Match Report


BrechinBrechin     Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Federico Di MeglioF. Di Meglio57
G
1
G
62Patricio GomezP. Gomez
Eduardo RibeiroE. Ribeiro57
D
2
D
52Glynn MintoG. Minto
Andy CaldwellA. Caldwell53
D
3captain
D
51Dominic CaldwellD. Caldwell
Craig HendersonC. Henderson53
D
4
D
50Billy GallacherB. Gallacher
Gregorio CruzG. Cruz67
M
5
D
48Daniel RamboD. Rambo
Jean-Christophe DeschampsJ. Deschamps60
M
6
M
56John SullivanJ. Sullivan
Damiano LappaneseD. Lappanese58
M
captain7
M
53Alex ConteA. Conte
Craig McGroryC. McGrory57
M
8
M
52Paul HelmerP. Helmer
Andy MccallA. Mccall62
A
9
A
61Thierry LumsdonT. Lumsdon
Oleg EadieO. Eadie58
A
10
A
59Garry ElliottG. Elliott
Dominic MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn57
A
11
A
58Danny LaycockD. Laycock
 
Colin McCoistC. McCoist57
M
12
G
61Alessio MantelliA. Mantelli
Dominic HendryD. Hendry53
A
13
G
58Ledley CotteeL. Cottee
Juri ApolloniJ. Apolloni52
D
14
A
53Billy ClelandB. Cleland

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Dunfermline Athletic. A crowd of 8,683 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brechin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary White.


0.00
Dunfermline Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.46
Danny Laycock clumsily knocks into Andy Caldwell. The referee brings Danny Laycock to one side and gives him a warning! Andy Caldwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.41
John Sullivan barges into Dominic Meiklejohn. The referee calls over John Sullivan and warns him to calm down! Dominic Meiklejohn runs off the knock.
4.03
John Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Danny Laycock holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Danny Laycock shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
9.00
John Sullivan knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.30
Damiano Lappanese threads a neat ball through to Oleg Eadie. Oleg Eadie lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Mccall. Dominic Caldwell catches Andy Mccall on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
18.56
Dominic Caldwell comes in with a late challenge on Jean-Christophe Deschamps. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jean-Christophe Deschamps gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.38
Eduardo Ribeiro flicks a high ball forward to Craig McGrory who takes it down. Craig McGrory threads a neat ball through to Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn shoots from long range. Patricio Gomez easily gets down and covers it.
26.13
Alex Conte threads the ball through to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.20
Craig McGrory sees Damiano Lappanese in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Damiano Lappanese knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.53
John Sullivan pushes up the pitch. John Sullivan brings the ball forward. John Sullivan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
30.15
Andy Mccall barges into Daniel Rambo. Andy Mccall is shown the yellow card! Daniel Rambo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.47
Andy Mccall threads a neat ball through to Oleg Eadie. Oleg Eadie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Gallacher.
44.26
John Sullivan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott laces a weighted ball forward to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Federico Di Meglio is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
45.00
Billy Gallacher threads the ball through to Paul Helmer. Paul Helmer kicks a strong pass forward to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Brechin kick off!
47.44
Andy Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Craig McGrory controls it well on his chest. Craig McGrory threads a neat ball through to Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Gallacher.
48.46
John Sullivan makes a probing pass to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon advances inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Thierry Lumsdon provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. Federico Di Meglio effortlessly gets down and covers it.
51.56
Craig McGrory slams into Garry Elliott with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Garry Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.34
Craig Henderson threads a neat ball through to Damiano Lappanese. Damiano Lappanese knocks the ball forward to Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Gallacher.
54.55
Daniel Rambo makes a beautiful solo run. Daniel Rambo knocks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon runs straight at the defence! Thierry Lumsdon tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
57.35
Eduardo Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward to Jean-Christophe Deschamps who brings the ball under control. With imagination, Jean-Christophe Deschamps plays the ball forward to Oleg Eadie. Oleg Eadie knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Christophe Deschamps. Jean-Christophe Deschamps makes a looping header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.07
Brechin have made a substitution with Colin McCoist replacing Eduardo Ribeiro .
69.34
Damiano Lappanese flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Meiklejohn collects the pass. Dominic Meiklejohn plays a one-two with Andy Mccall and rushes in on goal... Dominic Meiklejohn looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Brechin are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
79.13
John Sullivan makes a simple pass to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Federico Di Meglio.
83.38
Glynn Minto knocks the ball forward to Alex Conte. Alex Conte flicks a high pass forward to Thierry Lumsdon who brings the ball under control. Thierry Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Henderson.
84.17
Danny Laycock comes in with a late challenge on Andy Caldwell. Danny Laycock is given another warning by the referee! Andy Caldwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.48
Garry Elliott catches Dominic Meiklejohn on the ankles. Garry Elliott is shown the yellow card! Dominic Meiklejohn runs off the knock.
87.50
With imagination, John Sullivan plays the ball forward to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon shoots from distance but is denied by Federico Di Meglio. Excellent save.
89.42
Craig Henderson threads a neat ball through to Damiano Lappanese. Damiano Lappanese decides to run forward with the ball. Damiano Lappanese knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Gomez who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Brechin

Dunfermline Athletic
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
49.5%
50.5%
Play Area
32.7%
39.6%
27.7%
 

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

Match Ratings
1.Federico Di Meglio (GK)
8
2.Eduardo Ribeiro (DEF)
6
3.Andy Caldwell (DEF)
6
4.Craig Henderson (DEF)
6
5.Gregorio Cruz (MID)
6
6.Jean-Christophe Deschamps (MID)
6
7.Damiano Lappanese (MID)
6
8.Craig McGrory (MID)red card
3
9.Andy Mccall (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Oleg Eadie (ATT)
6
11.Dominic Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
 
12.Colin McCoist (MID)
6
13.Dominic Hendry (ATT)
0
14.Juri Apolloni (DEF)
0

1.Patricio Gomez (GK)
6
2.Glynn Minto (DEF)
6
3.Dominic Caldwell (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Billy Gallacher (DEF)
6
5.Daniel Rambo (DEF)
6
6.John Sullivan (MID)
8
7.Alex Conte (MID)
6
8.Paul Helmer (MID)
6
9.Thierry Lumsdon (ATT)
7
10.Garry Elliott (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Danny Laycock (ATT)
6
 
12.Alessio Mantelli (GK)
0
13.Ledley Cottee (GK)
0
14.Billy Cleland (ATT)
0