Match Report


Elgin CityElgin City     Alloa AthleticAlloa Athletic
Maikel De VriesMaikel De Vries Computer Player Computer Player
Garry McallisterG. Mcallister35
G
1captain
G
63Matt LawM. Law
Scott ClelandS. Cleland47
D
2
D
65Duncan LawD. Law
Craig SullivanC. Sullivan42
D
3
D
55Gavin BradyG. Brady
Stuart ElliottS. Elliott41
D
captain4
D
48Stephen MccallS. Mccall
Don McStayD. McStay41
D
5
M
60Nicolas WielandN. Wieland
Garry McallisterG. Mcallister37
M
6
M
56Youl El KhebirY. El Khebir
Andy WhiteA. White37
M
7
M
54Alec MorrisonA. Morrison
John HendersonJ. Henderson36
M
8
M
43Andy InglisA. Inglis
Neil HendersonN. Henderson49
A
9
A
68Craig CampbellC. Campbell
Callum DavidsonC. Davidson48
A
10
A
49Gavin MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn
Edgar MonteiroE. Monteiro41
A
11
A
47David StrachanD. Strachan
 
Matt NivenM. Niven40
A
12
G
49Gary NivenG. Niven
Paul McGroryP. McGrory37
D
13
D
45Rodrigo OliveiraR. Oliveira
Kevin BremnerK. Bremner37
A
14
A
42Duncan CollinsD. Collins

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Borough Briggs where Elgin City play host to Alloa Athletic. A crowd of 2,838 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Rae.


0.00
The whistle blows and Elgin City get the match underway!
2.55
David Strachan comes in with a late challenge on Craig Sullivan. The referee warns David Strachan to calm down! Craig Sullivan stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.03
Youl El Khebir kicks a strong pass forward to David Strachan. David Strachan shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
12.38
Alec Morrison makes a simple pass to Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
18.31
With a delightful solo run, Youl El Khebir stretches the opposition's defence. Youl El Khebir sees David Strachan just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. David Strachan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
21.26
Gavin Meiklejohn catches Stuart Elliott on the ankles. Gavin Meiklejohn is warned by the referee! Stuart Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.04
Alec Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Craig Campbell provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
27.56
Gavin Brady makes a probing pass to Alec Morrison. Alec Morrison surges forward with the ball. Alec Morrison plays a one-two with Gavin Meiklejohn and rushes in on goal... Alec Morrison looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.53
Stuart Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to Neil Henderson who brings the ball under control. Neil Henderson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Law.
39.26
Alec Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, David Strachan. David Strachan makes a probing pass to Craig Campbell but he's offside!
40.22
Stephen Mccall makes a probing pass to Alec Morrison. Alec Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Meiklejohn. Gavin Meiklejohn skips past Stuart Elliott! Gavin Meiklejohn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball cannons off Stuart Elliott, going out of play.
41.41
Andy Inglis takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Garry Mcallister scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Elgin City appear unchanged since the first half. Alloa Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Alloa Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
47.06
Alec Morrison sees space and advances. Alec Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards David Strachan. David Strachan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
49.32
Scott Cleland makes a strong solo run forward. Scott Cleland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edgar Monteiro. Edgar Monteiro shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
53.43
Alec Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Meiklejohn. Gavin Meiklejohn flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.56
Craig Sullivan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy White. Andy White flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson rushes past Duncan Law! Callum Davidson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Matt Law is on top of it.
60.16
Alec Morrison plays the ball forward to Gavin Meiklejohn. Gavin Meiklejohn shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
69.48
Stephen Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Alec Morrison collects the pass. Alec Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell shoots from outside the area but is denied by Garry Mcallister. Excellent save.
77.50
John Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Callum Davidson controls it well on his chest. Callum Davidson runs straight at the defence! Callum Davidson rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
78.12
Craig Sullivan flicks a high pass forward to Andy White who brings the ball under control. Andy White flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Monteiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edgar Monteiro shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
81.26
Callum Davidson clumsily knocks into Gavin Brady. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Brady stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.52
Garry Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
85.12
Andy White advances with the ball. Andy White runs straight at the defence! Andy White shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Elgin City

Alloa Athletic
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.5%
53.5%
Play Area
36.6%
42.3%
21.1%

Scorers
Alec Morrison 28
Gavin Meiklejohn 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alec Morrison of Alloa Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Garry Mcallister (GK)
6
2.Scott Cleland (DEF)
6
3.Craig Sullivan (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Elliott (DEF)
7
5.Don McStay (DEF)
6
6.Garry Mcallister (MID)
6
7.Andy White (MID)
7
8.John Henderson (MID)
6
9.Neil Henderson (ATT)
6
10.Callum Davidson (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Edgar Monteiro (ATT)
6
 
12.Matt Niven (ATT)
0
13.Paul McGrory (DEF)
0
14.Kevin Bremner (ATT)
0

1.Matt Law (GK)
6
2.Duncan Law (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Brady (DEF)
6
4.Stephen Mccall (DEF)
6
5.Nicolas Wieland (MID)
6
6.Youl El Khebir (MID)
6
7.Alec Morrison (MID)goal scored
9
8.Andy Inglis (MID)
6
9.Craig Campbell (ATT)
7
10.Gavin Meiklejohn (ATT)goal scored
8
11.David Strachan (ATT)
6
 
12.Gary Niven (GK)
0
13.Rodrigo Oliveira (DEF)
0
14.Duncan Collins (ATT)
0