Match Report


MontroseMontrose     AberdeenAberdeen
Steve LowerySteve Lowery Computer Player Computer Player
Igor BoksicI. Boksic73
G
captain1
G
75Gavin BremnerG. Bremner
Paul McallisterP. Mcallister62
D
2
D
75Alex YoungA. Young
David McNeillD. McNeill62
D
3
D
71Gregorio PrietoG. Prieto
Alex SullivanA. Sullivan64
D
4
D
69Scott HopkinS. Hopkin
Alec BremnerA. Bremner67
M
5captain
M
76Wesley PriceW. Price
David McGroryD. McGrory60
M
6
M
66Gavin MckinlayG. Mckinlay
Scott DickovS. Dickov62
M
7
M
63Edward GalliE. Galli
Neil BremnerN. Bremner71
M
8
M
61Garry GemmellG. Gemmell
Billy McStayB. McStay67
A
9
A
78Jack RoordaJ. Roorda
Scott NivenS. Niven74
A
10
A
74Gary GallacherG. Gallacher
John BoothJ. Booth67
A
11
A
60John ClelandJ. Cleland
 
Billy DickovB. Dickov63
D
12
G
68Andy DickovA. Dickov
Duncan MckinlayD. Mckinlay65
M
13
D
62Scott BoothS. Booth
Steve MaximianoS. Maximiano59
A
14
A
55Samuel NascimentoS. Nascimento

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 16,490 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Montrose and Aberdeen are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin James.


0.00
The first half starts with Montrose kicking off!
2.48
Showing composure, David McGrory plays the ball forward to John Booth. John Booth shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.56
John Booth comes in with a late challenge on Scott Hopkin. The referee calls over John Booth and shows him a yellow card! Scott Hopkin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.22
Wesley Price makes a run forward as Garry Gemmell takes the throw-in. Wesley Price skillfully chests the ball down. Wesley Price makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Cleland. John Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Igor Boksic reads it well. Well saved!
14.13
Gavin Mckinlay makes a probing pass to John Cleland. John Cleland rushes past David McNeill! David McNeill hacks John Cleland from behind! John Cleland appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
16.23
Edward Galli barges into David McGrory. Edward Galli is shown the yellow card! David McGrory carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.01
Edward Galli makes a beautiful solo run. Edward Galli plays a one-two with Jack Roorda and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Edward Galli provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but Igor Boksic reads it well. Fabulous stop!
27.13
Wesley Price knocks the ball to his team mate, John Cleland. John Cleland plays a scrappy one-two with Jack Roorda and advances towards the goal... John Cleland shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Igor Boksic!
28.39
John Booth barges into Scott Hopkin. The referee warns John Booth to calm down! Scott Hopkin runs off the knock.
30.37
Alex Sullivan threads the ball through to Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Niven. Scott Niven shoots from long range. Superb reactions from Gavin Bremner. What a save!
34.47
Edward Galli flicks a high pass forward. John Cleland controls it well on his chest. John Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.04
Gregorio Prieto flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Mckinlay. Gavin Mckinlay kicks a strong pass forward to John Cleland. John Cleland plays a scrappy one-two with Gary Gallacher and stumbles forward towards the goal... John Cleland cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Igor Boksic manages to gather it easily.
39.49
Alex Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Bremner. Alec Bremner sees Billy McStay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy McStay shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
42.18
Edward Galli catches Alec Bremner on the ankles. The referee brings Edward Galli to one side and gives him a warning! Alec Bremner gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Scott Niven barges into Alex Young. Scott Niven is shown the yellow card! Alex Young runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half. Aberdeen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Aberdeen kick off!
49.56
Gavin Mckinlay threads a neat ball through to John Cleland. John Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.55
Edward Galli flicks the ball to his team mate, Jack Roorda. Jack Roorda shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jack Roorda!
55.06
Gavin Mckinlay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.46
David McNeill flicks a high ball forward to Alec Bremner who takes it down. Alec Bremner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Niven. Scott Niven shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.56
Neil Bremner threads a neat ball through to Scott Niven. Scott Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Hopkin.
63.19
Paul Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Bremner. Alec Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy McStay. Billy McStay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
66.41
Gavin Mckinlay makes a simple pass to Jack Roorda. Jack Roorda threads the ball through to Gary Gallacher but he's offside!
67.22
Edward Galli kicks a strong pass forward to John Cleland. John Cleland shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Igor Boksic manages to gather it.
69.37
Paul Mcallister knocks the ball forward to David McGrory. David McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Niven. Scott Niven shoots from distance but somehow Gavin Bremner manages to keep it out.
72.25
Garry Gemmell passes the ball forward to John Cleland. John Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Jack Roorda. Jack Roorda knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
78.28
David McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, John Booth. John Booth shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.53
Alex Sullivan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov makes a simple pass to Billy McStay. Billy McStay shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.07
Scott Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Niven. Scott Niven tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Gavin Bremner.
86.58
Neil Bremner takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from John Booth provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! That brings them back into the game!
87.19
Alec Bremner makes a simple pass to Billy McStay. Billy McStay shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Montrose

Aberdeen
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
27.8%
44.3%
27.8%

Scorers
John Booth 87
Jack Roorda 52

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Igor Boksic of Montrose

Match Ratings
1.Igor Boksic (GK)
9
2.Paul Mcallister (DEF)
6
3.David McNeill (DEF)
6
4.Alex Sullivan (DEF)
6
5.Alec Bremner (MID)
7
6.David McGrory (MID)
6
7.Scott Dickov (MID)
6
8.Neil Bremner (MID)
7
9.Billy McStay (ATT)
6
10.Scott Niven (ATT)yellow card
6
11.John Booth (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Billy Dickov (DEF)
0
13.Duncan Mckinlay (MID)
0
14.Steve Maximiano (ATT)
0

1.Gavin Bremner (GK)
8
2.Alex Young (DEF)
6
3.Gregorio Prieto (DEF)
6
4.Scott Hopkin (DEF)
6
5.Wesley Price (MID)
6
6.Gavin Mckinlay (MID)
7
7.Edward Galli (MID)yellow card
8
8.Garry Gemmell (MID)
6
9.Jack Roorda (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Gary Gallacher (ATT)
6
11.John Cleland (ATT)
8
 
12.Andy Dickov (GK)
0
13.Scott Booth (DEF)
0
14.Samuel Nascimento (ATT)
0