Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Almondvale Stadium where Livingston play host to Brechin. A crowd of 4,442 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Livingston and Brechin are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Brechin start the match!
3.36
Craig McGrory knocks the ball forward to Bojan Thern. Bojan Thern controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Mckinlay. Stuart Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Mcallister.
14.11
Jorge Eladio Orozco takes it forward alone. Jorge Eladio Orozco lofts in a cross ball towards Philipp Dehm. Philipp Dehm heads the ball goalwards. Stuart McNeill manages to gather it comfortably.
15.53
David Mcallister knocks the ball forward to Neil Burley. Neil Burley decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Ezio Fini. Ezio Fini directs the ball goalwards with his head. Stuart Elliott manages to gather it comfortably.
16.36
Billy Thomson surges forward with the ball. Billy Thomson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Dehm. Philipp Dehm knocks the ball forward to Stuart Mckinlay but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
20.27
David Hendry threads the ball through to Alex Niven. Alex Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Ezio Fini. Ezio Fini is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ezio Fini!
26.47
Jorge Eladio Orozco knocks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Dehm. Philipp Dehm shoots from long range but it is miles over!
39.15
Gavin Meiklejohn surges forward with the ball. Gavin Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Mcallister.
45.00
Gavin Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Mckinlay. Stuart Mckinlay shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Livingston start the second half!
47.30
Ezio Fini barges into Callum Hendry. Ezio Fini is given a warning by the referee! Callum Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.22
Stephen James knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Mckinlay. Stuart Mckinlay goes all the way! Stuart Mckinlay tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
53.18
David Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Niven. Alex Niven goes all the way! Alex Niven makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.30
Billy Thomson hacks David Hendry from behind! Billy Thomson is warned by the referee! David Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.43
Gavin Meiklejohn comes in with a late challenge on David Hendry. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.15
Gavin Meiklejohn chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Mckinlay. Stuart Mckinlay shoots from outside the area. Stuart McNeill easily smothers it.
72.10
David Hendry threads the ball through to Alex Niven. Alex Niven tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.31
David Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Ezio Fini. Ezio Fini goes all the way! Ezio Fini takes a shot at goal but somehow Stuart Elliott manages to keep it out.
77.36
Ezio Fini catches Craig McGrory on the ankles. Ezio Fini is given another warning by the referee! Craig McGrory stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.00
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Alex Niven of Brechin
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.5%
48.5%
Play Area
27.9%
50%
22.1%

Scorers