Match Report


BrechinBrechin     Albion RoversAlbion Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Federico Di MeglioF. Di Meglio57
G
1
G
59Andre PinheiroA. Pinheiro
Eduardo RibeiroE. Ribeiro57
D
2captain
D
59Stefano VasariS. Vasari
Andy CaldwellA. Caldwell53
D
3
D
57Mauricio PastorM. Pastor
Craig HendersonC. Henderson53
D
4
D
54Hauke HermannH. Hermann
Gregorio CruzG. Cruz68
M
5
D
51Duncan CaldwellD. Caldwell
Jean-Christophe DeschampsJ. Deschamps60
M
6
M
66Gavin JamesG. James
Damiano LappaneseD. Lappanese58
M
captain7
M
63Craig MatteoC. Matteo
Craig McGroryC. McGrory57
M
8
M
59George WiseG. Wise
Andy MccallA. Mccall62
A
9
A
66Marc SchefflerM. Scheffler
Oleg EadieO. Eadie58
A
10
A
59Andy DickovA. Dickov
Dominic MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn57
A
11
A
54Cesare Di VaioC. Di Vaio
 
Colin McCoistC. McCoist57
M
12
M
58Massimo BedinM. Bedin
Dominic HendryD. Hendry53
A
13
M
57Gianluca DalmatG. Dalmat
Juri ApolloniJ. Apolloni52
D
14
M
56Craig SounessC. Souness

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 8,155 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brechin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic James.


0.00
Brechin kick off!
3.26
Jean-Christophe Deschamps hacks Hauke Hermann from behind! The referee calls over Jean-Christophe Deschamps and shows him a yellow card! Hauke Hermann runs off the knock.
4.02
Craig Matteo hits a low pass to Cesare Di Vaio. Cesare Di Vaio knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.56
Hauke Hermann knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin James. Gavin James flicks a high pass forward. Cesare Di Vaio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cesare Di Vaio whips in a cross ball towards George Wise. George Wise directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.22
Andy Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Gregorio Cruz. Gregorio Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Christophe Deschamps holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Christophe Deschamps passes the ball forward to Damiano Lappanese. Damiano Lappanese shoots from just inside the box. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.05
Jean-Christophe Deschamps makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Cruz. Gregorio Cruz finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.15
Gavin James threads a neat ball through to George Wise. George Wise knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Federico Di Meglio who gathers it comfortably.
18.21
Damiano Lappanese passes the ball forward to Oleg Eadie. Oleg Eadie lofts in a cross ball towards Gregorio Cruz. Gregorio Cruz rises majestically and gets a header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.44
George Wise deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin James. Gavin James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Federico Di Meglio who gathers it comfortably.
22.20
Gavin James knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.25
Damiano Lappanese threads a neat ball through to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Oleg Eadie. Oleg Eadie connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
30.33
Andy Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Damiano Lappanese. With some swift thinking, Damiano Lappanese plays the ball forward to Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.02
Mauricio Pastor runs forward with the ball. Mauricio Pastor hits a low pass to Gavin James. Gavin James whips in a cross ball towards Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
36.35
Hauke Hermann sees Cesare Di Vaio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cesare Di Vaio flicks a high pass forward. Craig Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Federico Di Meglio is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.12
Duncan Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Pastor. Mauricio Pastor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler puts a great ball through. Gavin James runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
42.19
Stefano Vasari knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin James. Gavin James threads the ball through to Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Craig Henderson threads a neat ball through to Damiano Lappanese. Damiano Lappanese makes an attacking run forward. Damiano Lappanese shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Albion Rovers start the second half!
48.36
Craig Matteo hits a low pass to Gavin James. Gavin James shoots from 20 yards. Gavin James scores for Albion Rovers!!
54.54
With vision, Hauke Hermann plays the ball forward to Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo sees Gavin James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin James lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Federico Di Meglio is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
55.48
Eduardo Ribeiro knocks the ball forward to Jean-Christophe Deschamps. Jean-Christophe Deschamps flicks a high ball forward to Andy Mccall who takes it down. Andy Mccall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.02
George Wise flicks a high pass forward to Marc Scheffler who brings the ball under control. Marc Scheffler shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.02
Brechin have made a substitution with Colin McCoist replacing Eduardo Ribeiro .Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Massimo Bedin replacing Cesare Di Vaio and Gianluca Dalmat replacing Andy Dickov .
63.15
Craig Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Massimo Bedin. Massimo Bedin whips in a cross ball towards George Wise. George Wise is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.51
Damiano Lappanese flicks a high pass forward. Oleg Eadie collects the pass. Oleg Eadie finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
77.31
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Craig Souness replacing Duncan Caldwell .
78.38
Craig Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo makes a probing pass to Gavin James. Gavin James knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler connects with a diving header. The ball comes off Andy Caldwell and the loose ball is cleared up field.
81.17
Craig Souness advances with the ball. Craig Souness flicks the ball to his team mate, Massimo Bedin. Massimo Bedin whips in a cross ball towards Gianluca Dalmat. Gianluca Dalmat makes a looping header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.10
Craig Souness sees space and advances. Craig Souness knocks the ball forward to Gianluca Dalmat. Gianluca Dalmat shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.54
Craig Henderson pushes mid-way up the pitch. Craig Henderson flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Meiklejohn who brings the ball under control. Dominic Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Cruz. Gregorio Cruz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Colin McCoist makes a probing pass to Damiano Lappanese. Damiano Lappanese whips in a cross ball towards Oleg Eadie. Oleg Eadie beats his man to it with a header. Andre Pinheiro didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Brechin

Albion Rovers
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.2%
62.8%
Play Area
30.8%
39.7%
29.5%

Scorers
George Wise 9
Andy Dickov 36
Gavin James 48
Gianluca Dalmat 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin James of Albion Rovers

Match Ratings
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)yellow card
6
7.Damiano Lappanese (MID)
7
8.Craig McGrory (MID)
6
9.Andy Mccall (ATT)
6
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.Andre Pinheiro (GK)
6
2.Stefano Vasari (DEF)
6
3.Mauricio Pastor (DEF)
7
4.Hauke Hermann (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Caldwell (DEF)
6
6.Gavin James (MID)goal scored
9
7.Craig Matteo (MID)
8
8.George Wise (MID)goal scored
8
9.Marc Scheffler (ATT)
6
10.Andy Dickov (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Cesare Di Vaio (ATT)
7
 
12.Massimo Bedin (MID)
6
13.Gianluca Dalmat (MID)goal scored
8
14.Craig Souness (MID)
8