Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Borough Briggs where Elgin City play host to Annan Athletic. A crowd of 2,534 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Annan Athletic appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Glass.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Annan Athletic appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Glass.
0.00
0-0Elgin City get the match underway!
12.35
0-0Alex Campbell makes a simple pass to Billy White. With vision, Billy White picks a pass forward to Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
16.59
0-0Richard Bremner threads a neat ball through to Frederico Reis. Frederico Reis plays a one-two with Duncan Henderson and advances towards the goal... Frederico Reis looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Paul Glass is on top of it.
21.14
0-0Richard Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill knocks the ball forward to Frederico Reis but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
24.17
1-0Richard Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Scott McNeill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott McNeill advances inside the box! Scott McNeill looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper, Paul Glass, sees it late!! Goal for Elgin City!
27.21
Garry Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy White. Billy White flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Henderson who takes it down. Duncan Henderson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
32.00
1-0Elgin City have made 2 substitutions with Sebastiao Faria replacing Billy White and Matt Sullivan replacing Duncan Henderson .
44.55
Richard Hendry makes a probing pass to Frederico Reis. Frederico Reis knocks in a cross ball towards Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Elgin City have changed their lineup with Alex Mcallister replacing Duncan Sullivan. Annan Athletic appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Annan Athletic start the second half!
48.48
Gary Mason decides to run forward with the ball. Gary Mason knocks the ball forward to Matt Sullivan. Matt Sullivan rushes past Alec McGrory! Matt Sullivan takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.57
1-0Garry Hendry passes the ball forward to Sebastiao Faria. Sebastiao Faria knocks the ball forward to Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec McGrory.
53.26
Alec McGrory makes a probing pass to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Gemmell. John Gemmell plays a one-two with Matt Johnstone and advances towards the goal... John Gemmell strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
55.22
Richard Bremner threads a neat ball through to Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.18
Matt Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Johnstone. Matt Johnstone threads the ball through into the box. John Gemmell comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for John Gemmell!
66.23
Dominic Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hansen. With some swift thinking, Colin Hansen plays the ball forward to John Gemmell. John Gemmell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.37
Garry Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry threads a neat ball through to Matt Sullivan. Matt Sullivan plays a one-two with Frederico Reis and advances towards the goal... Matt Sullivan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.12
1-1Sebastiao Faria catches Colin Hansen on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Hansen runs off the knock.
84.38
Gary Mason threads a neat ball through to Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Sullivan. Matt Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards Scott McNeill. With a superhuman jump, Scott McNeill connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.5%
31.5%
Play Area
21.9%
47.9%
30.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Scott McNeill of Elgin City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin Gallacher (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alex Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gary Mason (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Garry Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Billy White (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Richard Hendry (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Richard Bremner (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Frederico Reis (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Duncan Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 11. | Scott McNeill (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Alex Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Sebastiao Faria (MID) |  | 5 |
| 14. | Matt Sullivan (ATT) | 7 | |
| 1. | Paul Glass (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Matt McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alec McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dominic Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matt Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | David Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Colin Hansen (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | John Gemmell (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Matt Johnstone (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Craig Ritchie (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott Johnstone (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kevin McCoist (MID) | 0 | |