Match Report


Elgin CityElgin City     Queens ParkQueens Park
Maikel De VriesMaikel De Vries Computer Player Computer Player
Gavin GallacherG. Gallacher44
G
1captain
G
49Pasquale TaldoP. Taldo
Alex CampbellA. Campbell47
D
2
D
51Tony FroggattT. Froggatt
Garry HendryG. Hendry36
D
3
D
47Stephen GoughS. Gough
Gary GemmillG. Gemmill40
D
4
D
47Alex CampbellA. Campbell
Duncan SullivanD. Sullivan48
D
5
M
59Richard McCoistR. McCoist
Billy WhiteB. White34
M
6
M
51Garry YoungG. Young
Scott JohnstoneS. Johnstone35
M
7
M
49Scott GoughS. Gough
Frederico ReisF. Reis36
M
8
M
49Craig DalglishC. Dalglish
Nigel AndrewsN. Andrews33
M
captain9
A
53Alex JohnstoneA. Johnstone
Duncan HendersonD. Henderson35
M
10
A
46Callum McallisterC. Mcallister
Scott McNeillS. McNeill46
A
11
A
45Duncan GallacherD. Gallacher
 
Gary MasonG. Mason40
D
12
D
46Graeme HitchcockG. Hitchcock
Sebastiao FariaS. Faria36
M
13
M
45Alex MccallA. Mccall
Matt SullivanM. Sullivan37
A
14
G
45Craig HansenC. Hansen

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Borough Briggs where Elgin City play host to Queens Park. A crowd of 2,874 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Queens Park appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Hopkin.


0.00
Queens Park kick off and get the first half underway!
4.03
Tony Froggatt breaks forward. Tony Froggatt chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Gallacher. Duncan Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Mcallister. Callum Mcallister directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gavin Gallacher is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.57
Garry Young comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Reis. The referee brings Garry Young to one side and gives him a warning! Frederico Reis stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.48
Craig Dalglish flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Gallacher who brings the ball under control. Duncan Gallacher deftly passes the ball to Callum Mcallister, releasing him through on goal. Callum Mcallister cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
26.51
Garry Young sees a break and surges forward. Garry Young edges inside the box! Garry Young shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.40
Elgin City have made 2 substitutions with Sebastiao Faria replacing Billy White and Matt Sullivan replacing Duncan Henderson .
33.41
Stephen Gough plays the ball forward to Scott Gough. Scott Gough decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Gough shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
38.45
Scott Gough threads the ball through to Alex Johnstone. Alex Johnstone makes a probing pass to Callum Mcallister but he's offside!
39.01
Duncan Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Faria. Sebastiao Faria flicks a high ball forward to Nigel Andrews who takes it down. Nigel Andrews knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.11
Scott Johnstone threads the ball through to Nigel Andrews. Nigel Andrews plays a quick one-two with Scott McNeill and rushes in on goal... Nigel Andrews side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Pasquale Taldo effortlessly smothers it!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Elgin City have changed their lineup with Gary Mason replacing Duncan Sullivan and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. Queens Park appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Elgin City kick off the second half!
47.16
Richard McCoist takes it forward alone. Richard McCoist sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.10
Scott Johnstone catches Garry Young on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Garry Young runs off the knock.
54.22
Scott Johnstone barges into Scott Gough. The referee calls over Scott Johnstone and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Scott Gough hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.44
With a delightful solo run, Garry Young stretches the opposition's defence. Garry Young controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Alex Johnstone through on goal. Alex Johnstone cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
60.36
Queens Park have made 3 substitutions with Graeme Hitchcock replacing Tony Froggatt, Alex Mccall replacing Richard McCoist and Craig Hansen replacing Duncan Gallacher .
63.39
Alex Campbell comes in with a late challenge on Scott Gough. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Gough stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.48
With imagination, Scott Gough plays the ball forward to Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Gemmill.
66.52
Garry Young flicks a high pass forward. Craig Hansen controls it well on his chest. Craig Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Gemmill.
67.28
Alex Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Alex Johnstone collects the pass. Alex Johnstone runs straight at the defence! Garry Hendry hacks Alex Johnstone from behind! Penalty not given!!
69.34
Scott McNeill clumsily knocks into Scott Gough. The referee calls over Scott McNeill and shows him a yellow card! Scott Gough hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.45
Scott Gough threads the ball through to Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
77.17
Scott Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Johnstone. Alex Johnstone cuts inside the box! Alex Johnstone shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.18
Scott Gough deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Mcallister. Callum Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Johnstone. Alex Johnstone rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Garry Hendry is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
88.03
Corner kick to Queens Park. Garry Young plays it short to Alex Campbell. Alex Campbell deftly flicks the ball on. Craig Dalglish tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Gary Gemmill. Excellent block.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Elgin City

Queens Park
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
0
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
32%
68%
Play Area
30.7%
50.7%
18.7%

Scorers
Callum Mcallister 4

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Gough of Queens Park

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Gallacher (GK)
6
2.Alex Campbell (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Garry Hendry (DEF)
6
4.Gary Gemmill (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Sullivan (DEF)
6
6.Billy White (MID)
6
7.Scott Johnstone (MID)red card
3
8.Frederico Reis (MID)
6
9.Nigel Andrews (MID)
6
10.Duncan Henderson (MID)
6
11.Scott McNeill (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Gary Mason (DEF)
6
13.Sebastiao Faria (MID)
6
14.Matt Sullivan (ATT)
6

1.Pasquale Taldo (GK)
6
2.Tony Froggatt (DEF)
7
3.Stephen Gough (DEF)
6
4.Alex Campbell (DEF)
6
5.Richard McCoist (MID)
6
6.Garry Young (MID)
7
7.Scott Gough (MID)
8
8.Craig Dalglish (MID)
6
9.Alex Johnstone (ATT)
7
10.Callum Mcallister (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Duncan Gallacher (ATT)
7
 
12.Graeme Hitchcock (DEF)
6
13.Alex Mccall (MID)
6
14.Craig Hansen (GK)
6