Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to Brechin. A crowd of 9,788 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Alloa Athletic and Brechin are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Glass.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Alloa Athletic and Brechin are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Glass.
0.00
0-0Brechin start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.38
0-0Jean-Christophe Deschamps controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Hendry. Dominic Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
6.32
0-0Jean-Christophe Deschamps barges into Callum Mccall. Jean-Christophe Deschamps is shown the yellow card! Callum Mccall carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.13
Gregorio Cruz decides to run forward with the ball. Gregorio Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Christophe Deschamps. Jean-Christophe Deschamps directs the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
16.37
Gavin Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Paul McCoist controls it well on his chest. Paul McCoist shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
18.51
Colin Johnstone makes a simple pass to Scott Young. Scott Young knocks in a cross ball towards Flavio Mazzi. Flavio Mazzi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
20.14
Craig Henderson makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Henderson makes a simple pass to Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn connects with a diving header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.17
0-0Gavin Hendry knocks the ball forward to Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill flicks a high pass forward to Paul McCoist who brings the ball under control. Paul McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Young but the referee indicates it's offside!
24.56
1-0Colin Johnstone makes a simple pass to Gavin Hendry. With a delightful solo run, Gavin Hendry stretches the opposition's defence. Gavin Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
28.56
1-0Tobias Röhlig sees Callum Mccall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Federico Di Meglio!
30.14
Scott Young threads a neat ball through to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Young. Scott Young makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
33.56
With a delightful solo run, Gary McNeill stretches the opposition's defence. Gary McNeill shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
36.53
2-0Gavin Hendry threads a neat ball through to Tobias Röhlig. Tobias Röhlig flicks a high pass forward. Flavio Mazzi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Flavio Mazzi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Henderson.
39.52
Colin Johnstone barges into Andy Mccall. The referee calls over Colin Johnstone and shows him a yellow card! Andy Mccall carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alloa Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brechin players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Alloa Athletic kick off!
47.57
2-0Jean-Christophe Deschamps kicks a strong pass forward to Gregorio Cruz. Gregorio Cruz skips past David Greig! David Greig barges into Gregorio Cruz. Gregorio Cruz appeals for a penalty! Given!!
47.57
2-0The referee points to the spot..
49.25
Dominic Meiklejohn steps up. He curls the ball into the top left corner - goal!!
51.54
David Greig makes a probing pass to Flavio Mazzi. Flavio Mazzi knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Alloa Athletic!
55.53
Damiano Lappanese plays the ball forward to Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall cuts inside the box! Andy Mccall comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a woeful effort!
57.17
Under pressure, Craig Henderson clears the ball far upfield. Dominic Hendry tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
59.23
3-1Gavin Hendry catches Andy Mccall on the ankles. The referee calls over Gavin Hendry and shows him a yellow card! Andy Mccall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.30
3-1Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Alec Elliott replacing Paul McCoist .Brechin have made a substitution with Colin McCoist replacing Eduardo Ribeiro .
61.36
Colin McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Henderson. Craig Henderson threads a neat ball through to Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall edges inside the box! Andy Mccall side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
65.10
Colin Johnstone takes a quick throw-in, which David Greig takes on the chest. David Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Young. Scott Young lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
66.35
Callum Mccall threads a neat ball through to Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Flavio Mazzi. Flavio Mazzi beats his man to it with a header. Federico Di Meglio is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.14
Colin Johnstone makes a simple pass to Tobias Röhlig. Tobias Röhlig makes a simple pass to Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Scott Young. Scott Young makes a convincing header but it's a woeful effort!
72.31
Jean-Christophe Deschamps flicks a high pass forward. Andy Mccall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Damiano Lappanese. Damiano Lappanese connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
75.13
Craig McGrory barges into Gavin Hendry. Craig McGrory is shown the yellow card! Gavin Hendry runs off the knock.
77.28
Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Stuart Hansen replacing Gary McNeill .
79.29
4-2Flavio Mazzi hacks Damiano Lappanese from behind! Flavio Mazzi is given a warning by the referee! Damiano Lappanese hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.08
Dominic Meiklejohn barges into Gavin Hendry. Dominic Meiklejohn is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Hendry runs off the knock.
83.38
Damiano Lappanese surges forward with the ball. Damiano Lappanese shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
87.31
Damiano Lappanese makes a simple pass to Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
27%
43.2%
29.7%
Scorers
| Paul McCoist 25 Scott Young 30 Matt Dickov 52 Flavio Mazzi 66 | Dominic Meiklejohn 49 (p) Andy Mccall 61 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Andy Mccall of Brechin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pedro Veloso (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Hendry (DEF) |  | 7 |
| 3. | Colin Johnstone (DEF) | | 6 |
| 4. | David Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Flavio Mazzi (MID) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Tobias Röhlig (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gary McNeill (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Callum Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matt Dickov (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Scott Young (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Paul McCoist (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alec Elliott (ATT) | 7 | |
| 13. | Neil Cleland (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stuart Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Federico Di Meglio (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eduardo Ribeiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Henderson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Gregorio Cruz (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jean-Christophe Deschamps (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Damiano Lappanese (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Craig McGrory (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Andy Mccall (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Dominic Meiklejohn (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Dominic Hendry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Colin McCoist (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Juri Apolloni (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Benito Franceschetti (DEF) | 0 | |