Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 4,499 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Brechin are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Albion Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
10.18
Marcus Andersson passes the ball forward to Dominic Niven. Dominic Niven shoots from outside the area but Stephen Ritchie is on top of it.
18.55
Neil White comes in with a late challenge on Travis Adu. The referee calls over Neil White and warns him to calm down! Travis Adu carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.03
Dominic Hutchison makes a probing pass to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin knocks the ball forward to Stephen Dickov. Stephen Dickov plays a perfect one-two with Scott Naysmith and rushes in on goal... Stephen Dickov cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.30
Marcus Andersson makes a simple pass to Alec McCoist. Alec McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
32.40
Neil White knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory makes a probing pass to Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Dickov. Stephen Dickov is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.33
Anthony Bolton makes a simple pass to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin knocks the ball forward to Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.49
Craig Caldwell sees a break and surges forward. Craig Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec McCoist. Alec McCoist knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil White.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The second half starts with Brechin kicking off!
47.35
Neil Sullivan catches Stephen Dickov on the ankles. The referee calls over Neil Sullivan and warns him to calm down! Stephen Dickov stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.34
Garry Mcallister sees space and advances. Garry Mcallister makes a beautiful solo run. Garry Mcallister plays a perfect one-two with Travis Adu and rushes in on goal... Garry Mcallister rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.26
David Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Travis Adu. Travis Adu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil White.
60.09
Marcus Andersson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Travis Adu. Travis Adu knocks in a cross ball towards Alec McCoist. Alec McCoist is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Stephen Ritchie manages to keep it out.
66.22
Alec Hopkin comes in with a late challenge on Marcus Andersson. The referee calls over Alec Hopkin and warns him to calm down! Marcus Andersson runs off the knock.
67.49
Craig Caldwell threads the ball through to Marcus Andersson. Marcus Andersson knocks the ball to his team mate, Travis Adu. Travis Adu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Bolton.
69.21
Craig Caldwell passes the ball forward to Marcus Andersson. Marcus Andersson kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Niven. Dominic Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Alec McCoist. Alec McCoist directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.11
Garry Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Andersson. Marcus Andersson takes it forward alone. Marcus Andersson lofts in a cross ball towards Alec McCoist. Alec McCoist directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
75.35
Garry Mcallister takes it forward alone. Garry Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec McCoist. Alec McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance. Alec McCoist scores for Brechin!!
81.08
Alec Hopkin knocks the ball forward to Stephen Dickov. Stephen Dickov plays a perfect one-two with Scott Naysmith and rushes in on goal... Stephen Dickov rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.22
Stephen McGrory threads the ball through to Stephen Dickov. Stephen Dickov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Naysmith but he's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Alec McCoist of Brechin
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
27.2%
42%
30.9%