Match Report


BrechinBrechin     StranraerStranraer
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andy MortonA. Morton60
G
1
G
54David MortonD. Morton
Craig LawC. Law62
D
2
D
61David DickovD. Dickov
Neil McinnesN. Mcinnes56
D
3
D
57Richard FergusonR. Ferguson
Scott CollinsS. Collins48
D
4
D
48Callum GreigC. Greig
Helder FonsecaH. Fonseca58
M
5
D
42Don DavidsonD. Davidson
Billy NaysmithB. Naysmith57
M
captain6
M
54Dominic HendryD. Hendry
Billy RitchieB. Ritchie45
M
7
M
48Gianfranco FlorioG. Florio
Paul MortonP. Morton45
M
8
A
53Callum InglisC. Inglis
Dominic GallacherD. Gallacher69
A
9
A
44Robert NeumannR. Neumann
Paul HopkinP. Hopkin45
A
10
A
43Gavin JamesG. James
Richard MeiklejohnR. Meiklejohn43
A
11captain
A
42Craig JohnstoneC. Johnstone
 
Kevin JohnstoneK. Johnstone59
G
12
G
44David RaeD. Rae
Colin JohnstoneC. Johnstone45
D
13
G
42John ThomsonJ. Thomson
Danny WindassD. Windass43
D
14
M
42Alex GallacherA. Gallacher

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Stranraer. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brechin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by John Souness.


0.00
The first half starts with Brechin kicking off!
2.12
Billy Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hopkin controls it well on his chest. Paul Hopkin shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
4.28
Neil Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Billy Ritchie. With a delightful solo run, Billy Ritchie stretches the opposition's defence. Billy Ritchie tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
6.25
Craig Law catches Craig Johnstone on the ankles. Craig Law is shown the yellow card! Craig Johnstone gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.45
Craig Johnstone barges into Craig Law. Craig Johnstone is shown the yellow card! Craig Law runs off the knock.
10.42
Billy Naysmith changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Billy Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.41
Billy Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.17
Craig Law threads a neat ball through to Billy Naysmith. Billy Naysmith changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Billy Naysmith skips past Richard Ferguson! Billy Naysmith cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
34.43
Richard Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Hendry collects the pass. Dominic Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Neumann. Robert Neumann deftly passes the ball to Craig Johnstone, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Craig Johnstone provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Andy Morton with no chance!! Goal for Stranraer!
38.49
Don Davidson threads a neat ball through to Gianfranco Florio. With imagination, Gianfranco Florio plays the ball forward to Callum Inglis. Callum Inglis plays a scrappy one-two with Craig Johnstone and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Callum Inglis provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
45.00
Gianfranco Florio threads the ball through to Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Neumann. With a superhuman jump, Robert Neumann connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Andy Morton effortlessly punches it away to safety.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brechin appear unchanged since the first half. Stranraer also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brechin players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Stranraer kick off!
53.17
Paul Morton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Dominic Gallacher. Dominic Gallacher tries a spectacular strike. David Morton is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.34
With great vision, Dominic Hendry plays the ball forward to Gavin James. Gavin James knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Inglis. Callum Inglis flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
63.11
Gianfranco Florio flicks a high ball forward to Craig Johnstone who takes it down. Craig Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin James. Gavin James directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Andy Morton!
69.38
Brechin are in full control of this game.
71.36
Scott Collins threads the ball through to Helder Fonseca. Seeing a gap ahead, Helder Fonseca plays the ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
72.37
Billy Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.19
Gianfranco Florio flicks a high pass forward. Craig Johnstone collects the pass. Craig Johnstone shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
75.35
Gianfranco Florio sees a break and surges forward. Gianfranco Florio whips in a cross ball towards Gavin James. Gavin James outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Andy Morton comfortably picks it out of the air!
79.12
Neil Mcinnes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Fonseca. Helder Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Richard Meiklejohn!
83.41
Billy Naysmith makes a probing pass to Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn plays a scrappy one-two with Dominic Gallacher and advances towards the goal... Richard Meiklejohn comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Brechin!
89.13
Showing composure, Don Davidson picks a pass forward to Gianfranco Florio. Gianfranco Florio makes a simple pass to Gavin James. Gavin James knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
Billy Naysmith threads the ball through to Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Hopkin but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Brechin

Stranraer
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.2%
34.8%
Play Area
21.7%
47.8%
30.4%

Scorers
Paul Hopkin 21
Dominic Gallacher 53
Richard Meiklejohn 79, 83
Craig Johnstone 34

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard Meiklejohn of Brechin

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

1.David Morton (GK)
6
2.David Dickov (DEF)
6
3.Richard Ferguson (DEF)
6
4.Callum Greig (DEF)
6
5.Don Davidson (DEF)
6
6.Dominic Hendry (MID)
6
7.Gianfranco Florio (MID)
7
8.Callum Inglis (ATT)
6
9.Robert Neumann (ATT)
6
10.Gavin James (ATT)
6
11.Craig Johnstone (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.David Rae (GK)
0
13.John Thomson (GK)
0
14.Alex Gallacher (MID)
0