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
52Dominic CaldwellD. Caldwell
Andy CaldwellA. Caldwell53
D
3captain
D
52Glynn MintoG. Minto
Craig HendersonC. Henderson53
D
4
D
50Billy GallacherB. Gallacher
Gregorio CruzG. Cruz68
M
5
D
49Dominic WhiteD. White
Jean-Christophe DeschampsJ. Deschamps60
M
6
M
57John SullivanJ. Sullivan
Damiano LappaneseD. Lappanese59
M
captain7
M
53Alex ConteA. Conte
Colin McCoistC. McCoist57
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
 
Dominic HendryD. Hendry53
A
12
G
61Alessio MantelliA. Mantelli
Juri ApolloniJ. Apolloni52
D
13
G
58Ledley CotteeL. Cottee
Benito FranceschettiB. Franceschetti47
D
14
A
54Billy ClelandB. Cleland

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Dunfermline Athletic. A crowd of 8,309 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor 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 Stephen McNeill.


0.00
Brechin kick off!
8.28
Dominic White makes a strong solo run forward. Dominic White threads a neat ball through to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
16.31
Thierry Lumsdon knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott shoots from outside the area. Federico Di Meglio is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.16
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
22.27
Colin McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damiano Lappanese. Damiano Lappanese flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Good keeping from Patricio Gomez as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
23.25
Gregorio Cruz takes a quick corner, playing it short to Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn flicks the ball across the goal. Dominic Caldwell reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
26.28
Craig Henderson barges into Garry Elliott. The referee warns Craig Henderson to calm down! Garry Elliott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.28
Free kick to Dunfermline Athletic just outside the area...
27.48
Alex Conte takes a long run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
28.29
Dominic Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, John Sullivan. John Sullivan flicks a high pass forward to Garry Elliott who brings the ball under control. Garry Elliott runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Garry Elliott provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.13
Andy Caldwell plays the ball forward to Colin McCoist. Colin McCoist knocks the ball forward to Damiano Lappanese. Damiano Lappanese finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Patricio Gomez.
36.21
Colin McCoist changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Colin McCoist plays a scrappy one-two with Jean-Christophe Deschamps and advances towards the goal... Colin McCoist takes a shot at goal. Patricio Gomez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Jean-Christophe Deschamps makes a simple pass to Colin McCoist. Colin McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall flicks the ball with his head but somehow Patricio Gomez manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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
Dunfermline Athletic kick off the second half!
47.27
Glynn Minto hacks Dominic Meiklejohn from behind! Glynn Minto is given a warning by the referee! Dominic Meiklejohn stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.56
Dominic White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Sullivan. John Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Danny Laycock controls it well on his chest. Danny Laycock shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Federico Di Meglio!
60.23
Brechin have made a substitution with Dominic Hendry replacing Eduardo Ribeiro .
63.14
Craig Henderson flicks a high pass forward to Damiano Lappanese who brings the ball under control. Without breaking stride, Damiano Lappanese plays the ball forward to Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.41
Andy Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Damiano Lappanese. Damiano Lappanese flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Christophe Deschamps controls it well on his chest. Jean-Christophe Deschamps makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall takes a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Patricio Gomez!
77.02
Dominic Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Damiano Lappanese. Damiano Lappanese threads the ball through to Oleg Eadie. Oleg Eadie shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Patricio Gomez comfortably smothers it!
78.49
Alex Conte threads a neat ball through to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon whips in a cross ball towards Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.46
Dominic Hendry sees a break and surges forward. Dominic Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Andy Mccall. Dominic White hacks Andy Mccall from behind! Andy Mccall appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
87.40
Andy Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Cruz. With imagination, Gregorio Cruz plays the ball forward to Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn cuts inside the box! Dominic Meiklejohn strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Brechin

Dunfermline Athletic
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
21.5%
46.2%
32.3%

Scorers
Colin McCoist 36
Garry Elliott 8, 16

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Garry Elliott of Dunfermline Athletic

Match Ratings