Match Report


BrechinBrechin     Stirling AlbionStirling Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andy MortonA. Morton60
G
1
G
56John JohnstoneJ. Johnstone
Craig LawC. Law62
D
2
D
61Matt BurleyM. Burley
Neil McinnesN. Mcinnes56
D
3
D
54Stuart InglisS. Inglis
Scott CollinsS. Collins48
D
4
D
53Dominic DickovD. Dickov
Helder FonsecaH. Fonseca58
M
5captain
M
60Alex StrachanA. Strachan
Billy NaysmithB. Naysmith57
M
captain6
M
52Craig CollinsC. Collins
Billy RitchieB. Ritchie45
M
7
M
49Dianbobo LachuerD. Lachuer
Paul MortonP. Morton45
M
8
M
48Don InglisD. Inglis
Dominic GallacherD. Gallacher69
A
9
A
59Kevin SullivanK. Sullivan
Paul HopkinP. Hopkin45
A
10
A
56Gaspar VianaG. Viana
Richard MeiklejohnR. Meiklejohn43
A
11
A
51Gavin McNeillG. McNeill
 
Kevin JohnstoneK. Johnstone59
G
12
A
50Andy DickovA. Dickov
Colin JohnstoneC. Johnstone45
D
13
G
49Scott ThomsonS. Thomson
Danny WindassD. Windass43
D
14
M
47Garry MasonG. Mason

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Stirling Albion. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Brechin and Stirling Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Henderson.


0.00
Brechin start the match!
2.35
Billy Ritchie surges forward with the ball. Billy Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Gallacher. Dominic Gallacher directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dominic Gallacher!
6.04
Stuart Inglis sees space and advances. Stuart Inglis plays the ball forward to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.48
Dominic Dickov makes a high pass forward. Craig Collins shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Craig Collins takes it forward alone. Craig Collins knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan connects with a diving header but Andy Morton reads it well. Excellent keeping!
12.58
Dianbobo Lachuer hits a low pass to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Andy Morton. Excellent save.
14.45
Craig Collins knocks the ball forward to Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill sees Gaspar Viana just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gaspar Viana side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
15.11
Billy Naysmith threads the ball through to Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn rushes past Stuart Inglis! Richard Meiklejohn looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies well off target!
16.48
Dominic Dickov decides to run forward with the ball. Dominic Dickov makes a probing pass to Gaspar Viana. Gaspar Viana shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
20.32
Paul Hopkin comes in with a high challenge, catching Dominic Dickov with his studs. Paul Hopkin is shown the red card!! Dominic Dickov runs off the knock.
24.36
Craig Collins flicks a high ball forward to Gaspar Viana who takes it down. Gaspar Viana sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
26.35
Don Inglis knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.20
Billy Naysmith threads the ball through to Dominic Gallacher. Dominic Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
28.37
With great vision, Stuart Inglis plays the ball forward to Craig Collins. Craig Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Viana. Gaspar Viana shoots from distance but is denied by Andy Morton. Excellent save.
33.28
Scott Collins makes a simple pass to Billy Naysmith. Billy Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn plays a one-two with Dominic Gallacher and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Richard Meiklejohn provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Richard Meiklejohn!
38.27
Stuart Inglis breaks forward. Stuart Inglis sees a break and surges forward. Stuart Inglis shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
42.54
Billy Ritchie flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Gallacher who takes it down. Dominic Gallacher finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
Stuart Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Don Inglis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Inglis knocks the ball forward to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan whips in a cross ball towards Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brechin appear unchanged since the first half. Stirling Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stirling Albion players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Stirling Albion start the second half!
47.36
Dominic Dickov kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Collins. Craig Collins surges forward with the ball. Craig Collins knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin McNeill. Gavin McNeill makes a deft header but Craig Law is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
53.01
Dianbobo Lachuer plays the ball forward to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.09
Dominic Dickov makes a probing pass to Craig Collins. With vision, Craig Collins plays the ball forward to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Collins.
60.12
Don Inglis hits a low pass to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.02
Craig Collins catches Billy Ritchie on the ankles. The referee calls over Craig Collins and shows him a yellow card! Billy Ritchie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.51
Helder Fonseca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Gallacher. Dominic Gallacher shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
67.24
Dominic Dickov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Inglis. Don Inglis flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Sullivan who takes it down. Kevin Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Morton who gathers it comfortably.
72.03
Don Inglis changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Don Inglis chips the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Viana. Gaspar Viana tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.32
Helder Fonseca knocks the ball forward to Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
77.42
Helder Fonseca flicks a high ball forward to Richard Meiklejohn who takes it down. Richard Meiklejohn shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
81.13
Helder Fonseca hits a low pass to Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn puts a great ball through. Dominic Gallacher runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
89.49
Don Inglis takes it forward alone. Don Inglis lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan beats his man to it with a header but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Brechin

Stirling Albion
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
8
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
46.1%
53.9%
Play Area
29.2%
46.1%
24.7%

Scorers
Dominic Gallacher 2
Richard Meiklejohn 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Gallacher of Brechin

Match Ratings
1.Andy Morton (GK)
6
2.Craig Law (DEF)
6
3.Neil Mcinnes (DEF)
6
4.Scott Collins (DEF)
6
5.Helder Fonseca (MID)
6
6.Billy Naysmith (MID)
6
7.Billy Ritchie (MID)
7
8.Paul Morton (MID)
6
9.Dominic Gallacher (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Paul Hopkin (ATT)red card
3
11.Richard Meiklejohn (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Kevin Johnstone (GK)
0
13.Colin Johnstone (DEF)
0
14.Danny Windass (DEF)
0

1.John Johnstone (GK)
6
2.Matt Burley (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Inglis (DEF)
7
4.Dominic Dickov (DEF)
6
5.Alex Strachan (MID)
6
6.Craig Collins (MID)yellow card
7
7.Dianbobo Lachuer (MID)
6
8.Don Inglis (MID)
7
9.Kevin Sullivan (ATT)
6
10.Gaspar Viana (ATT)
6
11.Gavin McNeill (ATT)
6
 
12.Andy Dickov (ATT)
0
13.Scott Thomson (GK)
0
14.Garry Mason (MID)
0