Match Report


BrechinBrechin     StranraerStranraer
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Federico Di MeglioF. Di Meglio57
G
1
G
44Ian GriffinI. Griffin
Andy CaldwellA. Caldwell53
D
captain2
D
65Gary CaldwellG. Caldwell
Kevin GallacherK. Gallacher51
D
3
D
55Colin BradyC. Brady
Don MorrisonD. Morrison51
D
4captain
D
53Callum RaeC. Rae
Craig HendersonC. Henderson51
D
5
M
56Alfredo OrtizA. Ortiz
John DalglishJ. Dalglish57
M
6
M
50Duncan StrachanD. Strachan
Craig McGroryC. McGrory55
M
7
M
46Stephen McGroryS. McGrory
Alex DavidsonA. Davidson55
M
8
M
45Billy SullivanB. Sullivan
Oleg EadieO. Eadie57
A
9
A
56Wes ButtW. Butt
Dominic MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn55
A
10
A
54Ruddy GranonR. Granon
Dominic HendryD. Hendry51
A
11
A
53Paul CaldwellP. Caldwell
 
Colin McCoistC. McCoist54
M
12
D
53Philipp KöllerP. Köller
Craig HendryC. Hendry54
M
13
A
52Tiago FonsecaT. Fonseca
Duncan MorrisonD. Morrison51
M
14
A
50Elvis MirriE. Mirri

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 4,525 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brechin are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Glass.


0.00
Brechin get the match underway!
3.32
Craig McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, John Dalglish. John Dalglish plays the ball forward to Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn plays a one-two with Dominic Hendry and advances towards the goal... Dominic Meiklejohn comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball strikes Callum Rae's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
4.24
It's a corner kick. Craig McGrory loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Don Morrison cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
8.23
Duncan Strachan passes the ball forward to Alfredo Ortiz. Alfredo Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Wes Butt. Craig Henderson catches Wes Butt on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
10.47
Stephen McGrory surges forward with the ball. Stephen McGrory makes a great pass forward. Paul Caldwell runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
14.38
John Dalglish brings the ball forward. John Dalglish controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
18.39
John Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Davidson. Alex Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Meiklejohn collects the pass. Dominic Meiklejohn shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
20.36
Duncan Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Caldwell. Paul Caldwell controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Wes Butt through on goal. Wes Butt side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
22.29
Stephen McGrory threads the ball through to Wes Butt. Wes Butt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
26.42
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.55
Alex Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Oleg Eadie controls it well on his chest. Oleg Eadie shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
32.15
Craig Henderson breaks forward. Craig Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Hendry. Dominic Hendry skips past Billy Sullivan! Some world-class footwork from Dominic Hendry provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
33.26
Alex Davidson knocks the ball forward to John Dalglish. John Dalglish tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
34.46
Paul Caldwell plays the ball forward to Wes Butt. Wes Butt knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Caldwell. Paul Caldwell takes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
42.17
Alex Davidson flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Meiklejohn who takes it down. Dominic Meiklejohn shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brechin have changed their lineup with Colin McCoist replacing Oleg Eadie, Craig Hendry replacing Craig McGrory and Duncan Morrison replacing John Dalglish. Stranraer appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Stranraer kicking off!
47.21
Paul Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Butt. Wes Butt cuts inside the box! Wes Butt side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Federico Di Meglio!
48.47
With vision, Alex Davidson laces a through ball forward to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Hendry. Colin Brady catches Craig Hendry on the ankles. Craig Hendry appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
49.36
Paul Caldwell makes a probing pass to Wes Butt. Wes Butt tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
54.39
Dominic Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Hendry easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Hendry plays a one-two with Colin McCoist and advances towards the goal... Duncan Strachan catches Dominic Hendry on the ankles. Dominic Hendry appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
59.37
Callum Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Ortiz. Alfredo Ortiz darts forward. Alfredo Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.44
Duncan Morrison receives the ball from a throw-in from Alex Davidson. With a delightful solo run, Duncan Morrison stretches the opposition's defence. Duncan Morrison threads the ball through to Dominic Hendry but he's offside!
69.54
Billy Sullivan makes an attacking run forward. Billy Sullivan cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Billy Sullivan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Federico Di Meglio.
71.25
Andy Caldwell darts forward. Andy Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Meiklejohn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Meiklejohn makes a great pass forward. Alex Davidson runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
72.49
Showing composure, Colin Brady picks a pass forward to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory laces a weighted ball forward to Paul Caldwell. Paul Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Federico Di Meglio who gathers it comfortably.
75.50
Colin McCoist clumsily knocks into Callum Rae. The referee warns Colin McCoist to calm down! Callum Rae grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.21
Stephen McGrory surges forward with the ball. Stephen McGrory controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ruddy Granon through on goal. Ruddy Granon shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Federico Di Meglio manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Seeing Craig Hendry's run, Alex Davidson quickly throws the ball into his path. Craig Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Caldwell.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Brechin

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

Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
30.4%
46.8%
22.8%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Federico Di Meglio of Brechin

Match Ratings
1.Federico Di Meglio (GK)
9
2.Andy Caldwell (DEF)
8
3.Kevin Gallacher (DEF)
6
4.Don Morrison (DEF)
6
5.Craig Henderson (DEF)
7
6.John Dalglish (MID)
7
7.Craig McGrory (MID)
6
8.Alex Davidson (MID)
8
9.Oleg Eadie (ATT)
6
10.Dominic Meiklejohn (ATT)
7
11.Dominic Hendry (ATT)
7
 
12.Colin McCoist (MID)
5
13.Craig Hendry (MID)
6
14.Duncan Morrison (MID)
6

1.Ian Griffin (GK)
7
2.Gary Caldwell (DEF)
6
3.Colin Brady (DEF)
6
4.Callum Rae (DEF)
7
5.Alfredo Ortiz (MID)
7
6.Duncan Strachan (MID)
8
7.Stephen McGrory (MID)
9
8.Billy Sullivan (MID)
8
9.Wes Butt (ATT)
8
10.Ruddy Granon (ATT)
6
11.Paul Caldwell (ATT)
7
 
12.Philipp Köller (DEF)
0
13.Tiago Fonseca (ATT)
0
14.Elvis Mirri (ATT)
0