Match Report


Annan AthleticAnnan Athletic     Elgin CityElgin City
Computer Player Computer Player Maikel De Vries Maikel De Vries
Paul GlassP. Glass42
G
1
G
44Gavin GallacherG. Gallacher
Matt McCoistM. McCoist37
D
2
D
47Alex CampbellA. Campbell
Alec McGroryA. McGrory36
D
3
D
36Garry HendryG. Hendry
David MatteoD. Matteo35
D
4
D
40Gary MasonG. Mason
Dominic DalglishD. Dalglish35
D
5
D
48Duncan SullivanD. Sullivan
Duncan FergusonD. Ferguson29
D
6
M
36Sebastiao FariaS. Faria
Matt FergusonM. Ferguson55
M
7
M
36Frederico ReisF. Reis
David CollinsD. Collins46
M
8
M
34Billy WhiteB. White
Kevin McCoistK. McCoist42
M
9captain
M
33Nigel AndrewsN. Andrews
John GemmellJ. Gemmell48
A
captain10
M
35Duncan HendersonD. Henderson
Matt JohnstoneM. Johnstone44
A
11
A
46Scott McNeillS. McNeill
 
Craig RitchieC. Ritchie43
A
12
D
40Gary GemmillG. Gemmill
Scott JohnstoneS. Johnstone42
G
13
M
36Richard HendryR. Hendry
Paul GemmillP. Gemmill42
A
14
A
46Alex McallisterA. Mcallister

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Galabank where Annan Athletic play host to Elgin City. A crowd of 2,703 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Annan Athletic are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Elgin City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Mcinnes.


0.00
Elgin City kick off and get the match underway!
3.11
Frederico Reis makes a probing pass to Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Scott McNeill but the referee indicates it's offside!
16.51
Alex Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Faria controls it well on his chest. Sebastiao Faria sees space and advances. Sebastiao Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Glass who gathers it comfortably.
22.41
Billy White hits a low pass to Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Andrews. Nigel Andrews is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
28.58
Dominic Dalglish comes in with a late challenge on Scott McNeill. The referee warns Dominic Dalglish to calm down! Scott McNeill runs off the knock.
30.50
Sebastiao Faria deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Andrews. Nigel Andrews plays a one-two with Scott McNeill and rushes in on goal... Nigel Andrews muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
32.43
Elgin City have made 2 substitutions with Richard Hendry replacing Sebastiao Faria and Alex Mcallister replacing Duncan Henderson .
33.48
With a delightful solo run, Billy White stretches the opposition's defence. Billy White shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
44.53
With intelligent imagination, Billy White laces a weighted ball forward to Nigel Andrews. Nigel Andrews lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Annan Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Elgin City have changed their lineup with Gary Gemmill replacing Duncan Sullivan.

45.00
Annan Athletic start the second half!
47.38
Matt Ferguson sees Matt Johnstone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Johnstone shoots from long range. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
55.34
David Collins flicks a high pass forward. Matt Johnstone collects the pass. Matt Johnstone knocks the ball forward to John Gemmell but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
61.36
Alec McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Matt Ferguson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Matt Johnstone. Matt Johnstone advances inside the box! Matt Johnstone muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball ricochets off Gary Mason and flashes wide of the near post.
62.16
Corner kick to Annan Athletic. Matt Ferguson chips it out wide. Alex Campbell chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
63.53
Richard Hendry passes the ball forward to Nigel Andrews. Nigel Andrews controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
72.01
Alex Campbell hits a low pass to Billy White. Billy White flicks a high ball forward to Alex Mcallister who takes it down. Alex Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.28
Gary Mason makes a beautiful solo run. Gary Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Dalglish.
83.37
Billy White kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Andrews. Nigel Andrews threads a neat ball through to Alex Mcallister. Some good footwork from Alex Mcallister provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Elgin City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
87.03
David Collins flicks a high pass forward. John Gemmell collects the pass. John Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Johnstone. Matt Johnstone powers a header at goal. Gavin Gallacher punches it away to safety.
90.00
Frederico Reis barges into David Collins. The referee brings Frederico Reis to one side and gives him a warning! David Collins runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Annan Athletic

Elgin City
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
0
6
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
32.9%
53.4%
13.7%

Scorers
Matt Johnstone 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Johnstone of Annan Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Paul Glass (GK)
6
2.Matt McCoist (DEF)
7
3.Alec McGrory (DEF)
6
4.David Matteo (DEF)
6
5.Dominic Dalglish (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Ferguson (DEF)
6
7.Matt Ferguson (MID)
7
8.David Collins (MID)
6
9.Kevin McCoist (MID)
6
10.John Gemmell (ATT)
6
11.Matt Johnstone (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Craig Ritchie (ATT)
0
13.Scott Johnstone (GK)
0
14.Paul Gemmill (ATT)
0

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