | 12 | | G | 46 | | Andy Brady | A. Brady | |||||||||
| Gavin Inglis | G. Inglis | | 40 | A | | 13 | | D | 45 | | Neil Greig | N. Greig | |||||||||
| Miguel Ribeiro | M. Ribeiro |  | 39 | D | | 14 | | G | 43 | | Billy Cleland | B. Cleland | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Brechin. A crowd of 2,679 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Montrose and Brechin are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Morton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Montrose and Brechin are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Morton.
0.00
0-0Montrose kick off the first half!
4.53
0-0Alex Elliott makes a simple pass to Paul Greig. Paul Greig plays a scrappy one-two with Billy Dickov and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paul Greig side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Jacob Makin. Excellent save.
6.07
0-0Duncan Booth flicks a high pass forward. Paul Telfer collects the pass. Paul Telfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason connects with a diving header. The ball strikes Andy Hopkin's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
9.31
0-0Stuart Elliott threads a neat ball through to Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov skips past Duncan Booth! Some silky footwork from Billy Dickov provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.26
Stuart Elliott threads a neat ball through to Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov plays a one-two with Kevin Cleland and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Billy Dickov provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but John James is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
12.36
0-0Alex Inglis receives the ball from a throw-in from Stephen Mcallister. Alex Inglis hits a low pass to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nico Götz who gathers it comfortably.
14.05
Stuart Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Greig. Paul Greig whips in a cross ball towards Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov whips the ball goalwards with his head. Jacob Makin gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
15.04
0-0Paul Telfer clumsily knocks into Stuart Elliott. The referee calls over Paul Telfer and shows him a yellow card! Stuart Elliott runs off the knock.
20.51
1-0Paul Telfer threads a neat ball through to David Caldwell. David Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.47
1-0Stuart Elliott threads a neat ball through to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Dickov. John James clumsily knocks into Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
28.05
Stephen Mcallister threads a neat ball through to David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.28
Paul Telfer passes the ball forward to David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen makes a convincing header. The ball strikes Andy Sullivan's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
33.56
1-0Corner kick to Montrose. Stephen Mcallister plays it to the far post. David Caldwell cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.44
Duncan Booth barges into Stuart Hansen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Hansen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.37
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Brechin kick off!
47.38
Alex Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.00
John James makes a simple pass to Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis makes a simple pass to David Caldwell. David Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.41
Paul Telfer flicks a high pass forward. David Caldwell collects the pass. David Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.53
Andy Hopkin hits a low pass to Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Greig. Paul Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
59.23
Andy Sullivan flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Elliott who brings the ball under control. Stuart Elliott passes the ball forward to Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Bremner.
63.36
Scott Bremner flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Brady who takes it down. Stuart Brady changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Brady hits a low pass to David Mason. David Mason shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
65.05
Stephen Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, David Mason. David Mason shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.07
John James flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Brady. Stuart Brady plays the ball forward to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Hopkin.
69.37
3-0Scott Bremner chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Telfer. Paul Telfer threads a neat ball through to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Caldwell but he's offside!
71.45
John James advances with the ball. John James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Caldwell. David Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.12
Alex Elliott flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Cleland who takes it down. Kevin Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Greig. Paul Greig beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.48
Stuart Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov plays a one-two with Paul Greig and advances towards the goal... Billy Dickov looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.01
3-0Montrose have made 3 substitutions with Stuart Strachan replacing John James, Gavin Inglis replacing David Mason and Miguel Ribeiro replacing Gary Hansen .
78.08
Stuart Strachan passes the ball forward to Stuart Brady. With imagination, Stuart Brady plays the ball forward to Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.44
Scott Bremner knocks the ball forward to Paul Telfer. Paul Telfer makes a simple pass to Gavin Inglis. Gavin Inglis whips in a cross ball towards David Caldwell. David Caldwell jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Nico Götz gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
85.39
Stuart Brady sees Gavin Inglis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Inglis cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Gavin Inglis provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
Stuart Elliott sees Kevin Cleland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Dickov but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
30%
44.4%
25.6%
Scorers
| Gary Hansen 21, 49, 54 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary Hansen of Montrose |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jacob Makin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John James (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Scott Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duncan Booth (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Stuart Brady (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Stephen Mcallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paul Telfer (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Alex Inglis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Hansen (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | David Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Caldwell (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Stuart Strachan (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gavin Inglis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Miguel Ribeiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Nico Götz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andy Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alex Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart Hansen (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alex Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stuart Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stephen Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paul Greig (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Billy Dickov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andy Brady (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Greig (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Cleland (GK) | 0 | |