Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Balmoor Stadium where Peterhead play host to Montrose. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Peterhead are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Rae.


0.00
Peterhead kick off!
6.44
Scott Bremner threads the ball through to Paul Telfer. Paul Telfer sees Gary Hansen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Hansen shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
8.10
Don Davidson catches Alex Inglis on the ankles. The referee calls over Don Davidson and warns him to calm down! Alex Inglis runs off the knock.
9.25
Paul Telfer takes a long throw-in. Stephen Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Caldwell. David Caldwell shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
15.45
Don Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Burley. Craig Burley makes a great pass forward. Gary Mccall runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
18.01
Scott Bremner sees Paul Telfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Telfer flicks a high ball forward to David Mason who takes it down. David Mason whips in a cross ball towards David Caldwell. David Caldwell beats his man to it with a header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
20.00
Scott Bremner comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Niven. Scott Bremner is shown the yellow card! Gavin Niven stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.43
Don Greig advances with the ball. Don Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Burley. Craig Burley jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
22.44
Scott Bremner makes a strong solo run forward. Scott Bremner flicks a high pass forward. David Mason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.10
Don Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Mccall. Gary Mccall tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.23
Richard Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Don Davidson. Don Davidson threads a neat ball through to Craig Burley. Craig Burley whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Niven. Gavin Niven makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.14
Stephen Mcallister sees space and advances. Stephen Mcallister tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
32.03
Don Davidson sees space and advances. Don Davidson shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Jacob Makin. Excellent save.
33.27
Paul Telfer flicks a high ball forward to David Caldwell who takes it down. David Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Alec Rae reads it well. Superb keeping!
34.02
Stuart Gallacher brings the ball forward. Stuart Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Burley. Craig Burley hits a low pass to Gary Mccall. Gary Mccall makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.59
Stephen Mcallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.44
Alex Inglis threads the ball through to David Caldwell. David Caldwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Naysmith.
42.21
David Naysmith hacks Stuart Brady from behind! The referee calls over David Naysmith and shows him a yellow card! Stuart Brady hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Peterhead have changed their lineup with Stephen Dickov replacing David Naysmith and Gary Campbell replacing Gary Mccall. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Montrose kick off!
47.54
Don Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Gary Campbell who brings the ball under control. Gary Campbell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
48.01
John James comes in with a late challenge on Don Greig. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Don Greig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.01
Free kick to Peterhead just outside the area...
49.45
Don Davidson takes a slow run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
57.21
Don Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Niven who brings the ball under control. Gavin Niven sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
60.15
Peterhead have made a substitution with John Hopkin replacing Alec Rae .
61.17
Stephen Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mcallister. Stephen Mcallister makes a probing pass to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen rushes past Neil Morrison! Gary Hansen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Stuart Gallacher.
63.50
Don Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Burley. Craig Burley skips past Stephen Hopkin! Craig Burley shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.12
Stephen Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to David Mason who brings the ball under control. David Mason finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
66.52
Don Greig flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Niven who takes it down. Gavin Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.49
Don Mason flicks a high pass forward. Gary Campbell collects the pass. Gary Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.35
Paul Telfer hits a low pass to David Caldwell. David Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
72.28
Richard Elliott makes a probing pass to Don Greig. Don Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Niven. Gavin Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell makes a convincing header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
78.34
Stephen Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to David Caldwell who takes it down. David Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.33
Don Davidson plays the ball forward to Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
81.36
Paul Telfer knocks the ball to his team mate, David Caldwell. David Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gary Hansen!
84.07
Paul Telfer advances with the ball. Paul Telfer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Morrison.
87.15
Scott Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Mcallister holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Gary Campbell comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Hopkin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Hopkin runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
9
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
26.5%
43.4%
30.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gary Hansen of Montrose

Match Ratings
1.Alec Rae (GK)
6
2.Richard Elliott (DEF)
6
3.Neil Morrison (DEF)
6
4.David Naysmith (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Stuart Gallacher (DEF)
7
6.Don Davidson (MID)
7
7.Don Mason (MID)
6
8.Don Greig (MID)
8
9.Gavin Niven (ATT)
6
10.Craig Burley (ATT)
7
11.Gary Mccall (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.John Hopkin (GK)
6
13.Stephen Dickov (GK)
6
14.Gary Campbell (ATT)yellow card
5

1.Jacob Makin (GK)
6
2.John James (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Scott Bremner (DEF)yellow card
7
4.Stephen Hopkin (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Brady (MID)
6
6.Stephen Mcallister (MID)
8
7.Paul Telfer (MID)
7
8.Alex Inglis (MID)
6
9.Gary Hansen (ATT)goal scored
8
10.David Mason (ATT)
6
11.David Caldwell (ATT)
7
 
12.Stuart Strachan (GK)
0
13.Duncan Booth (DEF)
0
14.Gavin Inglis (ATT)
0