Match Report
| Montrose | Montrose |  |  | Peterhead | Peterhead | ||||||||||||||||
| Steve Lowery | Steve Lowery | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Mauricio Pichichi | M. Pichichi |  | 63 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 60 |  | Arturo Di Sole | A. Di Sole | ||||||||
| Paul Mcallister | P. Mcallister |  | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 62 | | Alex McStay | A. McStay | |||||||||
| Billy Dickov | B. Dickov | | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 |  | Andre Marques | A. Marques | |||||||||
| Colin Dickov | C. Dickov | | 63 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Craig Niven | C. Niven | |||||||||
| Alec Bremner | A. Bremner | | 70 | M | | 5 | | M | 60 | | David Jardim | D. Jardim | |||||||||
| Callum Naysmith | C. Naysmith | | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 | | Neil Hendry | N. Hendry | |||||||||
| Scott Dickov | S. Dickov | | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Paul Mcallister | P. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Neil Bremner | N. Bremner | | 72 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 |  | Youssef Cales | Y. Cales | |||||||||
| Billy McStay | B. McStay | | 68 | A | | 9 | | | A | 70 | | Colin Souness | C. Souness | ||||||||
| Scott Niven | S. Niven | | 76 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Andy Mason | A. Mason | |||||||||
| John Booth | J. Booth | | 67 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Matt Niven | M. Niven | |||||||||
| Miel Evers | M. Evers | | 68 | D | | 12 | | G | 52 | | Neil Dickov | N. Dickov | |||||||||
| Craig Cleland | C. Cleland | | 63 | M | | 13 | | A | 47 | | David Sullivan | D. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Matt Hendry | M. Hendry | | 66 | A | | 14 | | G | 47 | | Don Cleland | D. Cleland | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Boots Direct |
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Peterhead. A crowd of 9,379 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Montrose and Peterhead are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mckinlay.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Montrose and Peterhead are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mckinlay.
0.00
0-0Montrose kick off!
3.29
0-0Neil Hendry brings the ball forward. Neil Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Dickov.
4.12
1-0With a delightful solo run, Neil Bremner stretches the opposition's defence. Neil Bremner plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Niven and advances towards the goal... Neil Bremner side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.13
1-0Billy Dickov sees space and advances. Billy Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Billy McStay. Billy McStay shoots from long range. Arturo Di Sole gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
10.32
1-0Craig Niven makes a simple pass to Paul Mcallister. Paul Mcallister makes an attacking run forward. Paul Mcallister whips in a cross ball towards Colin Souness. Colin Souness makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.29
Paul Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to Matt Niven who brings the ball under control. Matt Niven shoots from 25 yards. Mauricio Pichichi comfortably gets down and covers it.
16.30
Paul Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Mason. Andy Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Dickov.
20.59
Callum Naysmith sees space and advances. Callum Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy McStay. Billy McStay shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Arturo Di Sole is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
24.25
Colin Dickov surges forward with the ball. Colin Dickov sees Scott Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Niven whips in a cross ball towards Billy McStay. Billy McStay is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
26.15
1-0Craig Niven hacks John Booth from behind! The referee warns Craig Niven to calm down! John Booth runs off the knock.
30.04
Callum Naysmith brings the ball forward. Callum Naysmith finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Arturo Di Sole.
32.58
Scott Dickov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Niven. Scott Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Billy McStay. Billy McStay directs the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Arturo Di Sole. What a save!
33.50
Paul Mcallister laces a weighted ball forward to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy McStay. Billy McStay shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
36.46
Andre Marques knocks the ball forward to Paul Mcallister. Paul Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Andy Mason who takes it down. Andy Mason plays a scrappy one-two with Matt Niven and stumbles forward towards the goal... Andy Mason strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow Mauricio Pichichi manages to keep it out.
39.18
Paul Mcallister passes the ball forward to Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov flicks a high ball forward to John Booth who takes it down. John Booth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
40.09
1-0Scott Dickov sees Billy McStay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy McStay cuts inside the box! Craig Niven clumsily knocks into Billy McStay. Billy McStay appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
44.37
Craig Niven plays the ball forward to Paul Mcallister. Paul Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Andy Mason who gracefully takes it down. Andy Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Billy Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Scott Dickov holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Dickov runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott Dickov finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
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. Peterhead also appear unchanged since the first half. The Peterhead players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Peterhead kick off and get the second half underway!
49.23
Youssef Cales plays the ball forward to Matt Niven. Matt Niven shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
55.34
1-1Andre Marques catches Billy McStay on the ankles. Andre Marques is shown the yellow card! Billy McStay stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.18
Craig Niven sees Paul Mcallister in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Colin Souness collects the pass. Colin Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Niven. Matt Niven makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
63.13
Craig Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Mcallister. Paul Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Colin Souness controls it well on his chest. Colin Souness whips in a cross ball towards Andy Mason. Andy Mason knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Mauricio Pichichi gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
66.03
Neil Bremner sees a break and surges forward. Neil Bremner shoots from distance but Arturo Di Sole is on top of it.
67.58
Youssef Cales surges forward with the ball. Youssef Cales whips in a cross ball towards Matt Niven. Matt Niven is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Mauricio Pichichi didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
69.14
David Jardim changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. David Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Mason. Andy Mason makes a convincing header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
72.04
Scott Dickov flicks a high pass forward to Scott Niven who brings the ball under control. Scott Niven shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.50
Colin Dickov catches Andy Mason on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Mason runs off the knock.
75.54
Youssef Cales flicks a high ball forward to Colin Souness who takes it down. Colin Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Mason. Andy Mason connects with a diving header. Mauricio Pichichi manages to gather it effortlessly.
77.32
1-1Peterhead have made a substitution with Don Cleland replacing Andy Mason .
78.32
Scott Dickov flicks a high ball forward to John Booth who takes it down. John Booth shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.46
Alec Bremner hits a low pass to John Booth. John Booth whips in a cross ball towards Billy McStay. Billy McStay outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
85.35
Callum Naysmith sees Scott Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Niven sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
25.3%
43.4%
31.3%
Scorers
| Neil Bremner 4 John Booth 78 | Matt Niven 49 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil Bremner of Montrose |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mauricio Pichichi (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Paul Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Billy Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Colin Dickov (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Alec Bremner (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Callum Naysmith (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Scott Dickov (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Neil Bremner (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Billy McStay (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Scott Niven (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | John Booth (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Miel Evers (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Cleland (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matt Hendry (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Arturo Di Sole (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alex McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andre Marques (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Craig Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | David Jardim (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paul Mcallister (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Youssef Cales (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Colin Souness (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Andy Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Matt Niven (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Neil Dickov (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Sullivan (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Don Cleland (GK) | 6 | |